shutdowncorner Posted June 6, 2018 #4651 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Not a big poster here on Cruise Critic, but I have been lurking in this thread for a while just trying to glean info, and decided I should pay it forward since I found the information here helpful. Upcoming cruise on Getaway, originally booked into a B9 Spa Balcony. Placed bids a while back on all the cabins offered except for the "mini-suite" (quite frankly, the room difference between a mini-suite and balcony is almost imperceptible to me, and would have lost access to Thermal Suite) and the Haven Owners Suites (minimum bid was $1,500 and just didn't feel like it was worth bidding since the top of my budget was the minimum bid, plus both of these suites have been listed as "Sold-Out" for quite some time) In no particular order, all Haven Cabins and my bid: Cabin:___________________Bid: Aft-Facing Penthouse_______$1,350 Forward-Facing PH________$1,350 Courtyard PH_____________$1,150 2-BR Villa_______________ $1,400 Haven Spa_______________ $1,200 Got the email today, about 11 days from sailing that my upgrade for the Haven Spa Suite had been accepted. I priced my bids in order of desirability to me, and what I felt would be competitive. I think all of my bids except the 2BR Villa were in the "good" range. Happy to answer any other questions for those interested. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeydad1972 Posted June 6, 2018 #4652 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Not a big poster here on Cruise Critic, but I have been lurking in this thread for a while just trying to glean info, and decided I should pay it forward since I found the information here helpful. Upcoming cruise on Getaway, originally booked into a B9 Spa Balcony. Placed bids a while back on all the cabins offered except for the "mini-suite" (quite frankly, the room difference between a mini-suite and balcony is almost imperceptible to me, and would have lost access to Thermal Suite) and the Haven Owners Suites (minimum bid was $1,500 and just didn't feel like it was worth bidding since the top of my budget was the minimum bid, plus both of these suites have been listed as "Sold-Out" for quite some time) In no particular order, all Haven Cabins and my bid: Cabin:___________________Bid: Aft-Facing Penthouse_______$1,350 Forward-Facing PH________$1,350 Courtyard PH_____________$1,150 2-BR Villa_______________ $1,400 Haven Spa_______________ $1,200 Got the email today, about 11 days from sailing that I my upgrade for the Haven Spa Suite had been accepted. Happy to answer any other questions for those interested. Thanks. On the same cruise.. So your one of the reasons 3 H9's disappeared today.. LOL.. Congrats and we will see you in 10 days or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted June 6, 2018 #4653 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Not a big poster here on Cruise Critic, but I have been lurking in this thread for a while just trying to glean info, and decided I should pay it forward since I found the information here helpful. Upcoming cruise on Getaway, originally booked into a B9 Spa Balcony. Placed bids a while back on all the cabins offered except for the "mini-suite" (quite frankly, the room difference between a mini-suite and balcony is almost imperceptible to me, and would have lost access to Thermal Suite) and the Haven Owners Suites (minimum bid was $1,500 and just didn't feel like it was worth bidding since the top of my budget was the minimum bid, plus both of these suites have been listed as "Sold-Out" for quite some time) In no particular order, all Haven Cabins and my bid: Cabin:___________________Bid: Aft-Facing Penthouse_______$1,350 Forward-Facing PH________$1,350 Courtyard PH_____________$1,150 2-BR Villa_______________ $1,400 Haven Spa_______________ $1,200 Got the email today, about 11 days from sailing that my upgrade for the Haven Spa Suite had been accepted. I priced my bids in order of desirability to me, and what I felt would be competitive. I think all of my bids except the 2BR Villa were in the "good" range. Happy to answer any other questions for those interested. Thanks. Congrats! Was that the total bid amount or per person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutdowncorner Posted June 6, 2018 #4654 Share Posted June 6, 2018 On the same cruise.. So your one of the reasons 3 H9's disappeared today.. LOL.. Congrats and we will see you in 10 days or so Thanks, finally starting to pack and plan. See you on the ship! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutdowncorner Posted June 6, 2018 #4655 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Congrats! Was that the total bid amount or per person? Originally paid $1,399 for B9, plus $1,200 upgrades $2,599 PP total. No idea what “sticker price” was on this cabin originally. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted June 6, 2018 #4656 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Not a big poster here on Cruise Critic, but I have been lurking in this thread for a while just trying to glean info, and decided I should pay it forward since I found the information here helpful. Upcoming cruise on Getaway, originally booked into a B9 Spa Balcony. Placed bids a while back on all the cabins offered except for the "mini-suite" (quite frankly, the room difference between a mini-suite and balcony is almost imperceptible to me, and would have lost access to Thermal Suite) and the Haven Owners Suites (minimum bid was $1,500 and just didn't feel like it was worth bidding since the top of my budget was the minimum bid, plus both of these suites have been listed as "Sold-Out" for quite some time) In no particular order, all Haven Cabins and my bid: Cabin:___________________Bid: Aft-Facing Penthouse_______$1,350 Forward-Facing PH________$1,350 Courtyard PH_____________$1,150 2-BR Villa_______________ $1,400 Haven Spa_______________ $1,200 Got the email today, about 11 days from sailing that my upgrade for the Haven Spa Suite had been accepted. I priced my bids in order of desirability to me, and what I felt would be competitive. I think all of my bids except the 2BR Villa were in the "good" range. Happy to answer any other questions for those interested. Thanks. Congratulations, We were on the Breakaway in a Haven spa a couple of months back, lots of room and we enjoyed the suite. Nice you get the spa package too. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shidah Posted June 6, 2018 #4657 Share Posted June 6, 2018 It looks like the current cost for that room is $3099, so a savings of $500 PP. Nice savings and you will love the Haven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutdowncorner Posted June 6, 2018 #4658 Share Posted June 6, 2018 It looks like the current cost for that room is $3099, so a savings of $500 PP. Nice savings and you will love the Haven! Yeah, I’m not sure how it all works to be honest. I called my TA on Monday and they quoted me $3,600 ($1,8000PP) to direct upgrade to the H9. So, $600PP more than I paid via upgrade bid, but would’ve also included the Shore Excursion/Internet promos. No additional OBC though. That was my TA, tried to negotiate directly with NCL as well but they wouldn’t even discuss, told me to call TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothfary7 Posted June 6, 2018 #4659 Share Posted June 6, 2018 It doesn’t always work out that way. For the Bliss Transatlantic, the upgrade from MA to H5 was costing around $4500pp through direct upgrade (well after final payment). Bids ended up getting accepted in the $1250pp ballpark. Guess I was just lucky then. Best advice is to check current price before bidding :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynook11 Posted June 7, 2018 #4660 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Lucky! We sail Sunday and I think all the Havens are sold out. Can't tell anymore since they don't show the cruise on NCL.com anymore for our sail dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shidah Posted June 7, 2018 #4661 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Yeah, I’m not sure how it all works to be honest. I called my TA on Monday and they quoted me $3,600 ($1,8000PP) to direct upgrade to the H9. So, $600PP more than I paid via upgrade bid, but would’ve also included the Shore Excursion/Internet promos. No additional OBC though. That was my TA, tried to negotiate directly with NCL as well but they wouldn’t even discuss, told me to call TA. On that cruise the max benefit out of the shore excursion promo would be 200, if you went on 4 NCL excursions. Our last trip on the Getaway we did one. I think the internet is valued at $125 maybe?? So you are still ahead. And yes, while I know many on CC report on the benefits of using a TA, I always book directly with NCL (usually CAS so have to then) to be able to negotiate with them directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingwithcarrie Posted June 7, 2018 #4662 Share Posted June 7, 2018 So, if you bid up, once you have your cabin, can you request a different open cabin in the same category if it's available? Also, can you still ask for an upgrade at checkin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroo777 Posted June 7, 2018 #4663 Share Posted June 7, 2018 So, if you bid up, once you have your cabin, can you request a different open cabin in the same category if it's available? Also, can you still ask for an upgrade at checkin? No. Once upgraded, your locked into the new cabin. I’ve tried. Yes, but I haven’t heard of anyone having success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notalandlover Posted June 7, 2018 #4664 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Not a big poster here on Cruise Critic, but I have been lurking in this thread for a while just trying to glean info, and decided I should pay it forward since I found the information here helpful. Upcoming cruise on Getaway, originally booked into a B9 Spa Balcony. Placed bids a while back on all the cabins offered except for the "mini-suite" (quite frankly, the room difference between a mini-suite and balcony is almost imperceptible to me, and would have lost access to Thermal Suite) and the Haven Owners Suites (minimum bid was $1,500 and just didn't feel like it was worth bidding since the top of my budget was the minimum bid, plus both of these suites have been listed as "Sold-Out" for quite some time) In no particular order, all Haven Cabins and my bid: Cabin:___________________Bid: Aft-Facing Penthouse_______$1,350 Forward-Facing PH________$1,350 Courtyard PH_____________$1,150 2-BR Villa_______________ $1,400 Haven Spa_______________ $1,200 Got the email today, about 11 days from sailing that my upgrade for the Haven Spa Suite had been accepted. I priced my bids in order of desirability to me, and what I felt would be competitive. I think all of my bids except the 2BR Villa were in the "good" range. Happy to answer any other questions for those interested. Thanks.[/quote so the haven spa was 1500 per person aka 3k is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Scams Posted June 7, 2018 #4665 Share Posted June 7, 2018 You should have continued to scroll and read, on singles it clearly states you will be charged for two. It's in the FAQ's on upgrade advantage. The FAIR thing would have been for this screws line to have canceled the upgrade refunded my bid like I asked and put me back in an inside cabin. They would have made a customer for life. Now they lose all future bookings with friends and family Whats that worth? A heck of a lot more than $500 Now I am changing my cruise plan. Will be spending a lot of time at the carving station instead of the casino No not going on their tours nope not going into their casino nope not going into their gift shops nope not having the massages now Its a new game. How not to spend one more penney with NCL Screws line ever again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 7, 2018 #4666 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The FAIR thing would have been for this screws line to have canceled the upgrade refunded my bid like I asked and put me back in an inside cabin. They would have made a customer for life. Now they lose all future bookings with friends and family Whats that worth? A heck of a lot more than $500 Now I am changing my cruise plan. Will be spending a lot of time at the carving station instead of the casino No not going on their tours nope not going into their casino nope not going into their gift shops nope not having the massages now Its a new game. How not to spend one more penney with NCL Screws line ever again "Fair" thing to do is to look in the mirror. This was YOUR mistake. Nobody elses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted June 7, 2018 #4667 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) "Fair" thing to do is to look in the mirror. This was YOUR mistake. Nobody elses.I think you are arguing with a troll . Read post #4714 that TheDougOut saved before it was deleted .Gotta love 1 post (OK 2 post) wonders . Originally posted by Norwegian Scams I chose not to read the terms and conditions, so I feel like they shouldn’t apply to me. Cute name. Welcome to CruiseCritic and congratulations on your first post! If you decide to stay home, you’ll have plenty of time to read the following. Pay special attention to #10... Edited June 7, 2018 by richstowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynook11 Posted June 7, 2018 #4668 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Any get any upgrades on the Escape sailing Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penwah2002 Posted June 7, 2018 #4669 Share Posted June 7, 2018 A Any get any upgrades on the Escape sailing Sunday? Nope, waiting. Bid on a H2, H3 and H4 from H5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted June 7, 2018 #4670 Share Posted June 7, 2018 You'll know tomorrow... Good Luck everyone... hope you have something to celebrate... :champagne-toast: Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynook11 Posted June 7, 2018 #4671 Share Posted June 7, 2018 A Nope, waiting. Bid on a H2, H3 and H4 from H5. I only bid on Aft Haven but I think they were all sold out....only the forward facing was available at my last look. I guess we will find out soon...Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2326 Posted June 7, 2018 #4672 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I only bid on Aft Haven but I think they were all sold out....only the forward facing was available at my last look. I guess we will find out soon...Good luck! Good luck. Let us know. We are leaving on the 24th and bid on aft penthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va-mermaid Posted June 8, 2018 #4673 Share Posted June 8, 2018 so if I bid up to a better room do you still retain the offers NCL give you in your FREE Options which we have already paid for Please if someone has done this, please respond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted June 8, 2018 #4674 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Your promotions do not change when you bid for an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted June 8, 2018 #4675 Share Posted June 8, 2018 LOL on this upgrade. My only upgrade option was Haven so placed a bid on all, currently only 7 two bedroom, yesterday there was 8, and deluxe owner suite. My chances are NIL. Nope to outright book the 2 bedroom would be almost 10K, that's another cruise, like Alaska next summer. I doubt with this limited inventory the price will drop. It's nice to dream :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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