rass2008 Posted September 15, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hubby and I are sneaking away for a weekend without kids. I know there are lots of upgrade/sell posts, but my question is slightly different. I am curious if anyone has any thoughts/experience around booking a guarantee OV or assigned OV if we hope to receive an upsell offer for a suite (no balcony cabins on Inspiration unless suite). Would be happy with OV but would entertain an offer if it was provided and would like to set myself up for the most options. Thanks in advance :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanadaydreaming Posted September 16, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I wouldn't mind OV guarantee. However I like to select balcony...I want to be at least 3 floors above the lifeboats preferably near stairs/elevator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateg11 Posted September 16, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2019 With the most recent cruise I booked (departs in 6 days, eeekk), I booked a guarantee and received zero upsell offers until after my cabin was assigned, which luckily was 7 weeks out from sailing. Not sure if this is the "rule of thumb" so to speak, but if it is, and you don't get your room assignment until a few days out from sailing, it could dramatically reduce the chances of you receiving an upsell offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvetteLady Posted September 16, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2019 We sail on the Breeze on Nov. 2nd, booked late and all that was left was balcony guarantees, still waiting for a cabin assignment. We did get some upgrade offers to a suite, the cost to upgrade was more than we paid for the cruise! I really like to pick my own cabin, concerned that we'll be above a night club or below the pool. Hope we get a cabin before we get to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted September 16, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'm all about saving a little money and book guarantees quite often. To our surprise we usually get upgraded (not really) in the same category. We have never been disappointed with the cabin they choose. The only drew back for us is cabin not getting assigned till right before sailing. Not always but sometimes. Especially OV, They are really for the most part all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicity Traveler Posted September 16, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2019 My sister booked a guaranteed room for our cruise on the 30th of November on the Breeze. When it was finally assigned to her she was on deck 1. Check the site seen the upgrade and I paid for the $40 upgrade. I want to know where my cabin is located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted September 16, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 12:10 PM, rass2008 said: Hubby and I are sneaking away for a weekend without kids. I know there are lots of upgrade/sell posts, but my question is slightly different. I am curious if anyone has any thoughts/experience around booking a guarantee OV or assigned OV if we hope to receive an upsell offer for a suite (no balcony cabins on Inspiration unless suite). Would be happy with OV but would entertain an offer if it was provided and would like to set myself up for the most options. Thanks in advance 🙂 Guarantee ONLY> By accident my TA did not book our selected cabin and it ended up it a terrible location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted September 16, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 hours ago, pirateg11 said: With the most recent cruise I booked (departs in 6 days, eeekk), I booked a guarantee and received zero upsell offers until after my cabin was assigned, which luckily was 7 weeks out from sailing. Not sure if this is the "rule of thumb" so to speak, but if it is, and you don't get your room assignment until a few days out from sailing, it could dramatically reduce the chances of you receiving an upsell offer. You are unlikely to get an "upsell" offer with a guarantee until you are assigned since they can put you into any unsold stateroom in your category up til boarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted September 17, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Remember that if you book a guarantee cabin and don't get an upsell offer, you may be stuck with an undesirable cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomUser123 Posted September 17, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2019 It's all up to you and what your budget desires. If you want to save money then book the guarantee if you are ok with spending however much extra it ends up being to choose your own cabin then do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishap Posted September 17, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Yeah, it sounds like it all comes down to money and what you will accept for a cabin. I have never booked a guarenteed room...I always like to choose my cabin so I am pretty close to elevators and I prefer to have cabins above and below, rather than be below the pool area or a late night public area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass2008 Posted September 17, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Thanks everyone - we decided to bite the bullet and booked OV guarantee. Keeping our fingers crossed we get an early assignment so we know and maybe an upsell offer lol. Any which way will be all good - just happy to be going!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted September 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Depends on the price difference for me. If there are substantial savings I rarely pass them up. If they are comparable I will pick my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass2008 Posted September 18, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Well that was fast - booked the cruise yesterday OV Gty (45 days out) and have my cabin assignment this morning :) Not bad at all category 6C. Now I cross my fingers for an upsell offer and see what happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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