Anybody book Guarantee?

[Cruisegirl6]

We decided to change our cruise sailing as we prefer the Beyond 8 night ABC islands.  Two days ago there was only a high end suite left and a guarantee Oceanview cabin, we booked the guarantee Oceanview cabin just to get on the sailing which is most important to us.

 

My question, are there any bad Oceanview cabins?  Looking at the deck plan all ocean views are on deck 3 and no obstruction in any of them and there are the panoramic ocean views that I highly doubt I get...then there are the deluxe Oceanview in front of the ship that have very huge windows that I feel is a plus.  

 

What would be considered a bad Oceanview cabin on the E class?  Are there any bad Oceanview cabins on the E class?

[D. B.]

1 hour ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

We decided to change our cruise sailing as we prefer the Beyond 8 night ABC islands.  Two days ago there was only a high end suite left and a guarantee Oceanview cabin, we booked the guarantee Oceanview cabin just to get on the sailing which is most important to us.

 

My question, are there any bad Oceanview cabins?  Looking at the deck plan all ocean views are on deck 3 and no obstruction in any of them and there are the panoramic ocean views that I highly doubt I get...then there are the deluxe Oceanview in front of the ship that have very huge windows that I feel is a plus.  

 

What would be considered a bad Oceanview cabin on the E class?  Are there any bad Oceanview cabins on the E class?

There are a lot of “Less desirable “ cabins.

they can be locations that experienced cruisers would not book by choice.

In your situation it’s probably worth a chance?

[Cruisegirl6]

21 minutes ago, D. B. said:

There are a lot of “Less desirable “ cabins.

they can be locations that experienced cruisers would not book by choice.

In your situation it’s probably worth a chance?

I had no choice there were no assigned cabins available.  I don't think there is a bad Oceanview cabin, there are no obstructions on deck 3 ocean views.  Just curious if anybody had any bad experiences with Oceanview.  I have not had anything less than a verandah in over 25 years.  I been on over 100 cruises and only had one bad experience having a cabin under the MDR kitchen where we heard rolling carts and broken dishes hitting the floor, never booked another guarantee since and that was in the 1980's.  But I really want this sailing, we cancelled the apex (San Juan, st. Thomas and St Maarten so tired of those ports that we don't even get off the ship).

[Dancing Shoes]

I always book Oceanview cabins, mid ship.  Did you see deck 4?  There are many noisy areas above.  I always pick my cabin carefully.  Good luck.

[D. B.]

2 hours ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

I had no choice there were no assigned cabins available.  I don't think there is a bad Oceanview cabin, there are no obstructions on deck 3 ocean views.  Just curious if anybody had any bad experiences with Oceanview.  I have not had anything less than a verandah in over 25 years.  I been on over 100 cruises and only had one bad experience having a cabin under the MDR kitchen where we heard rolling carts and broken dishes hitting the floor, never booked another guarantee since and that was in the 1980's.  But I really want this sailing, we cancelled the apex (San Juan, st. Thomas and St Maarten so tired of those ports that we don't even get off the ship).

 Like Dancing Shoes said. be aware of whats above or below you.

 Not much chance of an obstructed view.

 

[LB_NJ]

You can always bid for a verandah.

 

The old saying "You pays your money and you takes your chances" fully applies in the case of guarantee cabins and move-up bids.

[hcat]

your goal was to get on this sailing to ports u  prefer..So decide to enjoy whatever you are assigned..Always a chance another cabin will open up ( check every day) or as LB_NJ said you can  submit a move up bid.

 

ABCs are great!

Edited February 21 by hcat

[Cruisegirl6]

10 hours ago, Dancing Shoes said:

I always book Oceanview cabins, mid ship.  Did you see deck 4?  There are many noisy areas above.  I always pick my cabin carefully.  Good luck.

I saw just a small area with the club above and then the casino.  I don't go to bed until after 1pm and assume the club would close by 2-3am so assume the noise level will drop???  The casino generally empties out around 1am.

[Tudy]

I booked a guarantee once when no cabins were showing available and I was assigned a suite. (The next up category that was showing available). Maybe. . .

 

These days, someone will do a move up bid and you will be assigned their cabin.

Edited February 21 by Tudy
Clarification

[Dancing Shoes]

13 hours ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

I saw just a small area with the club above and then the casino.  I don't go to bed until after 1pm and assume the club would close by 2-3am so assume the noise level will drop???  The casino generally empties out around 1am.

Yes, noise levels should drop.  I would think the casino area would be quieter.  I was under the shops on the Apex and didn't hear a thing.  We crash early.  

[Cruisegirl6]

On 2/21/2024 at 7:00 AM, hcat said:

your goal was to get on this sailing to ports u  prefer..So decide to enjoy whatever you are assigned..Always a chance another cabin will open up ( check every day) or as LB_NJ said you can  submit a move up bid.

 

ABCs are great!

For some reason I am not allowed to fill up a move up bid.

[Cruisegirl6]

On 2/21/2024 at 12:39 AM, LB_NJ said:

You can always bid for a verandah.

 

The old saying "You pays your money and you takes your chances" fully applies in the case of guarantee cabins and move-up bids.

The old saying doesn't apply to me, it was the only cabin available to choose on this sailing, I had no choice other than a suite which was around 15k.  We always chose aqua class no matter what the cost.  It was either taking this guarantee Oceanview or not going.

[LB_NJ]

1 hour ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

 It was either taking this guarantee Oceanview or not going.

That is where the saying applies.

 

You chose to book a guarantee and take your chances.

[D. B.]

4 hours ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

For some reason I am not allowed to fill up a move up bid.

Maybe because you paid for a Guaranteed cabin?

  I have found not all X booking have the MoveUp offer.

 Probably because in today's market most cruises are sold out?

[roxannex]

I booked a guaranteed concierge for the May 12 on Beyond because I wanted to take that trip for Mother’s Day with my mom. I have never had a guaranteed cabin before but all the regular verandas were sold out. I can’t see any of the category that are obstructed but I suppose we could be under something noisy. I hope not! I’m not picky about forward or aft. 

[Cruisegirl6]

6 hours ago, LB_NJ said:

That is where the saying applies.

 

You chose to book a guarantee and take your chances.

It will be funny if I get a great cabin with no issues and it be funnier if I get upgraded.  If I get an undesirable cabin at least "I" will be on the cruise!

[Cruisegirl6]

3 hours ago, roxannex said:

I booked a guaranteed concierge for the May 12 on Beyond because I wanted to take that trip for Mother’s Day with my mom. I have never had a guaranteed cabin before but all the regular verandas were sold out. I can’t see any of the category that are obstructed but I suppose we could be under something noisy. I hope not! I’m not picky about forward or aft. 

Same happened to me, we wanted April 27 sailing and there were no options.  At least we are on the cruise we want to be, this is what is important.  It will be great for us both.