lottsomom Posted June 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2014 The upgrade fairy just called for my July, 5 day cruise. She wanted to know if we wanted to move for our lido balcony to an empress OS. I asked how much and she said $400 and it's just DH and myself. I think that's a little pricey for only a 5 day cruise. Don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Advisor King Posted June 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yes. That doesn't seem like much of an inducement. We were called by the upsell fairy (first time ever) and offered to move down 2 decks to a balcony suite for $500. She made a long spiel before mentioning the price. The drop in 2 decks was a material element for us. By the time she had finished listing off the "benefits", I had landed on a total cost of $200. Her price was $500. I said, "As you've been talking, I've had a number in mind and you weren't even close". That was the end of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YB Nrml Posted June 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I wouldn't take it. We don't spend THAT much time in our room. Now if we had kids traveling with us that would be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdragr Posted June 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 23, 2014 We just got the call for our June 29th cruise. We are moving from Ocean Suite to Grand Suite. Since there are 4 adults I think it was the right move for us. And this is our first cruise and probably our only. So decided to go big. Excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMommyof3 Posted June 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I got a call to move from my extended balcony to a family suite ... for $550. I turned it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted June 23, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 23, 2014 It's fun to get the call, even if you turn the offer down, isn't it?:) I've gotten the call 3 times, took the offer twice (both times went from a balcony to an OS). OP, I agree with you, that offer did not sound so great. I would have turned that one down, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottsomom Posted June 23, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I probably would have taken it if it was like maybe 200, I just think 400 on only a 5 day is a little high. Or, if my kids would be with us I think I would have taken it for the extra room in a OS. Just got off phone with DH and he agreed with me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmith18 Posted June 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 23, 2014 And this is our first cruise and probably our only. So decided to go big. Excited! Yeah we've all said that to ourselves before. You'll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksy8384 Posted June 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 23, 2014 This may be a dumb question but if it were 2 people (mom and dad) only booked and you got an offer to upgrade to a suite can you then add more people to the booking (kids)? I wonder how that would change the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted June 23, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I wouldn't take it. We don't spend THAT much time in our room. Now if we had kids traveling with us that would be a different story. I agree, I think rooms are over rated. All I do is sleep and change in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted June 23, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Seems a little steep for a 5 days cruise. We also spend minimum time in our room, so we would have passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted June 23, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 23, 2014 OP: Agree that is too much! We just got the call for our June 29th cruise. We are moving from Ocean Suite to Grand Suite. Since there are 4 adults I think it was the right move for us. And this is our first cruise and probably our only. So decided to go big. Excited! You are going to fall in love....er, um, I mean love it! You will be very happy to have that extra room & bigger balcony! Yeah we've all said that to ourselves before. You'll be back. Tee Hee....ain't that the truth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottsomom Posted June 23, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted June 23, 2014 This may be a dumb question but if it were 2 people (mom and dad) only booked and you got an offer to upgrade to a suite can you then add more people to the booking (kids)? I wonder how that would change the price? I would think we would have to pay what it would have cost for a 3 and 4 on the balcony room. Then just pay the extra 400 for the OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller_KC Posted June 23, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 23, 2014 We were offered an upsell from our extended balcony to a Grand Suite for $700. I turned it down but a couple of times on the cruise there were times I wish I had moved. Now that we are home I am glad I sill have my $700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matondo Posted June 23, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Save the $400 and use it on your next cruise! Believe it or not you can both cruise for not too much more money than that if you watch the bargins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted June 23, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2014 It's fun to get the call, even if you turn the offer down, isn't it?:) I've gotten the call 3 times, took the offer twice (both times went from a balcony to an OS). OP, I agree with you, that offer did not sound so great. I would have turned that one down, too. Shaky -- you've changed your avatar. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted June 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I wouldn't give up my lido balcony for a suite unless it was a really, really great deal and I think they were asking too much. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCruzr Posted June 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 24, 2014 We got offered 400 to move from a balcony on the upper deck on the victory to an ocean suite...weird they could only move you to another balcony...I hope you didn't take that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottsomom Posted June 24, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted June 24, 2014 We got offered 400 to move from a balcony on the upper deck on the victory to an ocean suite...weird they could only move you to another balcony...I hope you didn't take that! It was to an OS on the empress deck. We are on the lido in a regular balcony room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCruzr Posted June 24, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 24, 2014 It was to an OS on the empress deck. We are on the lido in a regular balcony room. Lol. My bad. That's standard I guess for OS. We took the grand suite offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevTx Posted June 24, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Got that same call today and turned it down. The only thing I wish we had in the balcony that the suite had was a frig and more closet space, balcony larger. I can do a lot with $400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberTeka Posted June 24, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) I paid $700 to upgrade to an OS. I have received calls before and I don't think I have ever taken one before. We had an oceanview. Riveria Deck. By midship elevator, and I was pretty happy with it. The price we paid was a casino offer, not one of the big ones...a 40% off of Fun Select Rates.( which are high as all of you know) but it was still a very good rate. And I caught the OV at the lowest price. It cost us a little to get midship...Then they called. It was a suite. Never had one. It is an 8 day cruise. We have 4 sea days. My husband likes to sit out and watch for fish and things. Old Coast Guard Reserve guy. Just likes the ocean. I was still below $2,000 after the upgrade to a suite. So I decided to get a suite for once. I hope I made the right decision. $700 is a lot of money. But the extra room, I hope extra closet space, bigger shower will that make the difference? I will write a review when I come back. Was it worth it or not? I have enjoyed reading the reviews I have read about the Liberty. Edited June 24, 2014 by AmberTeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdragr Posted June 24, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Yeah we've all said that to ourselves before. You'll be back. LOL...I would agree...but my dh doesn't like the beach. How can someone not like the beach??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdragr Posted June 24, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 24, 2014 OP: Agree that is too much! You are going to fall in love....er, um, I mean love it! You will be very happy to have that extra room & bigger balcony! Tee Hee....ain't that the truth? I so hope we fall in love. It is dh that thinks we won't. He says this is our one cruise. He never wants to do the same thing twice. We will see. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottsomom Posted June 24, 2014 Author #25 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I paid $700 to upgrade to an OS. I have received calls before and I don't think I have ever taken one before. We had an oceanview. Riveria Deck. By midship elevator, and I was pretty happy with it. The price we paid was a casino offer, not one of the big ones...a 40% off of Fun Select Rates.( which are high as all of you know) but it was still a very good rate. And I caught the OV at the lowest price. It cost us a little to get midship...Then they called. It was a suite. Never had one. It is an 8 day cruise. We have 4 sea days. My husband likes to sit out and watch for fish and things. Old Coast Guard Reserve guy. Just likes the ocean. I was still below $2,000 after the upgrade to a suite. So I decided to get a suite for once. I hope I made the right decision. $700 is a lot of money. But the extra room, I hope extra closet space, bigger shower will that make the difference? I will write a review when I come back. Was it worth it or not? I have enjoyed reading the reviews I have read about the Liberty. That's a lot of sea days to enjoy your balcony and the extra room is great. I got a great deal for our Glory Sept. premier cruise and am surprising my DH with the captains suite. Really looking forward to that space and he will have his own full bathroom!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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