Hey there! So, I was just peaking around on the availability for our cruise and I found 2 category 9B (lower than you booked) cabins that are CONNECTED and are showing availability right now! They're down on Deck 2, rooms 2516 and 2518 - perhaps you could contact
DCL and ask if they'd be willing to let you move to those rooms so you are connected, since you wouldn't be asking to upgrade rooms?