10 Ways to Get FREE or *Ridiculously Cheap* CRUISE CABIN UPGRADES (2022 strategies)
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The creator provides ten specific strategies for securing free or inexpensive cruise cabin upgrades. One method involves booking a guaranteed cabin, where the cruise line selects the location, potentially resulting in a higher category assignment. The video also suggests working with specialized travel agents who may have access to lower priced group spaces. Timing is emphasized, specifically checking for price drops before and after making final payments to request upgrades for the difference in cost. For certain lines like Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, the creator recommends participating in bidding processes or silent auctions for upgrades. Other tactics include monitoring for discounted upgrade emails from lines like Princess, asking guest services for upgrades once on board, or requesting a goodwill upgrade if a cabin issue arises. Finally, the creator notes that celebrating special occasions or leveraging loyalty perks and past passenger discounts can lead to better cabin categories at a lower cost.
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if you're planning a cruise right now there is no better time to get free or ridiculously cheap cruise cabin upgrades
i have to caution you because this is not for everybody if you really want to know where your cruise cabin is located then you should not book a guaranty cabin
my friend was able to upgrade on a princess cruise ship from a deluxe balcony cabin to a club class mini suite for 15 per person per day on a seven day cruise
if you are for instance going to be booking an ocean view cabin take a look at booking a cabin that is maybe in a balcony cabin and ask if there are any past passenger discounts for this
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