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Princess Cruises upgrades
Princess Cruises offers an upgrade program: eligible guests can place a bid to upgrade to a higher stateroom category (for example Interior to Ocean View, or Balcony to Suite), and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
Check your Princess Cruises upgrade eligibility
See if your booking can be upgraded — enter your booking reference and last name in a secure form, right in the chat. Your details are never shared with the assistant.
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- Bid UpgradeOpen page →
Offer an amount within a set range to upgrade to a higher cabin or cabin category. You're only charged if your bid is accepted — if it loses, there's no charge.
- Cabin upgrade paths
- Interior → Ocean View · Ocean View → Balcony · Balcony → Suite
- How to upgrade
- Visit Princess Cruises's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.princess.com/en-us/plan/princess-cruise-room-upgrade
- Loyalty program
- Captain's Circle
From Princess Cruises's own upgrade pages
“Home Princess Cruise Room Upgrade Princess Upgrade Bid for a Stateroom Upgrade How does Princess Upgrade work? Bidding eligibility FAQs Make your cruise experience even better with just a bid The Princess Upgrade program gives you the opportunity to bid for a stateroom upgrade at a price you’re will…”
Source: princess.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
“. 3rd and 4th guests in a stateroom are upgraded without additional cost. *The credit card you initially provided to secure the bid will not be charged. GET STARTED Bid your way into a premium stateroom and enjoy elevated accommodations on your next Princess cruise. Easily place your upgrade bid thr…”
Source: princess.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
“my cruise? 6. Is the amount of the bid per person per day or for the whole cruise? 7. What currency is the bid amount in? 8. How much do I pay if my reservation includes more than two guests? 9. What happens if I am sailing solo? 10. Why do I need to provide a credit card to secure a bid? 11. How ca…”
Source: princess.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Frequently asked
Does Princess Cruises offer upgrades?
Princess Cruises offers an upgrade program: eligible guests can place a bid to upgrade to a higher stateroom category (for example Interior to Ocean View, or Balcony to Suite), and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
What upgrade options does Princess Cruises offer?
Princess Cruises offers Bid Upgrade. Upgrade paths cover Interior → Ocean View; Ocean View → Balcony; Balcony → Suite.
How does Princess Cruises's bid (offer) upgrade work?
You name an amount — within a range shown for your booking — to move up to a higher cabin. It's an offer, not a fixed price: you're only charged if Princess Cruises accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Princess Cruises booking can be upgraded?
Check your specific booking with Upgrade Agent: enter your booking reference and last name and you'll see the upgrade options and price ranges available on your flights — you don't need to dig through Princess Cruises's website. Visit Princess Cruises's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.princess.com/en-us/plan/princess-cruise-room-upgrade
Who is eligible for a Princess Cruises upgrade?
Eligibility depends on your fare type, route, and how close to departure you are — not every fare or flight qualifies, and offers usually open within a window before departure. The reliable way to know is to check your specific booking rather than assume.
When am I charged for a Princess Cruises upgrade?
Only if your offer is accepted. With bid upgrades the charge happens when the upgrade is confirmed — typically in the days before departure. If your offer isn't accepted, there's no charge.
How will I know if my Princess Cruises upgrade offer was accepted?
Princess Cruises notifies you — usually by email — if your offer is accepted, typically shortly before departure. Until then your original booking stands, and you can review your offer's status where you submitted it.
Can I change or cancel my Princess Cruises upgrade offer?
A pending offer can usually be changed or cancelled any time before it's accepted, from the page where you submitted it. Once an offer is accepted and charged, the upgrade is confirmed.
How much does a Princess Cruises upgrade cost?
There's no fixed price — you offer within a range shown for your booking, which varies by route, cabin, and demand. You choose where in that range to bid; higher offers can have a better chance of being accepted, though the exact acceptance formula isn't published.
Can I use Captain's Circle points or miles for a Princess Cruises upgrade?
Princess Cruises's loyalty program is Captain's Circle. Depending on the route and the offer shown on your booking, upgrades may be payable with points/miles as well as cash — the options available appear when you check your specific booking.
What cabins can I upgrade to on Princess Cruises?
Upgrade paths on Princess Cruises cover Interior → Ocean View; Ocean View → Balcony; Balcony → Suite. The exact options depend on your booked cabin and the specific flight.
Can I change or cancel my Princess Cruises upgrade bid after submitting it?
Yes — a Princess Cruises upgrade bid can be changed or cancelled any time until Princess Cruises makes its decision. Once a bid is accepted it's final and your card is charged. To update or withdraw it, use Princess Cruises's Manage My Booking / offer page, or check your booking here (booking ••••••e + last name) and I can help you modify or cancel it.
When is my card charged for a Princess Cruises upgrade bid?
Only if your bid is accepted. Submitting a Princess Cruises upgrade bid authorizes your card for the bid amount, but nothing is charged unless Princess Cruises accepts it — if the bid is declined or expires, the authorization is released and you pay nothing, keeping your original stateroom category. If it's accepted, the card you provided is charged the amount you offered and your upgrade is confirmed.
When will I find out if my Princess Cruises upgrade bid was accepted?
Princess Cruises decides upgrade bids before your sailing — often close to departure, once the operator knows how much stateroom category space is left. You'll be notified by email either way at the address on your offer. You don't need to keep checking, but you can see your bid's current status any time by checking your booking here (booking ••••••e + last name) or on Princess Cruises's Manage My Booking page.