dexddd Posted August 14, 2018 #551 Share Posted August 14, 2018 After my upgrade bid was accepted about 45 days out they mailed me luggage tags You are sailing in the Haven with the upgrade which they send tags in the mail. They don't normally send for non-Haven cabins or non-suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted August 14, 2018 #552 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I’m booked on the Bliss for an Alaska cruise on September 15. I booked an inside Sailaway. I bid $320 ($160 pp) for a balcony. I didn’t bid on an ocean view. Today, I got notification that my bid was accepted and I was assigned a BA balcony. I’m happy. It’s on deck 15, so there might be some noise from above, but it’s the same deck as the Observation Lounge which, I think, will be nice. I’ll bring earplugs. I probably bid too much, but it’s okay. I’m happy. Last year, on Princess, I paid $400 for an upsell to a balcony on an Alaska cruise in September. Quite similar and I’m paying less on the Bliss. Will they send new luggage tags? Sent from my iPad using Forums You got that for an awesome price! I probably would have bid more. Congratulations and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted August 14, 2018 #553 Share Posted August 14, 2018 You got that for an awesome price! I probably would have bid more. Congratulations and have fun! Thanks! I’m happy. I know I’ll enjoy it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted August 14, 2018 #554 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I originally placed my upgrade bid on a Haven H7 cabin only. I’m now thinking if I bid also on an H5 and an H9 it would increase my chances. My cruise leaves on 9/23. How much would this increase my chances if I add the H5 & H9 bids? They did Haven upsells today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyshopper Posted August 15, 2018 #555 Share Posted August 15, 2018 They did Haven upsells today.Do you know which ship and sailing? Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted August 15, 2018 #556 Share Posted August 15, 2018 For the Breakaway sailing of 9/23/18. That's why I quoted him. We are on the same sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
❤️2cruise Posted August 15, 2018 #557 Share Posted August 15, 2018 They did Haven upsells today. What dio you mean by Haven upsells? We are also on your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sastone25 Posted August 15, 2018 #558 Share Posted August 15, 2018 They did Haven upsells today. So if I didn’t get a upgrade email today, does that mean no Haven? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted August 15, 2018 #559 Share Posted August 15, 2018 What dio you mean by Haven upsells? We are also on your cruise Bids. They awarded upsells by bidding today on the 9/23 and the 10/2 cruises on the Breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted August 15, 2018 #560 Share Posted August 15, 2018 So if I didn’t get a upgrade email today, does that mean no Haven? :( I don't know. I think there is always a chance up til your bids show canceled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW 2 CRUISIN Posted August 15, 2018 #561 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Bids. They awarded upsells by bidding today on the 9/23 and the 10/2 cruises on the Breakaway. Has anyone on the 10/2 cruise reported winning anything yet? I haven’t seen any posts about bid upgrades yet from that sailing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted August 15, 2018 #562 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Has anyone on the 10/2 cruise reported winning anything yet?I haven’t seen any posts about bid upgrades yet from that sailing.... I saw someone post they went to a minisuite. So maybe lower cabins? I can't bid. They say there is a tech issue with bidding when you are in a spa cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarklord Posted August 15, 2018 #563 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Just had our upgrade bid accepted on Breakaway 14th Sept - BB Balcony up to H5 Haven - did not expect that! £605 p/p, so was not a high bid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maribrat2006 Posted August 15, 2018 #564 Share Posted August 15, 2018 This past weekend my boyfriend and I booked the 9/28 sailing on the Gem to Canada and New England. We did a GTY Oceanview and were assigned an 8th deck picture window cabin in the back of the ship the very next day. We are thrilled with our room. We expected to get a low deck with an obstructed view. It’s his birthday, so I am considering bidding on a balcony or mini suite. He has never stayed in either. The ship seems to have plenty of space in it. Has anyone bid on this cruise? And if so, has your bid been accepted yet? I am thinking it might not take much to get upgraded as they are only asking for minimum bids of $25 and $50 at the present time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted August 16, 2018 #565 Share Posted August 16, 2018 This past weekend my boyfriend and I booked the 9/28 sailing on the Gem to Canada and New England. We did a GTY Oceanview and were assigned an 8th deck picture window cabin in the back of the ship the very next day. We are thrilled with our room. We expected to get a low deck with an obstructed view. It’s his birthday, so I am considering bidding on a balcony or mini suite. He has never stayed in either. The ship seems to have plenty of space in it. Has anyone bid on this cruise? And if so, has your bid been accepted yet? I am thinking it might not take much to get upgraded as they are only asking for minimum bids of $25 and $50 at the present time. I was on the Gem to Canada/New England in June. We were initially in a GTY interior and bid up to a Balcony. We won our bid, but bid REALLY high, as there were only 10 balconies left in the final week before sailing. I think it was worth it to have the balcony. We actually got to see whales from it! Do mock bookings to try to determine how many balconies are remaining on your sailing. Remember, that the site will never show you more than 15 rooms in a category, so if you see 15 listed, that means there are likely more available. Bid what you are comfortable with and make sure you are actually saving money over upgrading outright by paying the full price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maribrat2006 Posted August 16, 2018 #566 Share Posted August 16, 2018 JamieLogical, Thank you so much for your response! As of right now, there looks like there are a lot of balconies left. We think the ship is nowhere near full. There are all types of rooms all over the ship when doing mock bookings. So I think I am going to take your advice and bid for a balcony. My original thought was to bed for a mini suite, but half of those are under the buffet or pool deck, and I’m worried that it would be too much noise for us. Do you know if anyone has ever stayed in one of those and if they had a problem in the back of the ship? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted August 16, 2018 #567 Share Posted August 16, 2018 JamieLogical, Thank you so much for your response! As of right now, there looks like there are a lot of balconies left. We think the ship is nowhere near full. There are all types of rooms all over the ship when doing mock bookings. So I think I am going to take your advice and bid for a balcony. My original thought was to bed for a mini suite, but half of those are under the buffet or pool deck, and I’m worried that it would be too much noise for us. Do you know if anyone has ever stayed in one of those and if they had a problem in the back of the ship? Thanks again! You could put in bids for both. Maybe a lower hail-mary type bid for the mini-suite and a more serious bid for the balcony? I don't really know anything about the mini-suites on the Gem, but I didn't hear any complaints or anything in our roll call for my sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLDody Posted August 16, 2018 #568 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If I purchase the thermal suite passes, then bid on a Haven spa suite and get the upgrade, can I get a refund on the thermal passes? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLDody Posted August 16, 2018 #569 Share Posted August 16, 2018 When I look at the upgrade bids, the first screen says $500 pperson, but when I open it the slide scale is at $1000 pperson. Does that mean the current lowest bid is at $1000? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted August 16, 2018 #570 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If I purchase the thermal suite passes, then bid on a Haven spa suite and get the upgrade, can I get a refund on the thermal passes? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I read, yes if at least 24hrs in advance.[emoji6] Good luck!🤞 Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroo777 Posted August 16, 2018 #571 Share Posted August 16, 2018 When I look at the upgrade bids, the first screen says $500 pperson, but when I open it the slide scale is at $1000 pperson. Does that mean the current lowest bid is at $1000? Know one knows for sure, but IMO it’s their attempt to get you to bid more than minimum. Bid an amount (x2) that you’re comfortable with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fvalanzola@gmail.com Posted August 16, 2018 #572 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Has anyone had an upgrade accepted at the minimum bid? Looking at an H7 on the Escape. Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroo777 Posted August 16, 2018 #573 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Has anyone had an upgrade accepted at the minimum bid? Looking at an H7 on the Escape. Oh yeah, it happens, but few and far between. Plenty of reports of success with above minimum, but still well within the poor range. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fvalanzola@gmail.com Posted August 16, 2018 #574 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Oh yeah, it happens, but few and far between. Plenty of reports of success with above minimum, but still well within the poor range. Good Luck! As of now there are still 7 available, so who knows... Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole1975 Posted August 16, 2018 #575 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If I purchase the thermal suite passes, then bid on a Haven spa suite and get the upgrade, can I get a refund on the thermal passes? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Can you purchase thermal suite passes before you board the ship if you are not in a spa cabin of some kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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