Rare sparks1093 Posted February 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Just got off the phone with the upgrade fairy for our 2/20 sailing on Legend. Snagged a Vista Suite for $300 more than what we paid for our balcony. We had applied for a $250 price drop some time ago, so now we are in a suite for $50 more than what we originally booked for. DW is quite happy. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted February 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 minute ago, sparks1093 said: Just got off the phone with the upgrade fairy for our 2/20 sailing on Legend. Snagged a Vista Suite for $300 more than what we paid for our balcony. We had applied for a $250 price drop some time ago, so now we are in a suite for $50 more than what we originally booked for. DW is quite happy. I'm green with envy! Super congrats to you both! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yerdsyerds Posted February 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Nice! Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famof4togo Posted February 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Do upgrades go to casino / frequent travelers or is it honestly just totally random??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted February 3, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted February 3, 2022 8 minutes ago, famof4togo said: Do upgrades go to casino / frequent travelers or is it honestly just totally random??????? It seems to be random. This is our eleventh cruise and only the second time we got the call (and the first time we've upgraded). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm5986142 Posted February 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, Joe817 said: I'm green with envy! Super congrats to you both! Me too! In 16 cruises I've never gotten an upgrade offer. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted February 3, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Nice one! Have a blast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted February 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Enjoy! Just fyi - when you get a free boost to another cabin it is an upgrade. When you pay for it, it is an Upsell. Either way, have fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted February 3, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, famof4togo said: Do upgrades go to casino / frequent travelers or is it honestly just totally random??????? Upsell offers go to people who are in staterooms that they want to resell on some sailings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan2 Posted February 3, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2022 53 minutes ago, pe4all said: Enjoy! Just fyi - when you get a free boost to another cabin it is an upgrade. When you pay for it, it is an Upsell. Either way, have fun! You call it whatever you want. My guess is they call it a steal. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted February 3, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I got a vista suite from an inside for $250 on a 4 day. I've noticed when I have either gotten upgrade or upsell I have been on the same ship recently. Talked to someone else who got upgrade from inside to balcony years ago & they had also recently been on the same ship 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredmedic Posted February 3, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Nice! My girlfriend just did an upgrade from an inside to balcony for $100 on her mother/daughter later this month. Now if I can get price drop on our TA next year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silent Penguin Posted February 3, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2022 NICE!! I've never booked a suite. I think the only time I would even consider it is if it was offered as an upgrade for a good price like you got. The last time we got an upgrade was on our very first cruise, but it was on DCL. We booked two adjoining ocean view rooms, but when we checked in at the port, our rooms had been changed two two connecting balcony rooms. I don't even know if there are connecting rooms on Carnival ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted February 4, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, pe4all said: Enjoy! Just fyi - when you get a free boost to another cabin it is an upgrade. When you pay for it, it is an Upsell. Either way, have fun! Good to know, thanks! 3 hours ago, bucfan2 said: You call it whatever you want. My guess is they call it a steal. Absolutely, just did a price check on this category and to book it now would be $2200 more than what we got in the upsell. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted February 4, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Love it! Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 4, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Awesome! Can't wait to see pics and read your review!! 😁 🏴☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted February 4, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2022 17 hours ago, bucfan2 said: You call it whatever you want. My guess is they call it a steal. Totally agree. I was booked in an L-shape on Freedom. (just got off ship Saturday) Kept my eyes open, saw the aft wrap next to my L open up. Grabbed it for $300 more - best move I have ever made. We spent 90% of our time on that balcony! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunonfire Posted March 20, 2022 #18 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 2:07 PM, sparks1093 said: Just got off the phone with the upgrade fairy for our 2/20 sailing on Legend. Snagged a Vista Suite for $300 more than what we paid for our balcony. We had applied for a $250 price drop some time ago, so now we are in a suite for $50 more than what we originally booked for. DW is quite happy. Did you book through Carnival or a travel agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversneakers Posted March 20, 2022 #19 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 2:15 PM, famof4togo said: Do upgrades go to casino / frequent travelers or is it honestly just totally random??????? I am guessing but I don't think it would be offered to casino rate guests but I could be wrong...occasionally I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted March 21, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted March 21, 2022 14 hours ago, sunonfire said: Did you book through Carnival or a travel agent? Directly through Carnival and our PVP (it wasn't our PVP that extended the offer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunonfire Posted March 21, 2022 #21 Share Posted March 21, 2022 17 hours ago, silversneakers said: I am guessing but I don't think it would be offered to casino rate guests but I could be wrong...occasionally I am! My son had booked his first casino rate. He booked an obstructed view balcony. He received an upgrade offer through his cruise manager section of Carnival website. He accepted and was given an extended balcony. I called my travel agent and asked if he could pick another extended balcony with no charge. Yes. He booked 2 cabins down from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversneakers Posted March 21, 2022 #22 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, sunonfire said: My son had booked his first casino rate. He booked an obstructed view balcony. He received an upgrade offer through his cruise manager section of Carnival website. He accepted and was given an extended balcony. I called my travel agent and asked if he could pick another extended balcony with no charge. Yes. He booked 2 cabins down from us. Thank you. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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