Handicapped Room Inquiry

[SteveMouse]

Can one even change from a GTY to a different category, especially within 30 days of sail date?

One of the aggravating things is that they don't seem Tom guarantee an accessible room for those that need it when picking a GTY rate. I thoroughly get that GTY passengers are used to fill in the gaps, but it does feel like discrimination based on price. I don't necessarily care which disabled-access cabin I get, but I do need the accessibility.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Can one even change from a GTY to a different category, especially within 30 days of sail date?

One of the aggravating things is that they don't seem Tom guarantee an accessible room for those that need it when picking a GTY rate. I thoroughly get that GTY passengers are used to fill in the gaps, but it does feel like discrimination based on price. I don't necessarily care which disabled-access cabin I get, but I do need the accessibility.

Yes. GTY price for a specific category room are the same whether you book a GTY or a specific room.

If there's a room available, any one (except last minute restricted fares IGT, OGT, VGT) can change categories, even if they have a GTY booking.

 

[cwis]

Can one even change from a GTY to a different category, especially within 30 days of sail date?

One of the aggravating things is that they don't seem Tom guarantee an accessible room for those that need it when picking a GTY rate. I thoroughly get that GTY passengers are used to fill in the gaps, but it does feel like discrimination based on price. I don't necessarily care which disabled-access cabin I get, but I do need the accessibility.

Yes, you can change a GTY like a normal reservation (I believe up to three days before the cruise sets sail).

 

[Rob1872]

One of the aggravating things is that they don't seem Tom guarantee an accessible room for those that need it when picking a GTY rate. I thoroughly get that GTY passengers are used to fill in the gaps, but it does feel like discrimination based on price. I don't necessarily care which disabled-access cabin I get, but I do need the accessibility.

That seems like a unfair statement to call it "discrimination based on price". GTY is a specific purpose. A discounted rate to fill in cabins where you give up your choice of stateroom to get a price break. When DCL is selling the GTY they have no idea what the final assortment of empty cabins is going to be. How is it reasonable of you to want them to guarantee an accessible room when there may not even be any unreserved accessible rooms at the time you book the GTY rate? They take the request for an accessible room, and from what I've read they are pretty good about honoring the request if they can. If the handicap accessible rooms have all been assigned, then there is nothing they can do.

 

[SteveMouse]

That seems like a unfair statement to call it "discrimination based on price". GTY is a specific purpose. A discounted rate to fill in cabins where you give up your choice of stateroom to get a price break...

No one needs a balcony or to be midships or aft. Those are preferences. I need an accessible cabin. I don't need a "try." That's not a preference. I cannot use the GTY rates, and they don't infer a similar discount for accessible cabins. Therefore, I am paying more because of my disability. And that's the very definition of discrimination.

 

[lanejudy]

That seems like a unfair statement to call it "discrimination based on price". GTY is a specific purpose. A discounted rate to fill in cabins where you give up your choice of stateroom to get a price break.

This is not accurate. I think you are confused with a *GT offering (IGT, OGT, VGT) which is a deeply discounted offer. A GTY such as the OP booked (9A GTY) is not discounted - in fact, it is usually the highest fare for that category. GTY is offered once a percentage of staterooms in a specific category have been booked; it allows DCL some flexibility with rooms.

I cannot use the GTY rates, and they don't infer a similar discount for accessible cabins.

I think you also are confused with the *GT offerings. There are others who cannot take advantage of the *GT offerings. Many are only for parties of 3 or fewer, and almost never available for parties greater than 4. Families with 3+ kids must either split to book *GT and hope for rooms close to each other, or book at a regular price which allows them to choose a specific stateroom that fits their needs. The whole premise of *GT is that you allow DCL to choose your stateroom among what remaining inventory is available after most are booked - and there aren't often HA rooms available.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[LadyAndTheTrampLover]

No one needs a balcony or to be midships or aft. Those are preferences. I need an accessible cabin. I don't need a "try." That's not a preference. I cannot use the GTY rates, and they don't infer a similar discount for accessible cabins. Therefore, I am paying more because of my disability. And that's the very definition of discrimination.

In reality, you are paying less per square foot for a handicap accessible room because the rooms are so much larger. So one could argue people are paying less because they have a disability.

 

[MomOTwins]

In reality, you are paying less per square foot for a handicap accessible room because the rooms are so much larger. So one could argue people are paying less because they have a disability.

Just... no. (and this is a zombie thread BTW). If you need a handicap room, that is not "'extra" space for you, that is the minimum space you need to be able to use the room the same way anyone else does. It is not a discount.