May 8, 2004 Western Cat 11 Sold Out?

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I've been trying to check pricing online for Cat 11 on this cruise and the entire category doesn't show up at all....does this mean they are completely sold out, that you can't even book a guartanteed category? Weird....

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May 8, 2004 - Western Caribbean Sailing - Disney Magic®


2 People 3 People 4 People

Category 11 Standard $2240 $2889 $3539
this will give u an idea..... i sent u a pm
 
The fact that a category doesn't show up today doesn't mean that it won't be available "tomorrow." It is most likely to show up as the cruise date approaches. There are many reasons for this. First, a big travel agency or group may have taken an "option" on a bunch of cabins. They then have a certain time period in which to book them or return them to DCL inventory...if they do neither, they'd be stuck paying for them. Secondly, Cat 11 is the "entry level" cabin....as cruise date approaches, if other categories aren't filled, DCL may give some of those wonderful free upgrades to fill other categories and entice people to book a cruise. Finally, there are people who book and for various reasons, have to cancel. This is most likely to occur just before the 60 day window when they would lose significant $ if they waited any longer.

Finally, while it is not applicable in this case (this far out), when I call my TA to arrange a cruise, DCL gives her 2 days to confirm with me, etc. and make payment. Reality is that this can usually be accomplished in 10 minutes, but for those 48 hours, DCL has technically taken that cabin out of their inventory...until the cruise is either booked or declined.

In your situation, most likely there is a large group which has booked a large block of cabins or done the "option on them" thing...keep checking, it may open up.
 
On the 2 Western cruises in May the cat 11s were offered for a good while at $799. I think they got a pretty good response. I've seen at least the 5/22 open up for a day or two a couple of times the last few months.

I'd check regularly. They may open up again.
 

If you are a member of Sam's Club, try the travel service there. I got my Mom a cabin through them when they were sold out at every other agency I called. They had a block of cabins booked at the discounted price.

Hope this helps! :)
 
RAC, Thank You so much.I just booked our May 22nd category 11 stateroom on the Magic with Sams Club.I had given up hope on going on that cruise and had been pricing Carnival and then when you posted that,i jumped on the phone and to my Dismay they had category 11s.The Price CANNOT be beat.I am so excited we are going:boat: for my birthday.
Misty
 
Thanks!! Glad I could help! We had almost given up on getting my parents on when I thought about trying Sam's Club. I figured that I would get the same line" Sorry that is all sold out" I had to ask the agent a couple of times "Are you sure we are talking about the same sailing, May 22, 2004". My mom got her conformation and they are good to go.

luvindisneyworld, it looks like we will be on the same cruise.
We will be celebrating our anniversary while on board along with having our family vacation. It is myself, DH, DD (7), my brother, his DW and DS and our parents. Join us over on the cruise meet thread.

Randi :)
 
Hi Misty,

I just noticed on your post you are from North Carolina. I live in SC. I read in your other post that you will be 30 on your birthday, both my husband and I will 30 in August. Will it be just you and your husband going?

Randi :)
 
Yes it will be just the 2 of us.We dont have kids.We are too big of kids ourselves too have kids yet:teeth:
Misty
 
OK Misty
You have my curiosity piqued. What is this rate that "can not be beat" please? :) I may need to jump in on that :sunny:
 
Misty, looks like we're on the same cruise. Glad you were able to get a good rate. Can you share with me too?

Hope to see you there.
 
I am on the May 8th Magic cruise too! Cat 10 - SECRET PORTHOLE room! Can't wait!
 

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