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SHOULD YOU BOOK A GUARANTEE (GTY) STATEROOM ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN?

Shannon Ford

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👁️ 32K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:29

Royal Caribbean Group

Disney Cruise Line

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the biggest Pro for booking a guarantee stateroom is the cost you are usually going to save at least some money

it may be right for your family or maybe it's not it really depends on what your wants and needs are

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Identify the worst possible stateroom in your chosen category and decide if you can live with it before booking.

✓Book through a travel agent to make it easier to request stateroom moves within the same category.

✓If you need connecting rooms or an accessible cabin, do not book a guarantee stateroom.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the stateroom location — It can add to the excitement, but check the Apple Wallet trick to see if the room number appears early.

Getting a bad location — Look at deck plans and understand the specific category codes (like XB vs XN) to ensure you get the view you want.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you book a guarantee (GTY) stateroom on Royal Caribbean?

QWhat are the pros and cons of booking a guarantee stateroom?

QWhat is the difference between neighborhood view and ocean view balconies in guarantees?

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Let me help plan your next Royal Caribbean Cruise vacation! https://app.tern.travel/public/forms/Hi-9JYIG4j69mhmSuc1sKQ/responses/FhFApiHJ1EhRSmK4-0nxOg/edit A common question I often hear is whether or to book a guarantee (GTY) stateroom? And there really is no right or wrong answer. A lot depends on your wants and needs in a cruise stateroom and what your priorities are. For many people, they would NEVER book a guarantee. For others, location of their stateroom does not matter and always book a guarantee if available. And for families like our own, it really depends on various factors. Is the cost savings minimal or significant? Is it a small or large ship? Etc. So today I share with you some pros and cons of booking a guarantee stateroom on Royal Caribbean. Some of these tips could apply to other cruiselines, but I made this video thinking specifically of Royal Caribbean. FAQs about Guarantee Staterooms: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-is-a-guarantee-stateroom Watch our cruise vlogs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vJIANfnHUmzpKsNZvR-O8Ddt1LoZvE3 🌟My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrsshannonford 🌟Shop My Favorites: https://shopmy.us/mrsshannonford SUPPORT ME: My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannonford Follow Me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mrsshannonford https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsshannonford Beauty Related Content: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonlovesmakeup https://www.instagram.com/shannonford.beauty Visit me at: https://shannonford.com/blog 🌟Business Inquiries only contact me at shannon@shannonford.com Mailing address: Shannon Ford 21001 Pines Blvd. Unit 7843 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Disclaimer: Some affiliate links used. If links are affiliated, they will be marked with a *