After inquiring with Radisson about a 2006 cruise, I was told that Category F cabins will now be priced Category E as the choice balcony cabins are in the middle of the ship. I guess all cruise lines are doing this. The Navigator does have a terrific vibration problem, especially for those who get seasick.

And Suite 601 (which will be my temporary home next week) has had a one category increase in price also. The secret of this cabin is out.

Mary Ellen

Have a marvelous time, Mary Ellen! Give our best to Bruce and tell us all about it when you get back. I'll keep an eye on the Sharks while you're away. Cheers, Anne

mpbear:

Do you mean that all cat F's are being repriced as cat E? I am inquiring specifically about the odd numbered balcony cabins on deck 6 (excluding 601) that show up on the RSSC site as cat F.

Thanks,
Richard

Richard, yes. Ngaire posted this a long time ago.

Now I remember! I was wondering why I was having deja vu.

I appreciate that fact that everyone on this website is very experienced with all the luxury cruise lines. I, in fact, did not know "a long time ago" that Category F is now Category E as Marc (The Cruiser" pointed out. I would appreciate if people might reply a little more patiently. I do not take a cruise every month as it seems many of you do but do appreciate your reponses. Thank you.

MPBear: Thanks for the reminder - I think you can get overwhelmed with info and I remember how I hoped people would be patient with me - believe me, I am still learning and I can't remember all the facts!!! Joanna

mpbear...please don't think Marc was being impatient, he's just very "too the point!"

Sometimes when we read these boards the words take on a tone that isn't meant. I'm absolutely positive that in this case he was just reminding us of the source.

We're all here to help each other so welcome aboard!

mpbear, sorry that my message came across negatively. I know that you have been here with us for a short while so probably did not see the previous thread. However, I thought that Richard had seen the previous thread.

Again, I apologize for how my post sounded.

Don't believe all of the Cat F were re-categorized; just those amidships and a couple of the other more popular ones.

Just this last week, while working with a client sailing on the Navigator and looking at the deck plan in the new Cruise Manual - the old category F's on deck 6 are now priced at E, 601 is now priced at D, and the F's are the very aft section on deck 8 and 9. 600 is now priced at F btw, even though its a window suite. Guess you learn something new everyday.

Thank you for the explanation. I appreciate it.

No problem.

Now I am really confused. When I booked on the Navigator last week, I asked for cat E and they told me they were booked and I would have to move to CAT F (705) however I look on the RSSC BOOKING and cabins E'S are still AVAILABLE. Why would I not be able to purchase Cat E?

Shopinpat, if you know how to tell what cabins are available, please share. If E's are available, you should be able to book them. I suggest you call your TA tomorrow if you prefer a more mid-ship location.

Shopinpat, do you mean when you look at the RSSC site, that the E's are still listed? If so, they never remove a catagory after it has been sold out. So a catagory might be listed on the the website with a price but in reality, it is sold out.

KarenS, When I look at the RSSC site it shows certain cabins are sold out for example it showed
Cat D sold out and showed Cat E showed they still have bookings. Also I have heard mixed reviews about being midship or aft. What is your opinion?

C1 and D1 were "sub groups" developed by Radisson a year or two ago for those cabins most affected by the vibration. I have never actually seen a fare for those cabins; they always seem to show as "sold out." Those C1 and D1 cabins are the cabins that will become Cat F next year...if I recall correctly. Now that Ngaire has returned, she can post the complete truth.

As for cabin location, I don't think there is a cabin better than 627.

Marc, I think this was my "general area" on the Navigator in June, and you are right, great location, low(read stable), same floor as the reception, Lounge, etc. I loved it. I could go out in the morning and get the crossword and daily quiz quickly! Well, I just love the Navigator as smaller is better for me, although I do love the advantages of the larger ships. Any RSSC ship is fine with me. Mid-ship will not have the vibration problem pointed out by mpbear. From my 3 cruises on this ship, that problem is 1)in the show lounge, and only bad if the ship is maneuvering or docking and 2) in Portofino restaurant when the ship is underway, but may not bother some. First or second cruise (either Alaska or Baltics), I got up from lunch up in Portofino(Verandah in the daytime) feeling like I had three martini's!

Marc,
On Radisons web sight it lists cabin C1, and D1,
I am not sure if they will be changing that for next year but it still shows this year. I hope I did the right thing by booking 705.

shopinpat, I have never noticed any "sold outs" next to certain categories. I wonder if the "sold out" was listed as Marc says, because they were the vibrating cabins?

I just looked up our August 29th Alaska cruise and I know all the H cabins are sold out for that sailing and there is nothing listed next to the rate.