My hubby forwarded me the email confirming the cabana from our TA (also a friend of ours). It’s so funny to see the exchanges of emails between her & shoreside discussing how NOT to contact me. He upgraded us as a Christmas surprise on an 8-night several years back. Within 2 hrs shoreside had called me to ask what all they could do for us which spilled the beans. I was, again, visiting my parents and taking a nap when I was woke up by the phone. Talk about shock! I, in turn, called hubby and was like “What. Did. You. DO?!?!” We’ve had so many laughs over it since then! So this time there was extra effort for me NOT to be contacted. They even took my phone number out of my profile! But, geez, I’m in my reservations almost daily to look for things like cabanas, etc. We had been watching the remaining cat Ts like hawks. It was down to 3 then 2 vanished in one day. That’s what prompted me to look....and how could I not have noticed that room number change?! Poor hubby! But I’m glad we are on the same page now and we are having a lot of fun sharing all the excitement so no regrets.
Wow! I just love your cruise story! I think it is so lovely when someone is surprising someone they love. And what an INCREDIBLE surprise!
So, yes, when he arranged the upgrade he asked our TA to be waitlisted for a cabana if possible. That’s what she emailed to shoreside. Their response was “We have one.” So that’s how we got it. I didn’t think they held any back after the initial 120 day grab. Maybe they had someone else ask to release it but they hadn’t physically let it go yet. I have no idea. But we got #12 and I’m not complaining. LOL!
I know very little about the cabanas but have read some very good things about #12! No doubt you will LOVE it! I had grabbed one still available next to the grand family one when I first booked, but I "threw it back".
I’ll call tomorrow! I’m not sure if they’ll let me do it ahead of time but we want to book Palo for dinner every night. We were not concierge on a 4-night in April so we had to go to the dining changes spot on embarkation day to get it. They let us do Palo every night that cruise so we are hoping to do it again this cruise. It was an amazing experience and a bit of a new twist on Palo. I also am trying to find out who our concierge hosts will be. Seriously crossing fingers for Tawanda.
Wow! I've always wondered if it was possible to do this. We already have 2 of our 7 nights booked for dinner at Palo as I booked Embarkation night. I bet they make that magic happen for you guys!
Talking with hubby earlier this evening he wants to have all our toiletries switched to H2O and I’m oretty sure I’ll ask to have our fridge stocked with just water. I definitely should call.
I’m super excited for the trip. What an amazing 25th anniversary this will be! Definitely serious icing on the cake!