I took the crazy upsell call!

[schreader]

I'm sailing on the sensation October 7th and the 4 of us girls, girls getaway, we're booked is a grand suite extended balcony. I called 2 months ago to inquire about the price of the owners suite, 450.00 more per person. Today I received a call for an upsell to the owners suite for 350.00 more a person, I took it! Still a little pricey but I have wanted to stay in one. So excited and 20 more days to go!

[misstopgun]

I'm sailing on the sensation October 7th and the 4 of us girls, girls getaway, we're booked is a grand suite extended balcony. I called 2 months ago to inquire about the price of the owners suite, 450.00 more per person. Today I received a call for an upsell to the owners suite for 350.00 more a person, I took it! Still a little pricey but I have wanted to stay in one. So excited and 20 more days to go!

I've done Grand Suits but never Owners Suits. You are going to love this I am sure.

[nybumpkin]

Yeah, it's pricey. But you will absolutely love it, right from when they escort you aboard the ship when you check in.:D We had an owner's suite on Fantasy last year and DH is still raving about it.

[schreader]

Yeah, it's pricey. But you will absolutely love it, right from when they escort you aboard the ship when you check in.:D We had an owner's suite on Fantasy last year and DH is still raving about it.

 

Did you have to wait until 1:30 or was your room ready right away?

[klmorg]

Sounds awesome! You only live life once....

[Canadian_J]

You go girls! Sounds like F-U-N! I'd have done the same thing :D looking forward to the review and lots of photo evidence of your adventure when you get back!

[pc134]

Sure wish my cruise fairy would upgrade my balcony on the 28th of October on the MAGIC. Best friend going with hubby & me,! This is her first cruise. Been trying to get her on s ship for 7 years! This is her 59th birthday @ finally.decided to go! Also, hubby's 69th so, booked a balcony. We, hubby & me have cruised Carnival s dozen times & luv the balcony. We started cruising in 2006. Tried another cruise line but, Carnival is home to us. Friend wanted to go on another line but talked her into Carnival! Hope she cruises many more times with us. I am so ready, this had been s hectic year. NEED A VACATION!!!

[golfadj]

To rich for my blood but enjoy

[pc134]

Mine, too! Delighted for those that are able to.indulge! We spend as much during the cruise as the actual cost.of cruise. This doesn't.include 600.00 for travel to.port. Pardon my auto correct on.phone; it does what it wants! Marion Cochran aka Tina

[NCTribeFan]

I thought those suites only had a king and a sofa! Would really hate to end up on a cot for a mere $350 more. :p

 

Seems like for that price, you girls could've sailed on a larger, newer ship in a corner aft wrap! :eek:

 

I'm sure you'll have a great time, though!

[nybumpkin]

Did you have to wait until 1:30 or was your room ready right away?

We able to board and go to our cabin before noon. My Fantasy review (with pictures) is at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1474347. However, you may want to be surprised.:p

[nybumpkin]

I thought those suites only had a king and a sofa! Would really hate to end up on a cot for a mere $350 more. :p

 

Seems like for that price, you girls could've sailed on a larger, newer ship in a corner aft wrap! :eek:

 

I'm sure you'll have a great time, though!

It's a king in the bedroom can be split) and a full-size sofabed in the sitting area. Haven't found an aft wrap that sleeps four yet. Two or three, yes; four, no.:(

[SoCalKJ]

...just to see how much total it would be to get to the next level...

 

We have the "obstructed on this side but not on that side" Verandah suite on the Ecstasy...he said it'd be $370 total more to get to the grand suite.:eek:

 

That's a lot just for a few extra square feet and a tub. I'll wait to see if the offer presents itself again...only lower!:confused:

[NCTribeFan]

It's a king in the bedroom can be split) and a full-size sofabed in the sitting area. Haven't found an aft wrap that sleeps four yet. Two or three, yes; four, no.:(

 

Really? No 4-ppl wraps? Well, that's just silly. But I guess they know they can always sell those to two and force the other two to have their own cabin and just "visit" those wrap-arounds. Or get two adjacent balcony cabins that have partitions that open. Not quite the same, though.

 

Someone else posted somewhere that those kings didn't separate. Didn't realize it was a full-size sofabed, not just the couch-types. You can tell I just don't read too much about those suites because I know I'm never, ever going to be in one. Looking at them just gives me suite envy! :p

 

Be sure to take lots and lots of pics, though! Maybe if I win the lottery some day I'll book one.

[schreader]

We able to board and go to our cabin before noon. My Fantasy review (with pictures) is at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1474347. However, you may want to be surprised.:p

 

Thanks for the review. I am so excited!

[SouthernIllnoiscruisers]

Loved the suite! Yes, it's pricey but it's definatly worth it to stay in one of them at least once.

 

One suggestion would be is to bring ear plugs, they clean and move things around above you VERY early every morning. That was my only complaint with this room.

 

Have a great cruise!

[schreader]

Loved the suite! Yes, it's pricey but it's definatly worth it to stay in one of them at least once.

 

One suggestion would be is to bring ear plugs, they clean and move things around above you VERY early every morning. That was my only complaint with this room.

 

Have a great cruise!

 

What is above the owner suites.

[NCTribeFan]

According to the deck plans, the jogging track.

 

There may also be lounge chairs. Pretty sure that the area right along the edge is just open deck space. Believe I've laid out in the sun up there many years ago.

[nybumpkin]

According to the deck plans, the jogging track.

 

There may also be lounge chairs. Pretty sure that the area right along the edge is just open deck space. Believe I've laid out in the sun up there many years ago.

I noticed noise from the jogging track once on Fantasy. I guess we didn't have as many fitness fans on our cruise.:p Good thing our oldest son wasn't with us - he's a runner, and he probably would have been out there all the time.

[okwriter]

My first cruise was three of us gals on the Sensation in a Grand Suite. Enjoy! :)

[lfresa]

I am with ya, they called last night and tried not to take the up sale but I caved. I have never been in a suite before so I figured now was my chance.

[NCTribeFan]

These gals aren't "just" in a suite - they're in the Owners Suite!