maggie1968 Posted October 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Can anyone tell me the bidding range for an aft balcony on Escape Oct 28th? I am in a balcony so I wasn't able to bid on an aft but was given a price of $913.39 to upgrade, wondering how that compares to bidding range. There are several of these left. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf2001 Posted October 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2018 There is no way to bid specifically on Aft Balcony. Anyone bidding on a Balcony has a chance of getting an Aft Balcony if one is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie1968 Posted October 23, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Gotcha...TY. There should be several lucky ducks getting afts this cruise then!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted October 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 23, 2018 They recently broke spa balconies and mini-suites out into their own categories for bidding, but aft balconies, large balconies, and mini-suites with large balconies are all still lumped in with other staterooms in their meta. It would be nice if they would let you bid on all of the individual categories like they do for Havens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie1968 Posted October 23, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Yes, I agree Jamie. Now to decide if the extra 900 bucks is worth it...augh...we had an aft 2 years ago for our honeymoon on the Breakaway....so nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted October 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, maggie1968 said: Yes, I agree Jamie. Now to decide if the extra 900 bucks is worth it...augh...we had an aft 2 years ago for our honeymoon on the Breakaway....so nice! If you do a mock booking, what is the price difference in what you paid for and the aft balcony? That may be a guide.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted October 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, JamieLogical said: It would be nice if they would let you bid on all of the individual categories like they do for Havens. It would be nicer if people would book what they really want instead of worrying about the bid process. We read about the success stories but for every successful bid, there are countless people who end up disappointed. It's probably just the way that I am. I know what I want and book what I want. The idea of booking something, blindly bidding for something better, then even if my bid wins, getting assigned to whatever stateroom NCL has available in the category just seems strange to me. <rant over>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted October 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said: It would be nicer if people would book what they really want instead of worrying about the bid process. We read about the success stories but for every successful bid, there are countless people who end up disappointed. It's probably just the way that I am. I know what I want and book what I want. The idea of booking something, blindly bidding for something better, then even if my bid wins, getting assigned to whatever stateroom NCL has available in the category just seems strange to me. <rant over>. Well, the nice thing is, you don't have to participate in the bidding process if you don't want to. I book a room I will be perfectly happy with. And then I bid what I am comfortable bidding on any categories that appeal to me. If I win, I am thrilled for the upgrade at a cheaper price than what I would have paid outright. If I lose, I am thrilled to have my original room and some extra spending money for the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted October 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Two Wheels Only said: It would be nicer if people would book what they really want instead of worrying about the bid process. We read about the success stories but for every successful bid, there are countless people who end up disappointed. It's probably just the way that I am. I know what I want and book what I want. The idea of booking something, blindly bidding for something better, then even if my bid wins, getting assigned to whatever stateroom NCL has available in the category just seems strange to me. <rant over>. It's optional. If you're not interested, cool. But I don't think many people book a lower category than they'd be happy with, counting on winning the bidding game, because that's setting them up for disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted October 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 hours ago, maggie1968 said: Can anyone tell me the bidding range for an aft balcony on Escape Oct 28th? I am in a balcony so I wasn't able to bid on an aft but was given a price of $913.39 to upgrade, wondering how that compares to bidding range. There are several of these left. Thank you! Sailing date and ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie1968 Posted October 23, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Funny..was that a test to see if I would answer you??? I almost did!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted October 23, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, maggie1968 said: Funny..was that a test to see if I would answer you??? I almost did!!!! Nope, not a test. I was interested in the details. But you don't have to answer if you don't want to give it away. Just tell me in pig latin.... Edited October 23, 2018 by Mike_DeA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie1968 Posted October 24, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted October 24, 2018 LOL..not hiding anything..it is in my original post...Oct 28th Escape out of NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted October 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Ohhhh, so it is, how did I miss that... my apologies. NCL.com is showing an aft balcony at $1,229+pp right now vs. a regular balcony (non-sail away rate) starting at $979+pp, so the upgrade price they quoted seems high. I guess it's tied to what you paid though. I'd try calling them again today every day and see if it changes. The sail away rates starting at $399+ inside and $599+ balcony are very tempting. Wish I had more time off. I'll be on the Escape two weeks after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie1968 Posted October 24, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Yeah...I thought it was a little high too and we did get a great initial rate for current cabin so they are probably trying to make up the money :). We decided just to sit tight with our current upgrade bids and we will be happy either way. Yes the sail away rates must be very tempting for you...enjoy your trip in a few weeks though!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry8551 Posted October 29, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I am booked in January when can we bid on mini suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted October 29, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, terry8551 said: I am booked in January when can we bid on mini suite? Bidding usually opens 80 days prior to sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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