When Should You Take Or Refuse A Cruise Upgrade? 8 Ways They Could Ruin Your Cruising Vacation

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[dwightlooi]

I always book the cheapest cabin in the most expensive cruise line I can afford. That usually means a guaranteed (unassigned) inside cabin on a luxury line like Oceania. So ANY upgrade will be a good upgrade.

[sydney]

We lucked out on a cruise we took. Our original cabin was down in the bowels of the ship and when we got to our room we weren't able to get in. We hunted someone down to help us and when they opened the door the room was already occupied by one of the performers. We were taken up to the front desk and after about an hour of just standing around waiting, they gave us a room that was next to an elevator on a floor higher up. As we started to walk away we got called back and they apologized for the wait and the inconvenience that we had experienced and instead gave us an outside mini-suite. We were very happy. It paid to not be angry or impatient and to just roll with the punches. These things happen from time to time.

[sweethindi]

I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for not making us sit through a jingle at the beginning like other cruise channels and getting right to the point!. ❤️ from Canada

[independentRestorationServices]

Thanks for the tips! I love that it’s straight info and no bs, or clickbait.

[islandknight]

Yep this makes sense. Whenever someone calls you offering something for free - look out!

[sevensaturdaystravels]

These are all very good points. I was offered an upgrade recently, when I looked it up on the web site it was not a perk. It was the actual cost to upgrade to that category. And no, I didn't take the "upgrade", lol.

[edf]

This video is chock full of a ton of useful information to help you decide on whether or not you should accept an upgrade on your next cruise. Before watching Gary’s video I never would have thought that there could be a downside to accepting an upgrade. Now I know the various reasons why upgrades may not be all that they are made out to be. Bottom line: Gary does a great job of presenting a lot of useful information. Well worth watching this video in its entirety. Great job, Gary!

[andrewchurchley]

Really excellent, informative review. Our upgradeable booking took us from our preferred high forward balcony (excellent for photography and views) to a low midships location with much reduced views and obtrusive lifeboats. The "upgrade" was a "downgrade" in fact! Complaints fell on deaf ears. We think upgradability can be pernicious, based on greed.

[johansl]

Still planning for a bucket list cruise in the future when the kids are older. But for now. Enjoying your vids with my sick 3yo kid on my lap. Love the clear simple information without drama or fuss :)

[RogersMgmtGroup]

Only upgrade I've ever been offered was not specific to us, just posted in the elevators on a Pullmintor ship. The main benefit was it gave us the Wave Club with free internet and extra club area to hang in. Also priority disembarkation at ports which was nice. Well worth the extra few dollars on a transatlantic.

[j.m.]

Gary, you have outdone yourself with the level of detail in this presentation. Thanks for your well thought-out scripts.

[dangerkayutak]

We were offered an upgrade to a balcony on our third Princess Cruise and once you've had a balcony it's hard to go back! Don't even want to risk trying a Suite!

[greutera]

We were given an 'upgrade' on our Holland America Cruise from Montreal to Boston. The cabin we had originally was mid-ship and our upgrade initially seemed better until morning when we arrived at our first port and realized we were quite close to the anchor and it was insanely loud. Suffice to say we were not pleased and were stuck with the 'better' room

[qball]

In my experience, upgrade offers on Carnival are for specific cabins, and there's often more than one choice. Download the deck plans to know exactly where you'll be.

[patrickmooney]

Absolutely true and extremely valuable information - dead on target. I'm extremely picky about choosing my cabin simply to ensure I have peace and quiet and don't have my cabin floor and bed vibrating with the giant disco speakers from the floor just below or above...at 2:00AM. It happened to me on a 14-day cruise. (UGH!) I also try to be as far away from elevators and other places people (possibly drunken) may be congregating, being loud or causing a commotion. Choosing a cabin for me is just as fun as choosing the cruise itself. If I can't get a good cabin, I'll find another cruise. And you're absolutely right about the Cruise Line's definition of an upgrade, might not be in your favor or even save you money. GREAT ADVICE, as always. Thanks, Gary!

[johnsymons]

Outstanding! I have learned quite a bit from this video. Had no idea of the various pros/cons of an upgrade. Thanks for presenting such an informative and well thought out program. This should be required viewing for all those considering a cruise. Keep up the excellent and professional work!

[ddouglas]

I'm on the Carnival Imagination 8/30 sailing and I've gotten two upgrades so far. First, when I initially booked and was assigned a cabin right underneath the aft dining room with an upper/lower. Then just last week, the customer service representative offered me an interior with two king beds with $25 onboard credit, I took it. Then the price dropped again last on in the week, windows finally costed less than my cabin without windows, last night I finally got in and took the windows. I lost the $25 OBC, but let's face it, OBC as a solo 25 year old man cruising wasn't the best feature of cruising. The joke is, book no windows then add you get closer, upgrade to having windows, for me, my rate dropped $76 for upgrading to windows.

[woltersworld]

Very helpful. Thank you. And yes the suite is like 1st class on a plane. I got a free upgrade and my friend warned me it's hard to go back :)

[margiespringer]

I agree; cabin upgrades may not be better. I get seasick so I like a cabin on the lower levels near the middle of the ship. As they say, "The more you pay, the more you sway." They could offer me a balcony or suite and I'd say no.

[dwayneplummer]

I got a great upgrade on my upcoming Carnival Magic group. For only $58 each room, I moved from an ocean view on deck 2 to connecting balconies on deck 8. I have 2 rooms for my family so that works out great. Deck 8 is sandwiched by two all-cabin decks.