It depends on how popular your sailing date is. We're sailing of the 11/6/04 Western and as of last week, there were still 2 category 3's available. We're thinking of upgrading, but at this late date they wanted $10k for 2 adults and 2 children. Also, the two that were available were handicapped staterooms way aft. We're still debating on whether it's worth that much money (we're in a category 6 now). I might wait until I get to the port and see what the price is then, I'm sure it will be less than the $6k upgrade fee I'd pay now!!!! If there aren't any available, then that's my fault!