melisking Posted October 5, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've seen lots of good news on price drops lately, so was wondering - Has anyone had any luck upgrading at the pier in the last couple of weeks? Have the ships been full? Thanks for any insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 5, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Anyone tried a Pier Upgrade recently? Yes. There weren't any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBUG1 Posted October 5, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2008 can anyone tell be if there have been any upgrades at the pier available on the explorer recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted October 5, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'm convinced upgrades are determined prior to embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingDeanna Posted October 5, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I just got off the Liberty on Saturday. There were signs all over the counters saying "No upgrades available". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanfromatlanta Posted October 5, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'm convinced upgrades are determined prior to embarkation. I agree. They are most probably doing the upgrades once they determine that they have an excess of unsold cabins, which is well prior to embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisking Posted October 5, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks for your replies! Sounds like they are indeed doing enough price drops that the cruises are still filling up, and the need for discounted upgrades at the pier are not necessary. Yet...haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted October 5, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2008 There were signs on our Sept.5 Majesty cruise that said no upgrades available as the ship was full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fblack Posted October 6, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Getting pier upgrades is an urban legend. They don't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinManiac Posted October 6, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Tried on my last three cruises - within this year, and no upgrades were available. We were put on a list twice, in case someone didn't show up for the cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geenafeena Posted October 6, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2008 can anyone tell be if there have been any upgrades at the pier available on the explorer recently? was on explorer about 2 weeks ago. when we checked in we were told to check with the front desk later in the day to see if there were no shows. when we checked at the front desk, we were told the ship was full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloha of the seas Posted October 6, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I still think there are certain types of cruises that do not sell out. I was on a Transpacific with only 1300 passengers. Several people I dined with were able to get upgrades from D1 to JS. So it might not be on the poular cruises, but some day when you least expect it.......... Good Sailing, Murf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekay Posted October 6, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Getting pier upgrades is an urban legend. They don't happen. We upgraded from an inside to a balcony cabin on Voyager 7 night Med in Sept 2007 at a total cost of $500. Just asked at the pier co-ordinator's desk:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stones902 Posted October 6, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Getting pier upgrades is an urban legend. They don't happen. I have purchased an upgrade at the pier in the past. Granted, it was a couple of years ago but I upgraded on the Explorer from a JS to an OS for $400. Well worth it IMHO. I have not heard of any complimentary upgrades at the pier. If they happen I am sure they are few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisking Posted October 6, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I have not heard of any complimentary upgrades at the pier. If they happen I am sure they are few and far between. Yes, I was originally asking about the discounted updates. I knew better than to think there would be complimentary upgrades at the pier. Thanks again to everyone for sharing their experiences. Seems like there still may be some hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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