Cheetah474 Posted August 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Got a call yesterday from the Upsell Fairy. She offered $625 for an upgrade to a Grand Suite for a 5 night cruise. I declined. We're currently in OV on Empress Deck and as a family of 3 it doesn't make sense. I would have considered a junior suite for 1/2 the cost but that offer wasn't made. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I agree, that's a little steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It is a lot but might have taken them up on it to just experience the grand suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyChappy Posted August 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It is a lot but might have taken them up on it to just experience the grand suite. I am with you on this. I would have taken the upgrade. Obviously its a decent saving on full prices so may well have been worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I am with you on this. I would have taken the upgrade. Obviously its a decent saving on full prices so may well have been worth it. Never had a suite but somewhere along the lines will go for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyChappy Posted August 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Never had a suite but somewhere along the lines will go for one. Yeah will def go for one someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper49 Posted August 1, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It is a lot but might have taken them up on it to just experience the grand suite. I agree .....On our last cruise we had an aft extended balcony. Got the upsell call for a GS for $700 (7 days). Did not take it but now thinking it would of been a good deal.....but we did love the aft extended balcony for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I agree .....On our last cruise we had an aft extended balcony. Got the upsell call for a GS for $700 (7 days). Did not take it but now thinking it would of been a good deal.....but we did love the aft extended balcony for sure!! That is the problem. That $ 700 pays for half of our next cruise and we really dont spend that much time in the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah474 Posted August 2, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It was definately an interesting option. I wasn't blown away with the pictures and amenities available for the suite so it just didn't seem worth it. I would have chosen a balcony on the Elation if they were available, but I'm not feeling a suite on any Carnival cruise - they just don't seem to be worth the cost when compared to land vacations or other lines that give suite guests additional privileges aside from early boarding. That said, we're a family of 3 so maybe I'd feel differently if there were more of us. Interestingly, when I try to book the same cabin, it's still available - I guess no one (so far) has taken the "offer". Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted August 3, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have been watching an Elation cruise for my birthday. I have cruised for my birthday every year starting in 2005. But this year we will not be able to go.:( Anyway, Inside guarantee in now $229 and oceanview guarantee in now $250. I almost cannot stand it. I would feel so much better if the price way up... Anyway, that $700 would go a long way on another cruise. I would not take the upgrade either. It's just a bigger cabin. I have a bigger room at home and five days in a regular cabin is certainly no hardship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted August 3, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yeah, not a great deal. I'd put the money towards the next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Wiggle Posted August 3, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Do it, because YOLO. It's only money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad2my3 Posted August 3, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2014 You may only live once, but you can cruise many times throughout that lifetime. $700 goes a long way towards your next voyage. I would pass on the upgrade and save the money for a future vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Wiggle Posted August 3, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2014 You may only live once, but you can cruise many times throughout that lifetime. $700 goes a long way towards your next voyage. I would pass on the upgrade and save the money for a future vacation. Yes, but why would you want cruise with the steerage and third-class cruisers when you can cruise in luxury with the first-class cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlisa Posted August 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have been watching an Elation cruise for my birthday. I have cruised for my birthday every year starting in 2005. But this year we will not be able to go.:( Anyway, Inside guarantee in now $229 and oceanview guarantee in now $250. I almost cannot stand it. I would feel so much better if the price way up... Anyway, that $700 would go a long way on another cruise. I would not take the upgrade either. It's just a bigger cabin. I have a bigger room at home and five days in a regular cabin is certainly no hardship. $229 Sounds like a good deal. When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted August 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2014 $229 Sounds like a good deal. When? August 23. September 1 is $239 interior guarantee But oceanview is 319. It is a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah474 Posted August 4, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Actually OV on 8/23 sailing is $239 today. Guarantee - $189 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted August 5, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Actually OV on 8/23 sailing is $239 today. Guarantee - $189 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Oh no! I already feel bad that I am missing my birthday cruise! Yikes:eek: Well, it is showing $209 for me today. Still a deal. Inside guarantee on Dream is $309. But my dog is sick and the vet is not sure why his white count is really high. Not a good time to even think of leaving town. Edited August 5, 2014 by mzloolue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 5, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It is a lot but might have taken them up on it to just experience the grand suite. Same here. Going from an OV to a Grand Suite is a heck of a jump. Sounds like a lot of money but when you think about how much more room one would have and a balcony as well? To me it would have been a coin flip depending on whether I had the money to splurge a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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