Carnival called last nigh offering balcony below employee cost we cruise in 4 days??

[jschafer6161]

Does anyone know what the price difference might be and if I don't upgrade before we leave, might it happen when we get there for free?

[Jeffski]

They didn't quote you a price?

[jschafer6161]

They left me a voice mail, but she's not in to return my call until 11. I just wondered if anyone knew what the approximate price might be and if I should just wait and see if I get upgraded when I get on the ship. Thank you!

[CruiseCentric]

What is below employee cost? I never heard that one before.

 

Are you booked in an assigned cabin? If so, its not likely you will get an upgrade, unless you accept the upsell offer.

[beach410]

Call them back, I doubt they will updgrade you at no cost the day of boarding if they are offering it now, they will find someone else to take it.

[jschafer6161]

good point! I've called them, hopefully I will hear from them soon. We booked a IS guaranty cabin, our room right now is 8243. not sure what they will upgrade us to and not entirely sure I want a balcony cabin as we have 6 and 8 year olds going with us.

[livestocruisetoo]

Interline rate for a balcony on your cruise is $499.

[jschafer6161]

Thank you. What is interline? We paid $509/369 for 4 of us... so that's even cheaper than we got it. they are probably gone!

[brilliantseas]

Thank you. What is interline? We paid $509/369 for 4 of us... so that's even cheaper than we got it. they are probably gone!

 

Interline are special rates for airline employees. Essentially it encourages flight attendants and pilots that have 4 or 5 days off to use their free travel benefits to get to the port and then take a really cheap cruise. It is a way for Carnival to fill empty rooms last minute.

[jschafer6161]

I talked to them. They have 2 suites, both w/jacuzzi tubs with private balconies and would be about $350 extra per room per week. not sure I want to do that.

[tnt091605]

I talked to them. They have 2 suites, both w/jacuzzi tubs with private balconies and would be about $350 extra per room per week. not sure I want to do that.

 

Wow $350 a room! I would not even have to think about it.

[jschafer6161]

I did it!!! First balcony ever.

[stlrboo]

Holy Smokes... $350. TOTAL for the week over an IS!?? YEP, I'd be bookin'...:D

[aggieastrosfan]

HUGE no-brainer for mee!!

 

Glad you took the plunge. You won't regret it!

[francina]

I would jump on the deal. Check to see if they have a child's safety lock. I don't remember.

[LorrieB]

Man..... I wish someone would call me and offer me that sort of deal. I wouldn't even have to think twice on that one!!!!!!

[Traveler353]

I talked to them. They have 2 suites, both w/jacuzzi tubs with private balconies and would be about $350 extra per room per week. not sure I want to do that.

 

 

That's $350 additional over and above the origional price poster paid. Not a good deal at all. Not an upgrade, it's an upsale.

[C cruzer]

$350 for the week from gnt IS price to a suite is great Enjoy!

[stlrboo]

That's $350 additional over and above the origional price poster paid. Not a good deal at all. Not an upgrade, it's an upsale.

From an IS to a Cat. 11...!! For $350. total!! I'd take that 'bad deal' anytime!:);)

[cruisebie]

That's $350 additional over and above the origional price poster paid. Not a good deal at all. Not an upgrade, it's an upsale.

 

I'd say the OP got a great deal. On the website, it's showing a difference of $830 between interior & suite cabins for this sailing. It may not be an upgrade, but an upsell for $350 is still a pretty sweet deal!

 

Congrats jschafer6161-enjoy your suite:)

[Cindy]

I did it!!! First balcony ever.

 

BEWARE! You will get VERY spoiled. Our first cruise was in a balcony cabin, and we've never looked back! The only change we've made to our cabin type is to get a bigger cabin with a balcony!:rolleyes:

[stlrboo]

BEWARE! You will get VERY spoiled. Our first cruise was in a balcony cabin, and we've never looked back! The only change we've made to our cabin type is to get a bigger cabin with a balcony!:rolleyes:

We are now 'balcony snobs' as well.. ;) EXCEPT.. we are doing the opposite.. :o Smaller cabin, bigger balcony in most cases!!:D

 

Love those 9A aft/wraps...:p

[tnt091605]

That's $350 additional over and above the origional price poster paid. Not a good deal at all. Not an upgrade, it's an upsale.

 

Going from an IS GTY to a suite for $350 is the best deal I have heard of. Yes it is an up sell and not an upgrade but you obviously do not understand pricing.

[jschafer6161]

Thank you all so much!!! I've decided to keep it a secret from my DH and kids and suprise them! I've almost slipped twice!!! It will be nice to have all this extra room with our luggage/kids, etc. I'll probably never want to go back to an inside room again!

[jdbmga]

Thank you all so much!!! I've decided to keep it a secret from my DH and kids and suprise them! I've almost slipped twice!!! It will be nice to have all this extra room with our luggage/kids, etc. I'll probably never want to go back to an inside room again!

 

What a nice surprise for your family!!! I'm happy for you. :) Enjoy your cruise.