Rare amygutman Posted May 23, 2017 #701 Share Posted May 23, 2017 So excited for you - have a feeling though he will figure it out when you go to your special check-in area bypassing 4500 other cruisers all trying to get on the ship at once. Give him a kiss on the cheek and tell him to enjoy - I surprised my DH for our 10 year anniversary with a aft suite upgrade and we have not looked back yet. It's worth every penny - and I am sure he will love every minute. Congratulations to you both! Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danak13 Posted May 23, 2017 #702 Share Posted May 23, 2017 My sailing isn't until November so I guess I have a long time to wait for the potential upsell email (I HATE waiting...:o). But I booked through Expedia; does anyone know if this is one of the travel agencies that offers the upsell program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terry&mike Posted May 23, 2017 #703 Share Posted May 23, 2017 My sailing isn't until November so I guess I have a long time to wait for the potential upsell email (I HATE waiting...:o). But I booked through Expedia; does anyone know if this is one of the travel agencies that offers the upsell program? Yes, they participate in the bid process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danak13 Posted May 23, 2017 #704 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yes, they participate in the bid process. WOOHOO! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morningstar4 Posted May 23, 2017 #705 Share Posted May 23, 2017 So excited for you - have a feeling though he will figure it out when you go to your special check-in area bypassing 4500 other cruisers all trying to get on the ship at once. Give him a kiss on the cheek and tell him to enjoy - I surprised my DH for our 10 year anniversary with a aft suite upgrade and we have not looked back yet. It's worth every penny - and I am sure he will love every minute. Congratulations to you both! Amy Thanks....so excited!! :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvacations Posted May 23, 2017 #706 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I booked a 40 day cruise for February 2018, Sydney to Tokyo on Jewel. It was booked as 40 days but was also sold as 3 separate shorter cruises. I booked through Interval International (timeshare exchange company). Will be interesting to see if I am able to bid for an upgrade. Currently in a mini suite on deck 11. Sent from my LG-H900 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAcruisegirl Posted May 25, 2017 #707 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Our $205 per person bid was accepted today, 4 days in advance on the 5/28/17 Star sailing from Venice. Moved from inside to balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin_OH Posted May 25, 2017 #708 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I'm leaving on the Dawn next Friday, June 2, and my minimum bid ($800 × 2) for a family suite with balcony was accepted today. I originally booked a mini-suite. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcheftoni Posted May 25, 2017 #709 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looks like they are getting the upgrades done faster. I am on the Jewel not sailing until 06/24. We just got upgraded from Inside to a Porthole. My bid was the on the midrange of the Fair gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandgirl0611 Posted May 25, 2017 #710 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looks like they are getting the upgrades done faster. I am on the Jewel not sailing until 06/24. We just got upgraded from Inside to a Porthole. My bid was the on the midrange of the Fair gauge. That's exciting!!! I'm literally stalking my email but I don't leave until July! Congrats on the upgrade! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieagle Posted May 26, 2017 #711 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Anyone know what the quickest turnaround for a bid being accepted has been? Sent from my iPhone using Forums We heard 19 days out from our June 3, Baltic cruise on the Getaway. That's pretty far out, compared to what I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandgirl0611 Posted May 26, 2017 #712 Share Posted May 26, 2017 We heard 19 days out from our June 3, Baltic cruise on the Getaway. That's pretty far out, compared to what I've seen. Wow yes that is! It seems like Haven winning bids are going close to sail date. Have fun on your cruise!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieagle Posted May 26, 2017 #713 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wow yes that is! It seems like Haven winning bids are going close to sail date. Have fun on your cruise!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Makes me think that I could have gotten away with a lower bid (bid on the low end of "fair.") But, it was a big savings over what we would have had to pay outright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandgirl0611 Posted May 26, 2017 #714 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Makes me think that I could have gotten away with a lower bid (bid on the low end of "fair.") But, it was a big savings over what we would have had to pay outright. As long as you're saving! [emoji846] That's what makes it worth it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieagle Posted May 26, 2017 #715 Share Posted May 26, 2017 As long as you're saving! [emoji846] That's what makes it worth it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyOC Posted May 26, 2017 #716 Share Posted May 26, 2017 HEY! What is this "bid" system and how do you get in ? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath2me Posted May 26, 2017 #717 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Im in a handicap mini suite on the escape in dec 9-16, is it possible for me to be able to bid on a handicap haven, if so how do i do that ? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyShiva Posted May 26, 2017 #718 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Im in a handicap mini suite on the escape in dec 9-16, is it possible for me to be able to bid on a handicap haven, if so how do i do that ? :confused: Probably not... there's no specification other than haven cabin, and no freeform field. Check to see which Haven cabins types even HAVE an accessible option--I have only seen one H5 marked as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted May 26, 2017 #719 Share Posted May 26, 2017 HEY! What is this "bid" system and how do you get in ? Sent from my iPad using Forums There is an active thread on the first page with lots of details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted May 26, 2017 #720 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Makes me think that I could have gotten away with a lower bid (bid on the low end of "fair.") But, it was a big savings over what we would have had to pay outright. Maybe, maybe not. Somebody else could have easily bid with a $$ amount $10 less than you. Or even $1 less. And, you BEAT them out of the upgrade. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRO Posted May 26, 2017 #721 Share Posted May 26, 2017 We got accepted this week at minimum bid for a 2 bedroom suite from a balcony. Got the email 2 1/2 weeks before cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNGRYGREEK Posted May 27, 2017 #722 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Has anybody been able to upgrade more than once on the same sailing? They accepted my "poor" bid for a balcony but not my higher bid for a mini suite. Would still like to move up again if that is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted May 27, 2017 #723 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Has anybody been able to upgrade more than once on the same sailing? They accepted my "poor" bid for a balcony but not my higher bid for a mini suite. Would still like to move up again if that is possible. If I'm not mistaken, once they accept your bid, that's it, you're in the new room. No other chance to bid and can't go back to original room. They've already charged your card and changed the room on your booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth612 Posted May 27, 2017 #724 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I received my email notification that NCL has accepted my offer for June 11 sailing on the Star out of Venice. Went from Balcony to Aft penthouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txclctr Posted May 27, 2017 #725 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I received my email notification that NCL has accepted my offer for June 11 sailing on the Star out of Venice. Went from Balcony to Aft penthouse! Very Nice! And early too! I'm on the Star july 17 out of Venice also. How many bids did you put in? Please give a review when you return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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