Jeannie333333 Posted August 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Am I the only person who keeps checking their booking online to see if the upgrade fairy has visited?:( The only time I didn't do it, I got a small invoice from RCI and was confused as i knew we had paid in full. Went into the booking and we had been upgraded from JS to a GS!! The invoice was the slight difference in gratuities. It was even more weird because it was a 'cheap' JS guarantee and the JS room had been assigned & we were more than happy. Then about 2 weeks out, we were upgraded. :D Our current cruise we had booked an obstructed view balcony and have been assigned a D8, so a kind of upgrade, but one which made us very happy. I never 'expect' but won't turn down a fab surprise ... Happy cruising everyone :) Edited August 7, 2015 by Jeannie333333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We've NEVER been upgraded...so I don't bother checking...but...if I had gotten 1 upgrade, I'd certainly be looking for another! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briehon Posted August 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2015 No, but I keep checking to see if my reservations for dining are open. My cruise is October 25...c'mon already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2015 you are not alone ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 7, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Guilty! I check every few days and even look at the pricing at other cabins in case it is just a few $$$ to upgrade to a higher category. What I really look for is that new "your cruise documents are ready" email well after they have been initially issued, or even a few days prior to sailing. That usually means you have a cabin change. Good luck OP M Edited August 7, 2015 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 7, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Am I the only person who keeps checking their booking online to see if the upgrade fairy has visited?:( The only time I didn't do it, I got a small invoice from RCI and was confused as i knew we had paid in full. Went into the booking and we had been upgraded from JS to a GS!! The invoice was the slight difference in gratuities. It was even more weird because it was a 'cheap' JS guarantee and the JS room had been assigned & we were more than happy. Then about 2 weeks out, we were upgraded. :D Our current cruise we had booked an obstructed view balcony and have been assigned a D8, so a kind of upgrade, but one which made us very happy. I never 'expect' but won't turn down a fab surprise ... Happy cruising everyone :) Have never heard of anyone getting an invoice for additional tips after receiving an upgrade. When did this change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquejo Posted August 7, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Checking the benefits table, it seems that only D+ and Pinnacle gets priority access to upgrades. I am D and never been upgraded, so no longer checking as I used to until I get to D+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 7, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Congrats, love GS suites had one on last 2 cruises, will be hard to go back to a smaller cabin and love all the perks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 7, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Am I the only person who keeps checking their booking online to see if the upgrade fairy has visited?:( If it helps you pass the time till your cruise time, no problem. FWIW, I checked my last reservation 24 hours before departure and no upgrade, but at the pier! SURPRISE! Keep the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie333333 Posted August 7, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I didn't realise they still upgraded at the pier...oh no, that will be another thing for me to get all excited about. lol :):eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie333333 Posted August 7, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted August 7, 2015 ...and its nice to know I am not alone in keep checking my reservation - just in case ! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie333333 Posted August 7, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Checking the benefits table, it seems that only D+ and Pinnacle gets priority access to upgrades. I am D and never been upgraded, so no longer checking as I used to until I get to D+. keep checking - we were Diamond at the time of our first upgrade !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted August 7, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yeah, I check when I am not assigned a cabin, and elsewise too. Would be nice if assigned a better cabin or on a GTY. Have decided GTY is not for me. I would sooner have a cabin in the location I like than risk it for something better. GTY has worked against me and not to my benefit. But never say never right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted August 7, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We were Emerald at the time of our first (and only) upgrade. I had no idea until we checked in at the Pier. I booked our balcony cabin and knew the number but when the lady told us our cabin number as she handed us our seapasses, I started to get really annoyed that they changed the room on us...until she showed us the deck plan I realized we were now in a JS. "Oh, ok...great!" Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerknight Posted August 7, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Checking the benefits table, it seems that only D+ and Pinnacle gets priority access to upgrades. I am D and never been upgraded, so no longer checking as I used to until I get to D+. We were upgraded twice as Diamonds, so there is hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted August 7, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I was upgraded on my first ever RCI cruise. Hasn't happened since but I keep hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryjaden Posted August 7, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We are lowly gold. On our last Oasis cruise we booked a JS guarantee and were upgraded to a GS! Loved it and the perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted August 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I check twice a day to see if dining has opened up and to make sure everything is correct. Just got an email today telling me to purchase a beverage package, had my reservation number and C&A status on the email and we have already purchased the package. Their online system has screwed my payment up twice so I check everyday to make sure that it's "still paid for." Never been upgraded and we're diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted August 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 7, 2015 keep checking - we were Diamond at the time of our first upgrade !! We have had only 1-- at the very high end of D+. Keep hoping but don't count on it.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seandre2 Posted August 7, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Guilty! I check every few days and even look at the pricing at other cabins in case it is just a few $$$ to upgrade to a higher category. What I really look for is that new "your cruise documents are ready" email well after they have been initially issued, or even a few days prior to sailing. That usually means you have a cabin change. Good luck OP M How do you check the pricing of other cabins? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark22mac Posted August 7, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Have never heard of anyone getting an invoice for additional tips after receiving an upgrade. When did this change? Yes very strange and questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 7, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 7, 2015 How do you check the pricing of other cabins? Thanks You use Royal's website as if you are booking the other stateroom, up until you see the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted August 7, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Mid level d+ and zero upgrades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ParticularHbr Posted August 7, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We were Emerald at the time of our first (and only) upgrade. I had no idea until we checked in at the Pier. I booked our balcony cabin and knew the number but when the lady told us our cabin number as she handed us our seapasses, I started to get really annoyed that they changed the room on us...until she showed us the deck plan I realized we were now in a JS. "Oh, ok...great!" Lol. We had the exact same scenario...emerald...upgrade from balcony to JS with no notice. We got hooked and have booked JS or above almost every cruise since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seandre2 Posted August 8, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 8, 2015 You use Royal's website as if you are booking the other stateroom, up until you see the price. Oh. Ok. Didn't know if maybe there was a better way. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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