IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GUARANTEE RATES: A cruise line's guarantee rate is a way to book a cruise for a lower price by giving up the ability to choose your specific stateroom. Instead of selecting your cabin, the cruise line assigns it to you at a later date, and you are guaranteed to receive at least the stateroom category you paid for (such as Inside, Oceanview, etc.), with the possibility of a free upgrade to a higher category. 

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Key features of guarantee rates

• Lower price: This is the main benefit, as you are trading control for a discount on the cruise fare.

• The Cruise line assigns the room: You will not know your specific room number, deck, or location until closer to the sailing date, or even at check-in.

• Flexibility: You must be comfortable with the least expensive cabin you booked, as you could end up in a room with a less-than-ideal view or a different bed configuration, like bunk beds. 

• Potential for upgrade: While not guaranteed, there is a chance you could be upgraded to a better stateroom category if the cruise line has availability.

• Not ideal for groups: Guarantee bookings are not recommended for groups who want to be located near each other, as the cruise line is not obligated to assign you adjacent or even same-deck cabins.

• Restrictions: Guarantee bookings often have more restrictions, such as requiring full payment at booking and not allowing changes to dates or passengers.