PrincessEsq Posted November 10, 2017 #2351 Share Posted November 10, 2017 That is awesome, I’m waiting on my january bId for an h4 as well. Did you pay attention to the ratio, or number of h4’s booked, and how many total h4s there are during the process? Any experience you had with bidding is very helpful ( I’ve very actively watched this thread and made a nice bid, looking specifically for h4 answers!! Tyia, happy cruising Sent from my iPhone using Forums There were no forward or aft Havens available for new bookings. That made sense to me since there are few rooms in those categories. There seemed to always be H4's available when I did mock bookings. Seemed to consistently range between 1 and 5 available. So, I assumed that there was a possibility that I could get an upgrade. Candidly, I assumed that someone from a forward would bid into an H4 and we would win the forward. We placed bids and then increased/decreased once a week. We were at $1250 for the H4 and then moved up to $1260 and it was accepted 24 hours later. Surprised that it was accepted more than 30 days out. All of our bids were in the Poor range. Happy to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llollipoppi Posted November 10, 2017 #2352 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I'm on the epic 20th Jan and have bid on H4 H5 H6 and H9. H5 H6 and H9 are showing as sold out now so I doubt I'll be getting an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOKS Posted November 10, 2017 #2353 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Question about the Bid process....Do you need to supply credit card info with the bid or do they use the already provided credit card information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted November 10, 2017 #2354 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Question about the Bid process....Do you need to supply credit card info with the bid or do they use the already provided credit card information?You have to provide credit card info. They only charge it if you get upgraded. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhorne Posted November 10, 2017 #2355 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Cool! Thanks for that. Hopefully you guys will have much better weather than we did (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelib Posted November 10, 2017 #2356 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I just got my bid accepted for the Getaway 11/26 cruise from deck 5 interior( last room in the front under the theater) to a deck 8 mid-ship balcony. I am a solo cruiser so I got it just at the lowest price of fair. Still cheaper than a solo interior Qty from any other line. My first balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINNY L Posted November 10, 2017 #2357 Share Posted November 10, 2017 If you win any of the Haven bids, do you actually get all the perks that are included if you originally booked the cabin? I heard that you can not get the perks so I was just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted November 10, 2017 #2358 Share Posted November 10, 2017 You get the promos that you have with your originally booked cabin, but no new promos. You do get the benefit of the butler, concierge, haven area, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted November 10, 2017 #2359 Share Posted November 10, 2017 If you win any of the Haven bids, do you actually get all the perks that are included if you originally booked the cabin? I heard that you can not get the perks so I was just wondering.No just what you had for your original cabin, but you get butler service, etc. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensed Posted November 10, 2017 #2360 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Hi All! I am cruising on the 11/25 Escape cruise. I just had all of my interior (3), oceanview (1) rooms upgraded to mid-ship balconies, just now ( bid was "poor" $100pp/ea). And my Family Balcony room just got upgraded to Haven H7 (bid was "poor" $1500pp/ea). I'm a happy cruiser! Not going to tell my family members that I upgraded their cabins. Most are first-time cruisers expecting interior staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappion Posted November 11, 2017 #2361 Share Posted November 11, 2017 If you win any of the Haven bids, do you actually get all the perks that are included if you originally booked the cabin? I heard that you can not get the perks so I was just wondering. You only get what came with your original booking, so if you had the beverage package and WiFi that is what you keep. You don’t get the other 2-3 perks (promos). You do get use of the haven and butler/concierge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappion Posted November 11, 2017 #2362 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi All! I am cruising on the 11/25 Escape cruise. I just had all of my interior (3), oceanview (1) rooms upgraded to mid-ship balconies, just now ( bid was "poor" $100pp/ea). And my Family Balcony room just got upgraded to Haven H7 (bid was "poor" $1500pp/ea). I'm a happy cruiser! Not going to tell my family members that I upgraded their cabins. Most are first-time cruisers expecting interior staterooms. Congrats. It’s fun surprising family. Last year the baggage guy wrecked our upgrade surprise when we checked our bags. Lol. He said ooooh Haven. I was peeved at the time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted November 11, 2017 #2363 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi All! I am cruising on the 11/25 Escape cruise. I just had all of my interior (3), oceanview (1) rooms upgraded to mid-ship balconies, just now ( bid was "poor" $100pp/ea). And my Family Balcony room just got upgraded to Haven H7 (bid was "poor" $1500pp/ea). I'm a happy cruiser! Not going to tell my family members that I upgraded their cabins. Most are first-time cruisers expecting interior staterooms. Congrats! H7 is nice, though I prefer the aft suits for the large balcony. In any case you're in the Haven, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortime05 Posted November 11, 2017 #2364 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi All! I am cruising on the 11/25 Escape cruise. I just had all of my interior (3), oceanview (1) rooms upgraded to mid-ship balconies, just now ( bid was "poor" $100pp/ea). And my Family Balcony room just got upgraded to Haven H7 (bid was "poor" $1500pp/ea). I'm a happy cruiser! Not going to tell my family members that I upgraded their cabins. Most are first-time cruisers expecting interior staterooms. Congratulations! I am on this cruise and have been waiting to hear something about my bids. I bid on all the havens but it's not looking good. I am still hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weloverunning Posted November 11, 2017 #2365 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Received email today from NCL. They accepted our bid of $105 pp to upgrade from inside to balcony on Getaway 11/27. The only issue is cabin is right near stairs and elevators which might be a little noisy but we had only paid $459 for inside . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUontheC Posted November 11, 2017 #2366 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I'm not sure what it is but 1000 of the 2500 cruisers will be on it. Next time I book, especially on NCL Pearl, I will definitely ask. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app I looked it up and here is what I found. It is a cruise for people of color with themed evenings. Here is the website. http://www.blackcruiseweek.com/grandsecr.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted November 11, 2017 #2367 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Received email today from NCL. They accepted our bid of $105 pp to upgrade from inside to balcony on Getaway 11/27. The only issue is cabin is right near stairs and elevators which might be a little noisy but we had only paid $459 for inside . We've been right by the stairs/elevator and have never had a noise problem. Now we often book rooms near these because then there isn't so much looooong narrow corridor walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasreb Posted November 11, 2017 #2368 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I looked it up and here is what I found. It is a cruise for people of color with themed evenings. Here is the website. http://www.blackcruiseweek.com/grandsecr.html I asked NCL agents on 3-4 occasions about what group was on this cruise. They did not seem to know. When I had found out the main group. Some NCL agents even got on their cell phone to check. I sent a letter to Miami to fuss about it 2 months ago. Still no reply. If you like partying. This must be great. "The biggest party at sea". http://grownandsexycruise.com/ plus more at Atlas travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted November 11, 2017 #2369 Share Posted November 11, 2017 We've been right by the stairs/elevator and have never had a noise problem. Now we often book rooms near these because then there isn't so much looooong narrow corridor walking.Yes, I get those rooms on purpose. Never had a problem. I do bring a small fan to cut down on noise, but I always use one at home anyway. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted November 11, 2017 #2370 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I asked NCL agents on 3-4 occasions about what group was on this cruise. They did not seem to know. When I had found out the main group. Some NCL agents even got on their cell phone to check. I sent a letter to Miami to fuss about it 2 months ago. Still no reply. If you like partying. This must be great. "The biggest party at sea". http://grownandsexycruise.com/ plus more at Atlas travel. Besides that if they are advertising as grown and sexy and you've got kids, I wouldn't be happy. How do you explain what grown and sexy is to a 9 year old??? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted November 11, 2017 #2371 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Besides that if they are advertising as grown and sexy and you've got kids, I wouldn't be happy. How do you explain what grown and sexy is to a 9 year old??? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Sorry, off topic![emoji54]Didn't realize which thread I was on. I'm on a couple different ones and my cell doesn't show top of thread unless I really look! HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY TO ALL WHO HAS SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY![emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llollipoppi Posted November 11, 2017 #2372 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Sorry, off topic![emoji54]Didn't realize which thread I was on. I'm on a couple different ones and my cell doesn't show top of thread unless I really look! HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY TO ALL WHO HAS SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY![emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631] [emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app I was just going to say. I' completely lost with this thread😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abisutton Posted November 12, 2017 #2373 Share Posted November 12, 2017 So let’s get this back on track.... any new upgrade info??? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieR Posted November 12, 2017 #2374 Share Posted November 12, 2017 We have been upgraded from a spa balcony cabin to an H5 Courtyard Penthouse on the Breakaway Dec 3rd cruise. It's our first time in the Haven We really wanted the spa but wanted to be in the Haven more so took a chance and bid. Very excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abisutton Posted November 12, 2017 #2375 Share Posted November 12, 2017 We have been upgraded from a spa balcony cabin to an H5 Courtyard Penthouse on the Breakaway Dec 3rd cruise. It's our first time in the Haven We really wanted the spa but wanted to be in the Haven more so took a chance and bid. Very excited!!! Please share your bid or where you were on the bid range... please!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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