LMINMA Posted November 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hello all So many Threads on here ask and talk about the "Upgrade Fairy" .... so ... here is our story... Indeed the Upgrade Fairy Exists. We were booked into a GS with Large Balcony on Anthem of the Seas Departing December 2nd 2017. On Wednesday Morning the 29th we received an Email from AN GOTL 02. The email was from the Royal Genie introducing himself and had lots of information regarding our upcoming cruise on the 2nd. I went to my Cruise Planner and saw nothing to indicate an upgrade or any other messages. Then I noticed our cabin number had changed. So thrilled. Don't know how we got so lucky. To try and answer some of the common questions: -We are Platnum, will be Diamond after this cruise. -Booked the cruise on the phone with RC direct. -Booked on October 26th of this year. Only about 10 weeks before the cruise. -We do have in our cruise planner checked that it is ok to Auto Upgrade us. -Have cruised with RC 5 times previous. - 3 regular balconies, 1 Jr Suite, and 1 Crown Loft Suite on Oasis. -about 10 days ago the only cabins left to book on line were about 6 of this type of Suite or larger. (even thought about calling to see how much to upgrade but never did) -No special occasion or celebration booked on the cruise. -Neither of us are affiliated or work in the travel industry in any way. -I am 50yo and my parter is 40 -We had the Deluxe Beverage Package and 3 nights specialty dinning booked already. One quick call, about 10mins with RC and they gladly refunded both payments. I fully expected to be told no or offered an on board credit. I would have been fine with either. I kind of felt bad calling, didn't want to seem ungrateful, but it never hurts to ask. -We had no other call, or email. In fact the email from the Royal Genie didn't even mention that we had been upgraded. It was clearly the boiler plate email that goes to guests just before the cruise giving them facts and info, welcoming them aboard. So, there you have it. Still does happen every now and then. How we got so lucky I have no idea, but I sure know we are going to enjoy the heck out of this cruise now... not that we wouldn't have anyway. ;) THANK YOU RC Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted November 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2017 It’s not clear what you were upgraded to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie333333 Posted November 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hello all So many Threads on here ask and talk about the "Upgrade Fairy" .... so ... here is our story... Indeed the Upgrade Fairy Exists. We were booked into a GS with Large Balcony on Anthem of the Seas Departing December 2nd 2017. On Wednesday Morning the 29th we received an Email from AN GOTL 02. The email was from the Royal Genie introducing himself and had lots of information regarding our upcoming cruise on the 2nd. I went to my Cruise Planner and saw nothing to indicate an upgrade or any other messages. Then I noticed our cabin number had changed. So thrilled. Don't know how we got so lucky. To try and answer some of the common questions: -We are Platnum, will be Diamond after this cruise. -Booked the cruise on the phone with RC direct. -Booked on October 26th of this year. Only about 10 weeks before the cruise. -We do have in our cruise planner checked that it is ok to Auto Upgrade us. -Have cruised with RC 5 times previous. - 3 regular balconies, 1 Jr Suite, and 1 Crown Loft Suite on Oasis. -about 10 days ago the only cabins left to book on line were about 6 of this type of Suite or larger. (even thought about calling to see how much to upgrade but never did) -No special occasion or celebration booked on the cruise. -Neither of us are affiliated or work in the travel industry in any way. -I am 50yo and my parter is 40 -We had the Deluxe Beverage Package and 3 nights specialty dinning booked already. One quick call, about 10mins with RC and they gladly refunded both payments. I fully expected to be told no or offered an on board credit. I would have been fine with either. I kind of felt bad calling, didn't want to seem ungrateful, but it never hurts to ask. -We had no other call, or email. In fact the email from the Royal Genie didn't even mention that we had been upgraded. It was clearly the boiler plate email that goes to guests just before the cruise giving them facts and info, welcoming them aboard. So, there you have it. Still does happen every now and then. How we got so lucky I have no idea, but I sure know we are going to enjoy the heck out of this cruise now... not that we wouldn't have anyway. ;) THANK YOU RC Leo Wow, thats amazing ! Enjoy your fabulous cruise and fabulous suite.... I'm not jealous, I'm not, honest ....:mad: Just joking, really pleased for you (y) Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyrlygig Posted November 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Thats fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2017 It’s not clear what you were upgraded to. Something in Star Class. Only Star Class suites have a genie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted November 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yes it does. Congratulations on your upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted November 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Something in Star Class. Only Star Class suites have a genie. Yes, I understand. Just wondering if it was the Royal loft, Four Bdroom Family Suite, Sky Loft or Two Bedroom Aqua Theater Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citymom92 Posted November 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Does the fairy visit because the lower priced suites can sell more quickly and go for more as you get closer to the sail date? They must use an algorithm that tells them that the sail date and category of stateroom will sell more quickly than the higher category stateroom for them to move you out of it. I'd love it if that happened to me one time. Very cool. Thanks for sharing your story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted November 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Does the fairy visit because the lower priced suites can sell more quickly and go for more as you get closer to the sail date? They must use an algorithm that tells them that the sail date and category of stateroom will sell more quickly than the higher category stateroom for them to move you out of it. I'd love it if that happened to me one time. Very cool. Thanks for sharing your story. No one seems to really know the secret formula. Congratulations to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanac Posted December 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2017 ...We do have in our cruise planner checked that it is ok to Auto Upgrade us. Could not find where to check this on my cruise planner for my August 24, 2018 Alaskan cruise. I booked thru a travel agent. Is that why? Anyone know or could guide me to where I can find this feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiseandTay Posted December 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yes me too☝ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted December 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Fantastic for you! 60 cruises here and one upgrade to JS once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Could not find where to check this on my cruise planner for my August 24, 2018 Alaskan cruise. I booked thru a travel agent. Is that why? Anyone know or could guide me to where I can find this feature. It is on your My Cruises page. Click on the tab at the top, "My profile", then the last entry on the left, "upgrade preferences." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc852 Posted December 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Wondering how you will achieve Diamond status after this 12 night cruise if you are Platinum now. Platinum is less than 55 points and double points for a Suite will only bring you to 78 points at most (54 + 24 = 78), two points shy of Diamond. Please help me understand what I might be missing! Congratulations on the upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 1, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yes me too☝�� You were upgraded also? If so, same cruise as the OP? Tell us all about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 1, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yes, I understand. Just wondering if it was the Royal loft, Four Bdroom Family Suite, Sky Loft or Two Bedroom Aqua Theater Suite. Anthem, not Oasis class. Grand Loft Suite Owner's Loft Suite Royal Loft Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanac Posted December 1, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 1, 2017 It is on your My Cruises page. Click on the tab at the top, "My profile", then the last entry on the left, "upgrade preferences." Thank you...they sure don't make it easy do they! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMINMA Posted December 1, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted December 1, 2017 One of these days I’ll figure out how to edit a post in here. We are Emerald. Oops And I really thought I typed in ..... We were upgraded to a sky loft suite 8722. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 1, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 1, 2017 One of these days I’ll figure out how to edit a post in here. We are Emerald. Oops And I really thought I typed in ..... We were upgraded to a sky loft suite 8722. There is a time limit for editing - it's about half an hour. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiecharlie Posted December 20, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingfromDE Posted December 20, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hello all So many Threads on here ask and talk about the "Upgrade Fairy" .... so ... here is our story... Indeed the Upgrade Fairy Exists. We were booked into a GS with Large Balcony on Anthem of the Seas Departing December 2nd 2017. On Wednesday Morning the 29th we received an Email from AN GOTL 02. The email was from the Royal Genie introducing himself and had lots of information regarding our upcoming cruise on the 2nd. I went to my Cruise Planner and saw nothing to indicate an upgrade or any other messages. Then I noticed our cabin number had changed. So thrilled. Don't know how we got so lucky. To try and answer some of the common questions: -We are Platnum, will be Diamond after this cruise. -Booked the cruise on the phone with RC direct. -Booked on October 26th of this year. Only about 10 weeks before the cruise. -We do have in our cruise planner checked that it is ok to Auto Upgrade us. -Have cruised with RC 5 times previous. - 3 regular balconies, 1 Jr Suite, and 1 Crown Loft Suite on Oasis. -about 10 days ago the only cabins left to book on line were about 6 of this type of Suite or larger. (even thought about calling to see how much to upgrade but never did) -No special occasion or celebration booked on the cruise. -Neither of us are affiliated or work in the travel industry in any way. -I am 50yo and my parter is 40 -We had the Deluxe Beverage Package and 3 nights specialty dinning booked already. One quick call, about 10mins with RC and they gladly refunded both payments. I fully expected to be told no or offered an on board credit. I would have been fine with either. I kind of felt bad calling, didn't want to seem ungrateful, but it never hurts to ask. -We had no other call, or email. In fact the email from the Royal Genie didn't even mention that we had been upgraded. It was clearly the boiler plate email that goes to guests just before the cruise giving them facts and info, welcoming them aboard. So, there you have it. Still does happen every now and then. How we got so lucky I have no idea, but I sure know we are going to enjoy the heck out of this cruise now... not that we wouldn't have anyway. ;) THANK YOU RC Leo Congratulations! Enjoy every second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakelorain Posted December 20, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Wow! How exciting. Have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 20, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Congrats, sounds like a great upgrade, enjoy your extended perks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandralph Posted December 21, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 21, 2017 We just received our first upgrade Fairy visit. We are sailing on Freedom in January. We had picked a promenade cabin and got upgraded to a JS. And how exciting, we will turn Diamond while on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 21, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) We just received our first upgrade Fairy visit. We are sailing on Freedom in January. We had picked a promenade cabin and got upgraded to a JS. And how exciting, we will turn Diamond while on board. Wow, you made a heck of a jump. Congratulations! Edited December 21, 2017 by Host Clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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