JCMALLARD1 Posted November 21, 2016 #151 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I've been lurking on here since booking my cruise but just had an offer accepted so I thought I'd register. Sailing on the Getaway on 11/27 and was upgraded from BX to H7 (forward-facing penthouse) for $575pp. That was the lowest bid that moved the meter from "poor" to "fair". Awesome job. Wish now I would have bid a little lower but did not want to chance it! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf2001 Posted November 21, 2016 #152 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Funny we both posted at the same time. Sorry to have undercut you, but I'm sure it will be worth it even at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted November 21, 2016 #153 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I upped my bid $100/pp more which equals only $100/pp less that listed price to move from Aft PH to 2BR Haven. The cabins disappear when I do a fake booking....then reappear the next time I do a fake booking. 5 days out and still suites available for the taking.....but no letter. I am very happy where I am but would love to move up to a suite closer to the Haven itself! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov2sun Posted November 22, 2016 #154 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I upped my bid $100/pp more which equals only $100/pp less that listed price to move from Aft PH to 2BR Haven. The cabins disappear when I do a fake booking....then reappear the next time I do a fake booking. 5 days out and still suites available for the taking.....but no letter. I am very happy where I am but would love to move up to a suite closer to the Haven itself! :cool: If you are bidding only $100 less than listed, why not just pay listed amount and receive all the perks? I can't even bid due to agency I booked with. Reading about peeps who bid up to better cabins than I am paying full price for, for far less. Doesn't seem fair some didn't even get the chance, but it is what it is. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shocked91 Posted November 22, 2016 #155 Share Posted November 22, 2016 How much would you bid for a balcony cabin when you have a studio cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted November 22, 2016 #156 Share Posted November 22, 2016 How much would you bid for a balcony cabin when you have a studio cabin? What ship and date - are the studios sold out? At one time there were quite a few reports of studios getting free upgrades to balcony but haven't seen one lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shocked91 Posted November 22, 2016 #157 Share Posted November 22, 2016 What ship and date - are the studios sold out? At one time there were quite a few reports of studios getting free upgrades to balcony but haven't seen one lately. Breakaway next month.Just looked on NCL there are 3 studios left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatdrinkfly Posted November 22, 2016 #158 Share Posted November 22, 2016 This bid business is unfortuante. I have 3 side by side spa mini suites (bringing my parent's and in laws with us) all of which I am paying for. If I bid and only 1 or 2 of the cabins get's upgraded then we sort of leave someone behind. At least with upsell I had some control i.e., telling the agent it is all 3 or nothing. Here I am faced with a dilemma where I am willing to pay but don't want to leave anyone behind. P.S we leave this Saturday November 26 on Escape. This is my problem too. 3 side-by-side cabins and if one goes, we all want to go. So instead we'll just stay put. As it is, we moved from a Balcony to a Mini-Suite at no cost because of a price drop, so we'll just be happy as is and leave those Haven dreams for another cruise ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplySherman Posted November 22, 2016 #159 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Not sure if this info will help you. I upgraded "no cost" from studio to balcony last week for cruise this Sat. On Epic. Studios for this cruise were sold out when I was given the upgrade. I had not paid a high price for the studio. Still only one perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted November 22, 2016 #160 Share Posted November 22, 2016 If you are bidding only $100 less than listed, why not just pay listed amount and receive all the perks? Best Answer!! It will be well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted November 23, 2016 #161 Share Posted November 23, 2016 If you are bidding only $100 less than listed, why not just pay listed amount and receive all the perks? I can't even bid due to agency I booked with. Reading about peeps who bid up to better cabins than I am paying full price for, for far less. Doesn't seem fair some didn't even get the chance, but it is what it is. Sigh. That is exactly why I'm not paying the full price for a 2BR! I've paid full-price for the aft PH...and would like a teeny-tiny discount for a change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacnac22 Posted November 23, 2016 #162 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Rethought my bidding and backed them all down next to minimum. Figured why play into NCL money grab. If I land an upgrade with low bid great if not I will enjoy my mini suite and have extra cash for casino and excursions! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm-Water Diver Posted November 23, 2016 #163 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ditto!!! Same thought process here. Why play into NCL's hand? Backed off my bids as well and happy with my current balcony guarantee price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted November 23, 2016 #164 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Rethought my bidding and backed them all down next to minimum. Figured why play into NCL money grab. If I land an upgrade with low bid great if not I will enjoy my mini suite and have extra cash for casino and excursions! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Exactly! I went in and cancelled some categories and left a minimum bid for another. I'll be perfectly happy with my current cabin....or perhaps score a low bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobs9 Posted November 30, 2016 #165 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) We're on the Jan 2nd Getaway cruise. We haven't received an upgrade offer yet. Anyone else on the cruise receive one? BTW, our TA has opted into this bidding process. Edited November 30, 2016 by Scoobs9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizdiz Posted November 30, 2016 #166 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) I just got upgraded today. Went from an inside to a Spa balcony. I'm very happy with my upgrade and would do it again if I had the choice. $200 was my bid which I upped on Thursday. Sailing on the Getaway Dec 4th Edited November 30, 2016 by wizdiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funCruise3 Posted November 30, 2016 #167 Share Posted November 30, 2016 We're on the Jan 2nd Getaway cruise. We haven't received an upgrade offer yet. Anyone else on the cruise receive one? BTW, our TA has opted into this bidding process. Yes, we did, from an aft inside deck 11 to a balcony deck 9, so am pleased. Good luck, did you call ncl yet, scoobs? Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyguy31 Posted November 30, 2016 #168 Share Posted November 30, 2016 We're on the Jan 2nd Getaway cruise. We haven't received an upgrade offer yet. Anyone else on the cruise receive one? BTW, our TA has opted into this bidding process. Call the Upsell line they can send the invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted November 30, 2016 #169 Share Posted November 30, 2016 If you are bidding only $100 less than listed, why not just pay listed amount and receive all the perks? I can't even bid due to agency I booked with. Reading about peeps who bid up to better cabins than I am paying full price for, for far less. Doesn't seem fair some didn't even get the chance, but it is what it is. Sigh. Best Answer!! It will be well worth it. They already have all the perks, they have an AFT PH booked. IMO, depending on which AFT you have the 2BR is a downgrade for sure. Cabin made for 6, balcony barely made for 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christylkoscielski Posted November 30, 2016 #170 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I just got upgraded today. Went from an inside to a Spa balcony. I'm very happy with my upgrade and would do it again if I had the choice. $200 was my bid which I upped on Thursday. Sailing on the Getaway Dec 4th Are u sailing on the getaway dec4-11 out of Miami?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizdiz Posted November 30, 2016 #171 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Are u sailing on the getaway dec4-11 out of Miami?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi Christy. Yes I sure am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobs9 Posted November 30, 2016 #172 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Yes, we did, from an aft inside deck 11 to a balcony deck 9, so am pleased. Good luck, did you call ncl yet, scoobs? Diane Hi Diane, I called NCL a few weeks ago and they said the upgrade offers were totally random and I may or may not receive one. We're okay with our aft balcony, but thought it would be interesting to try for a haven! Scott (Jan 2nd Getaway link) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryisme Posted December 1, 2016 #173 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hi Diane, I called NCL a few weeks ago and they said the upgrade offers were totally random and I may or may not receive one. We're okay with our aft balcony, but thought it would be interesting to try for a haven! Scott (Jan 2nd Getaway link) Hi Scoobs, Friend is sailing Jan 28 escape and hadn't received upgrade offer. I read on here that somebody from her sailing had received one. She called the next day and the offer was immediately emailed to her. Within 5 minutes of getting off the phone with NCL it was in her inbox. If you want to take a shot at the Haven - call again. Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funCruise3 Posted December 1, 2016 #174 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hi Diane, I called NCL a few weeks ago and they said the upgrade offers were totally random and I may or may not receive one. We're okay with our aft balcony, but thought it would be interesting to try for a haven! Scott (Jan 2nd Getaway link) Hi Scott, I would like to take a cabin crawl on the Getaway as I find it interesting to see the different cabin layouts, location on the ship & the view be it a ocean view or balcony or the size of an inside cabin. Cheers! They already have all the perks, they have an AFT PH booked. IMO, depending on which AFT you have the 2BR is a downgrade for sure. Cabin made for 6, balcony barely made for 2. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobs9 Posted December 3, 2016 #175 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hi Scoobs,Friend is sailing Jan 28 escape and hadn't received upgrade offer. I read on here that somebody from her sailing had received one. She called the next day and the offer was immediately emailed to her. Within 5 minutes of getting off the phone with NCL it was in her inbox. If you want to take a shot at the Haven - call again. Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not sure I'll call again. I hate chasing a company to "give" them more money :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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