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My friend's TA asks her Princess rep. for the upgrades for her clients. They are Captain's Circle members, but I don't think that makes much difference. Their TA has contacts and has gotten them some fantastic upgrades for free.Another way - go with a "guarantee" instead of an assigned cabin. Another way - pay for it like most people do!You could pay off your cruise very early. From what I've seen, this helps. Also, if you make a large payment just after booking, it might help.Or, just hope you're lucky. In other words, it's the luck of the draw most of the time.
My friend's TA asks her Princess rep. for the upgrades for her clients. They are Captain's Circle members, but I don't think that makes much difference. Their TA has contacts and has gotten them some fantastic upgrades for free.
Another way - go with a "guarantee" instead of an assigned cabin.
Another way - pay for it like most people do!
You could pay off your cruise very early. From what I've seen, this helps. Also, if you make a large payment just after booking, it might help.
Or, just hope you're lucky. In other words, it's the luck of the draw most of the time.