Onboard booking ?

[tmitch]

Hello all, if I book a room for a future cruise today, as I see the supply is limited, can I rebook the same room on our cruise in 6 weeks? I figured the room would show as unavailable but didn't know if the agent would be able to work something up. Thanks in advance

 

[Tom]

It's free to ask. Just go down to the desk and see what they have. A cruise 6 weeks from now is likely booked though.

 

[tmitch]

It's free to ask. Just go down to the desk and see what they have. A cruise 6 weeks from now is likely booked though.

I don't think u understood the question

 

[Mrhappyplace]

I don't think u understood the question

Perhaps you should make it clearer to understand then cause it does kinda sound like you are trying to book a specific room six weeks from now.

 

[lostpro9het]

I think I get what the OP is saying.
A) they are already booked for a cruise in 6 weeks
B) they want to book another cruise now that takes place after the cruise they are planning on taking in 6 weeks.
C) they want to know if they can rebook the second cruise while they are on the initial cruise that takes place in 6 weeks.

To answer the question I believe you are asking. I don't think you want to rebook since onboard booking deals and discounts only apply to new bookings. BUT. You could book a new room on the cruise you want while onboard to receive the discounts and credits then cancel the original room you booked afterwards.

 

[tmitch]

Sorry that was worded improperly. We are cruising in about 6 weeks. I have seen a cruise in 2017 that we'd like to take that has limited room s left. If I reserve one of those rooms now, can we cancel it while onboard and re book with the onboard discount, or will it (like I assume) show as unavailable as cancellations take a couple days to show up.

 

[Megan Kelly]

I think I can help! We cruised in April, and also had a cruise for May 2017 already booked prior to the cruise. We went to the desk and were able to "rebook" the 2017 cruise and receive the discount and onboard credit! The gentleman who helped us canceled our existing reservation, then rebooked in the same room. We did have to pay a new deposit though (so be prepared for that) and then the previous deposit was refunded to us within a few business days. We ended up in the same stateroom but with a new confirmation number. Hope this helps!

 

[ChuckElias]

We cruised in April, and also had a cruise for May 2017 already booked prior to the cruise. We went to the desk and were able to "rebook" the 2017 cruise and receive the discount and onboard credit! The gentleman who helped us canceled our existing reservation, then rebooked in the same room.

If you decide to do this, just make sure the price hasn't gone up dramatically since you made the original reservation. DCL pricing isn't static. Prices generally rise as inventory gets more scarce. So, yes, you'll get the onboard discount and the OBC; but if the price has gone up since you originally booked, you might not necessarily be getting a better deal.

I would expect the booking agent on the ship to make you aware of the difference in pricing, but just in case you weren't sure of how it worked, I thought I'd just mention it.

 

[Megan Kelly]

Very true! For us, it was a better deal to rebook and saved us almost $500. But agreed, if prices have gone up it may not be worth it. The agent we had went over what our current total was and what the new total would be before making any changes.

 

[tmitch]

Thanks for everyone's help. Booked today, hopeful to rebook in about 6 weeks

 

[rob0519]

Perhaps you should make it clearer to understand then cause it does kinda sound like you are trying to book a specific room six weeks from now.

That's exactly how I interpreted the post. I hope someone understood the question the OP was trying to ask.

 

[mikenatcity1]

I think I can help! We cruised in April, and also had a cruise for May 2017 already booked prior to the cruise. We went to the desk and were able to "rebook" the 2017 cruise and receive the discount and onboard credit! The gentleman who helped us canceled our existing reservation, then rebooked in the same room. We did have to pay a new deposit though (so be prepared for that) and then the previous deposit was refunded to us within a few business days. We ended up in the same stateroom but with a new confirmation number. Hope this helps!

wow! I didn't know you could do that! I may try that There is a cruise next year we want and are willing to try to get the discount but don't go on our cruise for a few weeks.