A couple dumb upgrade questions..

[tammymacb]

It's been a while since we've sailed Carnival, and on our last couple trips, I was able to book the room that I wanted. This time ( maybe ) not.

We're sailing on the Dream in January. I'd originally held a lovely ( Empress deck ?) balcony room. But, my dog had to have surgery to the cost of $$$$ ( four digits ). When it comes to a trip, or my dog...the dog wins hands down. Away flew my deposit in one horrible day... and my little girl didn't make it.

So, it took a while to get motivated again to look at vacations, ( and save the cash again for the deposit ) When I came back to the Carnival site, my balcony was gone. I was trying to save a little money and hoping for a discount ( I'd now missed the ES ) and went with a military discount. I did get a great price for an OV room with a split bath which will be nice as we have two teens with us. But, not that the room is paid in full, I'm wondering if I should look for an upgrade.

Would I be better off calling Carnival, or waiting to see if maybe they call me. Do they offer signigicantly discounted upgrades at the port ( a la Disney ) if available and you arrive early? Or do I just be happy to be on the ship, in a nice room, with spending money for the trip and forget about the balcony...?

[Cruzman]

Since there are 4 of you, consider that your OV cabin is the largest on the ship outside of a suite. Also, if you upgrade to a balcony, you will lose the split bath. In your situation, I'd stick with what you have.

[bonniemari]

Can't answer your ???, but I am sorry to hear about your furbaby. I know soon I will have to make a hard decision about mine. We have a 14 yr old Maltese that is blind and diabetic. My heart goes out to your cause I know how much our furbabies mean to us.

Hope you have a wonderful cruise.

[tammymacb]

Originally Posted by Cruzman

Since there are 4 of you, consider that your OV cabin is the largest on the ship outside of a suite. Also, if you upgrade to a balcony, you will lose the split bath. In your situation, I'd stick with what you have.

Thank you for that bit of info. I'm definately going to need the extra space between DD and her best friend and since they're 13, I still want them in the cabin. I'll stick to what I have.

[rednose83]

So sorry that you lost your pup.