05/11/2026
This is one of my favorite Disney cruise tips if you’re trying to save money 👀 We booked an Oceanview GTY (guaranteed stateroom) last minute for our Alaskan cruise because it was one of the only room types left…BUT it ended up being the perfect reminder that if you’re flexible and okay being more last minute planning your cruise, they can save you a TON of money!
Instead of choosing your exact room location, Disney assigns it before sailing and honestly we’ve always had a great experience with it.
We loved having the oceanview, but if we did Alaska again and had more room options available, I honestly think I’d either:
Choose an inside room and save the extra money
OR
Fully splurge for a verandah
We spent SO much time out on the upper decks sightseeing anyway that the oceanview didn’t really feel worth the price jump for us personally. But I can absolutely see the appeal of having your own verandah in Alaska because the scenery is unreal 😍
So if Alaska feels out of budget, don’t rule it out before looking at GTY options first 👏
💬 Comment ALASKA if you want help pricing one out!