Calker Posted March 12, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Has anyone been put on a wait list for a cruise? we tried to book a very last minute cruise for the 18th today. I was told no balcony cabins were currently available, but we could go on to a waitlist with a $500 deposit. Please tell me your experience with a waitlist booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Calker said: 18th today 18th of what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calker Posted March 12, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 12, 2023 March 18th, 2023 - next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Calker said: March 18th, 2023 - next week Hang on to your $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calker Posted March 12, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted March 12, 2023 We were guaranteed full refund if we don’t get a balcony cabin or above at a price we find acceptable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, Calker said: We were guaranteed full refund if we don’t get a balcony cabin or above at a price we find acceptable. Well, I guess you answered your own question.🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted March 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Is that refund in OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted March 12, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 12, 2023 But seriously, you are wise to ask if anyone else has had the experience. We haven't but would not without knowing it is a regularly done thing. Carnival reps often don't give good information. I would be afraid they would refund in future cruise credit. They are not big on giving back cash these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted March 12, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Bad idea. When and how will that $500 be refunded for one thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted March 12, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I wouldn't do it. You'll likely be chasing that $500 for awhile and the chances you'll actually get a cabin at this late date if none are currently available seems remote. Is a different cruise a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcruiselover Posted March 12, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I have never heard of Carnival having waitlists for cruises. Was this a Carnival rep or a travel agent who offered to put you on a waitlist? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted March 13, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Sorry....I would refuse to put a deposit on a waitlist scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted March 13, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Odds are slim to none of getting a room next week I would think. It's Spring Break for many people. And even if the cabin was free, no way would I cruise during SB again. Did it once - NEVER gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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