donnar Posted September 4, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Please help. The room we really wanted was too expensive when we booked our trip. We have paid the final payment. I just looked on NCL's site and the room we really wanted is now $150 cheaper than the one we have. Can I ask my TA to book one of those rooms. I am sailing on the Gem on Oct. 23. I have not done my edocs yet. I am hoping I could do this and then surprise my hubby. Thanks for any responses.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisehoppers Posted September 4, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm not sure about NCL but I am fairly certain that if you're upgrading to a different room with a reduced rate your TA would be willing to work that out. That's how it's been explained to me w/ my current booking-- that after my final payment, if the price drops I can't get money back, but can certainly move up into a different price category :) I hope that's accurate for you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted September 4, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Please help. The room we really wanted was too expensive when we booked our trip. We have paid the final payment. I just looked on NCL's site and the room we really wanted is now $150 cheaper than the one we have. Can I ask my TA to book one of those rooms. I am sailing on the Gem on Oct. 23. I have not done my edocs yet. I am hoping I could do this and then surprise my hubby. Thanks for any responses.:cool: Call your TA. We have done it twice since final payment. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnar Posted September 4, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks for the fast replys. I am getting a little excited. I really want the room ---family villa suite. We had it last year and it was AWESOME. It would be a nice surprise for hubby. I can't wait to call my TA on Tues--I don't want to bother her on Labor Day weekend. I hope this can be done!!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonvt Posted September 4, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Yes you can! I did it on my first cruise. Two weeks before I sailing I snagged a mini-suite for a great price. We had DS18 with us so it was nice to have the curtain between the beds and the larger bathroom. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted September 4, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks for the fast replys. I am getting a little excited. I really want the room ---family villa suite. We had it last year and it was AWESOME. It would be a nice surprise for hubby. I can't wait to call my TA on Tues--I don't want to bother her on Labor Day weekend. I hope this can be done!!!:rolleyes: Bother her...before its gone! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted September 5, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2011 They might say no...that you have to cancel your current reservation, lose the money, and then rebook. They might say no if they figure they can upsell the cabin to someone else. They might say yes if they figure they can upsell your current cabin by moving you up. It all depends! Good luck and I hope it works out for you! I agree with the others...bother your travel agent! coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely_Star Posted September 5, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2011 YES you can! Called my TA on Saturday when I noticed price drop and upgraded on the spot and we are a week from sailing. Lost a small amount of OBC, but it's all good :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxlove6 Posted September 5, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Of course you can do it. You are actually doing the work for them by upselling yourself and give giving the more money!! Do it asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame_g Posted September 5, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Of course you can do it. You are actually doing the work for them by upselling yourself and give giving the more money!! Do it asap. Right answer. The only thing is that they may not allow you to get the same price that they are offering for new bookings. In other words, it may cost you more than you think it will since you are already booked and past final payment date. It just depends on whether or not they think they can sell those cabins to new bookings, if they want to have your cabin category available, or if they just decide to go for any extra revenue they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jack Daniels Posted September 5, 2011 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2011 No problem as long as you have the money and NCL has the cabin available.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnar Posted September 5, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. I will post with the outcome!! I can't wait to speak with her!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnar Posted September 5, 2011 Author #13 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Well my TA called me today to tell me that I will be receiving my $250. It should be back on my credit card within 5-7 days. I then told her that the Villas were still available and they were about $120 cheaper than my room. Well she called NCL and we have upgraded to the Villa. Can't get the difference in price but that is ok. We are sooooo excited. Thank you NCL and my great TA.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame_g Posted September 5, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Sounds like it worked out well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliza261 Posted September 5, 2011 #15 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Glad that worked- we called in a couple weeks ago for our cruise in October... and got updgraded to a mini suite which was cheaper than the balcony room that we booked back in January.. NCL was great- no questions asked and they upgraded us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steveknj Posted September 6, 2011 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2011 How did you find out that the rate was cheaper for the upgraded room? Through NCL? We have an inside cabin on the Gem booked for 6 November. Obviously I'm not adverse to moving to an outside type cabin if the price was the same or close to what I am paying now. I'm totally satisfied with what I have, but who can resist a deal if you can get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted September 6, 2011 #17 Share Posted September 6, 2011 How did you find out that the rate was cheaper for the upgraded room? Through NCL? We have an inside cabin on the Gem booked for 6 November. Obviously I'm not adverse to moving to an outside type cabin if the price was the same or close to what I am paying now. I'm totally satisfied with what I have, but who can resist a deal if you can get one? Just go to the NCL site and go along as if you were going to book. You can see all the prices of the cabins. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted September 6, 2011 #18 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruizin'Kath Posted September 7, 2011 #19 Share Posted September 7, 2011 YAY for you! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHAM1 Posted September 7, 2011 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2011 It pays to keep on checking. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc33418 Posted October 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks to all you cruisers for the help. It is also helping us decide whether to up on 3 cabins from balcony to mini suite. We work with Costco so don't know if it will be as transparent as working with ncl itself. Let you guys know soon. We are on 11-10 sailing to Florida et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted October 5, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 5, 2013 They have upgraded us and then got us additional OBC when the prices dropped again after the upgrade. Was very happy with their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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