samantha6174 Posted February 28, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just want to share a happy story...my 8 year old son and I will be on the Liberty for the March 12 sailing. I booked us into an inside Promenade, but wasn't really excited about the inside. I've taken 4 prior cruises, and always had an outside or balcony, but I thought I would save some money for just the two of us. As it gets closer, I've gotten more unsure about an inside, so I just called to see if upgrades were available for our cruise. The very helpful guy at Crown & Anchor was able to put us into a balcony guarantee AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. He said he's not sure how I did that, but I could have either an outside or a balcony for no charge. Not quite the Upgrade Fairy, since I had to make the call, but pretty darn good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted February 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Good job! Enjoy your cruise.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBookHePays Posted February 28, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm happy for you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The prices for balconies must have dropped to allow you to move to a GTY booking! Who knows, maybe you'll even get something BETTER than a standard balcony...now THAT would be something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samantha6174 Posted February 28, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I went on-line earlier today, and noticed that balcony prices had dropped, which is why I called to begin with. I was willing to pay more for a balcony, so once that price dropped, I thought I might get a good deal. Didn't think it would be this good, though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pichu21 Posted February 29, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Just want to share a happy story...my 8 year old son and I will be on the Liberty for the March 12 sailing. I booked us into an inside Promenade, but wasn't really excited about the inside. I've taken 4 prior cruises, and always had an outside or balcony, but I thought I would save some money for just the two of us.As it gets closer, I've gotten more unsure about an inside, so I just called to see if upgrades were available for our cruise. The very helpful guy at Crown & Anchor was able to put us into a balcony guarantee AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. He said he's not sure how I did that, but I could have either an outside or a balcony for no charge. Not quite the Upgrade Fairy, since I had to make the call, but pretty darn good! Okay, this is the second similar story that I've read in the past 2 minutes. What is going on!?!?! :p I'll be calling tomorrow right away to see if I can get in on this madness! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyfish Posted February 29, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Samantha~ online, how do the prices compare from when you booked? Are the balconies anywhere near the price you booked your inside at? We booked our cabin in Oct 2010 for May 2012. There are tons of cabins left to book, higher than ours, but the prices are way higher than what we booked at. Wonder if I'd have any luck at calling C & A as you did. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted February 29, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Okay, this is the second similar story that I've read in the past 2 minutes. What is going on!?!?! :p I'll be calling tomorrow right away to see if I can get in on this madness! :eek: You can better call today Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyfish Posted February 29, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I thought the Tuesday sale was only for new bookings though? :confused: .........what is that website again? I can never get what I have written down to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwife1021 Posted February 29, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Wow, congrats! That sounds like a great upgrade!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclync324 Posted February 29, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Did you book through RCCL or a TA? Did you call Crown and anchor direct?:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 29, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I thought the Tuesday sale was only for new bookings though? :confused: .........what is that website again? I can never get what I have written down to work. http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pichu21 Posted February 29, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The Freedom isn't on there. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted February 29, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Enjoy the upgrade! I'm an odd bird. I enjoyed having a Promenade room more than a balcony room :) I spent more time looking out my window than I did hanging out on my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffettphan1 Posted February 29, 2012 #15 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm happy for you!:) I love your screen name! Are you and my wife sisters? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samantha6174 Posted February 29, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I called C&A directly, as I'd booked on-line (only a couple weeks ago, actually). Prices definitely down from when I booked. I'm pretty happy with a balcony. I never loved the idea of an inside, though i was happy to get what I felt was a good deal. Now it seems like an even better deal. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmketeer Posted February 29, 2012 #17 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Just want to share a happy story...my 8 year old son and I will be on the Liberty for the March 12 sailing. I booked us into an inside Promenade, but wasn't really excited about the inside. I've taken 4 prior cruises, and always had an outside or balcony, but I thought I would save some money for just the two of us.As it gets closer, I've gotten more unsure about an inside, so I just called to see if upgrades were available for our cruise. The very helpful guy at Crown & Anchor was able to put us into a balcony guarantee AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. He said he's not sure how I did that, but I could have either an outside or a balcony for no charge. Not quite the Upgrade Fairy, since I had to make the call, but pretty darn good! That's really cool! Congrats!!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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