Navigator - Family Ocean View Stateroom vs Balcony cabin

[RIAFT]

Tried to get a price reduction via the travel agent (Travel Industry Services) and was basically told "tough!", having already paid.

 

However, RCI have offered an upgrade from Family Oceanview Stateroom to Balcony cabin - for an admin fee of £35 per head. There will be three adults and one four year-old child in the cabin. Can anyone advise if this is a better alternative or not, please?

 

Thanks.

[AllieInMD]

Have never heard of an 'admin fee' per head to change categories - I think your TA is charging you.

 

I know rules are different for outside the USA - but my TA (and most) give the price reductions. Next time maybe book with a stateside TA?

 

Tried to get a price reduction via the travel agent (Travel Industry Services) and was basically told "tough!", having already paid.

 

However, RCI have offered an upgrade from Family Oceanview Stateroom to Balcony cabin - for an admin fee of £35 per head. There will be three adults and one four year-old child in the cabin. Can anyone advise if this is a better alternative or not, please?

 

Thanks.

[RIAFT]

Yes, considering Travel Industry Services are supposed to be offering discounted rates it sounds as though it would have been a better bet to book direct with RCI.

 

And I've just discovered that this "upgrade" I've been offered, with an admin fee of £35 a head, is from a 328 square foot family ocean view stateroom to a 206 square foot balcony cabin. Not much of an upgrade if you ask me!!

[Going Coastal]

We have used a family ocean view when travelling with DD and it is much roomier. Also a little separation so 4 year old can have play- or naptime.