jenndisney Posted November 14, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Does Princess offer a discount if you pay for a cabin upgrade once onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 14, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, jenndisney said: Does Princess offer a discount if you pay for a cabin upgrade once onboard? These are usually call up sells and in the pre pandemic world happened before the day of sailing. Who knows what new procedures will be in place by 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenndisney Posted November 14, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted November 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, memoak said: These are usually call up sells and in the pre pandemic world happened before the day of sailing. Who knows what new procedures will be in place by 2023 Thanks. We sail in 10 days so I am not going to hold my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 14, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, jenndisney said: Thanks. We sail in 10 days so I am not going to hold my breath. With the ships at around 50% occupancy, go straight to guest services when you board and ask if any upgrades are available, complimentary or paid. We went from an aft inside to a mid-mini suite. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marelaine Posted November 14, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2021 In normal times, the ships sail full, or nearly full. I'm sailing on 50% capacity ship right now. A few weeks prior to my cruise, I received an email notice that my cabin was needed as part of the quarantine section at no cost to us. It's been nice, always being able to find a spot near the pool, theater seats, tables in the buffet etc... It doesn't hurt to ask if there are upgrades available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted November 14, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I went up to Guest Services on our recent Ruby cruise and asked for an upgrade. I was asked if I was willing to pay for it—said no. Two hours later was moved from an interior to a midship balcony. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted November 15, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2021 We did this on the Majestic. Inside to a balcony at no cost. Nice location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted November 15, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, CineGraphic said: With the ships at around 50% occupancy, go straight to guest services when you board and ask if any upgrades are available, complimentary or paid. We went from an aft inside to a mid-mini suite. Was it complimentary or did you pay & if so how much? Tom😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted November 15, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On my recent cruise I received a complementary upgrade from an Obstructed Ocean View to a balcony on the Caribe deck a very nice upgrade. Tom😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 15, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Just now, trbarton said: Was it complimentary or did you pay & if so how much? Tom😀 A few days before I checked the inventory of available cabins. There were 100 balconies, and 195 minis available. It was comped, but I slipped the young man at guest services a nice gratuity. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted November 15, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, CineGraphic said: A few days before I checked the inventory of available cabins. There were 100 balconies, and 195 minis available. It was comped, but I slipped the young man at guest services a nice gratuity. Thanks! I’ll try that on my next cruise. What happened to your luggage? Tom😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted November 15, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2021 38 minutes ago, CineGraphic said: A few days before I checked the inventory of available cabins. There were 100 balconies, and 195 minis available. It was comped, but I slipped the young man at guest services a nice gratuity. Are they allowed to except a gratuity or is this something that I need to do without others noticing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted November 15, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Are they allowed to except a gratuity or is this something that I need to do without others noticing? You may give your steward or dinning room staff a gratuity & in my opinion & from my experience I don’t see any problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted November 15, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Just now, trbarton said: You may give your steward or dinning room staff a gratuity & in my opinion & from my experience I don’t see any problems. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted November 15, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 15, 2021 So, if I paid for a balcony, and someone can just ask for a free upgrade on embarkation day from an inside to a balcony, it really cheapens the brand. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Fan Cruiser Posted November 15, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, wesport said: So, if I paid for a balcony, and someone can just ask for a free upgrade on embarkation day from an inside to a balcony, it really cheapens the brand. I understand where you are going but I don’t understand the statement that “it cheapens the brand”? I look at it as I was willing to pay for what I got. Other folks got a bonus. Does it really take away from my experience? Just be happy for them. As someone said, once we get back to full sailings, this won’t happen anymore. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted November 15, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 15, 2021 7 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Are they allowed to except a gratuity or is this something that I need to do without others noticing? I believe they now are included in the Crew Incentive ... so it's just part of trolling for tips, perhaps,? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted November 15, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2021 8 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Are they allowed to except a gratuity or is this something that I need to do without others noticing? It's the responsibility of the crew member to report receiving a gratuity. Who knows what happens if there just happens to be a $20 in your hand when you shake that nice crew member's hand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 15, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 15, 2021 9 hours ago, trbarton said: Thanks! I’ll try that on my next cruise. What happened to your luggage? Tom😀 We carried our own luggage on board, as we dislike waiting until 4pm for our bags to show up. The only thing we had to worry about was the water package we pre-ordered, and the steward took care of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 15, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 15, 2021 2 hours ago, wesport said: So, if I paid for a balcony, and someone can just ask for a free upgrade on embarkation day from an inside to a balcony, it really cheapens the brand. What difference is it if the ship sails with empty inside cabins, or empty balconies. It costs the company nothing, and it's a wonderful way to reward those who are willing to sail under the current conditions. Even with offering 50% discounts for first responders, they are having a hard time filling cabins, so why not take care of those customers who are willing to sail? It doesn't cheapen the brand, it only cheapens the value of your balcony/mini, if that's what you paid for. I predicted on this forum many months before sailing resumed that they would move folks from insides to balconies. I'm sorry if you feel ripped off or cheapened. I for one don't worry about what the other guy gets or doesn't get. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 15, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 15, 2021 9 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Are they allowed to except a gratuity or is this something that I need to do without others noticing? It was very discreet, and the man standing next to me did the exact same thing when he received his upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highwaydude Posted November 15, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 15, 2021 A few years back we were offered an up sell from a Mini Suite to the premium Suite. I think the cost back than was $300/person. We took it and doubled the room size, had the concierge service, free laundry, and some other perks. The room was huge. We loved it. Considering the initial cost for the mini suite was $1100 back then so for $300 more we got the large suite. Those typically start over $2000/person to book those. I’m hoping when we got on the ship we can run to the desk and see if they have another similar like that again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1683 Posted November 15, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 15, 2021 3 hours ago, wesport said: So, if I paid for a balcony, and someone can just ask for a free upgrade on embarkation day from an inside to a balcony, it really cheapens the brand. Agreed and that's why airlines for example don't rush to upgrade economy passengers even when there are many seats flying empty in premium cabins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted November 15, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 15, 2021 @CineGraphicthank you so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coo359a2 Posted November 15, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, CineGraphic said: I predicted on this forum many months before sailing resumed that they would move folks from insides to balconies. I'm sorry if you feel ripped off or cheapened. I for one don't worry about what the other guy gets or doesn't get. Have three inside cabins on the 10 and 20 Dec Enchanted. Still assigned to them and not expecting an upgrade/upsell on any of them. We are getting what we paid for and just happy to be cruising again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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