d-lite-n-cruisin Posted September 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Initially booked riviera interior. Price drops happened so we moved to a riviera porthole room. Cruise leaves in 10 days on Inspiration. Today I got the call to move from porthole on Riviera to Verandah junior suite (obstructed) for $175 more total? Worth it for more room, balcony, and nicer location? I did accept it for a surprise for my DW's birthday. Not a horrible deal I don't think as this cabin still books for $659 dollars more than my total price paid thus far. Any comments good or bad? What to expect? Looking forward to priority boarding though :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiejake Posted September 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2014 When you got the call, what showed up on your caller ID?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montekat Posted September 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Great upgrade! I would have taken it in a second. It will be a nice surprise for your DW's birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted October 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2014 you done good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskt Posted October 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Great catch! Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-lite-n-cruisin Posted October 1, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted October 1, 2014 When you got the call, what showed up on your caller ID?? My cell phone had unknown number and voicemail as I was at work. With a phone number and extension to call back. Also received email at same time from same woman. So I called back and voilá. So excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-lite-n-cruisin Posted October 1, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted October 1, 2014 you done good!!! Great catch! Enjoy it! Thank you!! Wasn't totally sure as I am new to this cruise thing but I felt it was solid!! So happy and excited. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted October 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It's a good deal - however, the balconies on the Inspiration have very little privacy. But for the extra room and coffee on the balcony in the morning is worth it. What's the obstruction? IIRC, there's outside stairways that people can walk by the balconies, that's where you don't get any privacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted October 1, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2014 that was a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted October 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted October 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Good deal and nice surprise, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted October 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You made a good choice. Your wife will love it. A cruise is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskt Posted October 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Initially booked riviera interior. Price drops happened so we moved to a riviera porthole room. Cruise leaves in 10 days on Inspiration. Today I got the call to move from porthole on Riviera to Verandah junior suite (obstructed) for $175 more total? Worth it for more room, balcony, and nicer location? I did accept it for a surprise for my DW's birthday. Not a horrible deal I don't think as this cabin still books for $659 dollars more than my total price paid thus far. Any comments good or bad? What to expect? Looking forward to priority boarding though :-) do you have your stateroom #? check out cruiselinerooms and see if its listed. chances are there are photos posted to show what the obstruction is. also do a forum search for your CABIN # on here Edited October 1, 2014 by wiskt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siestakeys04 Posted October 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Initially booked riviera interior. Price drops happened so we moved to a riviera porthole room. Cruise leaves in 10 days on Inspiration. Today I got the call to move from porthole on Riviera to Verandah junior suite (obstructed) for $175 more total? Worth it for more room, balcony, and nicer location? I did accept it for a surprise for my DW's birthday. Not a horrible deal I don't think as this cabin still books for $659 dollars more than my total price paid thus far. Any comments good or bad? What to expect? Looking forward to priority boarding though :-) I think you mad a great deal. This will be a great surprise. I upgraded from a 4j to a balcony surprise for dh. Have a great time. Sent from my PantechP9070 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamsi12 Posted October 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2014 for what you paid I would have jumped on it. But for what Carnival asks online I would pass every time. Its the same size as an ocean view with a 3 foot deep balcony and the same bathroom as an OV. Not having a better bathroom is probably more disappointing to me than the small balcony. But congrats on the upgrade. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I would have taken it in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderCruiser Posted October 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You bet I'd take it. Nice decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbaby Posted October 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If he has the cabin number, can't he check what the same category cabins are available and if one is in a better location, change to it? Thought I had read that. Since I'm in a 4J there will be no upgrade for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisersNC Posted October 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nice! I would've jumped on that deal too! Have fun. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted October 1, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Did you book through a pvp or did you book online? Yes that was a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted October 1, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That is a fantastic deal!!! Good for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-lite-n-cruisin Posted October 1, 2014 Author #22 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Did you book through a pvp or did you book online?Yes that was a great deal! I booked direct through the Carnival website. Made my first change to a porthole via e-mail thru Carnival. And the phone call came from a Carnival Sales Room Specialist! Thank you everybody! I am excited and we have 9 days left to sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted October 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I booked direct through the Carnival website. Made my first change to a porthole via e-mail thru Carnival. And the phone call came from a Carnival Sales Room Specialist! Thank you everybody! I am excited and we have 9 days left to sailing! I also book direct online, and last cruise was offered upgrade from an inside to on lido deck to a balcony on lido deck for 100 dollars total... i jumped on that deal! Have a great cruise and be sure and post here about it! Edited October 1, 2014 by cruzn buckeye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted October 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Initially booked riviera interior. Price drops happened so we moved to a riviera porthole room. Cruise leaves in 10 days on Inspiration. Today I got the call to move from porthole on Riviera to Verandah junior suite (obstructed) for $175 more total? Worth it for more room, balcony, and nicer location? I did accept it for a surprise for my DW's birthday. Not a horrible deal I don't think as this cabin still books for $659 dollars more than my total price paid thus far. Any comments good or bad? What to expect? Looking forward to priority boarding though :-) I haven't been on the Inspiration in years... but it used to be my favorite ship... sailed on it on her inaugeral year and two more times afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintz Posted October 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I also book direct online, and last cruise was offered upgrade from an inside to on lido deck to a balcony on lido deck for 100 dollars total... i jumped on that deal!Have a great cruise and be sure and post here about it! i have been on several cruises and all but one i called to book. the only one that i booked online was the only one that i received a call for an up sell. i declined, but now i wonder if booking online somehow puts you higher on the list or puts you on a different list for them to call to try to up sell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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