imdamama Posted September 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi all! We got a bid accepted to upgrade from a Sail Away fare to a Haven Penthouse for the 22 Sep Alaska sailing on the Bliss. Because it was initially a Sail Away booking, we weren't eligible for any "Free at Sea" promotions. Hoping someone might know if we might get any of those perks with the upgrade. Also wondering if anyone knows if we'll get our double Latitudes points since we're now in the Haven? I'm sure someone has navigated these waters before. We've never won an upgrade bid so I'm clueless. Thanks so much! Imda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I've never bid for anything but...(from the FAQ) 2. Does the upgrade include any additional promotions? The upgrade does not include any additional promotions. However, you get to keep whichever promotions you already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welove2cruise2014 Posted September 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2018 From NCL site, appears Haven/Suite would have had to be elected at time of reservation: "Ways To Earn Rewards Points Earn 1 point for every cruise night. Earn 1 additional point per night for booking in a Suite* or in The Haven. Earn 1 additional point per night when booking a*Latitudes Rewards Insider Offer. *Full fare suites booked when reservation was originally made. Does not include mini-suites." Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted September 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi all! We got a bid accepted to upgrade from a Sail Away fare to a Haven Penthouse for the 22 Sep Alaska sailing on the Bliss. Because it was initially a Sail Away booking, we weren't eligible for any "Free at Sea" promotions. Hoping someone might know if we might get any of those perks with the upgrade. Also wondering if anyone knows if we'll get our double Latitudes points since we're now in the Haven? I'm sure someone has navigated these waters before. We've never won an upgrade bid so I'm clueless. Thanks so much! Imda No free at sea perks and no double points. Only thing you get extra is the haven benefits that come with staying in the haven. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagggg Posted September 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I wonder if you booked a balcony and before final payment you switched to a suite if you earn the reward points for the suite. Not talking that you bid on the suite, but you changed your reservation before final payment. Do they cancel your old reservation and make a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2018 No free at sea perks. You WILL get double points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted September 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2018 No free at sea perks. You WILL get double points. No double points either. You only earn double points on full fare suites book at the time of the original reservation. You do not earn double points on an upgraded bid request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelulu01 Posted September 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Congratulations on your upgrade acceptance. If you don’t mind me asking, what was your bid level and when was it accepted? I’m on your sailing and put in a, “strong” level bid that wasn’t accepted for that category. We are in a sail away mini suite. Have a wonderful vacation! Excited to finally try a big new ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaWBarmy Posted September 21, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2018 No free at sea perks. You WILL get double points. I don't think they will. We were lucky enough to put in a successful upgrade bid on the Bliss TA. We went from an Inside to a Balcony, I know neither of these get double points, however, on checking my latitudes past cruise details on our return home the cruise showing was an Inside cabin as initially booked. The points are awarded on the original booking not on the upgrade even if it was to a Haven Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted September 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Correct... sail away rate does not include any promotions; not even the latitudes past guest offer, which gives an additional point per night, and some OBC. They would have to book a fare which includes the free at sea perks. When they say the sail away doesn't include ANY promotions, they aren't kidding. Just did a last minute cruise on Dawn. If I had booked a fare where I could choose my own cabin, I would have gotten the past guest offer, but since I booked a sail away fare, I did not get the extra point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I wonder if you booked a balcony and before final payment you switched to a suite if you earn the reward points for the suite. Not talking that you bid on the suite, but you changed your reservation before final payment. Do they cancel your old reservation and make a new one? IF you pay for an upgrade you get new perks, whether it is before or after final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermommy Posted September 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I was on the Star this last April and bid on an upgrade from an inside to a balcony, and did get double points, but no chance to my perks. I will say, it doesn't hurt to ask, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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