The Upgrade Fairy Does Exist!

[sparks1093]

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.

[Joe817]

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!  👍

[yerdsyerds]

Nice!  Congratulations.

[famof4togo]

Do upgrades go to casino / frequent travelers or is it honestly just totally random???????

[sparks1093]

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).

[csm5986142]

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!

[Drazil65]

Nice one!  Have a blast!

[pe4all]

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!

[Elaine5715]

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.

[bucfan2]

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.

[victory2020]

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 

[Retiredmedic]

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.

[Silent Penguin]

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.  

[sparks1093]

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. 

[ninjacat123]

Love it! Enjoy!!

[IntrepidFromDC]

Awesome!  Can't wait to see pics and read your review!!  😁 🏴‍☠️

[pe4all]

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!

[sunonfire]

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?

[silversneakers]

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!

[sparks1093]

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).

[sunonfire]

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.

[silversneakers]

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.