SewerUrchin43 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Hi again, I’m trying to book our second cruise and wondered about everyone’s experience that tried RC picking your room instead of paying extra and picking it yourselves like I did on our first cruise last year. As always, Thank You in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I've done a few GTY cabins and never been disappointed. Just be sure you're ok with a badly located cabin in exchange for a good price. Oh! And something else to consider...many people that would never consider a gty cabin will gladly pay for a royal up upgrade, which is effectively a gty cabin of a higher category. Go figure! Neesa, Montemy2419, USFFrank and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 GTY rooms can be a deal. It depends on your cabin level, imho any interior is an interior, unless you are doing Oasis class because they have central park interiors. But if you won't be in the cabin that often, that money could be better spent on food, excursions, and experiences in general. Neesa and SewerUrchin43 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 38 minutes ago, SewerUrchin43 said: Hi again, I’m trying to book our second cruise and wondered about everyone’s experience that tried RC picking your room instead of paying extra and picking it yourselves like I did on our first cruise last year. As always, Thank You in advance First I have to ask what category did you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewerUrchin43 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 My apologies, It would be for an Ocean view balcony on Independence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Well I was also going to say an inside is an inside. But for this it depends I guess. What concerns you about a gty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewerUrchin43 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Mostly I’ve read about having “ obstructed views” from the balcony. My wife loves sitting on the balcony and I just want the best views for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Price out the difference between a gty and one you pick yourself. Then see what the difference in price would be. That should help. The best way to book a gty is to be able to say I don't care, at least I'm here. SewerUrchin43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 21 minutes ago, SewerUrchin43 said: Mostly I’ve read about having “ obstructed views” from the balcony. My wife loves sitting on the balcony and I just want the best views for her. I love this! You want to make sure your wife enjoys the views. This is a very caring gesture and TBH I would look at the deck plans and choose the cabin you feel will be enjoyed the most. Then watch for price drops, promotions etc. Time is so precious, we can't get it back. Sail your sailing with the utmost joy for the both of you, Happy Cruising!! CanHardlyWait, SewerUrchin43 and Xaa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewerUrchin43 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 20 minutes ago, CanHardlyWait said: The best way to book a gty is to be able to say I don't care, at least I'm here. That is very good advice! CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/08/27/should-i-book-guarantee-stateroom-cruise SewerUrchin43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 In addition to a potentially obstructed view and poor cabin location, you must also be aware that you might be given a connecting room. 2 potential problems with connecting rooms 1) they can be noisy if the adjoining family is noisy and 2) you would almost certainly be given a chair vs a couch, since the available wall space is reduced due to the connecting door. Neesa and SewerUrchin43 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 We book GTY cabins when we absolutely do not care where our cabin will be. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 We booked a GTY junior suite on Anthem as we figured they're all in reasonable locations we'd be happy with. It saved us nearly £200 each. SewerUrchin43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I wouldn’t book GTY balcony on Quantum class ship. You’ll likely end up on Deck 6 with a lifeboat right off your balcony SewerUrchin43 and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 40 minutes ago, Jill said: I wouldn’t book GTY balcony on Quantum class ship. You’ll likely end up on Deck 6 with a lifeboat right off your balcony I've found the opposite to be true. Quantum class has the largest percentage of balcony cabins of any ship class. Often the cheaper obstructed deck 6 balcony cabins are already picked by folks seeking to save money on a balcony cabin. The more expensive 2D and 4D balcony cabins are often available because they cost more. The balcony cabins that can hold more than 2 guests are also often available since these cost even more. Connecting balcony cabins on this class have the connecting door near the cabin door which minimizes the disadvantage of ending up in a connecting balcony cabin. So they too are a pleasant result of a GTY booking. The primary disadvantage to a GTY booking on Quantum class would be ending up near the aft. That can make for a long walk to the elevator lobby. Personally I don't mind the walk as it helps to get my step count up and I don't mind walking. The cabins themselves are no different so if you don't mind a few extra steps then a GTY booking on Quantum class is generally a safe bet in my experience. Jamesszy94, teddy and SewerUrchin43 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemy2419 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 4 hours ago, SewerUrchin43 said: Mostly I’ve read about having “ obstructed views” from the balcony. My wife loves sitting on the balcony and I just want the best views for her. We also book the "obstructed view balcony " and the one room had a small pole very much not in our way and another one had the tops of lifeboats. The lifeboats were slightly below the floor of the deck so to us it didn't effect the view at all. SewerUrchin43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewerUrchin43 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Thank you everyone! I can always count on the Blog to help out with any topic and it is greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 On my recent cruise on Ovation, we booked a GTY Interior where we let Royal pick the location. It ended up being a Connecting Interior, but it wasn't too bad because the family next door were an older couple so they weren't really that loud/noisy. We were near the aft of the ship, but that was fine cause I don't mind walking, it helps me keep active during the day. Some people prefer knowing the location of their cabin beforehand though I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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