How close to sailing can you book a ctuise?

[pharmjenn]

The Magic sails Monday June 5, 2023. Can I book on Saturday June 3 mid day?
I know the cruise line had to submit a manifest and can't add passengers after that happens. Does anyone know of that would likely be submitted on a weekday (Friday)

 

[PrincessShmoo]

The Magic sails Monday June 5, 2023. Can I book on Saturday June 3 mid day?
I know the cruise line had to submit a manifest and can't add passengers after that happens. Does anyone know of that would likely be submitted on a weekday (Friday)

Not DCL, but we booked a Sunday cruise on a Thursday night.

Generally, any reservations within 3 days of a cruise must be done by phone.

 

[ssedlac1]

It has to be 3 days out. I know because we did our payment right before the booking option closed out.

 

[Kwami]

I once booked a Monday cruise on Friday evening because our flight for the original Saturday cruise was canceled. So, sure, three days. We couldn't get Disney transportation, though. That has to be booked further out.

 

[lanejudy]

I believe you can book up to the day prior to embarkation, but as PP mentions it must be done by phone.

 

[pharmjenn]

Thanks everyone. We are booked in a Saturday Princess sailing but there may be a problem sailing with just a birth certificate. Princess requirement, not Immigration.

Hoping if we are denied boarding I can call and book the Magic for the following Monday.