Do the NCL Reps have access to additional cabins than those shown on the website?

[robinbtigger]

From what I've read, the NCL website only shows a some of the cabins that are actually available.  If I called NCL itself and talked to a rep, would they be able to see cabins that don't show up for me on the website? 

[Two Wheels Only]

Yes.

[davencl]

You can also go to a website the consolidates cruises.  CC doesn't allow linking such sites but a google search should help you find one.

[RocketMan275]

21 minutes ago, robinbtigger said:

From what I've read, the NCL website only shows a some of the cabins that are actually available.  If I called NCL itself and talked to a rep, would they be able to see cabins that don't show up for me on the website? 

So can TA and PCC.  

The fact that one can only see a few cabins often gives people the wrong idea about whether a cruise is selling out or not.

[robinbtigger]

2 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said:

So can TA and PCC.  

The fact that one can only see a few cabins often gives people the wrong idea about whether a cruise is selling out or not.

 

So, a TA will also be able to see the same cabins as an NCL agent?  I did already book with a TA and selected a cabin I saw on the NCL website but I would prefer a cabin a little closer to the elevator if possible.

FWIW, I've looked at a number of other consolidator websites for cabin availability and NCL itself seems to show the largest number of cabins.

I asked the question for when I'm planning my next cruise.  I would book with the NCL agent and then transfer the reservation to a TA to get OBC, etc.

[RocketMan275]

19 minutes ago, robinbtigger said:

 

So, a TA will also be able to see the same cabins as an NCL agent?  I did already book with a TA and selected a cabin I saw on the NCL website but I would prefer a cabin a little closer to the elevator if possible.

FWIW, I've looked at a number of other consolidator websites for cabin availability and NCL itself seems to show the largest number of cabins.

I asked the question for when I'm planning my next cruise.  I would book with the NCL agent and then transfer the reservation to a TA to get OBC, etc.

You can always go back to the TA and ask if there are cabin available you would prefer.

I booked a deluxe haven cabin that connected to a haven penthouse. The penthouse did not show as available but my TA could see it as available.  I think NCL only wanted to rent the penthouse along with the owners suite.

[cruiseny4life]

On 3/3/2023 at 12:35 PM, robinbtigger said:

So, a TA will also be able to see the same cabins as an NCL agent?  I did already book with a TA and selected a cabin I saw on the NCL website but I would prefer a cabin a little closer to the elevator if possible.

In my experience, yes. Travel agents use the same booking system NCL representatives use. I suppose there are probably outliers, but I've always used NCL's booking system. 

[mking8288]

Short answer, yes for NCL reps.  One of the nieces booked the Prima last month for April's Spring break week with a preferred deck/location ... Haven is currently listed as sold out and balconies are GTY only, her in-laws decided this weekend to go & join the rest of them - agent at NCL was able to find another balcony, adjacent to hers !! (wow) so now, they have at least 4 reservations linked together - generated a mock booking with all the amenties, add-ons and optional items, etc. on the printout.  Reviewed it for her with my comments and now done, from with a call-in this morning & done before lunch time.  Prices dipped this weekend but up back to what it was last week/month - and, they know full well & advised them the sailing at 115% to 120% above double occupancies.  Triple points earned "LATDBLX" coded.