lbryant Posted May 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2014 We have 7 cabins on a June Alaska trip on Golden Princess (2 balcony's and 5 insides). The prices dropped dramatically, so I called my TA to see what she could do (yes, it's past final payment, but as so many have said - it never hurts to ask). She called me back 20 minutes later with upgrades for everyone - insides are now in Caribe deck balconies and balconies are now mini-suites on Dolphin! My family is going to be over the moon excited. If anyone has been in D232 or D236, please let me know how it is. I know it's fully uncovered, but as long as no one uses us as target practice, I don't mind. Also, family members are above us and off to the right slightly. What's your favorite way to celebrate in a mini-suite? What should we bring (other than perhaps an umbrella - it is alaska after all)? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngrl Posted May 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2014 wow, you are super lucky! congratulations and enjoy the cabins. your family is going to think you're a star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted May 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hi There With your luck you should go and buy a lotto ticket, well done on up grades yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted May 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Those are great upgrades but I have to ask: Did your TA give you the option of a lower price for any of the cabins? Just curious since some people, particularly with a balcony, might have been happier with either a refund, OBC or paying a lower price than even a mini-suite on Dolphin. I know I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted May 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2014 WOW ! Congrats ! I am on the Golden in July and have a OB OV hoping for a OV.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubfan63 Posted May 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Those are great upgrades but I have to ask: Did your TA give you the option of a lower price for any of the cabins? Just curious since some people, particularly with a balcony, might have been happier with either a refund, OBC or paying a lower price than even a mini-suite on Dolphin. I know I would. OP noted this was a June cruise, so I seriously doubt a lower price would be an option. Maybe OBC might have been an option. The OP seems very happy with what they got and I am happy for them. I hope they have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeadisguise Posted May 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Wow, great news! Have a fantastic trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2014 OP noted this was a June cruise, so I seriously doubt a lower price would be an option. Maybe OBC might have been an option. The OP seems very happy with what they got and I am happy for them. I hope they have a wonderful cruise. Princess usually doesn't do OBC for refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted May 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congrats. If that isn't a record number, it must be in the top 5. Enjoy the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbryant Posted May 24, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Believe me, my husband would have preferred the money, but refunds and OBC weren't an option and honestly, I didn't expect it. But the price difference was pretty huge so I asked my TA to see what she could do. I knew there were quite a few balconies and minis open, so there was a chance we would get lucky, though I never thought we would all be upgraded. This is our 3rd big group trip (2nd with this TA) and she has earned our business for life. Lottery tix - there's an idea. Questions re: mini-suite. We're in D236 and D232 right above a bunch of lifeboats. While there are no tender ports, I know the ship conducts drills sometimes. Should we expect noise? Some posts mentioned upgraded linens and toiletries - is that right? Does that mean different sheets and towels and how are they different from regular balcony? Do the room stewards still do towel animals every night or just occasionally? If we request it every night (and add an extra tip) do you think we can have that? Thanks for the advice. So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted May 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hi There Room stewards do not do towel animals as a rule However if you request and tip accordingly and your room steward can make them you might get a few Yours Shogun Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smtcan Posted May 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2014 We have also just been pleased to get an upgrade. We applied our credit from Ruby cruises in January to our August Baltic cruise. Somehow in the process the computer cancelled our reservation, so we were upgraded from inside to balcony. This is first significant upgrade we have had in 20+ cruises with several cruise lines. The rest of our party are still in their original four cabins, but our new cabin is still close to theirs. We booked last year and the price has done nothing but go up since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubfan63 Posted May 24, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Princess usually doesn't do OBC for refunds. And they don't refund after final payment. I was responding to a poster who felt the OP's TA didn't do enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 24, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) And they don't refund after final payment. I was responding to a poster who felt the OP's TA didn't do enough. This depends. If it is a flash special, they don't. If the regular rate, they do but most of the time after final payment, it is a flash price. Most TAs can see what type of rate code it is and they know when they have a chance and when they don't. Edited May 24, 2014 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 24, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 24, 2014 And they don't refund after final payment. Sometimes they do. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted May 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Your title is very misleading. It was a price reduction not a complimentary upgrade Princess bestowed upon you via her upgrade fairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted May 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congratulations on your great upgrades! How exciting! The people who were in the inside cabins are going to get very spoiled with those larger Caribe deck balconies! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Nice upgrades! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted May 25, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Those are excellent upgrades! You are all going to enjoy those wonderful cabins! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted May 25, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Congrats on the price reduction/upgrades! :) Just do your fellow cruisers a favor and don't yell up to your friends on their Caribe Deck balconies. Sometimes people traveling in groups think it's perfectly fine to yell to their family members or travel mates instead of simply picking up their cabin phone and calling them. ;) I think the things you'll enjoy most about the mini-suite are the extra TV and a place to shave your legs (you can use the side of the bathtub for a foot rest vs. nothing in the balcony cabins). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Questions re: mini-suite. We're in D236 and D232 right above a bunch of lifeboats. While there are no tender ports, I know the ship conducts drills sometimes. Should we expect noise? Any drill involving a lifeboat will be done while the ship is in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted May 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2014 You need to give your Travel Agent the Thank You! She went to bat for you when she could have told you it was past final payment. You are lucky to have a GREAT TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted May 25, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Those upgrades from inside are excellent. Well done. Not so sure about the mini suites on Dolphin deck. Personally I'd prefer to stick with the Caribe deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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