sailandcruise Posted March 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I am booked on Constellation sailing on April 5. I just checked the current price and there is a significant last minute price drop -- obviously, to fill the remaining unsold cabins. My cabin category (inside) is now about 25% cheaper than the fare I paid; one category higher (ocean view) is now slightly less expensive than I paid for the inside. I know that I am not entitled to the lower fare and that Celebrity is under no obligation to provide me with any compensation. I willingly paid the fare that was being offered at the time I booked. However, I am wondering if I should call Celebrity and ask if they will provide OBC or an upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted March 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2014 They won't provide OBC but you may be able to upgrade No way to know unless you call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted March 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) You might be able to upgrade if the fare is more than you paid for your inside, it is not for new bookings only, and you pay the difference in price. They will not give an on board credit. Give them a call and see what they say. Mary Lou Edited March 28, 2014 by CHEZMARYLOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deise17311 Posted March 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2014 How much more is a balcony? They will never give you OBC but you could upgrade for sure if it's at least $1 more...hope this works for you!!! Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy 2 b cruising Posted March 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I am booked on Constellation sailing on April 5. I just checked the current price and there is a significant last minute price drop -- obviously, to fill the remaining unsold cabins. My cabin category (inside) is now about 25% cheaper than the fare I paid; one category higher (ocean view) is now slightly less expensive than I paid for the inside. I know that I am not entitled to the lower fare and that Celebrity is under no obligation to provide me with any compensation. I willingly paid the fare that was being offered at the time I booked. However, I am wondering if I should call Celebrity and ask if they will provide OBC or an upgrade? Celebrity does not offer any OBC if the price drops after final payment. Two options; ask for a better location within your category or pay more to upgrade to a balcony. See how much the balcony will cost, it could be only a few dollars more and well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailandcruise Posted March 28, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks to all who responded for your advice. I called them and upgraded from an inside for which I paid $249 pp and is now available for $179 pp to a balcony at $299 pp. (not sure what the balcony cost previously, but I'm sure it was significantly more). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 28, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks to all who responded for your advice. I called them and upgraded from an inside for which I paid $249 pp and is now available for $179 pp to a balcony at $299 pp. (not sure what the balcony cost previously, but I'm sure it was significantly more). :D Hi Sailandcruise, You did well. Congrats, and enjoy your cruise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcpc Posted March 28, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Excellent. We are also on this sailing. Friends of our were in outside cabins and they've upgraded to Category 2A Balcony cabins. Everyone is happy! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeno Posted March 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If the price is a new regular price and not a Senior Discount or Resident Discount, you get to keep your 1-2-3 Go perk if you have it now, right? Will try to upgrade tomorrow morning with a $50 price increase. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted March 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks to all who responded for your advice. I called them and upgraded from an inside for which I paid $249 pp and is now available for $179 pp to a balcony at $299 pp. (not sure what the balcony cost previously, but I'm sure it was significantly more). :D I am on the cruise before yours. When I first booked, I paid $699 for the lowest balcony stateroom - a 2C. It is now $499.00. Not sure why your cruise got such a low price drop. You did good! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailandcruise Posted March 28, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If the price is a new regular price and not a Senior Discount or Resident Discount, you get to keep your 1-2-3 Go perk if you have it now, right? Will try to upgrade tomorrow morning with a $50 price increase. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I didn't have any 1-2-3 Go perk so I don't know what happens to it. The prices I mention -- both the before and after -- include a senior discount. I also keep my shareholder credit. When the agent tried to get me the new fare, it wouldn't come up on her computer so she had to contact the "resolutions team" to do an override. She said that this was because of the shareholder credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deise17311 Posted March 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I didn't have any 1-2-3 Go perk so I don't know what happens to it. The prices I mention -- both the before and after -- include a senior discount. I also keep my shareholder credit. When the agent tried to get me the new fare, it wouldn't come up on her computer so she had to contact the "resolutions team" to do an override. She said that this was because of the shareholder credit. This is excellent!! Enjoy your cruise and balcony!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy 2 b cruising Posted March 29, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks to all who responded for your advice. I called them and upgraded from an inside for which I paid $249 pp and is now available for $179 pp to a balcony at $299 pp. (not sure what the balcony cost previously, but I'm sure it was significantly more). :D Enjoy your cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hgu314 Posted March 29, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Just upgraded from oceanview on deck 2 to sweet sixteen balcony for $20 pp through agent. Thanks for the heads up OP and all of you who replied. You guys are awesome! That's why I love cruisecritic. I'm so happy happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now