Upgrading at the port

[J-Hawk]

Does anyone know how to do it? And how much it costs?

[RoofingPrincess]

Every cruise I've been on, there has been a sign in the check-in area indicating that the ship was full, so no upgrades were available.

[pepsicruiser]

RCI Upgrades

 

From INSIDE to

Royal Suite - $1500

Suite - $1000

Balcony - $600

Outside - $300

Inside - $100

 

From OUTSIDE to

Royal Suite - $1200

Suite - $700

Balcony - $300

Outside - $100

 

From BALCONY to

Royal Suite - $1000

Suite - $400

Balcony - $100

 

From SUITE to

Royal Suite - $800

Suite - $400

 

 

those are the prices from the Pier Coordinator ONLY. (RCI Revenue Dept (Miami)).

 

If you board the ship and upgrade at the Guest Relation desks (On Board SHIP revenue Dept.) . . . the price you would pay is usually MUCH Higher.

 

Here is a reminder. . . You must check in fully at the check in desk, and when they hand you your Sea Pass card. . .then it is OK to go to the Pier Coordinator to inquire about an upgrade.

[J-Hawk]

RCI Upgrades

 

From INSIDE to

Royal Suite - $1500

Suite - $1000

Balcony - $600

Outside - $300

Inside - $100

 

From OUTSIDE to

Royal Suite - $1200

Suite - $700

Balcony - $300

Outside - $100

 

From BALCONY to

Royal Suite - $1000

Suite - $400

Balcony - $100

 

From SUITE to

Royal Suite - $800

Suite - $400

 

 

those are the prices from the Pier Coordinator ONLY. (RCI Revenue Dept (Miami)).

 

If you board the ship and upgrade at the Guest Relation desks (On Board SHIP revenue Dept.) . . . the price you would pay is usually MUCH Higher.

 

Here is a reminder. . . You must check in fully at the check in desk, and when they hand you your Sea Pass card. . .then it is OK to go to the Pier Coordinator to inquire about an upgrade.

 

 

Thanks so much! Is that per person or per cabin?

[cb at sea]

Per cabin!

[rubrrick]

RCI Upgrades

 

From INSIDE to

Royal Suite - $1500

Suite - $1000

Balcony - $600

Outside - $300

Inside - $100

 

From OUTSIDE to

Royal Suite - $1200

Suite - $700

Balcony - $300

Outside - $100

 

From BALCONY to

Royal Suite - $1000

Suite - $400

Balcony - $100

 

From SUITE to

Royal Suite - $800

Suite - $400

 

 

those are the prices from the Pier Coordinator ONLY. (RCI Revenue Dept (Miami)).

 

If you board the ship and upgrade at the Guest Relation desks (On Board SHIP revenue Dept.) . . . the price you would pay is usually MUCH Higher.

 

Here is a reminder. . . You must check in fully at the check in desk, and when they hand you your Sea Pass card. . .then it is OK to go to the Pier Coordinator to inquire about an upgrade.

 

I believe that the prices that you are looking at........are for a 7 day cruise. The length of cruise will make a difference of what one would pay to upgrade at the pier.:)

 

Rick

[TEXASMUNK]

Many moons ago, folks figured out to to play the upgrade game, then RCI figured it out.

Used to be CHEAP to upgrade!

Once RCI figured it out, the prices jumped.

Then ship got FULL!!!!

But, with the slower economy, it may be time to try again, so good luck!!!!!

[ivycruise]

Does anyone know if you pay to upgrade from say an inside to a JS with the pier coordinator - would you still receive 2 cruise credits?

[rubrrick]

Does anyone know if you pay to upgrade from say an inside to a JS with the pier coordinator - would you still receive 2 cruise credits?

 

The answer is YES!!;)

 

Rick

[ckrobyn]

Many moons ago, folks figured out to to play the upgrade game, then RCI figured it out.

Used to be CHEAP to upgrade!

Once RCI figured it out, the prices jumped.

Then ship got FULL!!!!

But, with the slower economy, it may be time to try again, so good luck!!!!!

 

How did they play it? :rolleyes:

[pcur]

 

Here is a reminder. . . You must check in fully at the check in desk, and when they hand you your Sea Pass card. . .then it is OK to go to the Pier Coordinator to inquire about an upgrade.

 

One correction: then it is OK to RUN to the Pier Coordinator ...... as a matter of fact while you're finishing up the check-in, the other one should go down and get in line for the Pier Coordinator. :D

[TEXASMUNK]

You could play the let's negotiate game.....then when places like CC laid out the "how to's" RCI picked up and tighened up. Set prices, etc.

[J-Hawk]

You could play the let's negotiate game.....then when places like CC laid out the "how to's" RCI picked up and tighened up. Set prices, etc.

 

 

Does that mean that there is no negotiation now?

[J-Hawk]

One correction: then it is OK to RUN to the Pier Coordinator ...... as a matter of fact while you're finishing up the check-in, the other one should go down and get in line for the Pier Coordinator. :D

 

 

We are out of Port of Miami. Where would the pier coordinator be, in the same room where we check in?

[pcur]

You could play the let's negotiate game.....then when places like CC laid out the "how to's" RCI picked up and tighened up. Set prices, etc.

 

I politely disagree.......as a matter of fact the word "poppycock" comes to mind! :D

 

As long as I have been cruising with RCCL, their pier upgrades have been a fixed price. They flucuate based on what the Marketing folks decide for that cruise, availability, etc., but THEY make the decision. I was just posting on another thread today where someone suggested negotiating a b2b while on the first cruise. As I said in that post, we're not buying used cars here, we're buying a fixed price product.

[pcur]

We are out of Port of Miami. Where would the pier coordinator be, in the same room where we check in?

 

Jennifer: yes the Pier Coordinator is there in the check-in area. Just ask one of the staff members as you go into the line where the PC is located. There is usually a long counter with check-in stations, and the PC is usually at one end or the other. They will have a sign posted saying if they are sailing full and no upgrades are available.

[J-Hawk]

Jennifer: yes the Pier Coordinator is there in the check-in area. Just ask one of the staff members as you go into the line where the PC is located. There is usually a long counter with check-in stations, and the PC is usually at one end or the other. They will have a sign posted saying if they are sailing full and no upgrades are available.

 

Thanks!

[Gonzo70]

I might have to check out the pier coordinator for my cruise next month, but it looks like my particular cruise is selling well despite the slow economy.