1cruiselvr Posted May 6, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 6, 2010 This story is for everyone that loves to try and figure out what factors Princess uses to assign upgrades and cabins from GTY bookings (which includes me). My girlfriend and her husband decided to sail on the Emerald Princess. She booked directly thru Princess. Some time later, she told me about it and I decided to book the same cruise, but I used an online TA. We both booked an AC GTY. Last Thurs she got her cabin assignment, today I got mine. We were both assigned an AA and here's the kicker.....only 3 cabins apart from each other!!! And for those that are thinking this....no we didn't link our bookings, the cruiseline has no idea we know each other. So......this example seems to show that the factors most like to think make a difference - when you book, how much you pay or how many times you've sailed with Princess, don't seem to matter in the upgrade formula because 1. we booked at different times 2. we booked different ways 3. we paid different amounts 4. I've sailed more times with Princess YET WE GOT THE SAME UPGRADE - AC to AA and only 3 cabins apart. Thought you'd all enjoy this story. Happy Sailing all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 6, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Yes its a mystery. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted May 6, 2010 #3 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I agree, there is no way to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwinfl91 Posted May 6, 2010 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2010 It's called the "Upgrade Fairy" and it happens with all cruise lines as far as I can see. Have a great next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted May 6, 2010 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Wow, that is a great story. Thanks for sharing. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boating girl Posted May 7, 2010 #6 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Enjoy your trip. It will be nice for you to be close to your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 7, 2010 #7 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Great example - glad you posted! She works in mysterious ways - doesn't she :) I hope you both have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 7, 2010 #8 Share Posted May 7, 2010 It's called the "Upgrade Fairy" and it happens with all cruise lines as far as I can see. As depicted below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 7, 2010 #9 Share Posted May 7, 2010 There is no predicting the mysterious ways of the Upgrade Fairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted May 7, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 7, 2010 So with all those dis-similarities, did you both due the Upgrade Dance, clicking heels together, singing "whoa whoa whoa Whoa!, I love her so!", then skipping 5 times to the left and 3 to the right, 2 forward, once backward, clap once, rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise, and repeat? ;) Yes, I know it sounds silly, and it really didn't work, but it seems as effective as just wishing ... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted May 7, 2010 #11 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks so much for the instructions. I've done it once,now, and will instruct my DD so we can get our upgrade! Who do we see if it doesn't work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted May 7, 2010 #12 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Strange indeed.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz-OR Posted May 7, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Possibly the upgrade fairy is a psychic using "remote viewing" to realize that you would be happier if you were close together. The vibes you two sent out must be on the same wave length and strong. Have you ever visited the magnetic vortexes in Sedona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrknits Posted May 7, 2010 #14 Share Posted May 7, 2010 With a little sprinkle of fairy dust, she earned her wings.... Congrats, we should all be so lucky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalconyGal Posted May 7, 2010 #15 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I love a good mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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