Is this Remotely Possible????

[kooljamming]

Can you arrange for an upgrade once onboard?

[Anubi]

I have personally seen it happen but I don't know how it happened only that it did, so it can happen. Good luck if you're going for it.

[Woobstr112G]

Although it is obviously possible, I wouldn't count on it. On my previous cruises, I have visited the pursers's desk on the 1st or 2nd day of the cruise. I have heard a number of people inquiring about upgrades. 100% of the time, I have heard from the person behind the desk that the cruise was full or that there was no unfilled cabins available.

 

In any case, good luck with your attempts....:)

 

Bob

 

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[chrysalis]

There is usually a well worn sign on the Purser's Desk starting that the ship is full...to discourage people from asking for an upgrade.

[cruiserbryce]

once you get on board it is last minute to say the least...I wouldnt rely on it being available

[CruizBlooz]

It's possible, but not likely.

[caber]

We enquired for my mother -in -law and her friend. Her friend had been ill in the ship`s hospital and we asked if there was a balcony cabin available they could move to from their inside. We were prepaired to pay the balance of the cost but we were told the ship was full.

[Pam in CA]

The only time I've seen it happen is if someone's cabin is unusable for some reason and even then, it's sometimes not possible. It's not even remotely possible to get an upgrade at the pier or as you check in.

[kooljamming]

I won't count on it but I am going to ask. With the recent turn and uncertainty in the economy, ship full might not be a valid cry. I booked an obstructed guarantee and within days got upgraded to an ocean view. I was told by Princess, booking is down and the quick upgrade might discourage people from canceling before final payment......yep it worked. They mentioned another upgrade was possible. Ok, maybe that's just keeping a suckers dream alive :) I am happy with the oceanview and hopefully will be too busy enjoying the ship to care too much about the cabin.

[Philip217]

Until recently, purchasing an upgrade after boarding was nearly impossible. As much as the cruise lines would like to sell them, there are very few opportunities to do so.

 

Lately we are seeing a few more cancellations and no-shows than normal. On my ship every week, within the first few hours of boarding, we have a list of about 50 people who want to purchase an upgrade, and another list of about 100 people who somehow think the world owes them a free upgrade. Guess which list we telephone first? Guess which list we never telephone?