BeckyH Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 I live near Houston and am retired. Is there any type of list you can join to be contacted...like the day before...when a ship is set to sail with empty cabins and sail cheap? I would only need a few hours notice. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTryThisPlace Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 They don't do cruises for the next day because of documents needing to be submitted. But I have purchased within the 90 day mark and got really good deals. Royal does offer good deals but not sure if there is a way to track directly. I normally sign up with third party sites and go with them because sometimes i can get extra perks. But even if booking direct if they go down royal most likely went down too. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 18 hours ago, BeckyH said: Is there any type of list you can join to be contacted...like the day before...when a ship is set to sail with empty cabins and sail cheap? Nope. First and foremost, the cruise lines must provide a passenger manifest to the Federal government to vet the list a couple days before the cruise. But the reality is ships sail full quite regularly, and last minute deals really aren't a thing anymore. If you want to truly great deals, your best bet is to book very early on (12, 18, 24 months in advance) to lock in the lowest prices. James Cowan and Pen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 absolutely agree book early for best price and also the added benefit of best cabin selection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 19 hours ago, BeckyH said: I live near Houston and am retired. Is there any type of list you can join to be contacted...like the day before...when a ship is set to sail with empty cabins and sail cheap? I would only need a few hours notice. Thanks in advance I would look also for the "off-season", which Matt mentions in his videos. Those sailings may not be sold out, so there is more likely to be a 'sale" price. I have noticed that Galveston is a little cheaper than Port Canaveral, so some of your savings may already be "baked in". The Crown & Anchor Society and the RCCL website both provide information on special deals, but only you can judge if they are special enough. From my perspective, anytime the posted price is less than $100 per night for an inside stateroom (less than $700 for a 7 night cruise), you are getting a good value.That is, the value of the room, food, entertainment, port calls, and other amenities will be less than a standard hotel/resort vacation. Just my opinion. Hope you are able to find a great cruise that meets your needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterScott22 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 The closest we have ever booked was three days out. As mentioned, it was an off season so that helps. We are just over an hour from the port so the logistics work out. We asked, and the rep said the reservation really has to be done 24 hours before the cruise to facilitate the manifest paperwork. If you want to cruise in those last few days you have to do the research. Not only that but if you are doing it in the last few days you will likely have to call and speak to someone directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJK Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Vacations to Go has a 90 day ticker that updates when prices drop. You might want to give that a look. IRMO12HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 16 hours ago, AJK said: Vacations to Go has a 90 day ticker that updates when prices drop. You might want to give that a look. This is where I have found the best deals to be honest.....if I lived closer or somewhere cheaper I could cruise 20 times a year probably with the deals you can find here... There are some good deals for sure..not 1 day before but within the 90 day time frame or if your flexible within a 30 day window or less..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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