nenasmum Posted August 29, 2014 #26 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I grabbed a suite guarantee for Explorer out of Sydney in the Xmas hols in 2016. I had no intention of booking a cruise the but the offer was to good to miss. I figure how wrong go with a suite. Needless to say the offer was only around for a couple of days. Now the lowest grade balcony costs more than I paid and the suites are over $2000 more. As it is an early Jan cruise I can't see the price falling again. And the suite double points will comfortably push us to Diamond with Crown and Anchor..I'm happy! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted August 30, 2014 #27 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Nice deal over the holidays. Those prices have only gone up from what we have seen the last couple of years. Always popular. It is nice getting to Diamond :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 1, 2014 #28 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I grabbed a suite guarantee for Explorer out of Sydney in the Xmas hols in 2016. I had no intention of booking a cruise the but the offer was to good to miss. I figure how wrong go with a suite. Needless to say the offer was only around for a couple of days. Now the lowest grade balcony costs more than I paid and the suites are over $2000 more. As it is an early Jan cruise I can't see the price falling again. And the suite double points will comfortably push us to Diamond with Crown and Anchor..I'm happy! Sent from my iPad using Forums That is a fantastic catch, well done.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 1, 2014 #29 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Good grab Congrats on hitting diamond then also Greg Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothballs Posted September 1, 2014 #30 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I booked a Guarantee Inside on the Radiance of the Seas cruise to New Zealand a couple of years ago and ended up in a very nice mid ship, upper deck cabin and this was booked through a Aussie Travel Agent. Elaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 1, 2014 #31 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I booked a Guarantee Inside on the Radiance of the Seas cruise to New Zealand a couple of years ago and ended up in a very nice mid ship, upper deck cabin and this was booked through a Aussie Travel Agent. Elaine. Well done for you and for the TA.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesome girl Posted September 2, 2014 #32 Share Posted September 2, 2014 In 2012 we had an upgrade from inside to ocean view deluxe on Princess. Boy did I do a happy dance round the lounge room.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmad Posted September 2, 2014 #33 Share Posted September 2, 2014 and we have been allocated a room already does that mean we will def be stuck with that room? looks fairly good 9202 on century. we have a c2 guarantee. can't complain i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 2, 2014 #34 Share Posted September 2, 2014 and we have been allocated a room already does that mean we will def be stuck with that room? looks fairly good 9202 on century. we have a c2 guarantee. can't complain i guess. Chances are it will not change now.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted September 2, 2014 #35 Share Posted September 2, 2014 and we have been allocated a room already does that mean we will def be stuck with that room? looks fairly good 9202 on century. we have a c2 guarantee. can't complain i guess. It is unlikely that the cruise line will change it. Depending on who/where you booked your cruise* you may be able to request another C2 cabin in a better location if any are available. Do a mock booking or use a website to see which C2's are available and give the TA or cruise line (dependent on who you booked with) a call. We have had 4 guarantees now and on each one have moved to a better location within our allocated category. * Unlikely to happen if you booked locally but I would give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted September 2, 2014 #36 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Our second cruise with Princess earlier this year we booked a mini suite on Diamond Princess out of Sydney for 19 days and a week before we sailed were upgraded to a Penthouse suite - what a great surprise and we loved the whole experience. Sailing again on the Sapphire (3rd cruise with Princess) on 20 September - booked basic balcony guarantee and have been upgraded to premium balcony aft with bigger balcony for the cruise. Someone is looking after us but who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 2, 2014 #37 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Our second cruise with Princess earlier this year we booked a mini suite on Diamond Princess out of Sydney for 19 days and a week before we sailed were upgraded to a Penthouse suite - what a great surprise and we loved the whole experience. Sailing again on the Sapphire (3rd cruise with Princess) on 20 September - booked basic balcony guarantee and have been upgraded to premium balcony aft with bigger balcony for the cruise. Someone is looking after us but who? Good scores, yes, someone likes you or just being lucky. Hope it continues for you.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 2, 2014 #38 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It is unlikely that the cruise line will change it. Depending on who/where you booked your cruise* you may be able to request another C2 cabin in a better location if any are available. Do a mock booking or use a website to see which C2's are available and give the TA or cruise line (dependent on who you booked with) a call. We have had 4 guarantees now and on each one have moved to a better location within our allocated category. * Unlikely to happen if you booked locally but I would give it a try. I doubt you will be moved without asking but as mentioned by woodyren, if you request a change to a like cabin they may accommodate that. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nenasmum Posted September 2, 2014 #39 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yes. We had booked a suite guarantee with a US TA 2 years ago. When we were allocated midship I noticed that the aft corner suite was avaliable. Asked the TA to request it and got it LOVED that cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 2, 2014 #40 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yes. We had booked a suite guarantee with a US TA 2 years ago. When we were allocated midship I noticed that the aft corner suite was avaliable. Asked the TA to request it and got it LOVED that cabin. They are great cabins, good grab.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmad Posted September 3, 2014 #41 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm happy with the spot to be honest right by the stairs and elevators nothing i can see in the vicinity to cause any noise dramas. only thing im kicking myself more about now is the suites have come down in price and it is only a few hundred extra which i would happily pay to upgrade to a suite. once you've paid up thats it right no upgrading or anything without cancelling and all that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted September 3, 2014 #42 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm happy with the spot to be honest right by the stairs and elevators nothing i can see in the vicinity to cause any noise dramas. only thing im kicking myself more about now is the suites have come down in price and it is only a few hundred extra which i would happily pay to upgrade to a suite. once you've paid up thats it right no upgrading or anything without cancelling and all that? Again depends who you booked with. If it is with a US agent you can almost always pay extra for any upgrade right up until 48hours(?) before departure. The only issue is that if your price came with certain perks and if the higher price was a special discounted price you may have to make a decision on upgrading or sitting pat and keeping your perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 3, 2014 #43 Share Posted September 3, 2014 certainly worth a call to see if it is possible to upgrade without it costing too much, as mentioned you may lose some perks if you had any.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nenasmum Posted September 3, 2014 #44 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Again. this is something we have also done at the last minute with a US agent booking- upgraded from a balcony to a Grand suite on Navigator for only a couple of hundred dollars. We tried to do similar with an Australian agent before final payment 2 years ago and was told we couldn't . Worth a try though. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 4, 2014 #45 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Again. this is something we have also done at the last minute with a US agent booking- upgraded from a balcony to a Grand suite on Navigator for only a couple of hundred dollars. We tried to do similar with an Australian agent before final payment 2 years ago and was told we couldn't . Worth a try though. Jennie Definitely worth the call. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle131964 Posted September 4, 2014 #46 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Im sailing in October and also booked Guarantee inside and got up graded to a cabin with French doors. Very happy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 4, 2014 #47 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Im sailing in October and also booked Guarantee inside and got up graded to a cabin with French doors. Very happy :) Le Porte:D Oui, bon s'allumer.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmad Posted September 7, 2014 #48 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) need to stop looking at the price drops, suites are now less that a standard balcony and concierge. now that sucks as I'm unable to upgrade! Edited September 7, 2014 by missmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheridan318 Posted September 7, 2014 #49 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi we got a guarantee inside on celeb century and have just got the cabin allocated on deck ten so very happy Jacquie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 7, 2014 #50 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi we got a guarantee inside on celeb century and have just got the cabin allocated on deck ten so very happyJacquie Well done.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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