cruisefanatic2713 Posted August 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sailing of the Liberty in December. We booked an interior room.(just 2 of us) We are gold members of RCCL Crown and Anchor. When/how could we ask for a room upgrade? at guest services immedietly after getting on baord? at check in in the terminal? online weeks before? Also how likely is it to get any kind of upgrade? We'd love to have an oceanview or balcony (DREAM). thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sailing of the Liberty in December. We booked an interior room.(just 2 of us) We are gold members of RCCL Crown and Anchor. When/how could we ask for a room upgrade? at guest services immedietly after getting on baord? at check in in the terminal? online weeks before? Also how likely is it to get any kind of upgrade? We'd love to have an oceanview or balcony (DREAM). thanks I think you would have zero luck at Guest Services or at check-in. You can try calling C&A a couple of weeks before the cruise, but I think an upgrade is very unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted August 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The best way to get an upgrade is to do it yourself. Once final payment date is past, start watching prices everyday. Once they get to a level you are comfortable with, upgrade yourself. Upgrades from the cruise lines are a rarity. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefanatic2713 Posted August 25, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The best way to get an upgrade is to do it yourself. Once final payment date is past, start watching prices everyday. Once they get to a level you are comfortable with, upgrade yourself. Upgrades from the cruise lines are a rarity. Good luck. Little confused. We paid it in full about 3 weeks ago. You're saying just watch for room prices to drop and then pay for the extra upgrade? like thru the cruise line website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Little confused. We paid it in full about 3 weeks ago. You're saying just watch for room prices to drop and then pay for the extra upgrade? like thru the cruise line website? The only upgrades likely are ones you are willing to pay for. Free upgrades are slightly more common than snow in Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted August 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Little confused. We paid it in full about 3 weeks ago. You're saying just watch for room prices to drop and then pay for the extra upgrade? like thru the cruise line website? Exactly. Fares usually drop after the final payment date. Watch the categories above yours. Say you paid $500. If a balcony goes to $600, you could call Royal and ask to upgrade and pay the difference. Unless it is a sale that is restricted to new bookings, Royal is likely to allow you to upgrade by paying the difference of $100 per person. I once upgraded from a balcony to a junior suite by paying $10 but those deals don't come around very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Little confused. We paid it in full about 3 weeks ago. You're saying just watch for room prices to drop and then pay for the extra upgrade? like thru the cruise line website? Yes, this is the most likely scenario. The next most likely scenario is that you would be offered a reduced price upgrade when you call. The least likely scenario is that you get a free upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefanatic2713 Posted August 25, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ok I understand. Thanks everyone for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Tina Posted August 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Exactly. Fares usually drop after the final payment date. Watch the categories above yours. Say you paid $500. If a balcony goes to $600, you could call Royal and ask to upgrade and pay the difference. Unless it is a sale that is restricted to new bookings, Royal is likely to allow you to upgrade by paying the difference of $100 per person. I once upgraded from a balcony to a junior suite by paying $10 but those deals don't come around very often. I upgraded from a D2 balcony to a JS for $0, the JS was lower. Of course no refund/OBC because it was after final payment, but OP definitely keep monitoring the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsblue Posted August 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sailing of the Liberty in December. We booked an interior room.(just 2 of us) We are gold members of RCCL Crown and Anchor. When/how could we ask for a room upgrade? at guest services immedietly after getting on baord? at check in in the terminal? online weeks before? Also how likely is it to get any kind of upgrade? We'd love to have an oceanview or balcony (DREAM). thanks It depends if the ship is full. If not, they won't mind upgrading you, but a fee will most likely occur. Not full price but something. Forgot a few but here's the majority: Carnival Ecstasy 1994 Carnival Triumph 1997 RCL Voyager of the Seas December 1999 RCL Explorer of the Seas November 2001 RCL Navigator of the Seas April 2002 & November 2002 RCL Mariner of the Seas November 2003 RCL Explorer of the Seas April 2004 RCL Navigator of the Seas April 2005 RCL Freedom of the Seas April 2006 RCL Mariner of the Seas November 2006 Princess Crown June 2006 NCL Pride of America (formerly Pride of Hawaii) June 2007 Celebrity Solstice December 2008 RCL Oasis of the Seas May 2010 NCL Epic June 2010 RCL Jewel of the Seas April/May 2011 RCL Oasis of the Seas June 2012 Carnival Pride November 2012 RCL Jewel of the Seas May 2013 RCL Independence of the Seas June 2013 RCL Freedom of the Seas May 2014 RCL Explorer January 2015 NCL Getaway May 2016 RCL Adventure of the Seas December 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted August 25, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sailing of the Liberty in December. We booked an interior room.(just 2 of us) We are gold members of RCCL Crown and Anchor. When/how could we ask for a room upgrade? at guest services immedietly after getting on baord? at check in in the terminal? online weeks before? Also how likely is it to get any kind of upgrade? We'd love to have an oceanview or balcony (DREAM). thanks No such thing as an upgrade. You'd have to call and request current upsell options. Best time would be after final payment due date. But chances of that happening without losing any current benefits are pretty close to nil. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2017 May as well ask guest services, but expect a canned no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopetguy Posted August 26, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2017 During the last few cruises I've been on, I distinctly remember a sign being posted on top of the Guest Services counter stating that no unoccupied rooms were available for an upgrade because the ship was at full occupancy. May or may not have been true (although most likely was), but I'm sure it gets posted to discourage people from bothering to ask. They probably get tired of fielding that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2017 When to ask for upgrade/how likely is upgrade? As we used to say in college, "Your chances are Slim and None, and Slim just walked out the door." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted August 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Always book the room that you would want to be upgraded to or if they are sold out keep watching prices and availability of that type of room. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted August 26, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I´m not sure what the OP is looking for in regards of a free or a paid upgrade, but aside from all the comments people have made already - yep those chances for free upgrades are pretty much non existant - if you ask for an upgrade at Guest Services on embarkation day, they might put your name on a waitlist (yep to get rid of you quickly;p), upgrades onboard are always at a cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned11 Posted August 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2017 How does it work in the UK? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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