Question about Cabin "re" Arranging

[AmyinVail]

When booking my upcoming Oosterdam cruise, I booked 1) S and 1) SS and tried to get them as close as possible to one another. There are only two doors which separate my two cabins and I'm ultimately fine with that. However, I thought today that if someone wanted MY cabin and I only moved down two doors, I'd give it up in a heartbeat (so long as it didn't hold sentimental value or was in a "prime" location). I called my TA to see if it was possible to try and switch them w/ the current cabin holder, who said that HAL doesn't like to get involved with moving people around (that makes sense), but that she recommended boarding early, posting a note on their door asking if they'd be willing to swap out cabins (she said a trip to the Pursers desk switch the key cards). I don't know if I have the nerve to ask this of someone after their vacation has already begun. What are your thoughts? Have you ever rearranged your cabins while embarking? Like I said, ultimately I'm fine with the placement, but it sure would be nice to have my mom and eldest daughter right next door. The two categories are sold out on my sailing - trust me - I've had my eyes on two that were side by side and it never came about. Suggestions? Comments?

[sail7seas]

I suppose if you work up the gumption to ask your neighbors ito move, there's not much to lose. I'm not sure how I would react if someone presented that request to us as we were arriving at our cabin ready to begin our vacation. Maybe you could speak with the Concierge when you board and see if perhaps she can assist with the 'asking'.

I think I probably would have to say "Sorry, No" because DH always leaves 'contact information' in his office when we travel. If someone needs to contact him (and invariably there are always a few who do), it is much easier to reach him if they know his cabin number. He would have to spend the time and $$ to contact his office and tell them the new cabin number and I think we could be annoyed having to do that. If we were to swap cabins, I guess you'd have to field his business calls for him. :p

[FlorenceItaly]

I would leave it as is, as I would not want to inconvenience the other party. Yes, I know it is a simple trip to the pursers desk, BUT, you would still have to connect with the other people. If I were to get to my much anticipated room, and then having a sticky on the door asking such a question, it would cause an array of emotions, and be a bit of a hassle....maybe that's just me though........

Marie

[AmyinVail]

You're both absolutely right. The more I think about it, the more wierd I feel about it. I guess I was thinking about the fact if someone asked ME, I wouldn't mind - BUT each person has their own business (hadn't even thought about contact info, etc.) and I would hate to startle anyone on their vacation. Who knows, maybe having some distance between me and my mom might be okay ;) J/K. It just seemed to be easier prior to cruise with a simple phone call - but it could be worse - the other room could be even further away. Thanks for the input!!!!!

[Ziggy7]

I think I would be more likely to switch if it was at least 2 weeks before the cruise, that way all our family would have the corrected info and upon boarding it would be in the computer by then too. And that is only if the rooms are the same size, otherwise we would say no unless we were in a handicap room and someone in a wheel chair needed it more. We mostly pick certin cabins for certin reasons so it would depend, but it never hurts to ask :) They might just say yes!

[dakrewser]

Make of it what you will, but it wouldn't bother me in the least if you were to ask me to switch! If we both had the same cabin steward it would be relatively easy (for switching luggage) but shouldn't require a trip to the front desk - the concierge should be able to handle it.

AS long as you're willing to accept that the other person might say no, then it shouldn't be a problem to ask. Go for it!

[oliviaonthe beach]

Just my opinion but if my husband and I were going on a cruise with my Mom and daughter staying in a separate cabin, I would welcome a little space between us. I hope this does not offend anyone but on all of the cruise ships I have been on, the thickness of the walls left a lot to be deisred! Catch my drift?????

[scluvsrain]

You'd have to redo your id cards, etc. Then there's the stationery that's already been printed. I'd leave well enough alone.

[FoxyTerrier]

I wouldn't mind at all switching as long as it was before unpacking and that we were not travelling with another party that was next door. As far as contact info - I had never given any thought to giving anyone our cabin number, just he ship name and they phone contact info for the ship.

I might help if you brought a bottle of wine and had the note attached to the wine as a Thank you gift.

[sail7seas]

As far as contact info - I had never given any thought to giving anyone our cabin number, just he ship name and they phone contact info for the ship.



We have found that the more info a caller has, the easier (and faster) a connection can be made. HAL has voice mail on all cabin telephones. If we are not in our cabin, presumably the caller would leave a message. I wouldn't want someone to have to 'hold on' while they check to find what cabin we are in......at $10 per minute or whatever the rate is, the faster they get connected the better IMO

[trubey]

Let it go, Amy. You'll see 'em plenty!


JMHO, Lane :)

[AmyinVail]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Although they may or may not be "put out" by my request - I think I'm just going to leave alone. It would just add stress to get onboard early enough to "catch them" prior to unpacking, the anticipation of the oddity of my request, etc. If they were further away, or across the ship - I probably would, but it's not that bad. Who knows, they might be better neighbors then my own family would've been! :D Thanks again everyone for your input!