happywhencruising Posted July 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I don't post often but I "lurk" quite often. I just have to share my good fortune. We are 4 days away from sailing on the Crown Princess Vancouver to Whittier followed by 4 day "On Your Own" land tour. Our travel agent emailed to tell us that we have received a complimentary upgrade from obstructed view mid aft on Emerald deck to a balcony in the aft section (not aft facing) on Riviera Deck. I'm ecstatic! This is our seventh cruise, but only second on Princess. We've had a balcony twice (Hawaii & Bermuda) but paid for it both times. We didn't get a balcony for Alaska because I thought it was just too expensive! Really excited now! I don't care if I have to wrap in a blanket and clutch a hot cup of tea! I'm going to be out on that balcony, no matter how cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted July 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Lucky you! Have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Sounds good. Have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngrl Posted July 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2014 that's exciting! I hope you get surprised by warm weather. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkspy Posted July 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I don't post often but I "lurk" quite often. I just have to share my good fortune. We are 4 days away from sailing on the Crown Princess Vancouver to Whittier followed by 4 day "On Your Own" land tour. Our travel agent emailed to tell us that we have received a complimentary upgrade from obstructed view mid aft on Emerald deck to a balcony in the aft section (not aft facing) on Riviera Deck. I'm ecstatic! This is our seventh cruise, but only second on Princess. We've had a balcony twice (Hawaii & Bermuda) but paid for it both times. We didn't get a balcony for Alaska because I thought it was just too expensive! Really excited now! I don't care if I have to wrap in a blanket and clutch a hot cup of tea! I'm going to be out on that balcony, no matter how cold! Hi, im an MCI in Pittsfield and a Univ of Maine at Farmington grad :) you should have a great time. I have friends on this cruise...Princess is pretty good about upgrading on ships which aren't full. Enjoy your balcony and cruise more with Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted July 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yay! The upgrade fairy gets it right!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted July 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Enjoy your good fortune! Yay!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorguy56 Posted July 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2014 You'll love your balcony! We used ours on the northbound to Whittier all of the time last year. I don't think I ever had to break out a blanket. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted July 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Congratulations on your upgrade!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted July 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Lucky you....enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happywhencruising Posted July 2, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi, im an MCI in Pittsfield and a Univ of Maine at Farmington grad :) you should have a great time. I have friends on this cruise...Princess is pretty good about upgrading on ships which aren't full. Enjoy your balcony and cruise more with Princess. My husband is a MCI grad, too! Small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole_T Posted July 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Whoo Hoo:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smtcan Posted July 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We have been upgraded from inside to balcony on our Baltic cruise on Royal. I doubt if we will use the balcony much, but the fresh air and view will be great. We are traveling with our two sons and their families and they are jealous - one because they paid full price for two balcony cabins, the other because they are still inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Great location, right out the aft doors to the pool and 1 deck up to the HC! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 2, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We have an OV booked for a 10 day Mexican Riviera cruise later this year and an inside booked for a 17 day cruise next year. I am certainly hoping for an upgrade (for both cruises!) but don't really have much hope. If it happens it will be great but, if it doesn't happen, we will have GREAT cruises in the rooms we've booked. Congratulations on your upgrade. I love balcony cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCCRUSINGCOUPLE Posted July 2, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNGALNG Posted July 2, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Our last cruise was on the Crown and we too had a balcony near the aft. You will love it! We were just steps to the back pool and HC. It was quiet too! I thought we would have lots of slamming of that aft door but we didn't. Only the two inside rooms near ours and the residents just didn't get it! I watched as they walked out each time and didn't hold the door to help it close. I think they split the family so they were in and out both all the time! Enjoy your cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted July 2, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Nice! Enjoy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted July 2, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Congrats! That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 2, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Congrats on the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted July 2, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Congratulations! You will LOVE your Balcony while on the Alaska cruise. Princess makes an awesome hot drink called the Monte Chocso. Sip one on your balcony and it will warm you right up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted July 2, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Congrats! We were upgraded on our last cruise to Alaska from an obstructed view to a deluxe ocean view with balcony. It was great for viewing the glaciers. We bought coffee cards and enjoyed the hot cocoa from the coffee bar beside the International Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 2, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Wonderful that you got an upgrade. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 3, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Fantastic!! Enjoy.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted July 3, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'm always happy to hear someone got an upgrade. Enjoy your balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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