musicman_L7 Posted October 19, 2010 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hello, after lurking for the past 9 months or so, I've finally registered. My wife and are booked on our second cruise, Dec 5 2010 on the Legend. We booked our cruise through Carnival in April via Early Saver. Our fare for a 7A balcony was $539 pp. After checking routinely for price drops, I finally came to terms that we wouldn't get any OBC as the prices went up and stayed up after we booked; until today. Carnival's email said to call, as upgrades were available for $40. I didn't expect much for that price. The rep told me I could move to any balcony room except aft view for $20 pp. Long story short, we have moved from a 7A obstructed view, to a 8J ext balcony for only $40 just like the email said. If anyone else is getting these emails, I would suggest to act fast as the deal I got was great. $559 pp for our 8J on the Legend! Originally, I thought our $539 pp was a deal, but now we really can't wait to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 19, 2010 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Im cruising in January, I hope the upsell fairy finds a deal for me!!! Im actually hoping for a deal to move to two cabins with the 3 of us lol. come on upsell fairy. congrats to you. what a deal, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poomah Posted October 19, 2010 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Congrats - you will enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seguincruiser Posted October 19, 2010 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Congrads. Hope you have a great cruise. Have never ever been offered an upgrade but heres hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted October 19, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2010 There has been of several of those e-mails reported today. Still waiting for mine.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted October 19, 2010 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2010 That's an awesome deal. Those extended balconies are kickass, I would prefer them to an aft room for sure. So what's with all these $40 upgrade deals today? Some new scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodey Posted October 19, 2010 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Great Deal...And I hope you Post a review when you get back...Happy Sailing ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted October 19, 2010 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2010 GREAT deal! Congrats! You're going to LOVE "Legend". "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted October 19, 2010 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2010 We had a long balcony on the Legend, could have had 20 people over for drinks, it was GREAT. I got an upgrade email today, and I have to admit I turned it down.....from a porthole to a window.....round vs, square didn't make that much difference for 50.00. Will check to see if the price went down enough for an onboard credit:o? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil09 Posted October 19, 2010 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2010 That's a great deal! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted October 19, 2010 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Great deal! Wish I was sailing on a ship with balcony cabins soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdlmc Posted October 19, 2010 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Wow, that's great. Hope we get an offer like that for our Feb cruise. I just I better start checking the email account I have registered with Carnival on a daily basis - it's basically my junk email and I hardly ever check it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virga Posted October 19, 2010 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2010 hmmm... I got in on a discounted deal through a TA (a crappy TA, it turned out) and while I got a great deal (after rebating, $499pp plus taxes for a minorly obstructed balcony room) I wish I'd booked with Carnival because I am fairly certain I won't hear from the TA letting me know I was offered an upgrade. Then again, I tend to doubt I'd have heard anything anyway - it's $200pp extra for the only available balconies on my sailing right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck53 Posted October 19, 2010 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Welcome and congratualtions! It is nice to hear "good news" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoaster809 Posted October 19, 2010 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Congrats! I had an 8J on the Miracle this summer and the extra room is very nice, especially over the 7As. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississauga Posted October 19, 2010 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Congratulations! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotumi Posted October 19, 2010 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i got one for our 9 day on the spirit for 50 per cabin went from a 7a to a 8k for 50:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnStevenGordon Posted October 19, 2010 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hello, after lurking for the past 9 months or so, I've finally registered. My wife and are booked on our second cruise, Dec 5 2010 on the Legend. We booked our cruise through Carnival in April via Early Saver. Our fare for a 7A balcony was $539 pp. After checking routinely for price drops, I finally came to terms that we wouldn't get any OBC as the prices went up and stayed up after we booked; until today. Carnival's email said to call, as upgrades were available for $40. I didn't expect much for that price. The rep told me I could move to any balcony room except aft view for $20 pp. Long story short, we have moved from a 7A obstructed view, to a 8J ext balcony for only $40 just like the email said. If anyone else is getting these emails, I would suggest to act fast as the deal I got was great. $559 pp for our 8J on the Legend! Originally, I thought our $539 pp was a deal, but now we really can't wait to go. This is very common, they upgrade everyone as the time gets closer if they have room available. I haven't taken one Carnival cruise that I wasn't offered and upgrade and I book OS usually. First cruise was not an OS but was upgraded to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyW Posted October 19, 2010 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I prefer the extended balcony, too! Congrats on the great deal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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