Jewels32 Posted August 24, 2017 #1226 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We just got an acceptance of our upgrade offer. We leave Sunday on the Pearl. We originally had an ocean view cabin, and in the last few days upped our offer to the max of $350.00, and got a balcony. It would have cost us approximately $1,000.00 extra for a balcony if we booked it, so I'm happy to only pay $700.00. I am a little nervous though as it's a PrivaSea balcony, and I've never had one of those, but I'm just happy to have a balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve007NY Posted August 24, 2017 #1227 Share Posted August 24, 2017 One would think that their algorithm is even ore complex, and that the "total expenditure" model you propose would also take into account the demand for the cabin type you are vacating. If they have demand for MY -say- OV, but none for your balcony, or many unsold in your category, wouldn't rev management take my bid and sell my of cabin rather than hope for new demand for yours?. I'd think that's why man pay don't fclear unti shortly before boarding (fly more than I cruise and Delta RM has this down pat :-( But only a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted August 24, 2017 #1228 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) .....It is pretty clear that the 2 items weighed most heavily by the algorithm are: demand in your current category (measured by direct cabin sales and GTY sales) and the price you have already paid for your cabin. You may think that makes no sense, but it makes 100% sense if you consider the only number that really matters here .... revenue yield. NCL has a target revenue point for each cabin category that they are trying to hit. When the demand to replace your existing cabin is there (such that they will NOT lose the yield on that cabin) and your bid, taken together with your existing expenditure, fits within their revenue yield for the upgraded cabin they will accept your bid. So, assuming all other factors are equal in the above hypo, it is more likely that customer C would have their bid accepted as the total revenue yield on that passenger is higher. ... The first part makes sense... Demand. And, I agree the second part is "target revenue per category". Lets take the example earlier, and for math discussion, assume there are only 3 mini suites on the ship - total. A: $3,000 -bid $300 B: $2,800 -bid $250 C: $3,200 - bid $280 Total Mini Suite Revenue currently at $9,000 or an average of $3,000 per cabin (before bids accepted) If they take bid A - the new total is $9,300 or average of $3,100 If they take bid C , the new total is $9,280 or average of $3,093 Bid C results in a lower revenue yield. Rather simple example, as there are way more cabins available of course. And, there are other variables such as demand for each category, ability to resell or upgrade the vacated cabin, etc. But, with all those factors being EQUAL, they will take the bid that generates the most cash. Why would anyone take the lower dollar offer? Edited August 24, 2017 by garycarla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSPADES Posted August 24, 2017 #1229 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Well lost our bid from haven 2 bedroom villa to the GV. Leaving Saturday. Bid 1950. Oh well. Will still have a blast! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacciemac Posted August 24, 2017 #1230 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Do you get notified that you didn't get it? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSPADES Posted August 24, 2017 #1231 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Do you get notified that you didn't get it? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes. 48 hours before you cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattc87 Posted August 24, 2017 #1232 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Leaving on the Pearl for Alaska this Sunday and received notice that we had been upgraded around 2PM EST today. We went from the inside to a balcony. Our bid was 350. We originally paid 749 for the inside room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustymom Posted August 25, 2017 #1233 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Our bid was accepted at 35 days till sailing. I was surprised as most people don't get a confirmation until a few days before sailing. We went from a balcony to a 2 bedroom suite for a bid of $760. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briankc1445 Posted August 25, 2017 #1234 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Our bid was accepted today for our sailing on the Escape 9/9. We went from inside to balcony and bid $145 per person. Edited August 25, 2017 by Briankc1445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acomp182 Posted August 25, 2017 #1235 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sailing this Sunday on the Breakaway and my bids are still pending. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumLatitudes+ Posted August 25, 2017 #1236 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hi all - Sailing in November on Spirit, booked a GTY at an unreal low price in July , assigned room 3 days after, midship inside deck 6, happy as can be, as we only spend time in cabin to sleep or shower, we got the invite to upgrade to Balcony or Oceanview 80 days out, initial minimum bids seemed higher than previous posts have mentioned regarding the same category, noticed 84 days out inside was all but sold, curious about who gets selected, or why, and how many cabins are in the pool to bid on... Again I must agree with others, I doubt lower bids are favoured over the higher ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna529 Posted August 25, 2017 #1237 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Leaving on the Pearl for Alaska this Sunday and received notice that we had been upgraded around 2PM EST today. We went from the inside to a balcony. Our bid was 350. We originally paid 749 for the inside room. Was that $350 total? Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna529 Posted August 25, 2017 #1238 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I was excited about possibly bidding for a balcony room for our December cruise. But yesterday there was a price drop, plus we would get another free perk if we just paid to upgrade ourselves for $350. Seems like that would be a better deal than trying to bid on something we may or may not get. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacciemac Posted August 25, 2017 #1239 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I was excited about possibly bidding for a balcony room for our December cruise. But yesterday there was a price drop, plus we would get another free perk if we just paid to upgrade ourselves for $350. Seems like that would be a better deal than trying to bid on something we may or may not get. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app I'd go for the upgrade then.. this way you get a balcony if you really want one.. then you can bid on a mini suite or Haven later .. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enavigo Posted August 25, 2017 #1240 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'd go for the upgrade then.. this way you get a balcony if you really want one.. then you can bid on a mini suite or Haven later .. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums And don't forget one of the biggest advantages of upgrading vs. bidding . . . you will be able to chose the balcony cabin you want [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattc87 Posted August 25, 2017 #1241 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Was that $350 total? Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app No, 700 was our total bid. 350 per person is what I meant. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerricruiser Posted August 28, 2017 #1242 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just got an upgrade today for the Escape sailing 9/2. Went from an inside stateroom to an aft balcony for $130 per person. Very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted August 28, 2017 #1243 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just got an upgrade today for the Escape sailing 9/2. Went from an inside stateroom to an aft balcony for $130 per person. Very excited! Wow! Congratulations-- that's a great deal. Have a wonderful cruise:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanagirlalways Posted August 28, 2017 #1244 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just got an upgrade today for the Escape sailing 9/2. Went from an inside stateroom to an aft balcony for $130 per person. Very excited! I think that is fantastic!!!!!! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuddlepuss Posted August 28, 2017 #1245 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We have booked a cruise on NCL Bliss for Sept 2018, what is this bidding thing about? Is this through NCL or CC. Thanks for your help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanagirlalways Posted August 28, 2017 #1246 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We have booked a cruise on NCL Bliss for Sept 2018, what is this bidding thing about? Is this through NCL or CC. Thanks for your help? It is through NCL. At this time - when you are about 80 days out NCL will offer a bidding system to upgrade your room. If you are interested you can follow their instructions and see what the minimum bid is for different rooms and make a bid. if you are successful they assign the room for that category. Personally I think all Haven rooms are nice. Mini suites you have to be careful because the location may not bewhat you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumLatitudes+ Posted August 28, 2017 #1247 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just got an upgrade today for the Escape sailing 9/2. Went from an inside stateroom to an aft balcony for $130 per person. Very excited! Wow! I'd be beyond excited too if it were me -have yourself an amazing time🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellyflopchamp Posted August 28, 2017 #1248 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Has anyone heard of the minimum bid allowed going down as you get closer? I would assume not. I was hoping to bid for an Aft Haven Penthouse from my aft balcony. There are 4 of the suites still let but the minimum bid is $1500 total. I am happy with my cabin but was hoping to maybe score an amazing deal and place a total bid of $1000 ($500 pp) to try for an upgrade. The current min puts it out of my price range Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuddlepuss Posted August 28, 2017 #1249 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Awesome thanks for the help. Will NCL contact me or do I contact them within 80days of sail date? It is through NCL. At this time - when you are about 80 days out NCL will offer a bidding system to upgrade your room. If you are interested you can follow their instructions and see what the minimum bid is for different rooms and make a bid. if you are successful they assign the room for that category. Personally I think all Haven rooms are nice. Mini suites you have to be careful because the location may not bewhat you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted August 29, 2017 #1250 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Awesome thanks for the help. Will NCL contact me or do I contact them within 80days of sail date? They will contact you... if you scroll back through the posts folks will share when, how, what, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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