WannaSea Posted November 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Got upgrade offer from Verandah to Neptune. Verandah was booked including Have It All. Will taking the upgrade mean I lose the Have It All? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) No. You get to keep the HIA. If you do not mind sharing, how much did HAL want for the upgrade and how many days was it for? Edited November 11, 2022 by DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REOVA Posted November 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) May want to ask HAL whats includes. Also need more info. What ship? Make sure you know the cabin number also. One of the nice things about Neptune is the concierge lounge located on 7th deck for most ships but not all Neptune cabins are on the same deck nor in quiet areas (near busy area). Usually the fare cost difference is about double and the upgrade offer may be just 50% more so if you can do it for under 50% cost, might be worth a try. We found we didn't need the room for the extra cost and we already get priority benefits and laundry for 5* Mariner level so not always worth it for us. But we did just sail in a Neptune again (had FCC to use) on a Pinnacle ship and used Orange Club restaurant most nights over the larger/noiser MDR. Edited November 11, 2022 by REOVA Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaSea Posted November 12, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thanks for the help. I'm a humble 1 star on Eurodam partial Panama Canal and wasn't expecting any kind of upgrade. At least I had done a lot of research about cruising HAL and really have enjoyed the knowledge and camaraderie in this forum. I was surprised to get an offer from Verandah directly to Neptune, but being between Thanksgiving and Christmas this sailing seems to be low demand and there are also many signature suites still available. Have It All is still included and upgrade fare was below 50% so I'm now unexpectedly very happily booked for a Neptune suite thanks to advice here. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 12, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2022 That’s a great upsell. As you say it’s usually one step up at a time but I does happen. Yeah, that is a slow time for cruises for sure. Have a wonderful time and enjoy that suite! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaSea Posted November 12, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, DaveOKC said: No. You get to keep the HIA. If you do not mind sharing, how much did HAL want for the upgrade and how many days was it for? 10 days for $600, seems like a bargain to my untrained eye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 12, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 minute ago, WannaSea said: 10 days for $600, seems like a bargain to my untrained eye. That is a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REOVA Posted November 12, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 12, 2022 39 minutes ago, WannaSea said: 10 days for $600, seems like a bargain to my untrained eye. Yes that will be a nice cruise. Eurodam is our favorite now...a little larger than Zaandam but not as big as Pinnacle class and still feels like a ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 12, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 12, 2022 12 hours ago, WannaSea said: 10 days for $600, seems like a bargain to my untrained eye. Was that per person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamHungry Posted November 12, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Are you on Eurodam 11/20-11/30? I am on this one and didn't get any upsell offer.... When did the offer come in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaSea Posted November 12, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, DaveOKC said: Was that per person? Yes. Probably not bargain basement, but non-monetary considerations were also in the decision. Was going to decline signature suite in hopes of a further discount or just stick to verandah, but Neptune was just too tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaSea Posted November 12, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, IamHungry said: Are you on Eurodam 11/20-11/30? I am on this one and didn't get any upsell offer.... When did the offer come in? Offered yesterday and I accepted 3 hours later, thinking it might already be gone. I believe what's meant to be just happens. I'm embarking 11/30 as you leave so it's between the holidays. I've seen more buzz about your cruise than mine so your trip might have fewer available cabins. You can do a dummy booking on HAL's website to see what's still available. I had been looking only at other Verandahs for a possible in-category bump so it was a big surprise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 12, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, WannaSea said: Yes. Probably not bargain basement, but non-monetary considerations were also in the decision. Was going to decline signature suite in hopes of a further discount or just stick to verandah, but Neptune was just too tempting. I think that is a good price to go from a veranda to a Neptune. I’ve been quoted a lot more than that for a 7 day on an upsell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingastreich Posted November 13, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2022 23 hours ago, WannaSea said: 10 days for $600, seems like a bargain to my untrained eye. Good deal from Veranda to Neptune. We wouldn't do it if we were already in a Signature Suite. We find that they are more than adequate for the two of us and the added expense of a Neptune just isn't needed but again, definitely from Veranda to Neptune for that price. Nice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 13, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2022 23 hours ago, WannaSea said: Yes. Probably not bargain basement, but non-monetary considerations were also in the decision. Was going to decline signature suite in hopes of a further discount or just stick to verandah, but Neptune was just too tempting. Still a very good deal IMO. Most times we have paid an average of $300 pp for 7 days to go from Signature to Neptune, so for $600 for 10 days plus a two category upgrade IMO that is a great deal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted November 13, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2022 On the November 17 panama canal 14 day cruise: Upgrade for select bookings from your Verandah (Category VA to VH) to the following best available: Signature Suite (Category SS to SZ) for an additional $699pp 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaSea Posted November 13, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, DaveOKC said: Still a very good deal IMO. Most times we have paid an average of $300 pp for 7 days to go from Signature to Neptune, so for $600 for 10 days plus a two category upgrade IMO that is a great deal. Thanks. Without much experience, I appreciate the reassurance that my decision was a good one. Also educational to get some ballpark numbers out there so newbies can make sense of the complex financial landscape. Now that it's set I must admit we're giddy in anticipation of enjoying the unforeseen extra perks of this trip. Once in a lifetime Bucket List squared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshell Posted November 13, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2022 You'll love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 13, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 13, 2022 43 minutes ago, saltshell said: You'll love it! Once you go Neptune it is hard to go back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinbanjo Posted November 13, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2022 30 minutes ago, DaveOKC said: Once you go Neptune it is hard to go back! So, so, so true! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted November 13, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 13, 2022 3 hours ago, dileep said: On the November 17 panama canal 14 day cruise: Upgrade for select bookings from your Verandah (Category VA to VH) to the following best available: Signature Suite (Category SS to SZ) for an additional $699pp Was this an offer that you recently received? What ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted November 14, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Iamthesea said: Was this an offer that you recently received? What ship? Received last week for Zuiderdam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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