Cruise Cabins That Are NOT Worth the Upgrade
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I have taken that upgrade bait more than once, and I can tell you from personal experience some of those so-called upgrades made absolutely zero difference in my cruise, and sometimes they can actually make it worse.
If you book a GTY stateroom, yes, you're saving room, but you have zero control over your location.
Just because you see suites in a room category does not mean you're going to get some big, luxurious room, and it doesn't mean you're going to get an amazing view.
An upgrade to a worse location is not an upgrade, it's a downgrade in my book.
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What looks like a cruise cabin upgrade can sometimes be one of the worst deals on the ship. In this episode, Melissa breaks down which cabin upgrades are actually worth skipping, why guarantee cabins can backfire, and how a “better” room can leave you with more noise, less privacy, and a worse overall experience. She also explains why upgrade emails are often just upsells in disguise, how obstructed balconies can disappoint, and what to check before accepting any offer. If you’ve ever wondered whether that pre-cruise upgrade email is really a deal, this episode will help you avoid expensive mistakes. **FREE Casino Cruise** https://urcomped.com/Affiliate/LandingPage/60?src=profmelissa **Deck Plans Lie: The Cruise Cabin Mistakes That Cost You** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Mu46eaMDc **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Are cruise upgrade offers actually worth it? (2:53) Should you avoid guarantee cabins? (5:15) Are balcony upgrades mostly hype? (6:39) When is a suite not really a suite? (10:56) Why upgrade email math can mislead you? (14:45) Which upgrade can ruin your cruise? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️