bigb99 Posted August 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi all. So I noticed that C&A members gold and higher get "reduced rate upgrades (when available)". My upcoming cruise being just my second with RCCL, I'm but a lowly gold. Does anyone have any indication on roughly how far out these reduced rate upgrades become available, if any? Will I get an email or will I have to keep checking the rate? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2015 They usually happen a couple of weeks before sailing. You or whomever you booked thru would get an email or phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerxspeedy Posted August 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi all. So I noticed that C&A members gold and higher get "reduced rate upgrades (when available)". My upcoming cruise being just my second with RCCL, I'm but a lowly gold. Does anyone have any indication on roughly how far out these reduced rate upgrades become available, if any? Will I get an email or will I have to keep checking the rate? Thanks I have received offers on my last two cruises after final payment (Indy and Allure). I took advantage of the Indy upgrade from Balcony to JS - but be aware - you do not receive double C&A points for this type of upgrade. I have not received an offer on my upcoming Adv cruise. Best Wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Does anyone have any indication on roughly how far out these reduced rate upgrades become available, if any? Will I get an email or will I have to keep checking the rate? http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/CAS/Flyers/15043237_Trade_Flyer_CAS.pdf ymmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted August 7, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Never get these offers regardless if I book thru a TA or direct with RCL. I don't know if it's because we always book balconys or what. The only time we have been upgraded with no charge is when we booked a guarantee. And never offered an upgrade for a charge and we are Diamond plus. Doesn't seem fair to me but my other thought is maybe we have booked a much lower price then those who are offered an upgrade so for them it would not be much more but for us it would. I sail Sunday and feel we got a fair deal ( about 1 k pp 7 nights caribbean for a balcony in the summer which would not be a fair deal off season). Our next 2 cruises are almost 1 k more per stateroom then when we booked so doubt I will get any calls for those either. If any one can enlighten us more let us know...I would love a cheap upgrade.😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promisekeeper Posted August 7, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We are Diamond Plus, almost Pinnacle. In the past 4 years we have gotten 3 upgrades from JS to a suite, and 2 offers for an upsell from JS to an OS for $100 pp, which we accepted. It is my understanding that Revenue Dept. gets first call on upgrades, then C&A. Revenue chooses upgrades based on revenue (probably who paid the highest $ for the cabin) and C&A starts with Pinnacle and works their way down by calling passengers and giving them their options to accept or refuse. I would not swear that this is how it always works but is my opinion based on my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txwanderlust Posted August 7, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Never get these offers regardless if I book thru a TA or direct with RCL. I don't know if it's because we always book balconys or what. The only time we have been upgraded with no charge is when we booked a guarantee. And never offered an upgrade for a charge and we are Diamond plus. Doesn't seem fair to me but my other thought is maybe we have booked a much lower price then those who are offered an upgrade so for them it would not be much more but for us it would. I sail Sunday and feel we got a fair deal ( about 1 k pp 7 nights caribbean for a balcony in the summer which would not be a fair deal off season). Our next 2 cruises are almost 1 k more per stateroom then when we booked so doubt I will get any calls for those either. If any one can enlighten us more let us know...I would love a cheap upgrade.😏 We are Diamond Plus as well and never, not once received a call or email for an upsell or upgrade. Might be cause we are from Texas! (I think I'm kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2015 http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/CAS/Flyers/15043237_Trade_Flyer_CAS.pdf ymmv Thank you for posting. I assuming you are a TA. The current BOGOHO ends on the 16th. How soon will you get notification of what will start on the 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonarSonarSonar Posted August 8, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2015 First time on Holland America with a Suite for Aug. 30 and got an email upsell offer to the Pinnacle Suite (only 2 on ship). I was stunned. We took it. So I don't know how people are chosen, I mean our first trip with them, no pull or anything.....the Upgrade Fairy was looking over us. So have hope...you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted August 8, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I got an e-mail last year to upgrade from a balcony to a JS for about $100. It was about 3-4 weeks before sailing. Even though I did not get the extra point, it was worth it. Someone posted on CC when they got the e-mail and quite a few people took advantage of the opportunity even if they did not get the e-mail. All you had to do was call. It was over a weekend and they sold out in a day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted August 8, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 8, 2015 We were on the Brilliance last August and after final payment there was a sale and had our TA upgrade us to a JS at no additional cost. Then I noticed that there were GS available and just watched our reservation and about 10 days before sailing noticed we had a new cabin number, a GS! Called RCL to confirm. They reissued docs and luggage tags the next day. I was the one who told our TA! Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 15, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you for posting. I assuming you are a TA. The current BOGOHO ends on the 16th. How soon will you get notification of what will start on the 17th? I am not a TA. I just saved that pdf when someone else posted it earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 15, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I am not a TA. I just saved that pdf when someone else posted it earlier. Ah...ok. I read earlier today that the stinking BOGO will not end. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted August 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Ah...ok. I read earlier today that the stinking BOGO will not end. :mad:Ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted August 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you for the valuable info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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