Cruisedreamer1 Posted February 22 #1 Share Posted February 22 We are interested in a cruise that is entirely "wait listed" . If one wanted to be wait listed what are the booking requirements? Do we have to put down a deposit, etc. to be wait listed? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted February 22 #2 Share Posted February 22 27 minutes ago, Cruisedreamer1 said: We are interested in a cruise that is entirely "wait listed" . If one wanted to be wait listed what are the booking requirements? Do we have to put down a deposit, etc. to be wait listed? Thanks. See attached from their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted February 23 #3 Share Posted February 23 Definitely place your Deposit to get Priority Waitlisted and get yourself Waitlisted for as many Stateroom Categories as you would be comfortable with in case one becomes available. Once you are deposited you can see your status on the lists. At Final Payment there could be some availability because that is when most people will opt out. Good Luck. Mauibabes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vallesan Posted February 23 #4 Share Posted February 23 I was recently offered a ‘priority’ waitlist place at the cost of £300 which was refundable but decided to just take my chances without the priority status. I was offered a cabin within a week! I guess it will always be a bit of potluck. In the past I’ve kept a check on the grade/cabin I want if it’s not available at the time and when it has become available I ring my TA straight away and have managed to get the cabin I want. Probably pays to be vigilant rather than just ‘wait’ in a queue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Psoque Posted February 23 #5 Share Posted February 23 I just cringed a bit with the use of the word “loose” in the posted FAQ entry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted February 23 #6 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Psoque said: I just cringed a bit with the use of the word “loose” in the posted FAQ entry. Not to mention, “the” instead of “ they”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted February 23 #7 Share Posted February 23 I noticed that, the sad part is that it was posted in 2018. So obvious. Way too common these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted February 23 Author #8 Share Posted February 23 I assume if no cabins come available, one's deposit is returned? How early is one informed if a desired cabin comes available? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted February 25 #9 Share Posted February 25 On 2/23/2024 at 12:59 AM, Vallesan said: In the past I’ve kept a check on the grade/cabin I want if it’s not available at the time and when it has become available I ring my TA straight away and have managed to get the cabin I want. Probably pays to be vigilant rather than just ‘wait’ in a queue. Agree. I was waitlisted for a penthouse, but then noticed some were available. So I called and got my selection. Pays to be vigilant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted March 5 Author #10 Share Posted March 5 Does wait list equal higher fare once an opening occurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted March 5 #11 Share Posted March 5 23 minutes ago, Cruisedreamer1 said: Does wait list equal higher fare once an opening occurs? It depends if the price for your wait listed stateroom has increased in price since you booked it. The price and amenities at the time the waitlist has clearance is the rate to be charged. This is outlined in the FAQ section on their website Also, remember once it clears you have 48 hours to decide. If you don’t, you will incur any cancellation fees in place at that time. This is indicated on your invoice/booking document. Of course this would only be applicable if you did a deposit for a Priority Wait List, I believe per my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vallesan Posted March 5 #12 Share Posted March 5 12 minutes ago, EJL2023 said: It depends if the price for your wait listed stateroom has increased in price since you booked it. The price and amenities at the time the waitlist has clearance is the rate to be charged. This is outlined in the FAQ section on their website Also, remember once it clears you have 48 hours to decide. If you don’t, you will incur any cancellation fees in place at that time. This is indicated on your invoice/booking document. Of course this would only be applicable if you did a deposit for a Priority Wait List, I believe per my understanding. Yes that’s my understanding too. I was waitlisted on a cruise and decided against paying the charge for the ‘priority’ waitlist but was still offered a cabin with a week. So unless anyone is absolutely ‘desperate’ to take a particular cruise I would suggest maybe trying the ordinary waitlist first! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davencl Posted March 5 #13 Share Posted March 5 On 2/25/2024 at 5:31 AM, PhD-iva said: Agree. I was waitlisted for a penthouse, but then noticed some were available. So I called and got my selection. Pays to be vigilant. Oh no you've let everyone in on the secret. 🙂 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaclark Posted March 5 #14 Share Posted March 5 8 hours ago, Cruisedreamer1 said: Does wait list equal higher fare once an opening occurs? I think this is why you need a good TA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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