njhorseman Posted March 14, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Although this was announced as a sellout just minutes after booking opened, there are now a good number of cabins from the Deluxe Oceanview through Concierge Veranda categories on both the 180 and 196 day versions of the itinerary. Apparently deposits were not paid for a number of bookings . We were able to change our cabin location to one we preferred from what we consider to be a less desirable location. If you're interested in booking, now's your opportunity...or if you're booked but might want to change your cabin category there may be something available for you. contact your TA or Oceania . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemonkey Posted March 14, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptBoatface Posted March 15, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2022 We love the itinerary and hope 2025 will be similar. Need to hit a milestone at work. But absolutely love the port choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 15, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted March 15, 2022 54 minutes ago, CptBoatface said: We love the itinerary and hope 2025 will be similar. Need to hit a milestone at work. But absolutely love the port choice Yes...the 2024 itinerary was a big factor in our decision to book. I suspect 2025 will be significantly different, perhaps first sailing east toward Africa, which is the one major omission in the 2024 itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptBoatface Posted March 15, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted March 16, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2022 2024 is wonderful as was 2021 and 2015. All a matter of personal taste. Did not like 2022 and 23 . Bet 2025 is similar to those 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptBoatface Posted March 17, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I'd agree. Will keep playing lotto. And grab one of those cabins for 2024 if I win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted March 24, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Think WAITLIST. Book directly with Oceania with a deposit as many cabins as you wish.Time is on your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted March 25, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, zoncom said: Think WAITLIST. Book directly with Oceania with a deposit as many cabins as you wish.Time is on your side. Deposit is 20%! Kinda steep! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted March 25, 2022 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Remember the industry odds, even before Covid. Three (3) cruises booked for every one cruise taken. Some book and cancel before they even make a deposit. Others cancel all the way down the line even after Final Payment. Absolutely no surprise there are open cabins already and will be more in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 25, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, pinotlover said: Remember the industry odds, even before Covid. Three (3) cruises booked for every one cruise taken. Some book and cancel before they even make a deposit. Others cancel all the way down the line even after Final Payment. Absolutely no surprise there are open cabins already and will be more in the future. What is a surprise is that there are so many available cabins for the ATW cruise. That normally doesn't happen. Just as in prior years the 2024 ATW was "sold out" within minutes of the opening of booking. One would expect some drop out by about a week from that date when deposits are due, but typically those cabins are quickly filled after they become available. On the 2024 ATW cabins are currently available in both versions of the itinerary in every category but Insides, Owners Suites and Vista Suites. I've never seen anything like that on an Oceania ATW just a couple of weeks after booking opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 25, 2022 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2022 31 minutes ago, njhorseman said: What is a surprise is that there are so many available cabins for the ATW cruise. That normally doesn't happen. Just as in prior years the 2024 ATW was "sold out" within minutes of the opening of booking. One would expect some drop out by about a week from that date when deposits are due, but typically those cabins are quickly filled after they become available. Could be all sorts of reasons Some get caught up in the frenzy then when they find out how small the cabins are or the cost of insurance etc.. might rethink those plans JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 25, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: Could be all sorts of reasons Some get caught up in the frenzy then when they find out how small the cabins are or the cost of insurance etc.. might rethink those plans JMO Yes, but why just the 2024 cruise? What you said was applicable to the ATW in previous years. Perhaps a fear of the world political situation worsening because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is playing a role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 25, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, njhorseman said: Yes, but why just the 2024 cruise? What you said was applicable to the ATW in previous years. Perhaps a fear of the world political situation worsening because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is playing a role. Could be many reasons all speculation as none of really know the reasons 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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