7 Things To Know About Cruise Cabin Upgrades | Increase Your Chance Of An Upgrade

[@Frankie-Floyd]

My tip for an upgrade is to not pay for the cruise in full up front. But have about $100.00 left for the balance, because it seems to easier to get that upgrade.

[@dawnkunkel2564]

Thank you so much for this video! I really enjoyed watching both of you talk and tell us your tips for cruising!

[@rllrtolman]

At the time I book I record the prices of the other categories of cabins. Then I re-price my cabin and the other categories on a monthly basis and record in a spreadsheet. That way, when I get an upgrade offer I know exactly how the offer compares to the prices at the time of original booking AND compared to the current prices. On my last cruise, I received about 6 upgrade offers over the course of a year. All of them were less favorable than if I had just bought the higher category at the time of booking. However, all of them were more favorable than the "current" pricing. I did not accept any of the offers because my original booking was the best deal.

[@jillmiller9212]

Just got an upgrade offer today from Holland America, my 3rd cruise to Alaska, cruising solo on a casino offer, but had to pay for 2, went from interior to partial obstructed just 99× 2, not bad.

[@kegarner1012]

Let offer Expire. Thanks for THAT info.! ❤❤

[@stevedur6]

This was a great topic Amanda and Derek Phillips ! Thank you so much for watching for upgrades for us for all of our trips!! And, as you said, the beauty is surely raised with Amanda there!! Can't wait to hear and see you on the Sun Princess!!

[@GR8Eight1]

Great Video! I appreciate the insight on this topic. I Need to bookmark this one.

[@InMyCruisingEra]

Wow! I learned so much and I’m a travel advisor 😮😬

[@rexellis4120]

I have to correct you on the free upgrades! I sailed with Royal Caribbean and booked an interior and got a FREE upgrade to a balcony back in December- Totally Free, and I booked 3-4 weeks before the sailing!!! So, it does happen for free!!!

[@MrsCreech13]

Nice!

[@catherinewest9613]

Good info. Thank you!!

[@blessednettie69]

Great Tips You Guys!

[@Knightnurse90]

Love this topic. Thank you both. Love your hair Amanda. Stay safe in Arkansas 😊

[@LaurieAckerman-i5d]

Always great to see Amanda on the show!

[@debbieserwe2242]

Congratulations

[@benton59]

Yes and am happy for you guys.Enjoy your cruise. Last upgrade I got was 2010 on the Carnival Destiny now the Carnival Sunshine.

[@marcelcartier1167]

Great info. Thanks

[@petitecherie501]

ABSOLUTELY UPGRADE.❤

[@johnd4637]

Great video. Glad we used y’all to book our cruise

[@MWoody1273]

I just had an upgrade offer a couple weeks ago on the Panorama next month. Moving from a central balcony on deck 8 to a spa balcony on deck 12 forward for $200. I don’t care about the spa, so I declined it.

[@B0T444]

What’s not being mentioned is the cabin that you booked is much more desirable at times and easier to sell vs the upgraded cabin.

[@debbieserwe2242]

Enjoy your cruise - like La Lido Loca, the video's are nicer with the 2

[@melodywalker5640]

Thank you

[@raymcphatter9191]

I always book the cabin I want the start with. Sailing on the Jubilee in Oct in cabin 14375. We've been on the "HUMP" on the Mardi Gras twice and Celebration once.

[@jeffdinter600]

If you need a handicapped cabin you need to stay with whatever you booked. Because there is no guarantee that you will get upgraded to another handicapped cabin

[@ruthwoody9993]

We have received a few upgrade offers over the years..... but mostly I book the cabin we want the first time around,

[@ynkees1]

Yes, I would pay extra for a balcony. I did get an offer a month or so ago for my march cruise, and I declined it because where they wanted to move us to the same balcony we had except it was above or below the food area, cant remember which. Wish I knew not to decline it ugh!

[@rockingsranch7]

Where can I get your cap, do you offer it in your store

[@ynkees1]

Question: can you upgrade from a casino offer? Nice to see you Amanda.join him more often

[@triciajacob2677]

How do you book a cruise a few days before sailing?

[@barbarajones1045]

Checking to see your how much your fees are ? We have 3 balcony cabins and 1 full accessible suite on Carnival Jubilee. I have asked Carnival if we can get the full accessible suite on the port side. Love your show. Thanks, Barbara

[@IslandTimeTravel]

Thanks for leaving a comment. We don’t have any fees at all. What you would pay online is what you would pay with us. We’d love to help you manage your cruise and get you exactly what you’re looking for! Email us at [e-mail].

[@kathyparker4453]

Always enjoy and appreciate the info. Since We already have 2 cruises booked, should I still or can I speak to yall for our currents cruises and new ones for next year? Thanks guys from Lake Livingston Texas. Waiting the hurricane Beryl torsin in our parade. Lol❤

[@scott4529]

Does the price/category that you pay for your original cabin influence the price and category of the upgrade?

[@larrymayberry2312]

I've noticed that since we turned platinum last year on Carnival, the upgrades and casino offers have stopped. Not sure if they are related, but it seems odd.

[@BlaineWare]

If you use a princess only travel agent can you get same up offers as a mult cruiseline agent

[@IslandTimeTravel]

Absolutely, we can!

[@melonie4504]

Do you get any casino offers on princess?

[@silviaeaston]

I would like to know if there is anyway of checking how much are/were better rooms going for "back when original room was reserv". I just came back from a Caribbean Princess where I bid $460 more (16 days) for balcony vs. OV. I did "win" the bid, but I'll always wonder what would have been the original price for "back then". (Seems like $450 is a LOT more.)

[@debbieserwe2242]

Sounds like the same process for NCL

[@jjasea]

I declined an offer for my cruise. Does it reset for my next cruise I booked?

[@nathanmichel860]

How much is the starting balcony price on your group cruise on MSC Nov. 25?

[@annettegrimes2931]

I wish I had booked with you. The advisor I chose I'm not happy with.

[@darleneporter4876]

If I am sailing solo and get an upgrade for XX amount of dollars per person do I have to double that or is that the total price since only one person is traveling?

[@willg7882]

👍!

[@JoeSmith-lp5jp]

I have tried to send you an email a few times and have not been able to get your email to work

[@Vanessa-st8ze]

They called me. And they lady said only 200.00. i said no, and then she said oh i see y'all are Dimond, never mind and hung up .

[@tduck828]

Oh wow. Rude.

[@ruthkringle1353]

I had a free upgrade to Alaska and then Covid happened and the cruise didn’t happen.

[@deborahbolton3417]

Thanks for sharing this video.🛳️💖⚓️🥰

[@bdrennon3663]

Great info thanks for sharing. 😊

[@KimberlyLovell-qr5nd]

Great info.,.... Thank You!