morningstar4 Posted April 2, 2017 #351 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Sure, we bid in the poor area I think it was $500 per person. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Sounds amazing! We're going to be on the Gem in May. What was your original cabin and can the owner's suite sleep 4 people? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker77 Posted April 2, 2017 #352 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) We are looking for those upgrades and we need some advices on those Haven penthouses The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony (H7 The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony (H5) They are in the same bid range but after looking on the net for the details of each. I'm little confused on witch is best. Witch one has the best location and what is included with the Haven penthouses ? I know about the private pool , Butler and the private dinning room. I'm I wrong that its open bar ? Thank for the feeds Edited April 2, 2017 by quaker77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison0523 Posted April 2, 2017 #353 Share Posted April 2, 2017 We booked a CAS room and just got an email for the 6/2 Dawn from Boston to Bermuda. Currently in a balcony. Offers for 3 bed garden villa $1750pp, owners suite with double balcony $1500pp, 2 bedroom suite $1000 and family suite $800. Right now we have 2 connecting balconies so I doubt I will bid but it would be pretty awesome to have the garden villa! Current pricing for the 3 bed garden villa is $19,500 for 2. :o Has anyone bid on the 3 bedroom garden villa and had their offer accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 2, 2017 #354 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Sounds amazing! We're going to be on the Gem in May. What was your original cabin and can the owner's suite sleep 4 people? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Our original was a H6 or Aft facing balcony. It is not technically in the Haven and I am glad we did win the upgrade. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 2, 2017 #355 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Sounds amazing! We're going to be on the Gem in May. What was your original cabin and can the owner's suite sleep 4 people? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, the Owners suite can sleep 4. One king bed and pull out sofa. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 2, 2017 #356 Share Posted April 2, 2017 We are looking for those upgrades and we need some advices on those Haven penthouses The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony (H7 The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony (H5) They are in the same bid range but after looking on the net for the details of each. I'm little confused on witch is best. Witch one has the best location and what is included with the Haven penthouses ? I know about the private pool , Butler and the private dinning room. I'm I wrong that its open bar ? Thank for the feeds The H7 is not technically in the Haven area on some or all ships. The H5 is in Haven area, but does not have separate bedroom. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 2, 2017 #357 Share Posted April 2, 2017 We are looking for those upgrades and we need some advices on those Haven penthouses The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony (H7 The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony (H5) They are in the same bid range but after looking on the net for the details of each. I'm little confused on witch is best. Witch one has the best location and what is included with the Haven penthouses ? I know about the private pool , Butler and the private dinning room. I'm I wrong that its open bar ? Thank for the feeds There is a bar in the lounge but you must get beverage package. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted April 2, 2017 #358 Share Posted April 2, 2017 The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony (H7 This is not physically in the Haven,You are in the front of the ship The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony (H5) This is IN the Haven "complex" . You should choose depending on how much access you are going to want to the courtyard . The forward cabin is a little bit of a hike to get to courtyard. We had a forward OS on Gem and barely used the courtyard,so it didn't matter to us that we weren't in Haven. You have open bar if you took the drink package as your perk prior to bidding. I understand you do not get the additional free perks of Haven room if you are upgrading from a non-Haven room.The OS and DOS get 3 bottles of liquor and mixers (Soda water tonic bloodymary mix etc). You will enjoy either room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted April 2, 2017 #359 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Similar situation here. We are in an H-3 on the Gem. Received the upgrade e-mail for the H-2 and the H-1 (Garden Villa). The range for the GV started at $1000pp. Weirdly though, neither of those suites show available if you do a mock booking. We put in a bid just for fun, but don't really expect anything. Just figured if somehow we did get it, it would be a once in a lifetime kind of thing. We have had a Garden Villa twice and just booked our third time for next year. It is a fabulous experience. We had amazing cruises having them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted April 2, 2017 #360 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yes, the Owners suite can sleep 4. One king bed and pull out sofa. Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is true-but keep in mind the 2nd bed is in the living/dining room so not as much privacy as the master bedroom. Also bathroom with shower is also in the master bedroom area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 2, 2017 #361 Share Posted April 2, 2017 This is true-but keep in mind the 2nd bed is in the living/dining room so not as much privacy as the master bedroom. Also bathroom with shower is also in the master bedroom area. True. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshyrkat Posted April 2, 2017 #362 Share Posted April 2, 2017 We have had a Garden Villa twice and just booked our third time for next year. It is a fabulous experience. We had amazing cruises having them. Out of curiosity...What did you bud that won the upgrade? If you don't mind sharing, of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker77 Posted April 2, 2017 #363 Share Posted April 2, 2017 The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony (H7 This is not physically in the Haven,You are in the front of the ship The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony (H5) This is IN the Haven "complex" . You should choose depending on how much access you are going to want to the courtyard . The forward cabin is a little bit of a hike to get to courtyard. We had a forward OS on Gem and barely used the courtyard,so it didn't matter to us that we weren't in Haven. You have open bar if you took the drink package as your perk prior to bidding. I understand you do not get the additional free perks of Haven room if you are upgrading from a non-Haven room.The OS and DOS get 3 bottles of liquor and mixers (Soda water tonic bloodymary mix etc). You will enjoy either room! Thanks for the tips and details Yes we have drink pakg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1819 Posted April 3, 2017 #364 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'm sailing on escape later this month- I have sailed on NCL once before and put some bids in for the Haven. Currently in a mid ship balcony right now, since I only sailed once before with NCL, anyone think I still have a chance? Any one with past experience? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbell Posted April 3, 2017 #365 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Sure, we bid in the poor area I think it was $500 per person. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Wow! That's a great deal. I'm happy you enjoyed it and hope you have a save trip home today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 3, 2017 #366 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Wow! That's a great deal. I'm happy you enjoyed it and hope you have a save trip home today. Yes, it was a great deal. I was shocked! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker77 Posted April 6, 2017 #367 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Just received the email and we will stay in our balcony 😊 No Haven or mini suite for us. So if you're a upgrade winner Congratulations 🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamaoftwocruisee Posted April 6, 2017 #368 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Our bids weren't accepted either oh well! We'll have fun anyway I guess [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2plan Posted April 6, 2017 #369 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Ours were rejected for the Haven also for this Saturday on Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkfam Posted April 6, 2017 #370 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I placed several bids for Haven. Our cruise is the 16th. I looked online and they still have empty Haven rooms. Fingers crossed. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abr155 Posted April 6, 2017 #371 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I placed several bids for Haven. Our cruise is the 16th. I looked online and they still have empty Haven rooms. Fingers crossed. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Even though I know most find out only a handful of days before sailing, I keep obsessively checking ha. Sail on the 23, and looks like inside and ocean view are wiped out (once they GREATLY reduced the rates for guarantee). We are obstructed ocean view now...seems to me they'd want to free up more of those, as they are being eaten up, by upgrading those already in who paid more (granted, we got the free at sea perks and the current offerings don't). Still lots of balconies and a handful of minis left! Still hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdal14 Posted April 7, 2017 #372 Share Posted April 7, 2017 We sail in 3 days on the Getaway. First NCL cruise. I've placed bids for both Haven and Mini Suite, but they all showing pending :( Would be upgrading from Guarantee Balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankerdude Posted April 7, 2017 #373 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just got e-mail confirm. Scored an upgrade 10 days before sailing. Inside Stateroom to Mid-Ship Balcony. Bid lowest amount showing on the "Fair" scale. WooHoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickic233 Posted April 7, 2017 #374 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just got e-mail confirm. Scored an upgrade 10 days before sailing. Inside Stateroom to Mid-Ship Balcony. Bid lowest amount showing on the "Fair" scale. WooHoo! Congrats!!! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitytrees Posted April 7, 2017 #375 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just got e-mail confirm. Scored an upgrade 10 days before sailing. Inside Stateroom to Mid-Ship Balcony. Bid lowest amount showing on the "Fair" scale. WooHoo! Congratulation s and enjoy, please can you tell me what is the lowest you can bud and how is it scaled? We have mid ship inside cabin for for booked not till August our cruise but insides been fully booked fir months and just seen outsides booked as well, price for balcony high, we decided to book inside due to cost always done balcony or mini suite on Eouc but good prices, wondered if chance ncreses if all lower priced cabins gone early. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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