Wow so the upgrade fairy does exist...

[Rinalouise]

So a week ago a booked a cruise for November this year on the Spirit. It’s a celebration cruise for me as I will be 5 months post operation after having weight loss surgery and having already lost since April 2018-September 2018 75kgs (over 100lbs for those in imperial) I felt the need to show off my slimmer figure! I am also excited to see some of the new features they have added to the spirit since dry dock in May mostly the SoulPlay area (Like Cork and Chroma/ drunk art classes at sea).

 

The room was a bargain to begin with as I got a balcony obstructed view room for half price at $900AUD each for 10 nights. We thought we’d push our luck to see if FTTF was still available 90 days out from the cruise and this is where our luck begins. FTTF was not sold out (we think this is because not many Aussies know about FTTF) so this is our last cruise before we go from Gold VIFP to the next level and jumped on FTTF bandwagon to see what fuss is about.

 

So with a room with obstructed views I was expecting to wake up with a view of a life boat every day (which doesn’t bother me because hello I’m on vacation... I could have a picture of cow as my window and I’d be happy!). Well this morning I woke up to some awesome news from my Travel Agent that we have had a visit from the upgrade fairy overnight and have been moved from deck 4/5 to an extended balcony on deck 8 midship. Those cabins are are normally worth $2000 AUD each and we got them for $900AUD each!

 

So I’m very happy about this news however I do believe things like this happen in threes... wonder what the third thing is... time will tell I guess!

 

 

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[erewhon]

Congratulations on your upgrade.

Wishing you a fabulous cruise.

[Jana]

Congratulations on your upgrade.

Wishing you a fabulous cruise.

 

AND congratulations on your weight loss!

 

jj <--still fluffy

[Woodfaerie]

Double congrats on an awesome upgrade and a healthier body!

[samiam0403]

Wow! Congrats on the upgrade and on the weight loss! Hope your third thing is even more amazing!

[evandbob]

Perhaps the 3rd is a jackpot in the casino during the cruise?

[Nic6318]

Hi

 

I was going to suggest playing bingo and you might win a free cruise. :)

 

have a great cruise

[CruisinWithDLS]

Congrats! I hope you will enjoy. I had extended balcony on Soirit a few years back. It was awesome!!!

 

I am planning weightloss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) in a couple months. It is exciting to see someone post surgery excited about cruising! I love cruising but one of the things I love is the food! I was hoping the surgery wouldn't take away from cruise enjoyment!! I'm assuming you recommend the surgery?

 

Have a great vacation!

[DramaQueen22]

Now that's an upgrade! Congrats.

[Rinalouise]

Perhaps the 3rd is a jackpot in the casino during the cruise?

 

That would be awesome!

 

 

 

Congrats! I hope you will enjoy. I had extended balcony on Soirit a few years back. It was awesome!!!

 

I am planning weightloss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) in a couple months. It is exciting to see someone post surgery excited about cruising! I love cruising but one of the things I love is the food! I was hoping the surgery wouldn't take away from cruise enjoyment!! I'm assuming you recommend the surgery?

 

Have a great vacation!

 

Yes I recommend the surgery. I will admit I still have a long way to go as pre surgery in April I was 600lbs (275 kgs) so for me to lose 100lbs (75 kgs) in 4 months is nothing short of remarkable. I am a lover of food... I will admit on my last cruise I would pile my plates really high! However with the right education and support team behind you pre and post surgery you learn what your body needs and wants as well as how to make your way around a buffet or a social dining setting like the MDR. It may look like you are picky but it’s what you need to survive now I guess. If anything losing weight has made me more excited to experience things I don’t normally do on cruises like visiting the disco or going swimming.

 

 

 

Hi

 

 

 

I was going to suggest playing bingo and you might win a free cruise. :)

 

 

 

have a great cruise

 

Man I wish they did this on the Aussie Cruises! Last game of bingo is usually worth $1000 to $5000 depending on how many players they get! Now that would be hitting the jackpot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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