Isklaar Posted September 26, 2016 #101 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Ok, now for more confusion! Our friend is travelling on Odyssey in 19 days and today have been assigned their guarantee cabin. So SB is truly working in very mysterious ways! See now I've read this I'll now start checking for my assignment twice a day. Or more :eek: . Over three weeks to go but I may as well start looking ! Save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentraveler Posted September 26, 2016 #102 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Let me add another thought to Zentravrler's query. On most cruises an upgrade can be a good thing but on the Antarctica cruises even though deck 8 is our preferred location we booked deck 5 midship for our a Holiday Antarctica cruise this year. The reason is with a number of days traversing the notorious Drake's Passage I want to be where effects of the motion of the boat are reduced (hence low down and midship). Clearly others had the same idea because those suites booked up quickly. So maybe this is not the cruise to accept an upswell even at a good price? Thanks for both comments on this. I have been concerned about Drakes passage, but have settled into just general excitement about the trip and the surprise about what cabin we get. The passage is a relatively small part of the trip and I figure if things get to rough wherever we end up I will just go sit some place lower! But also a good reminder that what would usually be a "better" cabin might not be so on this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted September 26, 2016 #103 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I can never understand why cabins higher up are the most expensive. I prefer to be in the centre of the ship and be between the dinning room and where I will be after dinner thus never having to travel that far.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyK1968 Posted September 26, 2016 #104 Share Posted September 26, 2016 It is such an (apparently) random process, isn't it? From what I've been able to ascertain, the shorter the cruise, the higher the likelihood of a decent suite. I know last summer when we were sailing with my mother, who, unlike us, was only on for 7 days, she got a PH, when we got a V1. She has done 500+ days - i don't know whether that makes a difference, but i doubt it as i have met a significant number of first time Seabourners who have been allocated a Owners' Suite and even a Wintergarden. I do rather feel as though we will have reason to open the NF when you get your suite allocation, Divsec. Looking forward to hearing that you have a home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marama Posted September 26, 2016 #105 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Ok, now for more confusion! Our friend is travelling on Odyssey in 19 days and today have been assigned their guarantee cabin. So SB is truly working in very mysterious ways! How interesting - we are also on that cruise (15/10 from Athens) and we were amazed to receive our allocation last week a full 3 weeks before sailing. Thats never happened before. Sadly, the upgrade Fairy is clearly not our friend and we've never been offered one except against payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillylovesseabourn Posted September 26, 2016 #106 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Marama, what were you allocated? Were you OB or OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marama Posted September 26, 2016 #107 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Marama, what were you allocated? Were you OB or OS? Hi Tilly, we were OB Veranda GTY and were allocated 536 - right opposite the suite we had on Sojourn in August! There is nothing wrong with the 5th floor - we had a great cruise in 533 and it was handy for the ironing room - but we have never ever been offered a complimentary upgrade and were hoping to have the chance to try out a higher floor. So then Seabourn offered an upsell to V5/V6 for £199 pp and as this cruise is a pretty good deal anyway, we decided to take it. We are still ahead. We actually only wanted to be on 6, but have ended up on 7 in a V6. We may well have had an upgrade anyway this time round, but this time round it was a case of having a bird in the hand! Edited September 26, 2016 by marama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divsec Posted September 26, 2016 Author #108 Share Posted September 26, 2016 It is such an (apparently) random process, isn't it? From what I've been able to ascertain, the shorter the cruise, the higher the likelihood of a decent suite. I know last summer when we were sailing with my mother, who, unlike us, was only on for 7 days, she got a PH, when we got a V1. She has done 500+ days - i don't know whether that makes a difference, but i doubt it as i have met a significant number of first time Seabourners who have been allocated a Owners' Suite and even a Wintergarden. I do rather feel as though we will have reason to open the NF when you get your suite allocation, Divsec. Looking forward to hearing that you have a home! Nothing yet Sandy, I think that NF will be a cold beer in the crew quarters at this rate. Still they are all so good and friendly, as indeed are the passengers so it won't make a lot of difference. PS would be nice, do they get soot from the smoke stack during the day. Ruined a couple of shirts that way a few years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted September 26, 2016 #109 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Well drat, divsec.I was convinced you'd hear by the end of today. There's only 1hr 20 mins left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divsec Posted September 27, 2016 Author #110 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Well drat, divsec.I was convinced you'd hear by the end of today. There's only 1hr 20 mins left! [emoji61] Still with the crew.😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat68 Posted September 27, 2016 #111 Share Posted September 27, 2016 This thread has been interesting and intriguing this last week. I tune in to see how DIVSEC did and still no solution. I'll bet we find out tomorrow. Mostly interesting to see the process as we are in an OB for the crossing in December. I really think I'll find out our suite assignment as we exit the Taxi in Lisbon as we will be in Portugal a week prior. I doubt we will have as much drama though. Best of luck with the crew quarters:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted September 27, 2016 #112 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Maybe I am too cynical, but I don't much like the sound of being allocated a suite in what is not the most desirable position, and then offered an upsell? Admittedly not a lot more, but still about £30 per person per night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divsec Posted September 27, 2016 Author #113 Share Posted September 27, 2016 This thread has been interesting and intriguing this last week. I tune in to see how DIVSEC did and still no solution. I'll bet we find out tomorrow.Mostly interesting to see the process as we are in an OB for the crossing in December. I really think I'll find out our suite assignment as we exit the Taxi in Lisbon as we will be in Portugal a week prior. I doubt we will have as much drama though. Best of luck with the crew quarters:-) Hallelujah V2 Deck 5 port side. Thanks SB for a couple of weeks fun and expectation. Bless you all for staying with me on this long and arduous journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno123 Posted September 27, 2016 #114 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yayyy - it's not the wintergarden suite but you aren't with the crew and you'll be in the middle with a V2 - you can start looking forward to your cruise now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted September 27, 2016 #115 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) I'm claiming this one as it was within 24 hours of my saying 'by the end of today' ha ha ha. :o Seriously, glad you finally have it. If there's anything of interest about my allocation process I'll add it to this thread. Since Tilly's post yesterday I've already checked about 3 times - really must get on with some work so I can continue to afford SB. Save Edited September 27, 2016 by Isklaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted September 27, 2016 #116 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hallelujah V2 Deck 5 port side. Thanks SB for a couple of weeks fun and expectation. Bless you all for staying with me on this long and arduous journey. Thank goodness; we can all sleep easy now!;):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divsec Posted September 27, 2016 Author #117 Share Posted September 27, 2016 thank goodness; we can all sleep easy now!;):) 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyK1968 Posted September 27, 2016 #118 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hurrah! Divsec will go to the ball. Looking forward to seeing you around the ship. Work days seem very long this week so roll on the flight to Athens and fingers crossed that the Jersey fog does not roll in on Friday to prevent us leaving our little rock in the Atlantic. Sam and David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillylovesseabourn Posted September 27, 2016 #119 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Pleased to hear you have a result Divsec! Have a great cruise x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalapanda Posted September 27, 2016 #120 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Great spot we were right there 5 weeks ago, enjoy. Thanks for such an entertaining thread. I have had a giggle to look forward to each day. Great outcome, love deck 5. Have a wonderful holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptynesters38 Posted September 27, 2016 #121 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Divsec will be following us the entire cruise as we were assigned V1 5th floor port side closer to the bow. Excited to be on our first Seabourn Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divsec Posted September 28, 2016 Author #122 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Divsec will be following us the entire cruise as we were assigned V1 5th floor port side closer to the bow. Excited to be on our first Seabourn Cruise No walking past my door singing @ 02:00 in the morning please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted September 28, 2016 #123 Share Posted September 28, 2016 And so it begins. TA messaged me earlier to let me know he's expecting some upsell offers today. He knows I'm not likely to take an upsell because he knows I'm happy to book the higher suites when I specifically want one. This time I decided that I'd be more than happy with a veranda suite, don't need or want a 'better' one. He's going to send the offers to me for my perusal but I won't bite! As I'm going to refuse, it will be interesting to see if an improved offer comes closer to departure date. And if I end up with The Punishment Suite. :eek: Save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divsec Posted September 28, 2016 Author #124 Share Posted September 28, 2016 And so it begins.TA messaged me earlier to let me know he's expecting some upsell offers today. He knows I'm not likely to take an upsell because he knows I'm happy to book the higher suites when I specifically want one. This time I decided that I'd be more than happy with a veranda suite, don't need or want a 'better' one. He's going to send the offers to me for my perusal but I won't bite! As I'm going to refuse, it will be interesting to see if an improved offer comes closer to departure date. And if I end up with The Punishment Suite. :eek: Save Well I didn't end up in punishment suite, for sure, despite putting in a counter offer to the second upsell. It's only business after all. Good luck with your holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted September 28, 2016 #125 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Well I didn't end up in punishment suite, for sure, despite putting in a counter offer to the second upsell. It's only business after all. Good luck with your holiday. It's actually never occurred to me to barter with them before I read your posts. I may give it a try if they send a second offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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