Markanddonna Posted May 8, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2023 A few months before the cruise, I called to see if I could pay for an upgrade. The cruielune agent said we could have a complimentary upgrade. Nice! Inside to an ocean view free. Then, I noted we had an onboard credir of $400 on the booking. iq wasn't going to question it. When we boarded, we found out we had the beverage package, free gratuities and free internet. How did ths happen? The 15 day transatlantic was only $1800 to begin with for two. So, we got all that for $1800. It was a great cruise, only half full. I'm not going to reveal the more upscale cruiseline's name because I don't want my fellow passengers to be upset. And the ship was only half full! We met another couple who experienced the same thing but they were upgraded at check-in to a concierge balcony! The other couple also had no idea how this happened. This has never happened before. It was our 25th+ cruise but first time with this cruiseline. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 8, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2023 maybe there was a sale on & they just gave you the new deal Why not mention the name ??? Oceania has a good sale on now for certain cruises & will give those already booked the new pricing with some restrictions Maybe X was giving pax a deal as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted May 8, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Well, since Celeberity is the only line that has concierge cabins as a booking category, I think the OP has let that cat out of the bag. OP, are you sure you didn't choose (perhaps by accident) the "Always Included" option when you booked? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 9, 2023 You do realize that anyone can look at your recent past posts and work it out? 😱😉 Some lines more readily give out upgrades than others. I've found Celebrity somewhat generous in that regard. However, I also (through several years of Covid cancellations and rebookings) got upgraded by HAL for my recent Japan cruise. First I got a crazy amount of OBC, then a cabin upgrade, then they added the "Have It All" package on top (free drinks, several complimentary meals, shorex credits, etc.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted May 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 9, 2023 14 hours ago, mom says said: Well, since Celeberity is the only line that has concierge cabins as a booking category, I think the OP has let that cat out of the bag. OP, are you sure you didn't choose (perhaps by accident) the "Always Included" option when you booked? Oceania also has Concierge category bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted May 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 9, 2023 My very first celebrity cruise a little over ten years ago we got a free upgrade from balcony to sky suite, celebrity often adds OBC , we had 400 each on last cruise, enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted May 10, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I didn't book with the offered perks. I can't imagine a $900 pp for 15_days with those perks and $200 pp obc. It obviously got coded differently when the agent gave us the free upgrade. The drink package is wasted on us since we drink maybe one a day if they are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted May 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. : ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted May 18, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted May 18, 2023 23 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. : ) We enjoyed them immensely, didn't ask why, and never found out. We also realize this will likely never happen again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 18, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Yes, what is the issue with naming the cruise line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted May 19, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I just didn't want my fellow cruisers to insist upon on getting these perks. I think it was sone kind of tech error that benefited us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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