RandyinDEN Posted May 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We booked the Oosterdam Alaska cruise for June 2, 2013 2 weeks ago to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. I surprised my wife with this bucket list item, and got huge brownie points in return. I had booked a D window view cabin for $650 per person with $50 obc person. Today I got the email upgrade offer and moved to the aft facing VA cabin for $99 per person upgrade. We are very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Toronto Posted May 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2013 WOW! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted May 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2013 WOW! Happy Anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted May 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That certainly sounds like a good upsell deal to me. Have a wonderful time and happy anniversary. Mumsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted May 10, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We booked the Oosterdam Alaska cruise for June 2, 2013 2 weeks ago to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. I surprised my wife with this bucket list item, and got huge brownie points in return. I had booked a D window view cabin for $650 per person with $50 obc person. Today I got the email upgrade offer and moved to the aft facing VA cabin for $99 per person upgrade. We are very happy. Congrats. Enjoy your upsell to an aft facing cabin with balcony. Happy anniversary and enjoy your cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northshorecruisers Posted May 10, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Very, very nice!! Have a wonderful cruise and Happy Anniversary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted May 10, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Sal Posted May 10, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Way to go! Happy Anniversary! St. Louis Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted May 10, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Terrific!! Have a fabulous time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted May 10, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2013 So next important item: Does she know, or is this a Surprise? If surprise, how are you going to tell her? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted May 10, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Wow...what a great anniversary gift. You will enjoy the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted May 10, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's a fabulous deal, way to go. And you will so enjoy Alaska.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted May 10, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Super nice!!! Enjoy that spectacular view!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyinDEN Posted May 10, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted May 10, 2013 So next important item: Does she know, or is this a Surprise? If surprise, how are you going to tell her? :D I told her last week when we had 4 weeks to plan and pack. She was crying at first because she always wanted to go to Alaska and then she started to cry because she only had 4 weeks to plan. I just talked to her about the upgrade and she started to cry again at work. They are good tears, not the bad kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 10, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Congratulations!! That is wonderful upsell offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted May 10, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Great deal. Enjoy your cruise. It's only six weeks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted May 10, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Congratulations! Alaska tip of the day is each person have binoculars.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted May 10, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I told her last week when we had 4 weeks to plan and pack. She was crying at first because she always wanted to go to Alaska and then she started to cry because she only had 4 weeks to plan. I just talked to her about the upgrade and she started to cry again at work. They are good tears, not the bad kind. That's so sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 10, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted May 11, 2013 #20 Share Posted May 11, 2013 That's awesome! Ya done good:D. Happy anniversary. Have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted May 11, 2013 #21 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We booked the Oosterdam Alaska cruise for June 2, 2013 2 weeks ago to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. I surprised my wife with this bucket list item, and got huge brownie points in return. I had booked a D window view cabin for $650 per person with $50 obc person. Today I got the email upgrade offer and moved to the aft facing VA cabin for $99 per person upgrade. We are very happy. I'm happy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmr923 Posted May 11, 2013 #22 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Congratulations! Our first aft VA was on our honeymoon - the wake is magical and romantic. What a lovely gift! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted May 11, 2013 #23 Share Posted May 11, 2013 OP: Did you book this through HAL and, if so, did you mention that it was your anniversary? Just wondering . . . for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyinDEN Posted May 11, 2013 Author #24 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Yes, we booked directly with HAL and did mention it was our Anniversary. I think the upgrade email I got was a mass mailing, but not certain. Here it is in a nutshell: Upgrade at a fraction of the regular cost! Upgrade from category C-HH to SS-SZ for an additional $199pp US/CAD Upgrade from category C-HH to VA-VH for an additional $99pp US/CAD *Quads not available in SS-SZ Contact 1-888-628-8107 between 8am and 5pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday *By accepting this offer, guests who have purchased CPP/P are responsible for any increase in the cost of the coverage in addition to the upgrade price *Fares are per person based on double occupancy, singles are 200% of double *PLUS offers will not qualify for the double cruise day credits under the HAL LOYALTY PROGRAM **This offer is on a first come, first served basis** Hope that answers your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_20 Posted May 11, 2013 #25 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We are on the same cruise. I got a call from our TA last night that she had a message from HAL that for $129.00pp they would upgrade us from an inside cabin to a balcony. She didn't know the location of the upgrade. It was too late for her to call HAL yesterday and she will call on Monday. Although your ocean view cabin was a better category than ours, we booked earlier than you did and paid more for our cabin. I have forward her this thread and have asked her to find out why we are paying more for the upgrade then you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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