ksawyercruiser Posted October 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I've been watching rates like a hawk for our Thanksgiving Allure cruise. But we were fortunate to get a great rate for the 4 of us during the kids sail free promo so no upgrades possible. Well today, after another price drop, I called RCI to see if we could downgrade and add another room. Turns out, we could with no problem! We got two Boardwalk view cabins -- side by side -- for the same price. (Note Boardwalk view, not balcony.) We didn't pay an extra cent. That second bathroom will be worth it alone! Of course, we'll miss our oceanview balcony. But with a tween and a teen, we can use the extra space ... and extra TV at night. :D BTW -- the rep on the phone was absolutely wonderful and so helpful. And this swap was after final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonpips Posted October 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Very nice and the extra bathroom is the only way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted October 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Great!!! Way to go:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted October 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2014 How wonderful that they worked with you. have a terrific cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Sounds like a plan, but I have never had any time to watch TV at night Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbs0723 Posted October 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ive been preaching this on the forum like its the word of God for months since I discovered it. Not new news to some but totally for me. Im also on Allure Thanksgiving . I booked originally at the low rate it is at now so no major upgrades or anything but 2 connecting central park view rooms were cheaper than one of the cheapest interiors. Those 2 for sales usually have inflated prices. Congrats and see ya on the cruise. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksawyercruiser Posted October 17, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thank you for the nice comments! I really appreciate the love. And I agree about the TV ... We never watch but our kids are back in the room by 10 at the latest so they enjoy watching TV and can never agree on anything. I've said it before ... If bickering were an Olympic sport, my kids would easily win the gold. One small hassle I should have mentioned: two people had to be cancelled and rebooked because of this switch. So I had to rebook shows, dining, excursions for the cancelled duo. But it was a small price to pay. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbs0723 Posted October 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thank you for the nice comments! I really appreciate the love. And I agree about the TV ... We never watch but our kids are back in the room by 10 at the latest so they enjoy watching TV and can never agree on anything. I've said it before ... If bickering were an Olympic sport, my kids would easily win the gold. One small hassle I should have mentioned: two people had to be cancelled and rebooked because of this switch. So I had to rebook shows, dining, excursions for the cancelled duo. But it was a small price to pay. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums I hope you got all the shows and dining you wanted. I do think it is worth it. I will take two rooms any day with my girls vs sharing one room. I don't care what type of room it is. I have 10 and 13 year old daughters. I know all about bickering. My biggest problem on past cruises was that I'm an early riser and it was hard to not wake the others even just to quietly leave the room. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milodoc Posted October 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm also sailing on thanksgiving cruise. I just called and they upgraded me to an ocean view balcony from a central Park balcony at no additional charge. The rep was very nice and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksawyercruiser Posted October 17, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm also sailing on thanksgiving cruise. I just called and they upgraded me to an ocean view balcony from a central Park balcony at no additional charge. The rep was very nice and helpful. Very nice! Congrats. I hope to meet you on the cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgnorton Posted October 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 17, 2014 LOVE it when folks get GREAT service & GREAT prices on a GREAT product! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisko Posted October 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Good move, I've been getting a second cabin since my kids were 7 and 8. Nice to have the peach and quiet and privacy at times, if you know what I'm sayin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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