Cruise points on casino comp cruise - upgrade

[reney313]

I have searched and searched, I'm sure it is user error with the key words I am searching, but it's not returning what I need.

 

I am looking at booking a comped casino cruise.  I think I recall in the past, you do not earn cruise points for these cruises unless you upgrade.  Is that still accurate?  In other words, if I book the "free" cruise with an inside cabin and upgrade to a balcony cabin, will I earn points?  I need a measly 5 nights to finally move to Diamond (after 22 years of sailing, lol).  Anyway, it would be nice to have the upgraded status when we sail to Greece next year.  

 

Thanks!

[JessyCruises]

You earn points an comped cruises, even if you do not upgrade.  My husband and I are both Prime in the Casino and almost all of our cruises are comped. All we pay is taxes and fees.

Edited July 23, 2021 by Canadian Disney Mom

[Havin'fun]

Yes, you earn points on a comped cruise whether you upgrade or not

[lazydayz]

Agreed, you will get the points for the cabin category you sail in.  Royal tried to change that a few years ago, but luckily they listened and I have not had any problems with getting my points.  

Edited July 23, 2021 by lazydayz

[reney313]

Ah..That's great, even better than I expected.  I'm going to upgrade anyway, but that makes me happy!  Thanks for the replies!

[RFerrington]

...and double points on a suite upgrade, too.

[caribbeanfever]

Double points special thru 12/22, where you would normally receive 1. Also, 4 points where you would normally receive 2. Pretty sweet!

[reney313]

I'm excited.  I have booked!  Now if it would only show up in my cruise planner.  lol.  I didn't splurge for the suite, but it was tempting.  The offer was a comp inside cabin, but I upgraded to the new(er) panoramic oceanview rooms.  I think that is the only room type I haven't sailed, so it will be interesting.  I'm just mostly excited to get back on a ship!  We have a cruise booked in Sept. 2022, but that seems SO FAR AWAY.  So this will allow me to do some cruise planning in the short term and hopefully step foot on board! Our Alaska cruise was canceled this year - along with a few cruises last year, of course. 

Edited July 23, 2021 by reney313