Would appreciate the advice...

[bwtk]

Am thinking about using DVC points for a 3 day cruise next year.

I was wondering if it is possible to use DVC points and to obtain an upgrade to a Category 1, 2 or 3 stateroom. Has anyone heard if this has been done, and if so, what this would entail. I would be willing to use either cash or DVC points.

[Kick it up a notch!]

No, you cannot use points for these catagories of staterooms, I tried to and they told me you can only use them on cat 4 and lower.

[mooses41]

I would be willing to use either cash or DVC points.
Yes, you could get cat. 1, 2, or 3, just rent points and use that $.

[CarolMN]

Categories 1, 2 & 3 are not available for points. My understanding is that you can pay cash for an upgrade once you arrive on the ship. However, the chances of one of these cabins being available at that time are very small. The main reason you cannot get Catr 1, 2 or 3 cabins for points is that they are small in number and book very quickly for cash (usually close to rack).

If you really want a Cat 1, 2 or 3 cabin, do as mooses41 suggests: Book it for cash as soon as you know your dates. Rent the DVC points and use the proceeds to pay for your cruise.

Good luck!