Upgrade? Or Not?

When we booked this cruise on the Enchanted last week we booked a specific cabin.  We are very partial to inside sideways cabins.  We love them!  

We also really enjoy inside cabins.  Cost wise, it saves us a lot and allows us to travel more.  

Also for this itinerary in the Caribbean we find we rarely use the balcony because it can get too hot.  Balcony cabins are often noisier with sound from others around you and I am sensitive to sounds.  

However a balcony is nice on itineraries that are very picturesque, especially itineraries we don't do often - like South America, Mediterranean and Alaska.  

And of course, if you love balconies and can afford it - hey go for it.  But for us we prefer an inside for the cost and more.  If we get upgraded to a balcony, great.

But for this trip it came down to being smart financially.  We could get a balcony or we could get Princess Plus (drinks, wifi, specialty dining, and gratuities).  Easy decision.

So I chose a sideways inside on Aloha deck forward - a spot we really like.  When our agent asked if wanted to mark it do not upgrade we said no - let's leave it open.  

I knew if we got a cabin we didn't like we probably could move laterally or even down a category because the passenger loads are still low.     

So imagine my surprise when I logged in three days after booking to see we had been upgraded.

Yup, one category up.  We are now on Riviera Deck, one up from Aloha in the same area, and still a sideways cabin.

I should not be surprised the booking promo stated a cabin upgrade, and that is what we got.  

We are good with that.  

Yes it is an upgrade.  Or do you think it is not an upgrade?  Just one deck up.

Key is if you don't want to be upgraded have your agent mark the booking - do not upgrade!  Although even then there are no guarantees they won't move you.  So make sure to check your booking regularly.