Question on upgrade offer ?

[Negril60]

Good evening . We will be sailing on the Conquest in September. We were scheduled to sail to Cuba on the Sensation.   Carnival just offered us an upgrade . We are booked for a Balcony on the Empress and they offered us a Balcony on the Spa Deck. Is this good? I have never been that high up. My first Carnival sailing since 2000. I’ve only been on Fantasy Class ships. I would appreciate any opinions. 

[Mr2Scents]

We took an upgrade to the spa deck on the Liberty. The balcony was ok. It had a sliding door which was nice. There is no cover to the balcony so if it's raining, it's raining on you. If you're at the glass on your balcony there could be people on the open decks looking down on you. If that's a deal killer, then just know that. The room was in a great location. Easy access to Lido and everything forward. We loved the quiet nature of the spa deck. Only 18 or so cabins. I guess it depends how particular you are about your current location. I was happy to take the upgrade as I wasn't in love with our location and the upsell was only about $70.

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[Elaine5715]

There are no kids in spa cabins so that was worth it for me.

[maryred]

1 hour ago, Elaine5715 said:

There are no kids in spa cabins so that was worth it for me.

There is no rule or regulation by Carnival that bars children in Spa Deck cabins, nor from Cloud 9 Spa cabins (OP the Sensation does not have these cabins). We book these whenever possible because we like to be up as high on the ship as we can get and every time there has been at least one cabin with kids in it.

[gnegron22]

Check on what room they are offering you. I was called for an upgrade only to research the room was in a bad location. Yes, it was an upgrade but an upgrade to a non covered balcony. I decided once I checked, once I book a cruise I always download the deck plan on my phone just in case I have a question or think about it again.  Shoot  I just changed my room on Mardi Gras with the new updated deck plan. 

Edited June 13, 2019 by gnegron22

[Elaine5715]

9 hours ago, maryred said:

There is no rule or regulation by Carnival that bars children in Spa Deck cabins, nor from Cloud 9 Spa cabins (OP the Sensation does not have these cabins). We book these whenever possible because we like to be up as high on the ship as we can get and every time there has been at least one cabin with kids in it.

Being that these are 2 person cabins and under 18 can't use the spa, the odds of kids are slim to none.

[Micahs Grandad]

If no cost and good location would take it

[maryred]

40 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

Being that these are 2 person cabins and under 18 can't use the spa, the odds of kids are slim to none.

The Sensation does not even have a Spa Deck much less one with cabins on it. On the Conquest all of the Spa Deck balcony cabins are quads with a king (or 2 twin XLs), an upper pullman, and sofa bed, and a few are even connected cabins. So why wouldn't a family that wants the top view not book there? Additional your info about under 18 being excluded from the spa, salon, and gym is incorrect. See highlighted section of the Carnival FAQs below:

 

 

AGE RESTRICTIONS ON BOARD

Drinking Alcoholic Beverages / Cigarette Smoking

• Guests must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcohol on board. Proper I.D with birth date is required. 
• Guests must be 18 years of age or older to smoke and purchase cigarettes.

Casino and Bingo  

• Guests must be 18 years of age or older to play the tables and the slot machines.
• Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted in the casino. 
• Guests must be 18 years of age to purchase a bingo card and play.

Serenity

• Guests must be 21 years of age or older to be in the “Serenity” adults-only area.

Spa Carnival and Cloud 9 Spa

• Fitness Center and Studio: Guests must be at least 18 years of age to use the fitness facilities on their own. Minor guests (12-17 years of age) may use the facilities provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian (subject to restrictions posted outside the Fitness Center).
• Salon: Salon services (hair, nail and facial services) are available to guests of all ages.
• Spa Facilities: Guests must be at least 18 years of age to receive treatments or utilize spa facilities, including the sauna and steam rooms (within the locker rooms) as well as use of the Thermal Suite and Thalassotherapy Pool at the Cloud 9 Spas.
• ZSPA: Teens (13-17 years of age) must be accompanied by an adult when they book treatments on board. Parents or a guardian must complete and sign the spa’s consultation form acknowledging their consent before services are rendered.

Lounges, Shows and the Dance Club 

• Guests under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult in all public areas of the ship.
• Guests under the age of 18 must vacate the dance club by 10:00pm.
• Guests under the age of 18 may not attend the Late Night Shows, which are "R" rated. 

Pools, waterslides, whirlpools, WaterWorks and Splash Park

• To read about water sports policies, click here.

Shore Excursions

• Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) to participate in shore excursions. Some excursions require a minimum age to participate and will be noted accordingly.

Getting Off the Ship in Port

• Minor children 16 years of age and older may debark the ship in port without a parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian wishes to raise this age limit, they must contact the onboard Security department.
• Minor children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) within the same travel group in order to debark the ship in port.

Edited June 13, 2019 by maryred
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