Jancruz Posted August 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Watch for the 4 category upgrade sale starting 8/30 for new bookings only!! Cruises 2022 and 2023! Jancruz1 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted August 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Jancruz said: Watch for the 4 category upgrade sale starting 8/30 for new bookings only!! Cruises 2022 and 2023! Jancruz1 Thank you so much for this good information! I booked a November 2023 cruise while I was on board Riviera last year. I think I have the best price protection, no? Would I be able to upgrade my existing reservation? Perhaps not, but I thought it was worth asking. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff-FLL Posted August 20, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Hi, Jan, and thanks for the info! If we're already in one of the top 3 categories, does this mean we get to bump the Captain? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osandomir Posted August 20, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Jancruz said: Watch for the 4 category upgrade sale starting 8/30 for new bookings only!! Cruises 2022 and 2023! Jancruz1 Thanks for your posting. Jan, would you also happen to know when it will be the next release of Oceania itineraries for winter 24-25 and beyond. We’ll be cruising in November and will be looking to book a future cruise while on board. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakcove Posted August 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Are the category upgrade sales capped at a certain level? Can you move from Concierge to Penthouse. We are new to Oceania and have booked Trieste to Athens 12 days aboard the Vista in May. Was looking for something in the Caribbean in January or February. Considering the Riviera to see the new décor. Have done the R ships on Azamara and find them a little cramped. Just came off Celebrity, seems like you need to be a suite to get the attention desired. That may change, it was my impression last month on the Millennium in Alaska. Food Service staffing was causing problems in MDR and buffet. Staff was great, just not enough of them. Did Barcelona to Rome in June on the Edge in a Sky Suite and it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted August 20, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 hours ago, PhD-iva said: Thank you so much for this good information! I booked a November 2023 cruise while I was on board Riviera last year. I think I have the best price protection, no? Would I be able to upgrade my existing reservation? Perhaps not, but I thought it was worth asking. Thanks again! It would not hurt to ask!! Jancruz1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted August 20, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Cliff-FLL said: Hi, Jan, and thanks for the info! If we're already in one of the top 3 categories, does this mean we get to bump the Captain? Maybe you can share his cabin??? Jancrz1c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted August 20, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted August 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, kayakcove said: Are the category upgrade sales capped at a certain level? Can you move from Concierge to Penthouse. We are new to Oceania and have booked Trieste to Athens 12 days aboard the Vista in May. Was looking for something in the Caribbean in January or February. Considering the Riviera to see the new décor. Have done the R ships on Azamara and find them a little cramped. Just came off Celebrity, seems like you need to be a suite to get the attention desired. That may change, it was my impression last month on the Millennium in Alaska. Food Service staffing was causing problems in MDR and buffet. Staff was great, just not enough of them. Did Barcelona to Rome in June on the Edge in a Sky Suite and it was great. Some of the cruises you can move up to the PH just depends on the date Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted August 20, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2022 #Kayakcove I am sure the information on categories will be out soon. Glad to help, shoot me an email. Mauibabes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakcove Posted August 21, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I will be hopeful, most cabins are showing available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff-FLL Posted August 21, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Jancruz said: Maybe you can share his cabin??? Jancrz1c Uh, no. Just no... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted August 21, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Just to be clear, a four category upgrade is UP TO four categories. Exceptions apply. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted August 21, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, shepherd really said: Just to be clear, a four category upgrade is UP TO four categories. Exceptions apply. Most all of the 5 cruises we’re booked on in the next 19 months are either fully waitlisted or have a couple lower cabin categories open. An available upgrade would be a C3 to a C1. I’ll have to peruse the sales list to find where the deals are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 21, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2022 48 minutes ago, pinotlover said: Most all of the 5 cruises we’re booked on in the next 19 months are either fully waitlisted or have a couple lower cabin categories open. An available upgrade would be a C3 to a C1. What ship has C 3 cat? I have not looked closely at Vista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 21, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2022 The sale is also on specific sailings in specific categories Be sure to read the fine print 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted August 21, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 12:40 PM, Jancruz said: Watch for the 4 category upgrade sale starting 8/30 for new bookings only!! Though I've upgraded two previously existing bookings on Presidents' Day (2021) and Memorial Day (2022) sales. So I've got my fingers crossed for a certain late 2023 cruise I'd like to upgrade by doing same again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 22, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2022 We are sailing on 09SEP on Regatta and know we can book a cruise 30 days prior and get onboard savings...I wonder if we can combine the Labor Day sale with the onboard savings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted August 23, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I received an email about the Labor Day sale. You can access the preview in the Special Offers link on the website. Happy shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 23, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Once you find a cruise you like be sure to to click on "VIEW ALL OFFERS" to see what Cat the deal applies to Not all cabin categories are included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted August 23, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2022 It is also worth noting that the current online prices are what you'd pay today (and likely after the sale). On August 30th the online prices will change to show the upgrade-sale price (so there is no further upgrade related price change). This was a source of confusion during the last upgrade sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthomas Posted August 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Nothing to Alaska in Sept of 2023....I double checked....did I miss it? Have Jan 4 booked, Mia to MIa, will see if TA can get us an upgrade...yes I know it is for new bookings only....but some here seem to say that sometimes their TA was able to do it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted August 23, 2022 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Now that we know which itineraries will be part of the sale I have a question about combining discounts. There are some itineraries in the upgrade sale that are also part of the 10% O-Club savings. Can these be combined? I am also within 30 days of my next cruise; can I also receive the Past Guest discount and lower deposit? Has anyone combined either 2 or (gasp) all 3 offers? I'm reading the fine print but have not seen any definitive statements about combining special offers (the T&Cs for the sales are mostly the boiler plate O-Life excursions and airfare info). I would ping my TA about this, but she is working from home this week and mostly having fun with out of town visitors so I don't want to bother her with "what-if" questions until next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted August 23, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, jonthomas said: Nothing to Alaska in Sept of 2023....I double checked....did I miss it? Have Jan 4 booked, Mia to MIa, will see if TA can get us an upgrade...yes I know it is for new bookings only....but some here seem to say that sometimes their TA was able to do it..... yes I am going with a group September 6 Vancouver to LA Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted August 23, 2022 #24 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, jonthomas said: Nothing to Alaska in Sept of 2023....I double checked....did I miss it? Have Jan 4 booked, Mia to MIa, will see if TA can get us an upgrade...yes I know it is for new bookings only....but some here seem to say that sometimes their TA was able to do it..... Just May and June 2023 to Alaska. For January...just cancel and rebook. You may risk losing a certain cabin (or category) but if the bookings are slow it's probably low risk. Your TA should be able to view cabin availability (well, so can you...I do it all the time and my TA teases me for doing her job 😉 ) Edited August 23, 2022 by AMHuntFerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthomas Posted August 23, 2022 #25 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Yes I can view the cabin availability as well and will suggest which cabin to get. There is NO Alaska, from Vancouver to LA....not interested in doing the west coast...did it when Seattle and San Francisco were safe and with less issues. Van to LA still includes Astoria...a lovely port, especially if you have read the book about John Jacob Aster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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