dhwheatl Posted October 14, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2022 If a certain excursion that you’re interested in is sold out pre- cruise, do they ever open up more slots once the cruise starts? Just wondering - hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted October 14, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, dhwheatl said: If a certain excursion that you’re interested in is sold out pre- cruise, do they ever open up more slots once the cruise starts? Just wondering - hope so! Based on my experience no but I would keep checking cruise planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fac429 Posted October 14, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I've seen it happen when people cancel. You can also try to figure out which tour company is doing that particular excursion (they're often 3rd party vendors) and see if you can book directly with them. Usually cheaper that way anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Happy Posted October 14, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Try booking through https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com. my TA recommended them and they were pretty good. Change the cruise line and ship name to the one you want. Edited October 14, 2022 by Plum Happy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted October 14, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2022 As suggested above, find an independent excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathscof Posted October 15, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I booked an excursion that was showing sold out for at least 4 months 4 days before the cruise, so don’t give up! I also asked the phone people (because the cruise planner was showing some weird booking instructions) and they said to email the shores people for wait list possibilities.....they didn’t get back to me, but I lucked out anyway! It ended up being a total of 16 people on the trip, I understand why it was showing sold out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted October 15, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 15, 2022 We had a couple members of our party decide late in the game that they wish they had booked our excursion ... and the evening before, several slots opened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbear232 Posted October 15, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, dhwheatl said: If a certain excursion that you’re interested in is sold out pre- cruise, do they ever open up more slots once the cruise starts? Just wondering - hope so! No, not usually, but often there will be cancellations. So, check to get on a waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhwheatl Posted October 15, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Thanks for all responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted October 15, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2022 6 hours ago, dhwheatl said: Thanks for all responses! yes it can happen. Make sure if onboard to get on a waiting list. We have done this 1x in Alaska in May and 1x for Explore St. John on your own back when it was 6 hours and cheaper or close in price than doing the taxi/red hook ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted October 15, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Sometimes they hold some for on board bookings. Wanted day bed at Breezy Bay at chill island and was sold out in the planner. As soon as I boarded, went to the excursion desk and there were a few openings. This occurred on current Oasis sail from Bayonne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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