CruisinAg Posted August 29, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Wow, I can't believe it! Just received and email with a complimentary upgrade to a balcony for my first ever Princess cruise and first ever Alaskan trip. Because I was going solo, tagging along with family on the cruise tour, I went with an inside room and was happy enough with the location, deck 15 one deck below the Lido deck that I passed on paying $140 a month or so ago to upgrade to a balcony. Then today, I just checked my email while fighting through the next to last day of work before vacation, and boom complimentary upgrade to deck 10 balcony, starboard side mid-ship right by the elevator!! Now I'm REALLY excited. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichard Posted August 29, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Happy Days, enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted August 29, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Congratulations on the great upgrade!!! Happy Sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted August 29, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2019 23 minutes ago, CruisinAg said: Wow, I can't believe it! Just received and email with a complimentary upgrade to a balcony for my first ever Princess cruise and first ever Alaskan trip. Because I was going solo, tagging along with family on the cruise tour, I went with an inside room and was happy enough with the location, deck 15 one deck below the Lido deck that I passed on paying $140 a month or so ago to upgrade to a balcony. Then today, I just checked my email while fighting through the next to last day of work before vacation, and boom complimentary upgrade to deck 10 balcony, starboard side mid-ship right by the elevator!! Now I'm REALLY excited. Congrats on your upgrade! Enjoy 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted August 29, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, CruisinAg said: Wow, I can't believe it! Just received and email with a complimentary upgrade to a balcony for my first ever Princess cruise and first ever Alaskan trip. Because I was going solo, tagging along with family on the cruise tour, I went with an inside room and was happy enough with the location, deck 15 one deck below the Lido deck that I passed on paying $140 a month or so ago to upgrade to a balcony. Then today, I just checked my email while fighting through the next to last day of work before vacation, and boom complimentary upgrade to deck 10 balcony, starboard side mid-ship right by the elevator!! Now I'm REALLY excited. Congratulations, Tex! Nice way to start your Princess cruise experience! From one Texan to another! Tom P.S. If you're a veteran, make sure you submit the Military Benefit Program form at the bottom left corner of princess.com and get your $100 free on-board credit on your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted August 29, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yes! Way to go.......congrats on that balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleRose23 Posted August 29, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Awesome!!! An upgrade on a trip to Alaska is golden. You will definitely enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted August 29, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Congrats! I was happy with my upgrade from an inside to an unobstructed view this summer. Two sisters at my dining table were upgraded from an inside to a balcony on my northbound cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted August 29, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I remember being at a beach break on an excursion when 2 girls were talking about how excited they were that they got upgraded to a balcony on their first Princess cruise the 'veteran' cruisers on our other side also heard and were not happy at all that they had never had an upgrade of any kind in over 20+ cruises with Princess ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denmarks Posted August 29, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2019 That happened to me once over a period of days. It was the 3rd upgrade. I hope to see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted August 29, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I have no idea how Princess upgrades passengers. Four years ago we were on Grand Princess and booked an obstructed OV. We received an e-mail offer for $100 pp to get an Caribe balcony or $200 pp for a window suite. We went with the balcony because the suite perks really didn't mean all that much to us. We are booked agin on Grand Princess sailing on the 13th - this time an obstructed OV guarantee. So far no assignment or up-sell offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8dimsum Posted August 29, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2019 TA notification that Princess is offering a $$/pp upgrade for our next cruise: inside to a balcony -- not a deal because we are on a B2B 4 + 3 day cruise. Will wait and see if Princess will comp us with an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinAg Posted August 30, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, 8dimsum said: TA notification that Princess is offering a $$/pp upgrade for our next cruise: inside to a balcony -- not a deal because we are on a B2B 4 + 3 day cruise. Will wait and see if Princess will comp us with an upgrade. Same here, I passed on the offer to pay for an upgrade thinking that I'm a quick flight of stairs away from the Lido and if I want a balcony experience I can always go to my parents' cabin. All the while thinking if they upgrade me at the pier I'll take it. Then got the email today!! Thanks everyone. I'm really excited. Good thing I don't have much on my plate tomorrow because I'm going to be pretty worthless at work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATGUY7 Posted August 30, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted August 30, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Congrats. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 30, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Nice upgrade! 😁 It has a lot to do with it being your first Princess cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted August 30, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 hours ago, voljeep said: I remember being at a beach break on an excursion when 2 girls were talking about how excited they were that they got upgraded to a balcony on their first Princess cruise the 'veteran' cruisers on our other side also heard and were not happy at all that they had never had an upgrade of any kind in over 20+ cruises with Princess ... Never once did I get an upgrade....on my first cruise, my second, my tenth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted August 30, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Our one and only Upgrade was from a favorite aft corner balcony to a midship balcony ... No thanks! I caught it in time to get our original cabin back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammyluvs Posted August 30, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Sounds like you may be on the Caribe with the larger balconies and partially uncovered. What an upgrade.Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted August 30, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Congratulations! What ship will you be on? I’m about to go on cruise number 16 and I’ve never received a complementary upgrade. This is a huge deal !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinAg Posted August 30, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted August 30, 2019 33 minutes ago, Grammyluvs said: Sounds like you may be on the Caribe with the larger balconies and partially uncovered. What an upgrade.Enjoy Yes, it's the Caribe deck midship. 23 minutes ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Congratulations! What ship will you be on? I’m about to go on cruise number 16 and I’ve never received a complementary upgrade. This is a huge deal !!! This is the Royal Princess. Believe me, I'm really appreciative and intend to fully enjoy it. Now if the luck will just carry over to the casino 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammyluvs Posted August 30, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, CruisinAg said: Yes, it's the Caribe deck midship. This is the Royal Princess. Believe me, I'm really appreciative and intend to fully enjoy it. Now if the luck will just carry over to the casino 😉 Oh, I’m not sure the Caribe deck on the Royal has the larger balconies unless its one that juts out.Either way, you are going to get spoiled to the balcony. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoteknerd Posted August 30, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Grammyluvs said: Oh, I’m not sure the Caribe deck on the Royal has the larger balconies unless its one that juts out.Either way, you are going to get spoiled to the balcony. Enjoy Yea, not on the Royal, But still a great upgrade. Congrats and Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinAg Posted August 30, 2019 Author #24 Share Posted August 30, 2019 anyone know how the late upgrade effects the Medallion? I received my Medallion last week and I'm assumed it's programed with my old room. Wonder if it that gets updated or will that require a trip to guest services before being able to access my room? Guess I can look on the app and see what/if it shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted August 30, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 30, 2019 5 hours ago, CruisinAg said: This is the Royal Princess. Believe me, I'm really appreciative and intend to fully enjoy it. Now if the luck will just carry over to the casino 😉 I wish I could help us both, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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