In a verandah now, what are my chances for getting a cheaper stateroom - The DIS Discussion Forums

closetdisneynerd · 09-26-2012, 09:38 PM

I am booked for a July 2013 4 day Bahama cruise on the Dream. Had to book a verandah room because that was what was left. What do you think my chances are for getting a regular stateroom instead? I have my TA checking and I am checking on a daily basis.

Is this a futile exercise? Anybody else have luck with this??

Thanks!

PrincessShmoo · 09-26-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by closetdisneynerd

I am booked for a July 2013 4 day Bahama cruise on the Dream. Had to book a verandah room because that was what was left. What do you think my chances are for getting a regular stateroom instead? I have my TA checking and I am checking on a daily basis.

Is this a futile exercise? Anybody else have luck with this??

Thanks!

I just checked the cruises in July and I see that, basically, all categories are available for booking. Were you looking for a specific room? Was that why you had to go to verandah? I was able to pull up several 9C & 9B rooms as available.

Another thought - were you looking for a room with 2 adults? What was the makeup of your party?

sissy_ib · 09-26-2012, 09:55 PM

OP, keep checking. Your best chance will be right before the PIF date.

PrincessShmoo · 09-26-2012, 10:02 PM

As PP said, keep checking.

I did a little more research. When I try to book for 2 or 3 people, I can get a variety of rooms available. When I make the booking for 4 (regardless of adult/child combo), only verandahs come up.

July is a pretty busy time, so I'm saying that the ship is getting pretty full (for the time being). Some people will cancel just prior to final payment date.

kcashner · 09-26-2012, 11:21 PM

July 2013, cabins will open up. As others said, they are likely to start to appear about 3 months before the cruise...but checking daily won't hurt. Um....what do you consider to be a "regular" cabin? Is that an oceanview or an inside?

Annabell · 09-27-2012, 06:29 AM

Yes, just keep checking and I am sure some inside or oceanview cabins will open up. People book but also cancel cruises all the time so something that is not available today may pop up tomorrow ! If you are using a TA you can ask your TA to watch for you !

09-26-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
closetdisneynerd Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miss'sippi Posts: 37	In a verandah now, what are my chances for getting a cheaper stateroom I am booked for a July 2013 4 day Bahama cruise on the Dream. Had to book a verandah room because that was what was left. What do you think my chances are for getting a regular stateroom instead? I have my TA checking and I am checking on a daily basis. Is this a futile exercise? Anybody else have luck with this?? Thanks! __________________ Me , DH, DD (9) , DD(6)

09-26-2012, 09:55 PM	#3
sissy_ib DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,675	OP, keep checking. Your best chance will be right before the PIF date. __________________

09-26-2012, 10:02 PM	#4
PrincessShmoo DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,367	As PP said, keep checking. I did a little more research. When I try to book for 2 or 3 people, I can get a variety of rooms available. When I make the booking for 4 (regardless of adult/child combo), only verandahs come up. July is a pretty busy time, so I'm saying that the ship is getting pretty full (for the time being). Some people will cancel just prior to final payment date. __________________ HAL Alaska 2009;2012 DCL Magic May 2008 Panama Canal WB, Sep 2010 Med/WB TransAtlantic, DCL Wonder Oct & Dec 2011 Mexico, Oct 2012 Hawaii DL too numerous to count WDW 1974, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1997, 2001, 2008 Tokyo DL 1984

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09-26-2012, 11:21 PM	#5
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	July 2013, cabins will open up. As others said, they are likely to start to appear about 3 months before the cruise...but checking daily won't hurt. Um....what do you consider to be a "regular" cabin? Is that an oceanview or an inside?

09-27-2012, 06:29 AM	#6
Annabell Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 391	Yes, just keep checking and I am sure some inside or oceanview cabins will open up. People book but also cancel cruises all the time so something that is not available today may pop up tomorrow ! If you are using a TA you can ask your TA to watch for you !