fedexretiree Posted September 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I have never booked a guarantee room before because I like picking the room in advance. However the cruise that i am interested in taking only has guarantee balcony rooms (that I can afford) available right now and I have a few questions about the process. I do not want a room on the Marina deck below the pool deck and the BD category doesn't include the Marina deck. So by booking this category Does that mean I will only get a room in this category or could I end up on the Marina deck? Also I don't want to end up with an obstructed balcony which is another reason that I spent a few more bucks for this category as opposed to booking a guarantee in the DW category. Help with this please so I can understand the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCX22 Posted September 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2023 You're guaranteed a cabin assignment in the category you booked or higher; you cannot pick cabin location or cabin number. There are categories BC, BB, Deluxe Balconies, Mini-Suites, and suites on the Marina Deck. If you book a Balcony BD guarantee and the algorithm decides to upgrade you, you could be upgraded to a higher category cabin on the Marina Deck. People have anecdotally had stories about having been able to switch cabins like for like in the same category (BC to BC or BB to BB, not BC/BB to BA) once the room assignment has dropped. Wouldn't count on this as it seems to be dependent on the Princess rep you or your TA is talking to and/or how full the that particular sailing is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2023 3 hours ago, fedexretiree said: I have never booked a guarantee room before because I like picking the room in advance. However the cruise that i am interested in taking only has guarantee balcony rooms (that I can afford) available right now and I have a few questions about the process. I do not want a room on the Marina deck below the pool deck and the BD category doesn't include the Marina deck. So by booking this category Does that mean I will only get a room in this category or could I end up on the Marina deck? Also I don't want to end up with an obstructed balcony which is another reason that I spent a few more bucks for this category as opposed to booking a guarantee in the DW category. Help with this please so I can understand the process. You will get BD or higher. Unfortunately, you won’t know until they assign it. IF available, you may be able to change your cabin to another location. Problem is, if their are other choices open. We have only done a couple of GTY rooms and assigned great rooms. We were very pleased. So, just look at your category and know it is possible to be assigned in any cabin there or a higher category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted September 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2023 talking about guarantees, which we normally never do..... but, We're on a group booking and only with guarantees. When should we get notice of our cabin? Does it have to be paid in full, to be assigned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCX22 Posted September 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, hmorrow said: talking about guarantees, which we normally never do..... but, We're on a group booking and only with guarantees. When should we get notice of our cabin? Does it have to be paid in full, to be assigned? Doesn't have to be paid in full for it to be assigned, but will most likely come after final payment. It can be assigned as late as the night before embarkation. Most common, in my experience, is 10-40 days before embarkation. Check your e-mail inbox and spam folder. I've seen it come as an Upgrade Notice or as a Booking Confirmation e-mail. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedexretiree Posted September 22, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Thanks very much to everyone that responded. I think I've made my mind up and I'm going to skip this cruise. Good price ..but.. If I got stuck on the Marina deck under the noisy pool deck it would most likely ruin the trip for me. After looking at availability, mostly balconies on that deck are what is still showing available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted September 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, SCX22 said: Doesn't have to be paid in full for it to be assigned, but will most likely come after final payment. It can be assigned as late as the night before embarkation. Most common, in my experience, is 10-40 days before embarkation. Check your e-mail inbox and spam folder. I've seen it come as an Upgrade Notice or as a Booking Confirmation e-mail. Good Luck! Thanks i really don’t like guarantees, but it is what it is. And, it’s a mini suite, so how bad could it be?🤷🏼♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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