Upgrade offered Ocean Suite to Grand

[ISHCruising]

Hi,

 

I was offered an upgrade from my Ocean suite to a Grand on the Pride.  Is this worth the upgrade?  It sounds like you gain a few feet, but I think the other amenities are the same.  The balconies look fairly similar as well.  It was an additional $550. 

[Cruisegirl6]

Save the money keep what you have.

Ocean Suite:  275 sq ft, balcony 85 sq ft

Features

- Interactive LCD television with remote control
- Audio/Video input plate
- Phone
- Climate control
- Minibar
- Bath with combined shower/whirlpool tub, double sink and toilet
- Hair dryer
- Sitting area with sofa
- 2 armchairs and coffee table
- Twin beds that convert to king
- 2 large closets
- Wall safe
- Walk-in dressing area with vanity table and chair
- Balcony with 3 patio chairs and table

 

Grand Suite:  300 sq ft, balcony 115 sq ft.

Features

- Interactive LCD television with remote control
- Audio/Video input plate
- Phone
- Climate control
- Minibar
- Bath with combined shower/whirlpool tub, bidet, double sink and toilet
- Hair dryer
- Sitting area with sofa
- 2 armchairs and coffee table
- Twin beds that convert to king
- 2 large closets
- Wall safe
- Walk-in dressing area with vanity table, chair and sink
- Balcony with 3 patio chairs and table

 

 

[joepeka]

Somewhere here on CC a few years ago someone shared their rule of thumb on upsell offers: if the upsell offer cost ($550 in this case) is 30% or less of the difference in price between your booked cabin and the upsell cabin, take it. Otherwise, decline the offer unless you really want the upsell cabin. The GS does offer more space and we've booked them as well as OS cabins - we prefer the GS, FWIW.

Edited January 13, 2019 by joepeka

[ISHCruising]

This was about a 50% savings, but I think we talked ourselves out of it.  We'll save the money and book the pricey dive excursions instead.  I'm sure its a nice room, but I can't justify it for the extra footage alone.

[joepeka]

2 hours ago, ISHCruising said:

This was about a 50% savings, but I think we talked ourselves out of it.  We'll save the money and book the pricey dive excursions instead.  I'm sure its a nice room, but I can't justify it for the extra footage alone.

Yes, I would do as you did, especially for only a 50% savings (versus the 70% guideline I mention). Have fun!

[Allura_317]

On 1/14/2019 at 8:01 AM, ISHCruising said:

This was about a 50% savings, but I think we talked ourselves out of it.  We'll save the money and book the pricey dive excursions instead.  I'm sure its a nice room, but I can't justify it for the extra footage alone.

Good choice!  We had the Ocean Suite on the Pride before the Carnival 2.0 renovation.  I'm not sure if it's the same now or not, but our was still ample space for the four of us.  The perks are the same, so I would say you are good with the OS!  Enjoy your cruise!