terri910 Posted August 10, 2009 #26 Share Posted August 10, 2009 You beat me, I got the bottom deck, the very last aft cabin, all the way in the back. This was on Triumph, cabin 2478?? cant remember, but its a OV and larger than a Inside, so we will still enjoy having it, just wish it wasnt the very last cabin in the aft with all the vibration. Cant believe it. lol Not sure this is a success story, but we got upgraded for a price drop that our TA wouldnt give us to a Empress deck 4E HC cabin. We loved that location and getting a HC. We havent yet asked for HC, but its coming one day. I thought I knew most of the acronyms used here, but....what does "HC" stand for? Edited to add: Oh, duh! Never mind! "Handicapped".....I was thinking HC was for TWO words.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family cruisers Posted August 10, 2009 Author #27 Share Posted August 10, 2009 It's ok.. we get what we get... Either way we'll be on a cruise. Well the thread asked for only the good stories, didnt ask for those who didnt get upgraded or who were not happy lol, yep, those are the majority, these are the good exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz66 Posted August 10, 2009 #28 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Both times I have booked an 8A gty I was upgraded to an 8E on the Panorama Deck. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family cruisers Posted August 10, 2009 Author #29 Share Posted August 10, 2009 what is an 8a vs 8e ? Both times I have booked an 8A gty I was upgraded to an 8E on the Panorama Deck. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz66 Posted August 10, 2009 #30 Share Posted August 10, 2009 what is an 8a vs 8e ? A category 8 is a balcony..An 8A is the lowest deck of balconies and an 8E is the 5th deck of balconies on a higher deck, on a Conquest class it is the Panorama deck, above the lido. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family cruisers Posted August 10, 2009 Author #31 Share Posted August 10, 2009 gotcha... A category 8 is a balcony..An 8A is the lowest deck of balconies and an 8E is the 5th deck of balconies on a higher deck, on a Conquest class it is the Panorama deck, above the lido.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted August 10, 2009 #32 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well the thread asked for only the good stories, didnt ask for those who didnt get upgraded or who were not happy lol, yep, those are the majority, these are the good exceptions. Perhaps you should have read this: Originally Posted by deannasch "Has anyone originally been assigned a room, then been moved to an upgrade right before sailing? We currently have a 4D, and didn't know what the chances were of being moved." Which is the question I was answering. [And I'm the judgemental one! Hah!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted August 10, 2009 #33 Share Posted August 10, 2009 lucky...............inside to out big pic window...several times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWYORKER001 Posted August 10, 2009 #34 Share Posted August 10, 2009 On our 1st cruise (Carnival Miracle) we did a guarantee for a balcony. We were placed in an extended balcony. That was great!! But for future cruises we just pick our cabins....we now prefer wrap balconies. Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 10, 2009 #35 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Perhaps you should have read this: Originally Posted by deannasch "Has anyone originally been assigned a room, then been moved to an upgrade right before sailing? We currently have a 4D, and didn't know what the chances were of being moved." Which is the question I was answering. [And I'm the judgemental one! Hah!] Im like huh??? Its not like I disagree with you?? Totally lost and clueless what your answer means, maybe you misread my post?? :confused: I see you are quoting me, but can't figure out what you think I meant. what I said was what you said .... just pointing out that the OP only asked for good stories, when you said people arent posting all the unsuccessfull guarantees they have had, i.e. yep, upgrades out of category are especially rare in my book too. good thing I agree with you, no telling what you would have posted back??!! Maybe I was being too smart alecky and thats why you misunderstood that I agreed with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannie Posted August 10, 2009 #36 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Did you like the inside on the lido? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deannasch Posted August 10, 2009 #37 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Im like huh??? Its not like I disagree with you?? Totally lost and clueless what your answer means, maybe you misread my post?? :confused: I see you are quoting me, but can't figure out what you think I meant. what I said was what you said .... just pointing out that the OP only asked for good stories, when you said people arent posting all the unsuccessfull guarantees they have had, i.e. yep, upgrades out of category are especially rare in my book too. good thing I agree with you, no telling what you would have posted back??!! Maybe I was being too smart alecky and thats why you misunderstood that I agreed with you. Don't feel bad, I wasn't getting it either and he quoted my post as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted August 10, 2009 #38 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Don't feel bad, I wasn't getting it either and he quoted my post as well. Wow, I'm havin' a really bad day.:confused::confused::confused: I'll just shut up! temporarily.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 10, 2009 #39 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Did you like the inside on the lido? I do!!! I love being on the Lido deck. Quiet with few cabins. I just wouldnt usually pay extra to get up there. Did once though. .... would like it even better as a free upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted August 11, 2009 #40 Share Posted August 11, 2009 17 days out and my cabin just got assigned. We received a 4E aft for our guarantee inside. Three levels higher than our Balcony cabin same elevators, but under the aft pool. Is that pool the main pool or adult only? I can't remember???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 11, 2009 #41 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So, who got a better assignment, you or your TA. You said you were wondering if being a TA would make a difference (I doubt it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyevel Posted August 11, 2009 #42 Share Posted August 11, 2009 This may be a stupid question, but you do have to choose between the GTY stateroom category vs. the Early Saver rate, right? If booking early, doesn't the ES still make the most sense for savings? I love the idea of getting bumped up a category, but ES is still cheaper and I can pick my cabin. Wondering what others think on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 11, 2009 #43 Share Posted August 11, 2009 This may be a stupid question, but you do have to choose between the GTY stateroom category vs. the Early Saver rate, right? If booking early, doesn't the ES still make the most sense for savings? I love the idea of getting bumped up a category, but ES is still cheaper and I can pick my cabin. Wondering what others think on this topic. Well, the issue is if you want to gamble and roll the dice with the higher priced guarantees, or pick a cabin, where you have to pay for each deck you upgrade to. To upgrade to the 4E the OP got on her inside guarantee, would probably have been as least $20 per deck, so approx $80 pp or more per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaamt Posted August 11, 2009 #44 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Dh and I have booked 3 gty cabins and have had great luck with it. Our last cruise on the splendor we got a Aft Balcony!!! It was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted August 11, 2009 #45 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So, who got a better assignment, you or your TA. You said you were wondering if being a TA would make a difference (I doubt it). I just called her. She still is TBA ...she needs a quad( I had a an inside triple and balcony double). I can not wait to hear what she gets. I am OK with my assignment, but if she gets a balcony from her inside guarantee...I am going to be mad! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family cruisers Posted August 11, 2009 Author #46 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm not sure who your referring to with the inside gty to balcony BUT WE booked a balcony guarantee... I'm expecting the worst and PRAYING for the best. We also use an online agency whom I/We are very happy with. I just called her. She still is TBA ...she needs a quad( I had a an inside triple and balcony double). I can not wait to hear what she gets. I am OK with my assignment, but if she gets a balcony from her inside guarantee...I am going to be mad! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 11, 2009 #47 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I just called her. She still is TBA ...she needs a quad( I had a an inside triple and balcony double). I can not wait to hear what she gets. I am OK with my assignment, but if she gets a balcony from her inside guarantee...I am going to be mad! ;) lol well let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William W Posted August 11, 2009 #48 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Does the class of the ship also affects the result of the guarantee cabin? I have read somewhere that in the Spirit class, because there are so few inside cabins available, the odds of getting bump up to an outside is quite good as compare to the fantasy class ships. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family cruisers Posted August 11, 2009 Author #49 Share Posted August 11, 2009 good question Does the class of the ship also affects the result of the guarantee cabin? I have read somewhere that in the Spirit class, because there are so few inside cabins available, the odds of getting bump up to an outside is quite good as compare to the fantasy class ships. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyevel Posted August 11, 2009 #50 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Well, the issue is if you want to gamble and roll the dice with the higher priced guarantees, or pick a cabin, where you have to pay for each deck you upgrade to. To upgrade to the 4E the OP got on her inside guarantee, would probably have been as least $20 per deck, so approx $80 pp or more per person. Do you still get credits if the price goes down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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