Sea princess overbook (sort of)

sistagoldenhair · #1 (**permalink**) April 30th, 2010, 04:14 PM

I was booked on the Sea Princess for tomorrow. It was the first leg (6 days) of a 21 day cruise. My TA called to say Princess had an offer of upgrading me to a mini-suite (and some nice OBC) on the Emerald sailing 5-9-10 if I wanted, which I gladly accepted. My guess is Princess had someone that wanted to book the entire 21 day itinary, and so my little 6 day piece was holding that up.

I've never been in a mini-suite or on the Emerald (but I heard it was a fab ship). Are the mini-suites much larger? Is there a seperate living room?
Also, has anyone sailed Mothers Day before? Wondering if there will be tons of kids.

Thanks for any info on the cabin or the ship

Trip · #2 (**permalink**) April 30th, 2010, 07:00 PM

Congratulations on the switcheroo, and your ability to go with the flow...I have had mini suites ,but not on Princess, but really, what could be bad , right? Lucky you!

As far as Mothers Day..the kids are still in school..minimal, would be my guess.. have a ball!!!

robh · #3 (**permalink**) April 30th, 2010, 08:52 PM

Worst case if wee folks are on board, the ship shops will sell you Ear Muffs or have a stiiff drink.

Enjoy the upgrade..

Fern · #4 (**permalink**) April 30th, 2010, 09:13 PM

I'll congratulate you, too! The Princess mini's are wonderful! You have a bathtub with a shower and two TV's. There's a nice sitting area (the sofa also opens to be a bed if needed). One TV is "aimed" at the beds, the other at the sitting area. We think Princess has the BEST mini's on the sea

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JMHO

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Donna · #5 (**permalink**) May 1st, 2010, 07:24 AM

Congrats, sounds like you got a good deal, go and enjoy! Don't forget, we want to hear all about it when you return, Bon Voyage.

john_galt · #6 (**permalink**) May 1st, 2010, 08:36 AM

You are a big winner! My wife and I were in a mini-suite in March on the Emerald. The room is very large and the tub is a big plus! I was impressed enough to book a mini-suite on the Crown for next year.

sistagoldenhair · #7 (**permalink**) May 1st, 2010, 10:10 AM

I saw some pics online, the mini's look huge, now I can over pack and take a bubble!!! hahaha. The only down side is I was looking forward to seeing new islands, but ,they will be there for my next cruise

I think I could be addicted to mini's.......