Everyone loves winning something or to be given something for free especially when it comes to travel, which is why many hotels and airlines use free upgrades as ways of showing customer appreciation. However, when it comes to the cruise industry, passengers should think twice before accepting that ‘complimentary upgrade.’ According to an inside expert, it may not always mean you are getting a better deal and could mean you get a worse room.
Several different types of upgrades are possible, including an upsell, a promotional offer, or a complimentary upgrade. If the upgrade is not complimentary but instead comes with a fee, it is important that you, as the passenger, consider whether the price is worth the change.
For example, many passengers make a point to book a room on a lower deck on a ship if they are easily seasick, but an upgrade may change the location for the room completely, thus defeating the purpose of booking that type of room. Similarly, many passengers like to be in the middle of the ship to be close to the ship’s amenities. Being upgraded to a balcony room further down the ship may not be what that person really intended.
Once you have agreed to an upgrade, making any changes to that can be difficult and not always accepted by the cruise line.
It is for this reason that many travel experts consider several different factors before agreeing to an upgrade. For one, the category of the cabin included in the upgrade needs to be considered. As a passenger, you need to decide whether you want an inside or outside cabin, as well as a balcony cabin or suite. If you have booked a certain type of room and wish to keep that category, make sure the upgrade is the same category, especially if a fee is involved. The location of the cabin upgrade should also be considered. For example, if you would like your room to be in a quiet area or one that is closer to certain amenities, make sure the room included in the upgrade stays in that same location.
In addition, many times, upgrades will not include the same amenities you had in your original selection. If you have selected certain conveniences, such as priority boarding or priority dinner seating, make sure that your upgrade proposal does not eliminate these add-ons, especially if you have already paid for them.
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If you have been injured on your cruise, on a wet and slippery deck, down a poorly lit staircase or steep gangway, in port on an excursion, or on a tender boat- it is important that you speak as soon as possible with a lawyer who specializes in personal injury claims against cruise lines. Most cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, MSC, Disney, Holland America, Princess, Costa, Regents Seven Seas and Oceania require that claims against them be pursued in a very specific place under very strict deadlines. Failure to comply with each individual cruise lines deadlines can result in a complete loss of any and all legal rights.
Aronfeld Trial Lawyers is a personal injury firm located in Miami, Florida since 1991. We have fought hard to hold cruise lines accountable when they put their profits ahead of passenger safety. We are available 24/7 and encourage you to contact us even if you are still on your cruise. The sooner we can begin our investigation and preservation of key evidence, such as the CCTV footage of your trip and fall, slip and fall, assault or other type of injury the more likely we will be able to understand and prove how the incident occurred. Remember, the cruise lines have the most aggressive and well-funded defense lawyers in the world- protecting their profits. You need an experienced legal advocate in your corner who will fight to obtain the compensation you deserve for lost wages, medical expenses, transportation reimbursement and pain and suffering. Call us today and speak with a cruise ship claims lawyer about your potential claim- toll free 1-866-597-4529, 305-441-0440, or by email. We are ready to help.
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