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Maggie, you don't have a category guarantee if you already know your cabin number a year in advance. Usually, a cruise line will assign the cabins to guarantees within the last 2 weeks before the cruise. However, they can still make changes up until 72 hours before the final manifest is complete. It is rare today, that cabins are available to purchase or upgrade to at the port. Your TA may be able to get your cabin assignment shortly after your docs arrive. Bon Voayge
Maggie, you don't have a category guarantee if you already know your cabin number a year in advance. Usually, a cruise line will assign the cabins to guarantees within the last 2 weeks before the cruise. However, they can still make changes up until 72 hours before the final manifest is complete. It is rare today, that cabins are available to purchase or upgrade to at the port. Your TA may be able to get your cabin assignment shortly after your docs arrive.
Bon Voayge