LSGDRG Posted March 25, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I couldn't locate an answer to this question using the search feature. Is there a way to ensure that your cabin assignment won't be changed besides requesting no upgrade? I am concerned that I might book a specific cabin and then be relocated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Charlie Posted March 25, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Make sure that your TA indicates no upgrade and then check in often to make sure that your cabin assignment hasn't changed. Princess is very good about upgrading without checking with their guests. It's happened to us a couple of times. But, we were happy with the changes. If you are set in your choice, constant checking is your best defense. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted March 25, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2009 98Charlie...Does your polar bear ever get where he's going? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 25, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The problem usually is related to the TA not following through with Princess to ensure the booking is marked appropriatley. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted March 25, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have to agree here. Even though the booking is marked 'do not upgrade' you really should keep checking on your Princess personalizer to make sure they don't move you. Normally, if marked 'do not upgrade', things work out great, but there are those rare occasions where someone has received a surprise that they didn't want. Often times they can get their original stateroom reinstated, but I have read a few posts where it could not be done. So, protecting your own booking by keeping an eye on it is the best way to assure you will end up in the stateroom you chose. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Charlie Posted March 25, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2009 98Charlie...Does your polar bear ever get where he's going?Steve Steve It's like life. It's all about the journey, not the destination.:p Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchess43 Posted March 25, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I would call Princess & make sure that a no upgrade has been put on your account. If you booked through a TA I would tell Princess that all you are doing is double checking normally they will tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted March 25, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I would call Princess & make sure that a no upgrade has been put on your account. If you booked through a TA I would tell Princess that all you are doing is double checking normally they will tell you.Better yet, don't use a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertz Posted March 25, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Better yet, don't use a TA. 2nd that. Well almost. Book with Princess w/FCC, watch price, transfer to discount agency, pay. Jack for the lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenuts4life Posted March 25, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2009 When I book I always pick my cabin number.What is different when you just get guarantee cabin do you get it that much cheeper? or do people pick guarantee just in case they upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted March 25, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2009 When I book I always pick my cabin number.What is different when you just get guarantee cabin do you get it that much cheeper? or do people pick guarantee just in case they upgrade? With guarantees you actually pay the same price for the stateroom category you are booking a guarantee in as everyone else. In other words, if booking and assigned stateroom in category BD, the guarantee price for the BD would be identical to someone booking their stateroom number in a BD category, no price break. What many do is to book a guarantee in the lowest (least expensive) category stateroom they are willing to accept, then hope that category sells out and they are upgraded to a better location complimentary. Most upgrades are within the stateroom type you booked, inside to inside, balcony to balcony. Once in awhile someone gets a great upgrade like a balcony to mini suite. These don't happen all that often anymore, but they 'can' happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted March 25, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Now that we're down to less than 30 days I check Cruise Personalizer daily to be sure I haven't been moved. We marked our reservation "no upgrades", but at this late date I'm not taking any chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetulantMe Posted March 25, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Now, i've got a dumb question related to this. If we've purchased a guarantee, and have recieved our stateroom assignment already - is there a chance that this can change? We've got only a few more weeks until we cruise and i'm just curious. Thanks! -Pet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted March 25, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Now, i've got a dumb question related to this. If we've purchased a guarantee, and have recieved our stateroom assignment already - is there a chance that this can change? We've got only a few more weeks until we cruise and i'm just curious. Thanks! -Pet There is a 'chance', but normally, once a stateroom assignment has been handed out, that is where you will be in the end. But, you can always keep checking, you never know, occasionally it does happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSGDRG Posted March 26, 2009 Author #15 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks for the information. I will keep checking my stateroom assignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted March 28, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 28, 2009 We had guarantees two years running. On the first, Crown Princess 2007 the cabin was assigned two days before departure. For Golden Princess 2008 the cabin was assigned several months in advance. Both cabins were the ones assigned. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome2009 Posted March 28, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Has anyone booked a non-committed room category? What did you end up receiving? What I mean is, we booked a balcony room for the lowest possible price with the guarantee that it will be a balcony room, but with no guarantee as to which specific room. What are the odds of getting any upgrade from that lowest possible priced balcony room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted March 28, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Has anyone booked a non-committed room category? What did you end up receiving? What I mean is, we booked a balcony room for the lowest possible price with the guarantee that it will be a balcony room, but with no guarantee as to which specific room. What are the odds of getting any upgrade from that lowest possible priced balcony room? There is absolutely no telling whatsoever where you may end up. Just remember, that booking a guarantee, you are only guaranteed the category you booked or higher. Some actually do end up in the actual category they booked. But, normally, you receive a different category balcony cabin higher than what you originally booked. There are a lot of factors that come into play here, such as availability. Good Luck though! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted March 28, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Has anyone booked a non-committed room category? What did you end up receiving? What I mean is, we booked a balcony room for the lowest possible price with the guarantee that it will be a balcony room, but with no guarantee as to which specific room. What are the odds of getting any upgrade from that lowest possible priced balcony room?The odds are actually pretty good that you will get the category you booked, depending on the ship and when you're sailing. You should never book a cabin type you wouldn't be happy with as that's what you could get. Remember, most of the "upgrades," if there are any, are for the exact same cabin type, i.e., balcony, but in a different location. Most GTYs are not upgraded from, let's say, a balcony to a mini-suite but more likely from the very front of the ship to perhaps 1/3 of the way back or maybe towards the aft. Same cabin, different location. When that happens, people say, "Whoo hoo! I got upgraded." Sort of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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