Runaway Parent Posted March 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I've never had an upgrade offer before. This one was great, in my opinion! We were scheduled to leave on Monday for a 6-day cruise on the Magic with an interior cabin. $228 total more to move to an aft extended balcony? Yes, please! I don't think I'm going to tell my husband. We'll wait and let him be surprised. :):):):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareaglefan Posted March 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2015 You really got a great one! Enjoy. How fun surprising the husband, have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted March 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2015 That is an amazing upsell!! Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted March 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Congrats on your upsell !!! That was an awesome deal :) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted March 5, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Amazing!!!! Have a great time! I agree, don't tell him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilgr Posted March 5, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Gratz on the upgrade, have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted March 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You scored a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGCRUISERS Posted March 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's great that your surprising your husband. Have a wonderful time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted March 6, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's a bargain! Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamscckmc Posted March 6, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's a great deal! Did they call you or email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted March 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Winner! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted March 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Congrats! You scored a great deal. Have your camera ready to snap a picture of his face. That would be a memorable moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaway Parent Posted March 6, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's a great deal! Did they call you or email? They called me. I'll now start answering my cell phone when the caller i.d. Says miami!! I'm guessing they called because it's so close to the sail date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted March 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Congrats, awesome upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundmyMcGyver Posted March 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I've never had an upgrade offer before. This one was great, in my opinion! We were scheduled to leave on Monday for a 6-day cruise on the Magic with an interior cabin. $228 total more to move to an aft extended balcony? Yes, please! I don't think I'm going to tell my husband. We'll wait and let him be surprised. :):):):):):) My DH got this call once when we were in a regular balcony and he got a call for Aft Vista Suite for less than $200 more than we paid for the balcony. He did not tell me and distracted me when we at the desk getting our cards so I didn't catch it there when agent said room number. He took my card out of the envelope and handed it to me so I wouldn't see it on envelope. He let me go the the room I was expecting and put my card in just to see my face. Then he told me to follow him and down the hall we went (our balcony was already aft and all he did was walk straight down the hall a little and put the key in the door....then stepped back and held it open saying "Surprise" with the biggest grin on his face. Priceless lol we loved the vista suite and book it often now when the price is right. So ya, my 2 cents from being on the other end is keep it a surprise. But remember to distract him when they say room number and take the envelope yourself and hand him his card. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted March 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) So ya, my 2 cents from being on the other end is keep it a surprise. But remember to distract him when they say room number and take the envelope yourself and hand him his card. Have a great cruise. This is a great story and a wonderful suggestion! Thanks for posting! Edited March 6, 2015 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaway Parent Posted March 7, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted March 7, 2015 My DH got this call once when we were in a regular balcony and he got a call for Aft Vista Suite for less than $200 more than we paid for the balcony. He did not tell me and distracted me when we at the desk getting our cards so I didn't catch it there when agent said room number. He took my card out of the envelope and handed it to me so I wouldn't see it on envelope. He let me go the the room I was expecting and put my card in just to see my face. Then he told me to follow him and down the hall we went (our balcony was already aft and all he did was walk straight down the hall a little and put the key in the door....then stepped back and held it open saying "Surprise" with the biggest grin on his face. Priceless lol we loved the vista suite and book it often now when the price is right. So ya, my 2 cents from being on the other end is keep it a surprise. But remember to distract him when they say room number and take the envelope yourself and hand him his card. Have a great cruise. I'm lucky here. He has no idea what our cabin # was before, so it will make no difference! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted March 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Great deal! Have a awesome cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail1975 Posted March 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 7, 2015 As a frequent cruiser with a few different cruise lines I've yet to ever receive an upgrade call. I'm just curious if they call and you don't answer do they leave a message on voice mail?? I get random calls from unknown numbers that I just don't answer because I'm not familiar with the phone number.. I'm just reconsidering if I'm missing out by not answering those unknown number calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted March 7, 2015 #20 Share Posted March 7, 2015 As a frequent cruiser with a few different cruise lines I've yet to ever receive an upgrade call. I'm just curious if they call and you don't answer do they leave a message on voice mail?? I get random calls from unknown numbers that I just don't answer because I'm not familiar with the phone number.. I'm just reconsidering if I'm missing out by not answering those unknown number calls. We nearly missed our two chances by ignoring the phone calls which showed they were from Miami FL and we don't know anyone who lives there. Later that same day, I received emails on the same day with the offers. One was from Princess back in the day when they had free upgrades from mini suites to full suites, and one from Carnival. Both emails explained the offers in great detail, had the name and number to call for confirmation, and a 24 hour time limit to respond. I gladly accepted both, even though the one from Carnival was an upsell rather than a free upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted March 7, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 7, 2015 As a frequent cruiser with a few different cruise lines I've yet to ever receive an upgrade call. I'm just curious if they call and you don't answer do they leave a message on voice mail?? I get random calls from unknown numbers that I just don't answer because I'm not familiar with the phone number.. I'm just reconsidering if I'm missing out by not answering those unknown number calls. It has been my experience that when Carnival calls us that the caller id will show area code 305. We always answer those. Other cruise lines, I don't know what those numbers would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail1975 Posted March 7, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 7, 2015 We nearly missed our two chances by ignoring the phone calls which showed they were from Miami FL and we don't know anyone who lives there. Later that same day, I received emails on the same day with the offers. One was from Princess back in the day when they had free upgrades from mini suites to full suites, and one from Carnival. Both emails explained the offers in great detail, had the name and number to call for confirmation, and a 24 hour time limit to respond. I gladly accepted both, even though the one from Carnival was an upsell rather than a free upgrade. I always read my emails. So I'll have to pay closer attention to the caller I.D. ... When I book I'm thinking I'm getting a great deal, but I would upsell for sure if the price is right.... Hopefully I'll get a visit via phone or email from this fairy too:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siestakeys04 Posted March 8, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) I've never had an upgrade offer before. This one was great, in my opinion! We were scheduled to leave on Monday for a 6-day cruise on the Magic with an interior cabin. $228 total more to move to an aft extended balcony? Yes, please! I don't think I'm going to tell my husband. We'll wait and let him be surprised. :):):):):):) Awesome nice surprise I did dh the same way on our last cruise. I whispered to the desk person who was checking us in not to mention our room type. Sent from my PantechP9070 using Tapatalk 2 Edited March 8, 2015 by siestakeys04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonomissX Posted March 8, 2015 #24 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Tell him you accidentally booked one of the 1A cabins with a twin and a bunk bed...then SURPRISE! :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosethorn40 Posted March 8, 2015 #25 Share Posted March 8, 2015 You are an awesome wife! Congrats on getting such an excellent upsell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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