chipsahoy Posted April 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Has anyone ever showed up the day of or the day before at the cruise ship office and gotten on a non-sell? These are any cabins that have no been filled prior to sailing. Just wondering how that would work especially in the N.Y. area? What kind of prices did you receive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Has anyone ever showed up the day of or the day before at the cruise ship office and gotten on a non-sell? These are any cabins that have no been filled prior to sailing. Just wondering how that would work especially in the N.Y. area? What kind of prices did you receive? Hi Chips ! Due to security reasons, you cannot do that anymore. I did hear of that years ago, but no longer. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moeve Posted April 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Andy has it right- all cruiselines have to hand over their passenger manifest to the DHS 72 hours prior to departure....Therefore there are no more last minute sells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipsahoy Posted April 21, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Rats! Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted April 21, 2006 #5 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Best deals now are Tuesday specials... closest thing to last minute.. I sailed Constellation last year for half the lowest cost fare with a week to go..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblemel Posted April 21, 2006 #6 Share Posted April 21, 2006 How do you find out about the Tuesday specials? I live in the Boston area and could easily do a NY/NJ cruise with 1 week's notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmal Posted April 21, 2006 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Andy has it right- all cruiselines have to hand over their passenger manifest to the DHS 72 hours prior to departure....Therefore there are no more last minute sells I believe it is 72 hours BEFORE arrival back to the USA, they just stopped doing it because it was a big hassle. al:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYC F/A Posted April 22, 2006 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2006 It is incorrect that the cruiseline cannot sell less than 72 hours before departure. I've (recently) seen departures within 48hours being offered at Interline Rates through the appointed agents. A few months ago, NCL offered a $10 cruise (+tax and port charges) on the POA Inter-Hawaii, but it was sailing within 48 hours. I cannot comment on 'show up at the dock' deals, but yes, you can still get the odd amazing offer ($10 cruise!!!) within a day or two before sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted April 22, 2006 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Wouldn't it be fun to do the pier side, space available again? 9/11 spoiled that for us, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 22, 2006 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Wouldn't it be fun to do the pier side, space available again? 9/11 spoiled that for us, too! Hi Gail ! Yes, it would be great. I think I would be spending too much time hanging out at the Pier looking for last minute deals :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted April 22, 2006 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2006 How do you find out about the Tuesday specials? I live in the Boston area and could easily do a NY/NJ cruise with 1 week's notice. Not too many in the northeast from Celebrity: http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/happy_hour/XcitingDeals_CEL_tues.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipsahoy Posted April 22, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted April 22, 2006 How often does this site come out? How do I get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted April 22, 2006 #13 Share Posted April 22, 2006 How often does this site come out? How do I get it? Normally every weekend for the following Tuesday but sometimes there are no specials. Just bookmark the site and return to it every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblemel Posted April 22, 2006 #14 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Do other cruise lines do the same last minute sales? If so, how do I find them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPat Posted April 22, 2006 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2006 My neighbor went to Florida a few months ago. He has a place in Hollywood. He went to the travel agent on Thursday and was on the Caribbean Princess on Saturday. He was with some friends and they got 3 cabins together. So it is still likely that you can get a last minute deal but showing up at the dock is still a no no with out a reservation. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted April 22, 2006 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Do other cruise lines do the same last minute sales? If so, how do I find them? Maybe this is what you are looking for: http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/happy_hour/HappyHour_rci_tues.pdf http://www.ncl.com/weeklydeals/summary.htm http://www.ncl.com/specials/bydest.htm http://66.179.21.85/ha4004/travelagent_us.htm http://www.carnival.com/Specials.aspx http://www.crystalcruises.com/offers.aspx http://www.seabourn.com/OnOffer/OnOffer.asp?Main=OnOffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblemel Posted April 24, 2006 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Kewlguy- Thanks for the links. They are exactly what I was looking for. I live just North of Boston and am thinking about attempting a last minute to Bermuda this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted April 24, 2006 #18 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Kewlguy- Thanks for the links. They are exactly what I was looking for. I live just North of Boston and am thinking about attempting a last minute to Bermuda this summer. Your'e very welcome. Very valuable links. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted April 24, 2006 #19 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Your'e very welcome. Very valuable links. :) Thanks a lot!!!! More decisions and procrastination to plan for.:rolleyes: Decisions, decisions.. thanks for the organization:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted April 24, 2006 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I find searching for a last minute bargain nearly as much fun as the cruise itself. Well on second thought...... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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