Unexpected "gift" from Princess

[BarbinMich]

I was just looking at my two future cruise bookings (WB TA this Nov; Carib next Jan) and discovered extremely pleasant surprises for both!  On the Emerald TA I don't think my cabin was upgraded as it's still on my "usual" deck- Plaza (possibly moved from inside to outside cabin).  On the Enchanted cruise to the Caribbean, I've been moved from Plaza to Caribe cabin with a balcony (perfect for that itinerary).

 

I had been paying for them gradually and they were both nearly paid for.  On the TA, they have now included airfare, transfers [which I never usually buy], and insurance.

 

Hope this is happening for others!  Now traveling as a solo, really appreciated all these upgrades.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Did you book via a travel agent?  Possibly this came from them?  I have NEVER known Princess to provide such "gifts"!

[LACruiser88]

2 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Did you book via a travel agent?  Possibly this came from them?  I have NEVER known Princess to provide such "gifts"!

Same here, unheard-of!

[geoherb]

We once received an upgrade before the final payment date. On another cruise, we got an upgrade from an obstructed view to a cabin with a balcony. 

I'm booked to sail solo next month. I'm still waiting for my cabin assignment. Just making it on the ship, though, will be good enough even if I get assigned the lowest inside category.

[LACruiser88]

5 minutes ago, geoherb said:

We once received an upgrade before the final payment date. On another cruise, we got an upgrade from an obstructed view to a cabin with a balcony. 

I'm booked to sail solo next month. I'm still waiting for my cabin assignment. Just making it on the ship, though, will be good enough even if I get assigned the lowest inside category.

We have received many upgrades over the years, pre-final payment and after final payment.  But, never free air, transfers or insurance.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Without further information...I'd have to say "there's something fishy here"!

[dog]

4 hours ago, BarbinMich said:

I was just looking at my two future cruise bookings (WB TA this Nov; Carib next Jan) and discovered extremely pleasant surprises for both!  On the Emerald TA I don't think my cabin was upgraded as it's still on my "usual" deck- Plaza (possibly moved from inside to outside cabin).  On the Enchanted cruise to the Caribbean, I've been moved from Plaza to Caribe cabin with a balcony (perfect for that itinerary).

 

I had been paying for them gradually and they were both nearly paid for.  On the TA, they have now included airfare, transfers [which I never usually buy], and insurance.

 

Hope this is happening for others!  Now traveling as a solo, really appreciated all these upgrades.

Keep checking.  Here today- gone tomorrow.

[Coral]

6 hours ago, BarbinMich said:

I was just looking at my two future cruise bookings (WB TA this Nov; Carib next Jan) and discovered extremely pleasant surprises for both!  On the Emerald TA I don't think my cabin was upgraded as it's still on my "usual" deck- Plaza (possibly moved from inside to outside cabin).  On the Enchanted cruise to the Caribbean, I've been moved from Plaza to Caribe cabin with a balcony (perfect for that itinerary).

 

I had been paying for them gradually and they were both nearly paid for.  On the TA, they have now included airfare, transfers [which I never usually buy], and insurance.

 

Hope this is happening for others!  Now traveling as a solo, really appreciated all these upgrades.

On Dec 4th - Princess changed their policy to use FCC to cover air, transfers and insurance. 

 

Is it possible you had extra FCC available?

[cruisequeen4ever]

That’s great; congrats!

[BarbinMich]

I was just looking over my past sailings and these "rewards" I got were in lieu of the WB TA cruise I was to take in April of this year, but had to cancel at the last minute.  So no "gift" but a "refund" from that cancelled cruise.  Still grateful, though!

 

FWIW, I did 30+ Princess cruises between 2000 (Dawn P) and  May 2022 (Crown P).

Edited July 13, 2022 by BarbinMich

[BarbinMich]

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Edited July 13, 2022 by BarbinMich