Buying an Upgrade???

[texreno]

I'd like to hear some stories of how many of you may have received a last minute upgrade from one class cabin to another. Example - Ocean View to Balcony.

 

I'm trying to get some idea of the best way for my DW and I to upgrade from our balcony cabin to an Ocean Suite for a lesser cost than what's currently on Carnival's site.

 

We're about a month away from our sailing date and Carnival's site shows 5 Ocean Suites still open. I don't mind paying a little more but just not the current $600 difference.

 

At what point will Carnival make a deal and what's the best way to get in line to be offered the deal?

[springs741]

I see you are a long time Carnival Cruiser. Do you have a PVP? They might be able to give you a better shot at an upgrade if they know you are interested. If you booked thru the website maybe just call the 1-800 #. Again that way they know you are interested. Only you know what that upgrade is worth to you. Best of luck.

[texreno]

Unfortunately most of my Carnival cruises were either booked long ago through an independent travel agent or through a casino mail offer. I don't have a relationship with an individual Carnival PVP.

[sjcruiser]

I would just keep checking prices. Sometimes the prices drop another $200-$300 from the price you listed when I have been looking at suites, but they can also go up.