SRH Posted May 24, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2010 First off: Hello everyone. I'm new to CC and this is my first post. I apologize in advance for what is probably an annoyingly common and silly question. I am going on my first cruise in June. I've had it booked since December and I noticed my room assignment showed up today. My confusion comes from the fact that I booked a BC Verandah suite, but my room number is showing an A class on the Navigation deck. That seems like a pretty substantial difference and no one contacted me about it. Does this sound like a reasonable change or did someone hit a wrong button somewhere? I made final payment back in April, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazey1 Posted May 24, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2010 You got lucky and received a good upgrade. Congrats.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alexandria Posted May 24, 2010 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2010 First off: Hello everyone. I'm new to CC and this is my first post. I apologize in advance for what is probably an annoyingly common and silly question. I am going on my first cruise in June. I've had it booked since December and I noticed my room assignment showed up today. My confusion comes from the fact that I booked a BC Verandah suite, but my room number is showing an A class on the Navigation deck. That seems like a pretty substantial difference and no one contacted me about it. Does this sound like a reasonable change or did someone hit a wrong button somewhere? I made final payment back in April, I believe. I'm assuming you are on an S class ship, such as the Maasdam, Ryndam, Statendam or Veendam. Which ship and cabin are you assigned? It looks like you were upgraded to the highest category of verandah suite. Congratulations on a nice upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRH Posted May 24, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thank you to my first repliers. Sorry I omitted some details. You are correct; I am on the Veendam. I am assigned to cabin 024. My Express Documents say Category A / Navigation deck. It just seemed unlikely that they would give me such an upgrade and not charge me anything. Not that I'm complaining... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted May 24, 2010 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I don't know what is going on with HAL guarentees lately but I already have my cabin assignment for Oct! I've had this happen on Princess but never on HAL. Mine was an upgrade too:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted May 24, 2010 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Definitely a good upgrade!. One of the best locations on board ... midship. Congrats, and enjoy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRH Posted May 24, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Wow, very nice. I was under the impression that they usually tried to sell these upgrades, but I much prefer this freebie method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alexandria Posted May 24, 2010 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thank you to my first repliers. Sorry I omitted some details. You are correct; I am on the Veendam. I am assigned to cabin 024. My Express Documents say Category A / Navigation deck. It just seemed unlikely that they would give me such an upgrade and not charge me anything. Not that I'm complaining... That seems odd, the deck plans I am looking at show cabin 024 on the Navigation deck of the Veendam being a Category S. Here is a deck plan for the Navigation deck: http://book.hollandamerica.com/pdfs/fleet/next/ve_n.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRH Posted May 24, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Sorry, that was my mistake. I have no idea where 024 came from; it should be 072. It looks like it's the very last cabin on the port side, not on the stern. Maybe that was me subconsciously wishing for another ridiculous upgrade. I think I'll keep my imagination/delusions in check and just be extremely grateful for the upgrade I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alexandria Posted May 25, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Sorry, that was my mistake. I have no idea where 024 came from; it should be 072. It looks like it's the very last cabin on the port side, not on the stern. Maybe that was me subconsciously wishing for another ridiculous upgrade. I think I'll keep my imagination/delusions in check and just be extremely grateful for the upgrade I got. Still a very nice upgrade. We are going on our first HAL cruise on Sunday after cruising several other lines and from everything I have read and heard about HAL, I am anticipating a wonderful experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted May 25, 2010 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Congratulations!!!!! You have been visited by the Famous "Upgrade Fairy"! (Like the Tooth Fairy, but only better!) Enjoy your cruise and your wonderful stateroom!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRH Posted May 25, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks very much for everyone's help. I certainly do appreciate the feedback and my highest praises go to the mystical upgrade fairy, who seems to like me for some reason. I'm greatly looking forward to my first cruise; it's already off to a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted May 25, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2010 First off: Hello everyone. I'm new to CC and this is my first post. I apologize in advance for what is probably an annoyingly common and silly question. I am going on my first cruise in June. I've had it booked since December and I noticed my room assignment showed up today. My confusion comes from the fact that I booked a BC Verandah suite, but my room number is showing an A class on the Navigation deck. That seems like a pretty substantial difference and no one contacted me about it. Does this sound like a reasonable change or did someone hit a wrong button somewhere? I made final payment back in April, I believe. Nice upgrade, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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