ME TOO! This is the part I don't get. I don't know of any cruise line that will let you cancel for Covid with a refund now; that's why they are pushing cruise insurance.
Oh, do please keep us updated! We did not have an issue with unruly children (unlike some other recent cruisers) but rather with noticeable cutbacks and one outright lie from the head Concierge. We also took issue with the fact that after the show starts in the main theater and the "ropes drop" it's a free for all in YC seating and anyone can come by and push their way in, DRINKS in hand (not allowed) and make us get up 10 times so that they can get seated 10 minutes late. Maddening.
The food in Europe, we found, to be one million, billion percent BETTER due to the fact that was (by definition) locally sourced in the EU. The produce was better, the cheeses better. Heck, everything was better.
Yes, you can do it onboard. It'll be the difference between the two packages PLUS gratuity. (If you book beforehand you avoid the grat part). But if you have a lot of OBC to use up that might be the way to go.
I say with a wee bit of jest : "have you even followed the MSC business model?" That's exactly what they are doing.
So, let's imagine at YC at 70% capacity with every cabin paying $5k.
Or 100% capacity but 30% of the cabins are at $2.5K ($1500 base fare + $1000 upgrade).
Cruise lines (and Hotels) look at average revenue per cabin. In the latter case the average guest is contributing far less so, in their mind, are entitled to less overall services. Despite the fact that overall revenue is higher, the average is lower.
They can also use the large percentage of upgraders to test the waters on REMOVING services these guests never knew existed - the pringles/ seafood buffet/etc. AND STILL get the data to see if they've done just enough to get them to book again in YC.
At this point and two equally disappointing YC experiences in a row we are discussing cancelling an upcoming Euribia trip. Not in the mood for more cutbacks. 🤷♀️