$500 total to go from an Aft Balcony to Ocean Suite

[Jenniell]

Would you do it?

[jimbo5544]

Would you do it?

 

From a regular aft balcony? Yes

[RaMar]

I would, but would also consider what ship.

[love my grandkids]

Would you do it?

 

How long is the cruise. We have had aft balconies but never a suite so for a 7-8 day cruise think we would do it.

[Catrin]

It really depends on your overall budget and what you want out of your cruise.

 

For us, Cabin choice depends on our cruise, but mostly we find the size of the cabin more than adequate. Thats an awful lot of money for a suite - but if you can do it, why not!

[Rod in Az]

Would you do it?

 

Probably not, but it would depend on several things:

 

Which Ship?

Which Aft Balcony?

Which Ocean Suite?

Cruise Length?

Number of passengers?

[Jenniell]

Its for a 7 day on the Freedom for our 10 year anniversary. I think I'm going to do it.

[love my grandkids]

Its for a 7 day on the Freedom for our 10 year anniversary. I think I'm going to do it.

 

Enjoy:):)

[Cruzinbabe06]

For a special occasion, I would do it.:)

[mavvie]

I personally would upgrade. As an FYI, I paid $500 to upgrade from a spa balcony to a grand suite on our last cruise on the Valor last December. The large balcony, extra interior space and whirlpool tub were worth the extra cost to experience a suite at least once.

[vwrestler171]

If I am in an aft extended balcony, then no I wouldn't. TBH I probably wouldn't on any balcony

[Vitamin_Sea]

Would you do it?

 

I would not... You already have a balcony!

[breckbird]

no but that is just me

$500 is a lot of money you can do a lot of things with

 

[jandb6266]

If you have never been in a suite if I were you I would do it. Last

September I sprung and booked an Ocean Suite. Three days before

sailing carnival called and offered a Grand Suite for 150.00 a person

to upgrade. We jumped on it and have no regrets. Our suite was twice as big as a reg.balcony. What I would do is see if they would except less, maybe

400.00. The worse they can say is no. Maybe you get it for 400.00.

HAPPY SAILING!!!

[Skywench]

For me, no. I prefer the aft location. Unless it was a Vista Suite with a wraparound balcony, I wouldn't change. I don't want a cabin on the side, no matter if it's a suite or not.

[soccersharon]

Nope. Would take an aft balcony over a suite any day!

Edited May 21, 2015 by soccersharon

[CJHAN]

We got a similar offer on the magic from a 8a balcony to an ocean suite for $525 and turned it down. Now we are regretting not taking it for a lot of reasons other posters mentioned (bigger cabin larger balcony full tub priority embarkation). If the cost works for you do it.

[Frank12]

Its for a 7 day on the Freedom for our 10 year anniversary. I think I'm going to do it.

For that I would! :)

[jacmo24]

I'd do it. We've had an OS a couple of times and loved it. Especially if you have 2+ sea days. The whirlpool after long days is fabulous before dinner.

[nwcruiselover]

I love the aft balconies so I would stay put and save the $500.

[Lerin]

No, I like the afts and sometimes the suites are really far forward- a location we don't care for at all.

[katiel53]

I have stayed in suites on Carnival and for me, I don't think the extra $500 is worth it. I know I am in the minority, but I never, ever take a bath. I don't care if it is a whirlpool tub as I feel someone else's dirty water has been circulated in the pipes and who knows what else is in there?

 

The one thing I really liked though was having the extra area for a dressing area. I liked the extra space, but since there are no extra amenities with a Carnival suite, I'd stay put with my balcony that I have chosen.

[kelkel2]

I have stayed in suites on Carnival and for me, I don't think the extra $500 is worth it. I know I am in the minority, but I never, ever take a bath. I don't care if it is a whirlpool tub as I feel someone else's dirty water has been circulated in the pipes and who knows what else is in there?

 

The one thing I really liked though was having the extra area for a dressing area. I liked the extra space, but since there are no extra amenities with a Carnival suite, I'd stay put with my balcony that I have chosen.

 

I agree, I don't always like the location of the suites. It's kind of luck of the draw. I won't use the bathtub, although the larger bathroom would be nice, not $500+ nicer. I love the aft facing balconies, and I would be very difficult to get me to switch from that. Especially to have to pay $500 to switch.

I understand the OP's desire to switch to a suite for an anniversary though. I just wish Carnival offered better perks to those in the suites, like other lines do!

[Cuizer2]

Would you do it?

 

The question is - would YOU do? Too many variables. What ship? How many people. What itinerary? Any friends on the cruise? How are your finances? How long is the cruise?

Edited May 22, 2015 by Cuizer2

[SkyMaster]

Personally, NO, but for your special occasion, perhaps. I had an Ocean Suite once, and found that the only advantage over a regular balcony was the whirlpool tub. I tried it once, but found it to be a P.I.A. to fill, etc. Give me the $500 and the aft balcony instead. :D

 

"SKY"