oledaddyrab Posted April 19, 2018 #4176 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hi! Just got back from the Western Caribbean jaunt on the Getaway. First cruise ever with NCL but 72 nights with RCCL. Great Time and Great experience in the Haven. Yes, we won the bid ...900 pp plus the travel insurance piece. It was awesome. Booked a balcony on the Sun for July. Just was wondering if all ships have the bidding process or just some of them? We're not quite 80 days but we are close. Thanks for looking. This is a great thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete's Girl Posted April 19, 2018 #4177 Share Posted April 19, 2018 We are 45 days out from our Bermuda sailing out of NYC on the Escape and I have a few questions...or perhaps would like some opinions. This is my first time bidding for Haven upgrades and I'm really crossing my fingers on this but I don't know how June sailings to Bermuda will fare with upgrades. Having said that, there are 17 Haven suites left on the website as of today...and while I know that's not entirely accurate due to mock bookings etc, I'm wondering what you all think are the chances of the possibility of an upgrade. We've bid in the mid "good" range and while we're good if we don't get it (we'll take another cruise with the money if we don't), we'd sure like to have this experience. What are your experiences with numbers like that? My apologies if I'm repeating what others have asked. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oledaddyrab Posted April 19, 2018 #4178 Share Posted April 19, 2018 We are 45 days out from our Bermuda sailing out of NYC on the Escape and I have a few questions...or perhaps would like some opinions. This is my first time bidding for Haven upgrades and I'm really crossing my fingers on this but I don't know how June sailings to Bermuda will fare with upgrades. Having said that' date=' there are 17 Haven suites left on the website as of today...and while I know that's not entirely accurate due to mock bookings etc, I'm wondering what you all think are the chances of the possibility of an upgrade. We've bid in the mid "good" range and while we're good if we don't get it (we'll take another cruise with the money if we don't), we'd sure like to have this experience. What are your experiences with numbers like that? My apologies if I'm repeating what others have asked. Thanks in advance!![/quote'] We won in the fair range...however a week out from sailing there were 27 left. I do think you have a great chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete's Girl Posted April 19, 2018 #4179 Share Posted April 19, 2018 We won in the fair range...however a week out from sailing there were 27 left. I do think you have a great chance! We're really crossing our fingers with this. Thanks so much for your reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealjr Posted April 19, 2018 #4180 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hello. I'm new to NCL. Where do you go to bid for upgrades? We are booked on Breakaway in Feb 2019 80 Days from sail date you should receive from NCL an opportunity to bid for upgrades. However it's my understand that some people don't receive an opportunity because some TA's don't participate in the upgrade program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted April 19, 2018 #4181 Share Posted April 19, 2018 80 Days from sail date you should receive from NCL an opportunity to bid for upgrades. However it's my understand that some people don't receive an opportunity because some TA's don't participate in the upgrade program. You can also go to your account on NCL and it will offer you to bid (if you don't receive an email). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hev1128 Posted April 19, 2018 #4182 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I bid on an H9 upgrade....we are in the poor category but not the bottom of the barrel. Sailing is 31 days away. Room count just dropped significantly....does that mean they are starting the upgrade inventory pulls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted April 19, 2018 #4183 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I bid on an H9 upgrade....we are in the poor category but not the bottom of the barrel. Sailing is 31 days away. Room count just dropped significantly....does that mean they are starting the upgrade inventory pulls? Hard to say. They could just be assigning the guarantee cabins. It seems most bids are not accepted/declined until the very end although I have read a few that have been accepted a month out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohogs34 Posted April 19, 2018 #4184 Share Posted April 19, 2018 50 days out and received an email today: "Congratulations! Your offer to upgrade your stateroom on your upcoming cruise has been successful." Last night after reading more of peoples offers, I lowered our offer by $100.00 each and today we got the emaiI from an inside room to a family balcony. Had received the offer to bid a couple of weeks ago the day after our cruise was booked and put the higher offer in leaving it until last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannaKMcMillan Posted April 19, 2018 #4185 Share Posted April 19, 2018 50 days out and received an email today: "Congratulations! Your offer to upgrade your stateroom on your upcoming cruise has been successful." Last night after reading more of peoples offers, I lowered our offer by $100.00 each and today we got the emaiI from an inside room to a family balcony. Had received the offer to bid a couple of weeks ago the day after our cruise was booked and put the higher offer in leaving it until last night. That’s awesome!! Congrats!! What cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleduty Posted April 20, 2018 #4186 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I am on the Star that departs on July 8. I got my upgrade offers today. From a family OV to either a balcony or mini suite. I put in good bids on both and am hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encapsulated Posted April 20, 2018 #4187 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Wow, pretty good deal, got a free IA inside cabin from CAS through Ceasars Casino - port and taxes were $330 per person. Got upgraded through Norwegian upgrade program today to B6 - Large Balcony for $75 per person today. Total ~ $405 per person. Did a mock booking on B6 Large Balcony - total came out to about $3,000. Total savings ~ $2190 + $100 OBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerig Posted April 20, 2018 #4188 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Wow, pretty good deal, got a free IA inside cabin from CAS through Ceasars Casino - port and taxes were $330 per person. Got upgraded through Norwegian upgrade program today to B6 - Large Balcony for $75 per person today. Total ~ $405 per person. Did a mock booking on B6 Large Balcony - total came out to about $3,000. Total savings ~ $2190 + $100 OBC When is your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encapsulated Posted April 20, 2018 #4189 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Escape 4/22 When is your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alliecat44 Posted April 20, 2018 #4190 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Has anyone heard about upgrade status for the Getaway on May 6? Anxiously waiting. (And loving reading all of these stories!) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaminautigal Posted April 20, 2018 #4191 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Has anyone heard about upgrade status for the Getaway on May 6? Anxiously waiting. (And loving reading all of these stories!) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Got mine Tuesday 4/17 for 4/22 cruise on GA, if that helps. From BC to H4 for $1,380PP, probably bid too much but really wanted it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritchettw Posted April 20, 2018 #4192 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Has anyone on the July 7th Gem cruise received an offer? I got mine 4/17. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohogs34 Posted April 20, 2018 #4193 Share Posted April 20, 2018 That’s awesome!! Congrats!! What cruise? NCL Jade Norway June 8th. Checked NCL and all is sold out except inside cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amscene1 Posted April 21, 2018 #4194 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Got mine Tuesday 4/17 for 4/22 cruise on GA, if that helps. From BC to H4 for $1,380PP, probably bid too much but really wanted it! So how much did you actually save at that price? And how long after bidding did they accept? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted April 21, 2018 #4195 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Got mine Tuesday 4/17 for 4/22 cruise on GA, if that helps. From BC to H4 for $1,380PP, probably bid too much but really wanted it! That sounds like a good deal but depends upon your original rate for the Balcony. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 21, 2018 #4196 Share Posted April 21, 2018 So how much did you actually save at that price? And how long after bidding did they accept? Sent from my iPhone using Forums The award was 5 days prior to cruise. We got our H5 upgrade 3 days to cruise. 3-5 days is typical for Haven rooms. If you bid on the first day 80 days), then 75 days prior to award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schildiams Posted April 21, 2018 #4197 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Upgraded to a family balcony on the escape for 4/29 from a mid inside cabin for $130 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpmirgeaux Posted April 21, 2018 #4198 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Has anyone ever received an upgrade notification over the weekend? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine lover2 Posted April 22, 2018 #4199 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Has anyone heard about upgrade status for the Getaway on May 6? Anxiously waiting. (And loving reading all of these stories!) Sent from my iPhone using Forums We are anxiously waiting as well to a Haven aft, forward, or courtyard. Is yours for a Haven also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee122 Posted April 22, 2018 #4200 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Still in "Pending" status for the Gem 4/28 sailing. 6 days out and nuthin! [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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