Wanted: Upgrade advice from the experienced

[Wildgrits]

I have un upcoming cruise in 15 days. Like most I randomly check the Carnival web site to see if my room price has lowered. The room I am in is not longer available. It a Scenic View on the Lido deck, less than 10 so no big surprise.

 

However....................................

 

The More=Merrier rate is showing balconies at about $80 cheaper than my room cost. So I called to see if I could upgrade to a balcony on the Spa deck. I was told because that rate is less than I paid for my ES rate for my room, it is considered a downgrade and I am not able to do that. I can however pay the next rate which is $140 more than I paid to get that balcony.

 

So here is my dilemma.

 

Can I upgrade to the ES rate that is $140 more than I paid.

 

Then.......

 

Send in the paper work for when a lower rate is offered to get the credit for the M=M rate?

[WendyVF]

I would doublecheck with the Carnival rep as to whether or not this paid upgrade changes your booking type. I"ve read lots of stories on here where people didn't realize they were upgrading themselves out of the Early Saver program.

[Cruisegirl6]

You also may not be allowed to make any changes since your so close to your cruise and you gave final payment.

[Wildgrits]

As I sat here pondering it, I'm sure I would lose my ES status if I move my room. I would really like to get the M=M rate so it's no change in price.

 

I too wonder if it's too close to my sailing to change.

 

So I'm on the horn right now with them.

[Wildgrits]

UPDATE:

 

I did end up paying the $140 and changing my rate to the Easy Saver.

 

I'm a little sad that I couldn't get the M=M rate but $2266 is only $54 more than I paid in August when I booked my cruise. So I really can't complain.

[nwcruiselover]

I think you did well getting the spa balcony for only $140 more. I would have done the same thing. Enjoy your cruise!

[Peg_S]

Okay, I'm confused...

 

I thought "upgrading" referred to the level of the cabin, example: an balcony cabin is an upgrade from an oceanview.

 

Why is the Carnival rep referring to this example as a "downgrade" because the price is LESS for a balcony than the OP paid for an oceanview category?

 

I don't think I"ll EVER get this straight, but for some reason, I keep trying!!!!

 

OP: glad you got a balcony!

 

Peg

[Wildgrits]

I totally agree with you Peg. Seems the only thing that they look at is the $$$.

[Wildgrits]

Update-Update:

 

So last week I put in the form for the M=M price.

 

I GOT IT!!!!

 

Today I woke to an email with a $440 on board credit.

 

I never thought I would get it but figured meh give it a try.

[panamatiger]

Update-Update:So last week I put in the form for the M=M price.I GOT IT!!!!Today I woke to an email with a $440 on board credit.I never thought I would get it but figured meh give it a try.

 

So you paid $140 for $440 OBC? You're still Up $300 !

 

panama

[Wildgrits]

So you paid $140 for $440 OBC? You're still Up $300 !

 

panama

 

You got it. :D And I went form a window to a balcony.

[golfadj]

You also may not be allowed to make any changes since your so close to your cruise and you gave final payment.

 

When you are ES can make changes up to I think two days before cruise.