Last minute booking

[rufio]

So my husband will be working in the middle of the Pacific Ocean during our one-year anniversary (12/21) and Christmas this year. We were just talking about how we want to celebrate our anniversary since we won't be together and he mentioned a cruise. Of course, we wouldn't want to cruise with anyone other than Disney! He should be home in January and I was able to find a cruise that will work with my school schedule - 3 nights on the Disney Dream, sailing January 16th!

Here's my dilemma: DH's job doesn't allow us to plan in advance. While he should be back at the beginning of January, there's always a chance that he could get stuck out at work until later. This is why we have a hard time planning in advance.

My question is, is last-minute booking (a couple weeks out) doable on DCL? What about cancellations? If we were to book now and it became apparent a few weeks out, would we be able to cancel? Thanks, everyone!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

So my husband will be working in the middle of the Pacific Ocean during our one-year anniversary (12/21) and Christmas this year. We were just talking about how we want to celebrate our anniversary since we won't be together and he mentioned a cruise. Of course, we wouldn't want to cruise with anyone other than Disney! He should be home in January and I was able to find a cruise that will work with my school schedule - 3 nights on the Disney Dream, sailing January 16th!

Here's my dilemma: DH's job doesn't allow us to plan in advance. While he should be back at the beginning of January, there's always a chance that he could get stuck out at work until later. This is why we have a hard time planning in advance.

My question is, is last-minute booking (a couple weeks out) doable on DCL? What about cancellations? If we were to book now and it became apparent a few weeks out, would we be able to cancel? Thanks, everyone!

It's doable if you aren't set on early dining or certain rooms. If you're flexible there are often some rooms left at the end. In January there probably would be.

As long as it's not concierge or a special sailing, your deposit is refundable up until 75 days before you go. So if you think you'll know by then it's not a problem.

Another option is Disney insurance. If you cancel within 75 days and it's not covered by insurance, Disney will give you a credit on another cruise.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Or get non-Disney insurance as soon as you book so you can get the cancel for any reason option. You can get a full refund if you cancel for any reason.

 

[DisneyJoe]

Or don't cancel - reschedule the cruise - DCL is very accommodating to those who need to just change the dates.

 

[Kerby626]

It is very doable. Last month I booked a cruise about 3 weeks out. Had second seating which I prefer anyhow.

 

[princessmommy]

for my future reference what time is second seating?

 

[DisneyJoe]

for my future reference what time is second seating?

About 8pm

 

[sweetpee_1993]

for my future reference what time is second seating?

8:15. I like 2nd seating.

 

[disneyfan1995]

You'll most likely be able to book at the last minute for your cruise, but I recommend booking it sooner and then just switching the dates if you have to.

 

[tink66]

Or don't cancel - reschedule the cruise - DCL is very accommodating to those who need to just change the dates.

so if you need to cancel and you are lets say 10 days out will they let you reschedule?

 

[tink66]

8:15. I like 2nd seating.

I agree!! I couldnt imagine having to get dressed to eat by 5:00

 

[Disneyfalcon]

so if you need to cancel and you are lets say 10 days out will they let you reschedule?

No they will not. They will easily move your money before the 75 day penalty period starts, but once you're inside that, you can not reschedule.

 

[tink66]

No they will not. They will easily move your money before the 75 day penalty period starts, but once you're inside that, you can not reschedule.

What about insurance?? Lets say weather looks bad, can we cancel?

 

[Disneyfalcon]

What about insurance?? Lets say weather looks bad, can we cancel?

It depends on the insurance. If your insurance will let you cancel for any reason, yes. If you have DIsney's insurance, yes. Disney won't give you your money back, but they'll move your money to another cruise.