The Mechanics of Upgrades and the GTY

[DuncanLL]

I know there doesn't seem like there is any rhyme or reason to how upgrades are given, but I was wondering if someone in the travel industry out there could explain a little bit about cruise lines use of Guaranteed Staterooms and Upgrades.

For instance, what is the purpose of a Category going to Guarantee status? Is it full or almost full?

Someone once told me they thought they left the lower categories open and just kept upgrading some people up in order to sell cabins at the more popular categories.

After six cruises on DCLwhere we booked a specific cabin, we're booked on # 7 in a Cat. 10 GTY.

Just curious about the 'why's" and "wherefors".

LD

 

[DVC California]

Hi DuncanLL -

Here's a link to an old (but excellent) article from Cruise News Daily that explains how the upgrade process works on Carnival. I imagine that most other cruise lines, including DCL, follow the same formula.

http://www.cruisenewsdaily.com/nf20206.html

HTH, Steve

 

[DuncanLL]

Thanks for the article. It's a little more clear...

LD

 

[cadburysmom]

That is a great article but your best bet is to cross your fingers and toes and hope that the Upgrade Fairy picks you!