Equinox September 5th suddenly has a lot of available cabins

[rotoal]

We booked this cruise last April, getting one of the last sunset concierge cabins.   Over the last few months I've checked regularly, checking on pricing and watching as the ship seemed to fill up.

 

As of last week, the only available balcony cabins were Aqua class cabins.   Sometime during the week, there are suddenly well more than 100 balcony cabins available, on almost every deck and across many categories, including many sunset cabins.   And almost every available cabin has the bed next to the bathroom, allowing for more than 2 people in the cabin.

 

Has anyone ever seen this happen and to this extent?  Do TAs hold cabins until 8 months before a cruise?  I would understand if we were close to final payment, and might expect some people to cancel at that time.

[Charles4515]

TA’s often hold group space which they have to release by a certain date or be stuck with the cabins. 

[BettyCruiser]

Are you checking for only two in a cabin? My guess is that Celebrity was initially only showing rooms for two and now they have opened rooms for more than 2 to be booked by those only booking 2.

[rotoal]

3 hours ago, BettyCruiser said:

Are you checking for only two in a cabin? My guess is that Celebrity was initially only showing rooms for two and now they have opened rooms for more than 2 to be booked by those only booking 2.

Thank you - that does offer a great explanation.   

[jelayne]

9 hours ago, BettyCruiser said:

Are you checking for only two in a cabin? My guess is that Celebrity was initially only showing rooms for two and now they have opened rooms for more than 2 to be booked by those only booking 2.

^^^^^^^^^^ This.