Clar5 Posted February 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My friend and I booked an interior cabin last week for the May 13th sailing on the Divina with guarantee cabin (sp)? Just looked at booking again (did web check in on Saturday) and saw that we got upgraded to a balcony! #13157 Its my first balcony cabin as well! So excited! But seriously, how often does this really happen. I expected oceanview but not balcony...:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkyH Posted February 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hey, we got upgraded for free from inside to balcony on 4-29-17 cruise. So did my brother and sil. Can't wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My friend and I booked an interior cabin last week for the May 13th sailing on the Divina with guarantee cabin (sp)? Just looked at booking again (did web check in on Saturday) and saw that we got upgraded to a balcony! #13157 Its my first balcony cabin as well! So excited! But seriously, how often does this really happen. I expected oceanview but not balcony...:D:D:D Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Your cabin, 13157 is one of the small balcony cabins, no seating area and narrower balcony. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Congrats on the upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 17, 2017 A great upgrade - enjoy ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clar5 Posted February 17, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Your cabin, 13157 is one of the small balcony cabins, no seating area and narrower balcony. EM It's only for me and my friend. It's her first cruise. It's more than we even expected. But it's in a good location, so that's a big plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyguru32 Posted February 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I was upgraded from Bella to Fantastica whatever that means lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Reds4life Posted February 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2017 How do you get upgraded? Do you have to request? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2017 How do you get upgraded? Do you have to request? No - it probably depends on how well a particular sailing is selling - they upgrade people to clear the lower cabin categories for sales promotions. There's also a very good chance of an upgrade on a 'guaranteed' booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Reds4life Posted February 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I can't get much information at all from anyone at MSC in customer service on any topic, let alone an upgrade. I'm in Interior Fantastica and there's a huge amount of space in the balconies for the May 27 cruise. Maybe there's hope. I just checked and there's 106 Quad Balcony rooms available in Fantastica and no Interiors. Maybe I can get lucky! Edited February 17, 2017 by Reds4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozen Posted February 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I board DIVINA tomorrow, and the same thing happened to me, and a lot of other people on the sailing. I went from an inside guarantee to a balcony. I'm thrilled! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 17, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I can't get much information at all from anyone at MSC in customer service on any topic, let alone an upgrade They don't disclose how they decide on upgrades. I received one for my upcoming cruise and only noticed when the e-docs were issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyguru32 Posted February 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I board DIVINA tomorrow, and the same thing happened to me, and a lot of other people on the sailing. I went from an inside guarantee to a balcony. I'm thrilled! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I sail on the April 29th sailing. I also have a guaranteed inside hopefully I get upgraded to a balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Cruisers Posted February 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yes, on our lwst MSC cruise on the Splendida, we also got upgraded from an OV to a balcony -- our first. We do about 95% of our bookings in interior cabins. So we were nervous about getting a balcony. You know, balcony cabins are the gateway drugs to suites. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 17, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2017 you know, balcony cabins are the gateway drugs to suites. ;-) Couldn't agree more! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Reds4life Posted February 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2017 MSC tells me that they do not upgrade quad rooms. Anyone have any experience with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I was upgraded from Bella to Fantastica whatever that means lol Was it within the same category, ie Inside, OceanView or Balcony Bella to I, OV, or B Fantastica :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyguru32 Posted February 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Was it within the same category, ie Inside, OceanView or Balcony Bella to I, OV, or B Fantastica :confused: I already know by stateroom number. I booked inside guarantee and when everyone was talking about upgrades I went to look and my booking and says Fantastica and I know I booked Bella but still the same stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftingaway2017 Posted February 21, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I booked the May 27th sailing and decided to check my booking after reading this thread. I booked an interior Fantastica guarantee and was just upgraded to a balcony. I totally did not expect that. I book guarantees a lot and have never gotten such a great upgrade. I am very happy with MSC:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegraminator Posted February 23, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Cool ! Congratulations on the upgrades ! There's no rhyme or reason as to who receives these " gifts from the Cruise Gods" , just smile and enjoy . Normally the cruise line shuffle the cabin assignments to better sell a certain category of rooms for specific sailings. My advice is to book the category that you want and be thankful for any upgrade gift you may receive . Any cabin on the ship is better than being on land ! ! ENJOY YOUR UPGRADES ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier52 Posted February 23, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I was upgraded from Bella to Fantastica whatever that means lol I means you go from a Bella designated cabin to a cabin designated as a Fantastica cabin. You won't get the Fantastica service levels you will still get the Bella service level you booked, the T&Cs say only the cabin is upgraded and NOT THE EXPERIENCE. From the T&Cs When a complimentary upgrade is offered, our guests will benefit from the higher category cabin (from Bella to Fantastica for example), but not receive the benefits (pre-cruise or onboard). Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHLOZ Posted August 20, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Ive just been browsing these forums and came across this thread, for those of you who have received upgrades, when did you find out about it? Do they always tell you in advance or has anyone found they've been upgraded when they get to the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 20, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Ive just been browsing these forums and came across this thread, for those of you who have received upgrades, when did you find out about it? Do they always tell you in advance or has anyone found they've been upgraded when they get to the ship? I discovered we'd received an upgrade when I was checking my booking. No-one informed me beforehand. It wasn't a "guaranteed" booking, either. I'd chosen our cabin number - it was a Fantastica balcony. We were upgraded to an Aurea balcony but without the perks - except for MyChoice dining, which is one of the only Aurea perks that can't be booked or paid for. :D As an FYI (and to save those who may feel the need to point the following out) ............. with the new-builds, there are some things that now need to be qualified that didn't before the advent of Meraviglia. Apparently, the private sundeck that comes with an Aurea booking and is usually accessible for a fee for others, cannot be accessed on Meraviglia by anyone other than those with an Aurea booking. It is becoming more and more difficult to speak in generalisations about MSC ships with the range of different policies onboard various vessels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robkat Posted August 21, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Has anyone ever been upgraded within Yacht Club? i.e. from the lowest YC cabin category to a higher cabin category? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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