kooljamming Posted November 1, 2008 #1 Share Posted November 1, 2008 We booked the obstructed ocean view, category HH, on Sapphire Princess sailing February 14. We were assigned Cabin P209, category EE, ocean view. We have cruised RCCL and Carnival before and got our cabin assignment around 30 days before sailing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted November 1, 2008 #2 Share Posted November 1, 2008 As long as you have not marked your reservation to be "do not upgrade", there is always a (small) chance that the upgrade fairy could come your way anytime between now and sailing. Any change would be to a category higher than EE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquagirl1 Posted November 1, 2008 #3 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I was suprised that we got an upgrade notice and cabin assignment -all good -before our final payment has been made. This is my first cruise-Ruby Jan 17/09 and based on what I've read on here-seems rather unusual. Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooljamming Posted November 1, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I can hope and pray for the balcony:) I am happy for the regular ocean view. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted November 1, 2008 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2008 If you want to be sure to keep your current cabin have your booking marked "do not upgrade". Otherwise there is always a chane you will be moved to a cabin in a higher category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted November 1, 2008 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My experience with Princess is that once you receive your cabin assignment that is it, I have never had mine changed again beyond that. But, you never know. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted November 1, 2008 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2008 It use to be that you would find out the cabin location as late as when you reach the pier upon embarkation. Now, cabin assignment is made between when final payment is made and 7 days prior to sailing. With upgrades there are no guarantees that it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christapie Posted November 1, 2008 #8 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Last Jan cruise we were given an upgrade 2 days before sailing! So I guess it can happen anytime. Christapie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted November 1, 2008 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Booked an Alaska cruisetour in January with an AC guarantee. From the first time I looked at the cruise personalizer (before final payment) we were assigned to a specific AA. It stayed that way until we left for Alaska. Didn't check the personalizer for the 6 days we were on the land tour - but when we checked in at Whittier we were given a full suite!:D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacruiser Posted November 1, 2008 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2008 It seems like lately there have been several posts where people received their cabin assignment and then were upgraded a few days before sailing, so I wouldn't give up hope.:) You can also check on the Princess site and see how the cabins are filling up. It makes it more interesting to check the old email everyday, hoping for that upgrade notification.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgvic Posted November 1, 2008 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I Was Upgraded From Bf To Ba About Three Weeks Ago And Have Not Made Final Payment. When I Spoke To Princess Yesterday I Asked What Was The Chance Of A Further Upgrade To A Mini Suite And She Suggested It Was Not Too Bad As There Were A Lot Of Empty Cabins. I Guess Sales Are Way Down With The Economic Situation. I Sure Am Not Complaining. Even The Bf Was A Good Price At 750 Canadian Especially When It Is At Par With The Us And Our Exchange Rate Is Right Now Around 20%. And On Top Of That We May Get $63 If The Oil Price Stays Below $70 For 35 Daqys Before The Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooljamming Posted November 1, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I guess they are doing this to discourage people from canceling. Knowing I have a better cabin and view from the one I booked, make me more excited about going. Add to this the mere possibility of an upgrade. I feel like booking yet another one........ see their strategy is working:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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