2-Level Upgrade - Cove to Balcony?

[ilovetotravel1977]

If I book a Cove balcony at the Spring it or Fun Select rate, does the 2 level upgrade include higher deck balconies? Or is a Cove in a category all in itself?

 

Thanks!

[Carnival_Brides]

A Cove is considered a 7C--two categories up would be an 8B which is a Standard Balcony.

 

https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/dream/dream.ashx

[ilovetotravel1977]

How do you get the upgrade? Can you get it as soon as you book the Cove balcony?

[nwo4life]

Many would consider Cove balconies superior to balconies on deck 6-8, I certainly would.

[kona_wahine]

Many would consider Cove balconies superior to balconies on deck 6-8, I certainly would.

 

Me too. I have a cove on the breeze for b2b and have no desire to get an upgrade.

[CruizenSusan]

We love cove balconies. I would stick with the cove balcony vs a higher up balcony.

[taffy12]

Many would consider Cove balconies superior to balconies on deck 6-8, I certainly would.

 

Agreed - that's an "upgrade" I wouldn't take. The Coves are delightfully close to the water...and the standard balconies on that ship offer a delightfully disappointing view of the open lanai deck below. Just loved getting to look at a hot tub instead of the ocean...

[jandb6266]

I agree about cove being better than a reg. balcony. If I would have done

more research when I sailed on the Dream I would have booked a cove

cabin. I booked a cabin on deck six and I was in the middle of two hot tubs

on the lanai deck. The only thing about a cove is don't book one under

the GALLEY. I have read that from 4:00am all you hear is banging pots

and pans getting ready for breakfast. Just do your research and you will

love a cove. HAPPY SAILING!!!

[cdamion]

We love cove balconies. I would stick with the cove balcony vs a higher up balcony.

 

I have my first Cove in a few days. My cabin mate wanted to "upgrade" and I said no way. Ive been waiting a long time for a cove.

[love my grandkids]

If I book a Cove balcony at the Spring it or Fun Select rate, does the 2 level upgrade include higher deck balconies? Or is a Cove in a category all in itself?

 

Thanks!

 

Would strongly suggest you stay with the cove just to experience it.

[sandij]

I have a cove booked for my next cruise and I would never upgrade to whatever balcony they have left.

[love my grandkids]

I have a cove booked for my next cruise and I would never upgrade to whatever balcony they have left.

 

Would a free aft wrap make you upgrade?:)

 

Other than that would stay put

[tlw440]

Would a free aft wrap make you upgrade?:)

 

Other than that would stay put

 

Not me!!!! I love the cove.

[BigB0882]

Stick with the cove, it is really great!

[springs741]

I always say Carnivals opinion of a better stateroom is not always consistent with my opinion.

 

Cove balconies are often offered upgrades as they are very marketable. They move you from that awesome cove to a regular balcony for little or no money and then upsell that interior or ocean view booking to your cove for big bucks.

[ilovetotravel1977]

The only reason why I am questioning cove vs. regular is I've read that the decks can be quite wet (depend on the seas, obviously).

 

I know my DD7 would really think it's quite neat to be so close to the ocean, so that is why I'm considering it.

[ilovetotravel1977]

One other question.

 

Ports would be Ocho Rios, GC, and Cozumel.

 

Port or starboard side cove balcony?

 

I'd like to be able to see us arrive into port, not the oceanview side.

[forwardcabin]

One other question.

 

Ports would be Ocho Rios, GC, and Cozumel.

 

Port or starboard side cove balcony?

 

I'd like to be able to see us arrive into port, not the oceanview side.

 

...then port side, of course!

[cdamion]

One other question.

 

Ports would be Ocho Rios, GC, and Cozumel.

 

Port or starboard side cove balcony?

 

I'd like to be able to see us arrive into port, not the oceanview side.

 

...then port side, of course!

 

The port side does not mean you will always face the port when docking.

 

I picked the starboard side for Breeze so we could see the coast of Cuba those times when we pass fairly close by.

[drob]

Are cove balconies only on deck 2? I'm looking at 2 different ships and both have cove balconies as included in the prices and both are on deck 2. Regular balconies are extra.

[jandb6266]

Yes all cove balconies are on deck 2. That is what gets you close to the water.

That is why every one likes them so much. HAPPY SAILING!!!

[drob]

Wow, everyone likes them. Hmmm maybe I need to try it, hope I don't regret it that would make for a long 7 days since I love spending time on our balcony. So they are not as open as regular balconies, right?

Edited May 27, 2015 by drob

[RuthlessBoss]

Wow, everyone likes them. Hmmm maybe I need to try it, hope I don't regret it that would make for a long 7 days since I love spending time on our balcony. So they are not as open as regular balconies, right?

 

Don't know what your "open" means, but I'd classify them cozy with the lifeboats overhead.

[ddloml]

A Cove is considered a 7C--two categories up would be an 8B which is a Standard Balcony.

 

https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/dream/dream.ashx

 

I hope this isn't a hijack...

We have a Cove (7C) on the Dream for our upcoming cruise, booked as Early Saver. The 7C category for that cruise is sold out at this time. If a higher category balcony (8A or higher) price goes below the price of our sold out Cove category, can I still submit an ES Price Protection claim?