J-Hawk Posted December 18, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Does anyone know how to do it? And how much it costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofingPrincess Posted December 18, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsicruiser Posted December 18, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Hawk Posted December 18, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 18, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Per cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted December 18, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted December 18, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivycruise Posted December 18, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted December 18, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted December 18, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted December 19, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted December 19, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Hawk Posted December 19, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Hawk Posted December 19, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted December 19, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted December 19, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Hawk Posted December 19, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted December 19, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 19, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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