Jim wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My girlfriend and I just booked a cruise to Alaska on the Ms.
> Amsterdam, leaving Seattle May 25, 2007. As (relatively) poor graduate
> students, we booked the lowest available stateroom category (category
> M). However, although there were actual stateroom numbers available, we
> booked a GUAR room with the hope that we will be upgraded to a higher
> category.
>
> Is this a good idea or are we better off booking a particular
> stateroom? Do the staterooms vary all that much? What kind of risk is
> there and in your mind, is it worth the chance that we'll get an
> upgrade? I've traveled on HAL with my family three times, but don't
> know if that's taken into account when they're considering upgrades.
>
> I'd appreciate any insight that any of you veterans may have!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jim
>
If you will be happy with the class of cabin you're booked into, you
won't be disappointed when/if the "upgrade fairy" does not visit you.
Ancient Rule: Never book a class of cabin that you would not want to use.
For what it is worth, we have used an inside cabin with much delight.
Just make sure the cabin TV is turned to the bridge camera so you will
know what is going on "outside" - not that it matters that much.
Have a great cruise,
Cheers,
John in LALALand (On the Left Coast) |