pricing

[captrob]

I'm new here and have never been on a cruise. I keep reading about gt, gtd, gtv pricing. What is this? Thanks

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I'm new here and have never been on a cruise. I keep reading about gt, gtd, gtv pricing. What is this? Thanks

OK, let's start here: The price of the cruise is what the price is on the website when you go to book it.

Once a certain percentage of room within a specific category has been "sold", the category goes "GTY" (guaranteed). That is, you can still book a room in that category, just not a specific one and DCL will assign you a room within your category (or higher) at a later date. The price is the same as if you selected a specific room.

If a cruise isn't selling well, generally after the Paid In Full date, DCL will offer last minute restricted fares: IGT (Inside room); OGT (Oceanview room); or VGT (Verandah room). These must be paid in full at booking, and are for a type of room, not a category. The prices are generally lower than the prevailing price for that same room. Again, DCL will assign you a room of the type you booked (or higher) at a later date.