How last-minute can you book?

[squirk]

We had to cancel a cruise this Feb. due to some potential changes in my work schedule. It's still possible that we would be able to cruise on the original dates, but not likely, so we cancelled rather than forfeit our deposit.

On the off-chance that we later find ourselves able to go, I am wondering how late can we (re)book that cruise. We are now into the three-month online check-in window, but we don't need to book any port adventures, spa stuff or Palo/Remy.

I just looked online and there appears to still be a good bit of availability on the sailing. We don't need to fly to PC. We can drive there within a day, so we literally would need only, like, one day of advance notice to pack and board the pets.

So, again, what's the latest you can book a DCL cruise, presuming there's availability?

Thanks!

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

It was 4 days and that for the Feds security check. But there have been reports lately of as short as the day before sailing.

This is one of those questions you should call DCL or your Travel Agent.

I hope it works out for you!

AKK

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I believe you must call DCL directly if you're trying to book within 3 days of the cruise. It can't be done online.

 

[squirk]

Thanks to you both. I bug my TA enough as it is. I certainly won't bug her for something as highly speculative as this.

I figured there was some minimum window for security checks and other logistics. I've just never done a last-minute deal before. Usually, we book a year out.

Thanks again!

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I hope it all works out for you!..........I am like you...we are usually booked a year out!

AKK

 

[squirk]

Thanks. It was really a bummer to have to cancel. I don't think I've ever had to cancel or reschedule a Disney trip of any kind before.

I know - first-world problems.