Navigator cabin choices?

[lovetotravel06]

Hello all. Sorry if this isn't the place to post this. New to this site.

 

Quick question concerning cabins. Selected the "guarantee" rate for balcony cabin. Got assigned 6588 (or 90, I forget right now). Is this a good location?

 

Assume it's decent. Anything I should be aware of? If I tried to get a better (or upgrade) cabin where would that be? Would it be worth a try or am I located pretty well already? Thoughts?

 

Thanks much!

[Morecruisesplz]

You bought the deal: the guarantee is almost always the lowest priced and it means you give up your opportunity to choose a cabin in return for that low price. It's not a situation where "oops, don't like that one" maybe I can talk them into moving me. How does anyone think that is right? (Will people tell you how to cheat the system? Just watch the thread grow!)

[lovetotravel06]

You bought the deal: the guarantee is almost always the lowest priced and it means you give up your opportunity to choose a cabin in return for that low price. It's not a situation where "oops, don't like that one" maybe I can talk them into moving me. How does anyone think that is right? (Will people tell you how to cheat the system? Just watch the thread grow!)

 

I was really just asking where the better cabins are and how the one I got rates. Is it "a good one" for that class on this ship? I'm not too worried about it or I wouldn't have chose the guarantee deal..

 

That said;

I wasn't asking how to "cheat".

There's no "cheating the system" about it to me. If we're set to sail and there are empty cabins available that are better than mine? I'm not shy about asking. I'm also open to paying more for upgrades as well if I feel it's worth it. The scenarios I mention apply to hotels, resorts, condo rentals, etc. I'm very well traveled but have never been interested in cruising. I assumed (perhaps erroneously given the "tone") that cruising wasn't a lot different. Supply and demand combined with the desire to please the customer always seems to work.

 

Forgive my query. I'm new to the cruise business but far (very, very far) from naive when it comes to travel. :)

[Omishjoe]

The cabin you were assigned is somewhat in the middle of the ship, about equal distance from both elevator banks. Not a bad cabin, but myself I'd hope for closer to the elevators, just a personal preference.

 

As for a better cabin, RCL will let you switch to another available cabin, as long as it's the same category as you have been assigned. Done this before, with no trouble at all. Upgrading is a different story. If you want to upgrade, you would have to pay for the ugraded cabins currents price, which kind of defeats the purpose of booking gty for a good deal.

 

Hope this helps, and sorry for the poster that jumped all over you, happens every now and then to everyone here.

 

Oj.

[lovetotravel06]

The cabin you were assigned is somewhat in the middle of the ship, about equal distance from both elevator banks. Not a bad cabin, but myself I'd hope for closer to the elevators, just a personal preference.

 

Thanks for answering my question. ;) Anything noteworthy about the deck level, etc.?

As for a better cabin, RCL will let you switch to another available cabin, as long as it's the same category as you have been assigned. Done this before, with no trouble at all. Upgrading is a different story. If you want to upgrade, you would have to pay for the upgraded cabins currents price, which kind of defeats the purpose of booking gty for a good deal.

 

As I assumed and expected. Thanks for answering my question, again. ;)

Hope this helps, and sorry for the poster that jumped all over you, happens every now and then to everyone here.

 

Oj.

 

Help you did. Much appreciated. Not sure what I posted that warranted the venom but have seen same on other forums.

 

Thanks again! Anyone else feel free to chime in.

[insulationbabe]

We were just on the Navigator in a junior suite - 6392 and for two days there was a terrible odor in the hallway near the back of the ship - the steward said she'd never smelt it before, but to my surprise on arriving home and going on cruise critic - there were a lot of other people complaining about the smell as well. We were originally on deck eight in a balcony cabin and got upgraded to the junior suite by the cruise director - the ship is in some need of refurbishing and we found out that this had been done in 2005 - guess the Navigator travels back and forth to Europe so maybe its just the wear and tear of being Trans Atlantic - We had a great trip though thanks to our new friends at our dinner table - and friends we met in the Cafe Promenade every afternoon - Hope you enjoy your cruise - our friends go for their New Years cruise on the 28th on the Navigator:)

[Desert Cruizers]

lovetotravel, first of all, welcome to Cruise Critic and you are mid ship which is a great location. You and anyone who ask a question, regardless of being new to cruising or a veteran deserve a polite response. If you haven't checked the Deck Plans, here is the site, you are Port side ( Left), your room is green in color on the chart forward of the elevators or Business Services and right above the Royal Promenade. http://travel.travelocity.com/ecruise/ShipDetailsDeck.do;jsessionid=5AB8058DA1075913BF7FE1893C520C0F.p0733?shipId=165&deckId=1095

[Omishjoe]

Deck 6 followed by deck 10 are my favorites on Voyager/Freedom class ships. Deck 10 reason being that it's one flight up the stairs to the pool deck and food at the windjammer, and deck 6 it's one flight down the stairs to the promenade where the pub is (another favorite hang-out) and the cafe for munchies, and just another level down for the casino and disco. As an added bonus, it's a short walk 'home' from the pub/disco after a late night.

 

Basically staying on either of these floors helps me avoid elevators and keeps me closer to the things I enjoy the most.

 

Oj.

[lovetotravel06]

Thank you for the friendly and informative replies! Anyone else that would like to chime in please do! Again, thank you!

[doublebzz]

 

As for a better cabin, RCL will let you switch to another available cabin, as long as it's the same category as you have been assigned.

 

Oj.

 

I know a lot of responders on this Board have stated this was RCCL policy but I experienced a different reaction from RCCL. Sometime after I booked a cabin, a cabin closer to some friends became available. I called RCCL and asked to exchange to the new cabin which actually was a lower category than the one I wanted to give up. RCCL stated that there was a price increase since my original booking so I would have to pay significantly more to exchange for the lower category cabin. Obviously I stayed with the original booking although RCCL's policy didn't make much sense since they could sell the cabin I was willing to exchange at the higher price, as well.

[mom2two2]

You bought the deal: the guarantee is almost always the lowest priced and it means you give up your opportunity to choose a cabin in return for that low price. It's not a situation where "oops, don't like that one" maybe I can talk them into moving me. How does anyone think that is right? (Will people tell you how to cheat the system? Just watch the thread grow!)

 

Whoa boy HERE WE GO AGAIN. I asked about GTYs once and was flamed horribly. Some people get a little over worked on this board. I cannot offer an opinion as we do not sail until Jan but wanted to lend a little support there.

 

We got a great assignment - also on Deck 6 NOS for our saililng. Hope you enjoy your cabin regardless of which you end up with.

[lovetotravel06]

Whoa boy HERE WE GO AGAIN. I asked about GTYs once and was flamed horribly. Some people get a little over worked on this board. I cannot offer an opinion as we do not sail until Jan but wanted to lend a little support there.

 

We got a great assignment - also on Deck 6 NOS for our saililng. Hope you enjoy your cabin regardless of which you end up with.

 

Thanks for your reply (and the other replies as well). I had no idea there was a "controversy" involved. I would have asked the same question if it wasn't a guaranty booking. I honestly didn't/don't know if the cabin I got was good, bad, or indifferent. I'll ask for better (if it's easily improved on) without hesitation. "No" is a word I have no problem with!;) You would be amazed how many times over the years my philosophy "it never hurts to ask" has paid big dividends!

 

Why do some people here get excited about "GTY" questions anyway (although that really wasn't the crux of my original question to being with)?

[publicpersona]

I learned something about GTY today. There was a price drop of $100 before final payment on our GTY category .. so I asked the TA to apply it. Turns out if you do this before final payment, you take another spin on the GTY wheel of fortune. I ended up a mid-ship room which I think I like better than the previous assignment.

[Bosjoe]

The reason this did not work for you, was because you tried to downgrade a category. You can switch as long as you switch to the same category cabin. so if you try to downgrade or upgrade, you will have to pay the difference or a refund if it is less.

 

 

I know a lot of responders on this Board have stated this was RCCL policy but I experienced a different reaction from RCCL. Sometime after I booked a cabin, a cabin closer to some friends became available. I called RCCL and asked to exchange to the new cabin which actually was a lower category than the one I wanted to give up. RCCL stated that there was a price increase since my original booking so I would have to pay significantly more to exchange for the lower category cabin. Obviously I stayed with the original booking although RCCL's policy didn't make much sense since they could sell the cabin I was willing to exchange at the higher price, as well.

[Bosjoe]

I learned something about GTY today. There was a price drop of $100 before final payment on our GTY category .. so I asked the TA to apply it. Turns out if you do this before final payment, you take another spin on the GTY wheel of fortune. I ended up a mid-ship room which I think I like better than the previous assignment.

 

This happened to me last year. I was assigned a D1 before the price changed. I wanted the lower price. I ended up getting Corner aft on deck 7 on Indy awsome space on the balcony.

[Bosjoe]

Whoa boy HERE WE GO AGAIN. I asked about GTYs once and was flamed horribly. Some people get a little over worked on this board. I cannot offer an opinion as we do not sail until Jan but wanted to lend a little support there.

 

We got a great assignment - also on Deck 6 NOS for our saililng. Hope you enjoy your cabin regardless of which you end up with.

 

Some people just need to chill. I think they get upset because we pay a lower price and up with a better category then they did. :) Then really get upset because we changed our rooms within that category. I think most people who book a GTY do not fully care where they end up as long as they are on the ship. :) I look at it this way you pay a premium for the location you want. While I gamble and take a chance and save.

 

I been on all different decks and gotten some good upgrade rooms via GTY. I lo

[tomko2]

Hello all. Sorry if this isn't the place to post this. New to this site.

 

Quick question concerning cabins. Selected the "guarantee" rate for balcony cabin. Got assigned 6588 (or 90, I forget right now). Is this a good location?

 

Assume it's decent. Anything I should be aware of? If I tried to get a better (or upgrade) cabin where would that be? Would it be worth a try or am I located pretty well already? Thoughts?

 

Thanks much!

 

We enjoy cruising on the Navigator especially aft cabins; have been on Deck 9 - D1, 8 E1, and Deck 6 - JS. The Helipad is worth the visit but hold on to your hat as it is windy out there. Lots of interesting artpieces throughout the ship.

 

It is a long trek to the aft cabins so you might be happier with your current, more central, cabin location.

 

Lots of pictures of the Navigator in the link below.

Have a wonderful cruise.

Kathy:)

[Morecruisesplz]

Some people just need to chill. I think they get upset because we pay a lower price and up with a better category then they did. :) Then really get upset because we changed our rooms within that category. I think most people who book a GTY do not fully care where they end up as long as they are on the ship. :) I look at it this way you pay a premium for the location you want. While I gamble and take a chance and save.

 

I been on all different decks and gotten some good upgrade rooms via GTY. I lo

 

"Some people just need to chill." I agree!

"Then really get upset because we changed our rooms within that category." But you should accept the assignment - that was what you agreed to do for the lower price.

"I think they get upset because we pay a lower price and up with a better category then they did." Or because you take a cabin that RCCL could have sold for a higher price and made more money for the company.

I think most people who book a GTY do not fully care where they end up as long as they are on the ship. Then why do they all come to CC to ask how to change their cabin once it has been assigned?

"I look at it this way you pay a premium for the location you want. While I gamble and take a chance and save." But if you keep going back to change your guarantee assignment until you end up with a choice location you gambled nothing! You worked the system to still get to pick your cabin even after giving up that right.

Honestly, I don't really care what you do if you bought the guarantee. I've never done it because we prefer to pick our cabins and would not feel right about asking for our guarantee to be changed if we had bought that discount. But what you do is your business. I just wanted to point out to the OP that she would get plenty of advice here on how to "beat the system."

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[Omishjoe]

"Some people just need to chill." I agree!

"Then really get upset because we changed our rooms within that category." But you should accept the assignment - that was what you agreed to do for the lower price.

"I think they get upset because we pay a lower price and up with a better category then they did." Or because you take a cabin that RCCL could have sold for a higher price and made more money for the company.

I think most people who book a GTY do not fully care where they end up as long as they are on the ship. Then why do they all come to CC to ask how to change their cabin once it has been assigned?

"I look at it this way you pay a premium for the location you want. While I gamble and take a chance and save." But if you keep going back to change your guarantee assignment until you end up with a choice location you gambled nothing! You worked the system to still get to pick your cabin even after giving up that right.

 

Honestly, I don't really care what you do if you bought the guarantee. I've never done it because we prefer to pick our cabins and would not feel right about asking for our guarantee to be changed if we had bought that discount. But what you do is your business. I just wanted to point out to the OP that she would get plenty of advice here on how to "beat the system."

 

Enjoy your cruise!

 

There is no "beat the system" RCL's rules are that you can change cabins within the same category if they are available. Why does that seem to bother you so much? Why "should you accept your assignment" when if your following their rules, you can change? People come to CC to learn more/talk more about cruising. Some poeple try to help, you haven't helped the OP at all by being negative. If you honestly don't care what people do, then why did you respond at all?

 

Oj.

[Bosjoe]

"I think they get upset because we pay a lower price and up with a better category then they did." Or because you take a cabin that RCCL could have sold for a higher price and made more money for the company."

 

 

That is RCCL decision on what Cat. to assign. If the higher price cabins are not selling then they can bump you up. Whats going to sell easier? A Cabin at $999 for a D1 or a E2 at $799. If the higher price is not selling but you sell more with the lower price, what do you do? Do I take a chance to lower the D1 price? then have everyone call in for their refund or do I take some people and more them up to that cat and go with the ones that are selling and not lose money, because I can still sell the lower cats. It seems most GTY's do not get assigned till within the 60 day window. Then they try to fill the ship with their Tuesday sales. The cruise lines have formulars for all this to make it workout.

 

 

Even though you buy early and ask for a specific room, they could still upgrade you to a different cabin you might not like.

As for me I have changed my cabin once to an aft cabin because it was available 30 days out of sailing AND IN THE SAME category. Do I feel like I was working the sytem. No. if they allow a change in the same category then what rules am I breaking, if they said no. so be it.

 

My cruise 2 weeks ago they upgraded me to an Ocenview HP deck 2 room from a Promenade GTY. I called and asked for what I wanted. The lady though I was strange and assigned me a promenade room as there were a few available.

[Morecruisesplz]

There is no "beat the system" RCL's rules are that you can change cabins within the same category if they are available. Why does that seem to bother you so much?

Oj.

 

Moving within the category is not RCCL's rules - that is something started by guarantee buyers who didn't like their room. You think it's a rule because so many do it but read what a guarantee is please. (Next they will come on tell you that after the first move your resy no longer shows as a guarantee in the system so you can move anywhere you want after that. It happens all the time here!) Also note that recently those who call to move are being told "no can do." That is because RCCL monitors CC and when people brag about how they are beating the system here and then everyone starts doing it they shut it down. (Remember cashing out your OBC for free in the casino? Remember cashing out of your OBC the night before docking no matter where the OBC came from? [use it or loose it came from these boards!)]) Can you still call and have your guarantee assignment move -- yes, but do it while you can because the end is near. The loophole is being closed. It just takes a while for everyone to get the word and enforce the rules that always existed but were being ignored by staff.