karen_g Posted May 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2017 So I have a lovely mid-hump ocean-view Junior Suite reserved for my next cruise on the Allure of the Seas. I was wondering if I should mark my Upgrade Preferences as "I do NOT want an upgrade" on the RCI website. I know that free upgrades are *extremely* rare anyway, but of course I would not object to an upgrade to a full suite! Is there any chance that an "upgrade" could consist of a move to another (less well-located) Junior Suite?? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted May 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The only times we've been upgraded was from a JS to a GS. I don't think they could move you in the same category as an "upgrade". So if you want to hope for a better room- leave it checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2017 So I have a lovely mid-hump ocean-view Junior Suite reserved for my next cruise on the Allure of the Seas. I was wondering if I should mark my Upgrade Preferences as "I do NOT want an upgrade" on the RCI website. I know that free upgrades are *extremely* rare anyway, but of course I would not object to an upgrade to a full suite! Is there any chance that an "upgrade" could consist of a move to another (less well-located) Junior Suite?? I don't think they would move you to something in the same category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen_g Posted May 25, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Great news, thanks. I know, I know, I'm dreaming, but it doesn't hurt to wish! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 25, 2017 IF, and that's a BIG IF, you get 'upgraded", it will be to a GS or OS...I love JS's for the space/price...but I would gladly take something bigger, if it didn't cost more. The hump is a convenient location, but I'd walk a bit more for a REAL suite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twecruise Posted May 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2017 If you take a suite upgrade you will not only get a nicer room but you will have many more perks that are only offered to Grand Suite and above. I would mark that you will take an upgrade Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2017 IF, and that's a BIG IF, you get 'upgraded", it will be to a GS or OS...I love JS's for the space/price...but I would gladly take something bigger, if it didn't cost more. The hump is a convenient location, but I'd walk a bit more for a REAL suite! LaLa got upgraded from JS to GS in April on Rhapsody. Not a happy camper since JS was an Aft. Pier upgrade, nothing she could do about it. The suite benefits were of no value since she is D+ anyway. Sailed solo so the space wasn't needed either. Even the priority departure wasn't needed since she was B2B. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2017 LaLa got upgraded from JS to GS in April on Rhapsody. Not a happy camper since JS was an Aft. The suite benefits were of no value since she is D+ anyway. Even the priority departure wasn't needed since she was B2B She didn't want MDR dinner in her stateroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2017 She didn't want MDR dinner in her stateroom? Not her style, no table anyway. [emoji33] She was really looking forward to the massive aft balcony. Plus we had the aft next door for the second leg. GS's are all the way in front of ship Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Not her style, no table anyway. [emoji33] She was really looking forward to the massive aft balcony. Plus we had the aft next door for the second leg. GS's are all the way in front of ship This is why I have always felt they should have the upgrade preferences on a per cruise basis, rather than a global setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 26, 2017 This is why I have always felt they should have the upgrade preferences on a per cruise basis, rather than a global setting. Great idea Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG65CB Posted May 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 26, 2017 From reading CC boards it seems there are two reasons to request "Do Not Upgrade". 1. You picked a very specific room, such as an aft junior suite and don't want to give it up 2. You are traveling with other people in adjacent / nearby cabins and don't want to be moved apart Are there other reasons to request not to be upgraded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 26, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 26, 2017 From reading CC boards it seems there are two reasons to request "Do Not Upgrade". 1. You picked a very specific room, such as an aft junior suite and don't want to give it up 2. You are traveling with other people in adjacent / nearby cabins and don't want to be moved apart Are there other reasons to request not to be upgraded? You want to keep the same stateroom for consecutive cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG65CB Posted May 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You want to keep the same stateroom for consecutive cruises. Good point, I wouldn't want to spend the switchover day packing and moving. Also wouldn't want to be in an upgraded room on the first leg and then sent back to the regular room for the second leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted May 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2017 LaLa got upgraded from JS to GS in April on Rhapsody. Not a happy camper since JS was an Aft. Pier upgrade, nothing she could do about it. The suite benefits were of no value since she is D+ anyway. Sailed solo so the space wasn't needed either. Even the priority departure wasn't needed since she was B2B. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app You can refuse the upgrade. We refused it on the Jewel several years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 26, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You can refuse the upgrade. We refused it on the Jewel several years ago. If you have your upgrade options set for automatic, they can upgrade you anytime and you might not know about it until you get your SeaPass card at check-in. Then the story will be "We're absolutely full, no way to change now". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted May 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You want to keep the same stateroom for consecutive cruises. Depends. If it's a great cabin, perhaps. But upgrading to a GS in the middle of a B2B is pretty darned nice. The only "stress" is for a few hours when you move cabins while people are boarding. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted May 26, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 26, 2017 LaLa got upgraded from JS to GS in April on Rhapsody. Not a happy camper since JS was an Aft. Pier upgrade, nothing she could do about it. The suite benefits were of no value since she is D+ anyway. Sailed solo so the space wasn't needed either. Even the priority departure wasn't needed since she was B2B. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Maybe the people in her JS would have switched with her to the GS?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 26, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Good point, I wouldn't want to spend the switchover day packing and moving. Also wouldn't want to be in an upgraded room on the first leg and then sent back to the regular room for the second leg. Early on, our first few B2B were not in the same cabin, we had to move anyway and would take an upgrade unless we were booked in a premium cabin ( special suite, corner aft, aft, etc). We had no problem packing and moving (took no more than 10 minutes - as we kept all we could on hangers) or moving from an upgrade on the first leg, back to the original (lower) category for the second leg. In fact, it was kinda nice to move into a freshly cleaned cabin. We have a few B2B booked and since all are in "ordinary cabins" would move for an upgrade, regardless if it was the first or second leg. Haven't been offered a paid or unpaid upgrade in years. Bob makes a great suggestion of preferences for each cruise. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 26, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You can refuse the upgrade. We refused it on the Jewel several years ago. I had my profile as auto upgrade, and did not expect an upgrade anyway, since the ship was showing sold out. Went in to print my luggage tags a week before the cruise, and noticed the changed number. My upgrade was from D1 nice hump location on Serenade to JS way aft (not true aft/wake cabin). I called, but it was too late, they had already given my cabin away, booked through European channels. Worked out well anyway, since I kept watching the available cabins online, and then a JS popped up in a central location, possibly a cancellation. Quick call to GS and she switched me to the that cabin. Happy cruiser once again. (But no double points for freebie). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 26, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You can refuse the upgrade. We refused it on the Jewel several years ago. Believe me, she tried. No luck. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Believe me, she tried. No luck. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app No luck with me either, but in may case...at least it did work out. Bummer for Laura though. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Cats Posted June 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted June 10, 2017 LaLa got upgraded from JS to GS in April on Rhapsody. Not a happy camper since JS was an Aft. Pier upgrade, nothing she could do about it. The suite benefits were of no value since she is D+ anyway. Sailed solo so the space wasn't needed either. Even the priority departure wasn't needed since she was B2B. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app What are the suite benefits on Rhapsody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 10, 2017 What are the suite benefits on Rhapsody? http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=enhanced_program_for_suite_guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twecruise Posted June 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Why would you refuse or not want an upgrade to a GS or OS Lots of nice perks that go with the suites Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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