Downgrade fairy

[stanjj111]

With 3 days to go before departure my TA called and said that HAL needs veranda rooms and was willing to give us 75% off of our tickets if we switched to an oceanview room. This is in addition to the $100 pp credit that we received earlier. Cool.

[kruzkeen]

It is my understanding that most cruise lines oversell as they know there will be a certain number of cancelations in the last few days. When it seems this will not happen they start making offers through certain TAs or agencys.

[bepsf]

Wow - that ain't such a bad deal as long as you aren't on a Vista Class ship...

[Krazy Kruizers]

Personally I would never give up a verandah cabin.

[sail7seas]

With 3 days to go before departure my TA called and said that HAL needs veranda rooms and was willing to give us 75% off of our tickets if we switched to an oceanview room. This is in addition to the $100 pp credit that we received earlier. Cool.


What did you decide to do? Did you give it back to them for the savings?

[stanjj111]

Just wanted hear what others would do in this situation. The savings were 2K which made the trip for both of us including the $100 pp credit gave us a final cost of $700.

[Bonnie&Rob]

I'd take the "downgrade" in a heartbeat!

[sail7seas]

Just wanted hear what others would do in this situation. The savings were 2K which made the trip for both of us including the $100 pp credit gave us a final cost of $700.


Did you give them back the veranda cabin or did you keep it?

[ColoradoJuli]

I'd take the oceanview for a $700 cruise.

[HeatherInFlorida]

Yup! Me, too. Take the $700 cruise and then book another with a verandah. It would be a tough call, but that's a lot of money and you can put it toward another whole cruise with a verandah. Done deal for me:)

[RuthC]

HAL can offer me that deal every time. :) I'll take it!

I could cruise more often for the same $$$$$. Sounds like a winner to me.

[Vicar]

Heather
I agree, thats just a no brainer. :)

If I had to take an inside cabin, no.

But for an oceanview and that kind of refund ...I would do it in a heartbeat

[halos]

I'd do it even for an inside cabin...to me, that refund just means I can book another cruise immediately.... :D :D

[stanjj111]

I took it.

[HeatherInFlorida]

Excellent!!! Good for you!!!:D For that amount we don't want to hear a single complaint from you when you get back!!!;) Only kidding.

And I hope you're fingers are doing the walking for another cruise with all that money you're getting back.:D

[babyg]

Good for you, Stan.
See you on the Volendam. Weather is warming up. Yeah.
Phyllis

[stanjj111]

Actually we have a second cruise feb 5 on the Connie which is just about the money we saved.

[HeatherInFlorida]

Oh Yay!!! Well, besides, I just noticed this is your Honeymoon Cruise. Congratulations and very best wishes for a wonderful honeymoon!

You don't need a verandah this go 'round;) !

:D

[sail7seas]

Congratulations and loads of good luck.


Good for you for grabbing the opportunity for a great savings. Hope you have a wonderful time.

What is the connie? I'm sure it is another cruiseline but there are so many ships these days, connie really means nothing to me. Thanks for explaining.

[stanjj111]

It is the Constellation from Celebrity.

[sail7seas]

Thanks for actually naming the ship. Hope you have great cruises.

[ekerr19]

Great deal! I would have done it in a heartbeat! We like a balcony but don't require one - to those that do - I mean no disrespect, it is just not our highest priority, getting on the ship is! :)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Good for you!!!!!!, what a savings. I admit that I have been spoiled a lot lately with balconys and suite but to be offered that much money I certainly would jump on it also. That just means more money for the next cruise. I may like to spoil myself but I am not stupid enough to pass up the MOOLAAA$$$$$$$:D

[Orcrone]

For that kind of discount I'd man an oar down in steerage. Congratulations.

[stanjj111]

Thanks for your good wishes.

[Ziggy7]

Stan,
Sounds like a great deal! Congratulations on your up and comming wedding, my your lives be filled with love and happiness always!

Debbie:)

[Stakeout]

been on 23 HAL cruises in the past seven years... booked on the 12/28 New Year's Zaandam... hmmmm?? ...let's see... yop .. for 75% back they can have our Verandah cabin.. we'll take an outside in a nano second... :D:D:D

hello to all..

[Cruising Jake]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and have fun on your cruise honeymoon.

[Tatka]

In a heart beat!!! Could they offer 80% for moving into inside large upper verandah?;)

[wblynch]

Congratulations.

My wife would have taken the offer in a second and used the refund for more diamonds !!!

Have a wonderful wedding.

[RuthC]

My wife would have taken the offer in a second and used the refund for more diamonds !!!A woman after my own heart! :D

[Druke I]

As one who thinks balcony cabins are somewhat over-rated, I would take the cash in a minute.

I've had balcony cabins, and enjoyed them, but truth be known, I much prefer being out and about, prowling the ship, and people watching.