Cacauanjinha Posted August 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2018 In Las Vegas I did the $20.00 trick, can I give at the guest service $20.00 trying to have a better cabin? I'm going in Seaview next november and I'm in a inside cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWolf Posted August 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I don’t think $$ will do the trick... :o There is so much wrong with your thoughts, I don’t know where to start. 1.) You’ll get a cabin assigned prior to boarding. 2.) Cabin number is on all documents. 3.) Muster station is on room card. 4.) Cabin upgrades are managed by MSC reservation , not by guest service. The management of the “hotel part” of a cruise ship is complex. Enjoy your cabin in the category you have booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby3333 Posted August 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 20, 2018 In Las Vegas I did the $20.00 trick, can I give at the guest service $20.00 trying to have a better cabin? I'm going in Seaview next november and I'm in a inside cabin. For real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooters Posted August 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Good Idea! The staff is very undercompensated. I'm sure that they will enjoy the $20, while you enjoy the inside cabin that you booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pier290 Posted August 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2018 [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted August 21, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2018 In Las Vegas I did the $20.00 trick, can I give at the guest service $20.00 trying to have a better cabin? I'm going in Seaview next november and I'm in a inside cabin. Welcome to Cruise Critic. I am kind of at a loss that this is your first post. All cabin assignments are made way before you board the ship. You will see a sign at guest services saying it is not possible to change cabins. Cruising is not like a hotel at Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 21, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2018 In Las Vegas I did the $20.00 trick, can I give at the guest service $20.00 trying to have a better cabin? I'm going in Seaview next november and I'm in a inside cabin. Forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted August 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2018 In Las Vegas I did the $20.00 trick, can I give at the guest service $20.00 trying to have a better cabin? I'm going in Seaview next november and I'm in a inside cabin. Post of the day! If it was this easy everybody would do it... and I am afraid $20 is not "suite enough" to do it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 21, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well bribes (sorry tips) get better everything else, so give it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacauanjinha Posted August 21, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well bribes (sorry tips) get better everything else, so give it a shot But if the person there get offended for the money? What is the better way to get an upgrade, I can pay for it, just ask how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted August 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2018 But if the person there get offended for the money? What is the better way to get an upgrade, I can pay for it, just ask how much? First of all, don't worry about the haters. You had a question and the answer is that $20 is not going to get you an upgrade. First, most ships sail full. They will do everything in their power to fill a ship vs leaving a berth empty. If you want to upgrade your cabin you can see what the current availability is. If you booked through a Travel Agent (TA) you could see if it is possible to change your cabin for the difference in price, but that is doubtful (as everyone would do that in the case last minute price reductions.) If you are past final payment there is likely a huge "cancel and rebook" penalty. In short, $20 isn't going to do it. $20 can get your assigned table changed in the Main Dining Room, but not a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It won't work, but it can't hurt to try. But yeah, this ain't Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted August 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Your $20 in Las Vegas is probably for one or two nights. Not for seven like a cruise would be. I believe there was a time perhaps 10 years or so ago when people could upgrade at the port. However, even then, they paid the going rate to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted August 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Your $20 in Las Vegas is probably for one or two nights. Not for seven like a cruise would be.I believe there was a time perhaps 10 years or so ago when people could upgrade at the port. However, even then, they paid the going rate to upgrade. My friends have been able to upgrade at the pier. But not in the last 10-15 years. And they were super-frequent cruisers. So, sometimes they would get a "sweet/suite deal"! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
researchfreak90 Posted August 22, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2018 You are a dreamer. Just pay for the cabin you want ahead of time with the experience package you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTNORMANDIE Posted August 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Dear Caca, Congrats and welcome, you have made a splash on the MSC site. Like the man said, “ this ain’t Vegas”. Sit back and relax...who knows...maybe you will be visited by The Upgrade Fairy.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Rambo Posted August 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2018 First of all, don't worry about the haters. You had a question and the answer is that $20 is not going to get you an upgrade. First, most ships sail full. They will do everything in their power to fill a ship vs leaving a berth empty. If you want to upgrade your cabin you can see what the current availability is. If you booked through a Travel Agent (TA) you could see if it is possible to change your cabin for the difference in price, but that is doubtful (as everyone would do that in the case last minute price reductions.) If you are past final payment there is likely a huge "cancel and rebook" penalty. In short, $20 isn't going to do it. $20 can get your assigned table changed in the Main Dining Room, but not a cabin. We were offered an "upgrade" when we checked in at the pier when sailing on Celebrity Zenith (yes, a long time ago). They offered us a "suite" for $3000 more PER PERSON!. We declined. Our stateroom happened to be two doors down from that suite. It stayed empty all week. We have cruised more than 30 times and each and every time ask for an upgrade or upsell and each time have been told that the ship is fully booked. We book the cabin and location we want, so if we aren't upgraded we are happy where we are. Have a wonderful cruise and go with the flow. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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