LoveThisCruisingThing Posted April 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I am on the Star for an Alaskan cruise in June. I had an inside cabin on the Plaza. She still kept my in an inside but 7 decks higher.....to Aloha. I am very happy with this one. This makes 3/5 cruises I have been upgraded. I wonder if being a single fare as anything to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted April 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I am on the Star for an Alaskan cruise in June. I had an inside cabin on the Plaza. She still kept my in an inside but 7 decks higher.....to Aloha. I am very happy with this one. This makes 3/5 cruises I have been upgraded. I wonder if being a single fare as anything to do with it? Congrats enjoy your upgrade!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflutist Posted April 10, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Personally, I would have preferred the Plaza deck as it is closer to everything and has less motion (being closer to the waterline). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdisney Posted April 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I am on the Star for an Alaskan cruise in June. I had an inside cabin on the Plaza. She still kept my in an inside but 7 decks higher.....to Aloha. I am very happy with this one. This makes 3/5 cruises I have been upgraded. I wonder if being a single fare as anything to do with it? We're a couple and got a similar upgrade today - and also on the Star in June! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted April 10, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Congrats on the upgrade and enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted April 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I really wish I could get an upgrade. I have to get a handicapped cabin, so I'm checked "no upgrade". Too bad one can't get a handicapped guarantee; so I might end up in an accessible balcony. But I really am satisfied with the ocean view cabin that I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted April 10, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Congrats. 3/5 is impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted April 10, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Personally, I would have preferred the Plaza deck as it is closer to everything and has less motion (being closer to the waterline). I would have stuck with the Plaza, also....see no benefit for being "higher". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_&_Daniel Posted April 10, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I read your headline and immediately thought, "I hope she wasn't seriously injured!" :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted April 10, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I love the inside cabins at the very stern. With these cabins you're only steps away from the open outside deck, and very close to both the buffet and aft elevators. Great location if you can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_&_Daniel Posted April 10, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I love the inside cabins at the very stern. With these cabins you're only steps away from the open outside deck, and very close to both the buffet and aft elevators. Great location if you can get it. We sail the Sapphire Princess in 32 days.....inside cabin on Aloha deck just a few steps from the door to the aft pool. It sounded like a good location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMinnie Posted April 10, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I am on the Star for an Alaskan cruise in June. I had an inside cabin on the Plaza. She still kept my in an inside but 7 decks higher.....to Aloha. I am very happy with this one. This makes 3/5 cruises I have been upgraded. I wonder if being a single fare as anything to do with it? We're a couple and got a similar upgrade today - and also on the Star in June! :) Congratulations on the upgrades! I love hearing about the upgrade fairy making an appearance. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdisney Posted April 10, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I would have stuck with the Plaza, also....see no benefit for being "higher". Yeah, me neither really, and it's not like it's a better or bigger cabin...but I think it's just a psychological 'win' to get an email saying you've been upgraded a couple of categories. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralynn Posted April 10, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Congratulations on your upgrade!!! It's always nice to have the fairy visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted April 10, 2012 #15 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We sail the Sapphire Princess in 32 days.....inside cabin on Aloha deck just a few steps from the door to the aft pool. It sounded like a good location. I love this spot, have been here on a couple of different cruises. I've never heard any noise from above and just love being able to be outside quickly for photos etc. When I did my Antarctica trip I had at first booked one of the stern facing porthole cabins but when it came time for final payment my TA got me the last inside cabin directly across the hall and saved me over $1500. Even in Antarctica I didn't mind this location as I was just steps away from my own almost private stern balcony, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted April 10, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Personally, I would have preferred the Plaza deck as it is closer to everything and has less motion (being closer to the waterline). I would have stuck with the Plaza, also....see no benefit for being "higher". Yeah, me neither really, and it's not like it's a better or bigger cabin... Why can't people leave this alone? The OP has sailed 4 times before, so presumably the advantages of location and deck are well known. They are happy with the result. Do we have to shoot them down and try to make them feel like they made a mistake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdisney Posted April 10, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Why can't people leave this alone? The OP has sailed 4 times before, so presumably the advantages of location and deck are well known. They are happy with the result. Do we have to shoot them down and try to make them feel like they made a mistake? I'm not sure why you quoted me in there, I wasn't shooting them down at all. I just said agreed to someone else that I didn't really see a benefit of being higher if it was the same cabin type and size. I had already mentioned earlier that I got a very similar upgrade on the same ship, for the same month sailing. And I was happy about it. Still am. So should the OP be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 10, 2012 #18 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Why can't people leave this alone? The OP has sailed 4 times before, so presumably the advantages of location and deck are well known. They are happy with the result. Do we have to shoot them down and try to make them feel like they made a mistake? I think the best way to not have people comment on what you post is to not post. Otherwise, you are inviting people to follow-up. And, I really like the plaza deck location as well. It's the only deck where you walk down after the muster drill to your cabin. It's convenient to the show lounge, to the mid-ship resturants, and to the piazza. The only advantage I could see of Aloha is if your cabin is aft, and you want to be convenient to the aft dining room, or lido. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted April 10, 2012 #19 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I think the best way to not have people comment on what you postis to not post. Otherwise, you are inviting people to follow-up. Only to a degree. There is a big difference between: "Should I take the upgrade? Here is what I was offered" and "I am very happy with this one." Not every post is an invitation to the world to offer one's opinion. Here, the OP made a declarative statement about an upgrade and concluded by professing great joy. Why is it our business to try to temper that enthusiasm unless aksed for an opinion?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerle Posted April 10, 2012 #20 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Congratulations on your upgrade! When I saw that the upgrade fairy was giving out upgrades, I immediately checked our cruise in May! No luck. Hope she's still handing out upgrades in the coming weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted April 10, 2012 #21 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Only to a degree. There is a big difference between: "Should I take the upgrade? Here is what I was offered" and "I am very happy with this one." Not every post is an invitation to the world to offer one's opinion. Here, the OP made a declarative statement about an upgrade and concluded by professing great joy. Why is it our business to try to temper that enthusiasm unless aksed for an opinion?:confused: I agree Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contentsam Posted April 11, 2012 #22 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I really wish I could get an upgrade. I have to get a handicapped cabin, so I'm checked "no upgrade". Too bad one can't get a handicapped guarantee; so I might end up in an accessible balcony. But I really am satisfied with the ocean view cabin that I can get. A few years ago, we had to have an handicapped cabin. We did not "no upgrade" and we did get an upgrade to another handicapped cabin to the Carbi deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted April 11, 2012 #23 Share Posted April 11, 2012 A few years ago, we had to have an handicapped cabin. We did not "no upgrade" and we did get an upgrade to another handicapped cabin to the Carbi deck. On an earlier cruise my TA had not checked "no upgrade" and I was going to get an upgrade, but it was to a non-accessible cabin. Needless to say, my TA made sure I was checked no upgrade.:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo46032 Posted April 11, 2012 #24 Share Posted April 11, 2012 We're in an obstructed OV :eek: on the Star in June 17 and I have seen no sightings of the fairy yet. Maybe if we lose a few lifeboats/tenders (who needs them in Alaska anyway we can swim to shore :p) otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & G Posted April 11, 2012 #25 Share Posted April 11, 2012 We're in an obstructed OV :eek: on the Star in June 17 and I have seen no sightings of the fairy yet. Maybe if we lose a few lifeboats/tenders (who needs them in Alaska anyway we can swim to shore :p) otherwise... Keep your fingers and toes crossed.....family members had an obstructed OV on Crown in May and were upgraded to a BB Carib balcony!! What an upgrade!!!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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