12grandkids Posted October 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Not that it makes a difference but this is our first cruise with HAL. We are booked in a VF gty and it is past final payment. On the current sale a VB is on sale for $100 more than we paid for the VF. Can we call and ask to upgrade for the $100? I don't think so but figured most of you would know for sure. I have been reading of some great upgrades and/or OBC on VH gty so thought it was worth a try to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck Posted October 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2012 worst that happens is they say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 8, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It never hurts to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepotatoes Posted October 8, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It doesn't hurt to ask but be prepared for a no, especially if that lower price is a flash sale and is for new bookings only. HAL was pretty strict with us about that when tried to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted October 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Not that it makes a difference but this is our first cruise with HAL. We are booked in a VF gty and it is past final payment. On the current sale a VB is on sale for $100 more than we paid for the VF. Can we call and ask to upgrade for the $100? I don't think so but figured most of you would know for sure. I have been reading of some great upgrades and/or OBC on VH gty so thought it was worth a try to ask. It doesn't hurt to ask but be prepared for a no, especially if that lower price is a flash sale and is for new bookings only. HAL was pretty strict with us about that when tried to upgrade. But this is not a lower price...It is a higher price of $100 more..When we were booked & confirmed in an outside on the Veendam to Bermuda, HAL called our Agt after final payment & offered us a Lanai for $99 more or a balcony for $199 more.. So in this case, why wouldn't HAL be willing to accept $100 more per person, or am I missing something?:confused::confused: To the OP: Suggest you call HAL.. Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted October 8, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2012 it might work. We did this on Maasdam last fall. The cruise was undersold and prices for higher catergories were dropping. We had an oceanview, and I called my TA to ask her if we could upsell ourselves to a lanai. She called back and said the lanais were gone, but for a slighly greater increase ($200 instead of $100) we could get a balcony. so we went for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted October 8, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2012 There are no dumb questions here. It's how we all learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted October 8, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Of course you can ask! From Life's Little Book of Rules: If you don't ask, you don't get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 8, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I've had them say yes and no. For sure I would ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted October 8, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 8, 2012 There are no dumb questions. There are only questions to inquire of the unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraelorMex Posted October 8, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Visiting my doctor I said I hate to ask as this probably is a REALLY DUMB question, but....he lectured me about how there are NO dumb questions yada yada.....then I asked...he looked at me with a learned frown and said, "that really was a dumb question". Still makes me smile :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12grandkids Posted October 8, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thank you for the encouragement and advice. I called and did get the upgrade from VF to VB for the $100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted October 8, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thank you for the encouragement and advice. I called and did get the upgrade from VF to VB for the $100! See, it never hurts to ask, like others said all they can say is 'no' and look what you got from your call, an upgrade.:D:D Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENEEG Posted October 8, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I just upgraded from a VE to a SZ for $40 per person. I called Holland direct and asked about upgrade at the price advertised. We are leaving on Nov 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti2282 Posted October 8, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2012 HAL has been very generous with upgrades/up sells the last couple of weeks. Good for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted October 8, 2012 #16 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Call and ask. If they say no. You stay in a very nice VF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 9, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Call and ask. If they say no. You stay in a very nice VF. See post 12. The OP has called and been sucessful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 9, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thank you for the encouragement and advice. I called and did get the upgrade from VF to VB for the $100! good for you:):) Enjoy:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRockChalkKU Posted October 9, 2012 #19 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Not that it makes a difference but this is our first cruise with HAL. We are booked in a VF gty and it is past final payment. On the current sale a VB is on sale for $100 more than we paid for the VF. Can we call and ask to upgrade for the $100? I don't think so but figured most of you would know for sure. I have been reading of some great upgrades and/or OBC on VH gty so thought it was worth a try to ask. Congrats on your upgrade and we hope you have a fabulous time on HAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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