Reader0108598 Posted May 17, 2019 #2301 Share Posted May 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Hootss said: My wife Amy and I are celebrating our 31st onboard Oasis on May 28th, just two days behind you. Happy Anniversary! Thank you and a very Happy Aaniversary to you and your wife ! Enjoy your cruise 🙂 Reader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn206 Posted May 17, 2019 #2302 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I didn't read through all 93 pages, but are any of those who get their bids accepted originally booked through a travel agent? I'm just curious if it somehow has any effect on their commissions (them getting anything more based on amount bid), an therefore most "wins" possibly go to those who book directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 17, 2019 #2303 Share Posted May 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, robyn206 said: I didn't read through all 93 pages, but are any of those who get their bids accepted originally booked through a travel agent? I'm just curious if it somehow has any effect on their commissions (them getting anything more based on amount bid), an therefore most "wins" possibly go to those who book directly. Being booked with a travel agent does not matter for the purposes of being selected or having a bid accepted for the RoyalUp program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn206 Posted May 17, 2019 #2304 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks for a response. I was thinking if this is all about making the most money, and Royal has to give a cut to the agent, then they might possibly overlook those that didn't book with them directly, thus giving them the most extra dollars. Or, is it a case that the agent gets nothing extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 17, 2019 #2305 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, robyn206 said: Thanks for a response. I was thinking if this is all about making the most money, and Royal has to give a cut to the agent, then they might possibly overlook those that didn't book with them directly, thus giving them the most extra dollars. Or, is it a case that the agent gets nothing extra. My guess is that the agent's commission goes up if you pay more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyShiva Posted May 17, 2019 #2306 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I have been fighting the URL for checking to see if you can upgrade for days: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/experience/cruise-room-upgrade I finally called in to report the incorrect error message (must be within 30 days, and I am), and was told firmly the upgrade bid option is only available if you received an email. Very annoying, as the FAQ question gives that page, too. Yay, RCI IT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 17, 2019 #2307 Share Posted May 17, 2019 27 minutes ago, LadyShiva said: I have been fighting the URL for checking to see if you can upgrade for days: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/experience/cruise-room-upgrade I finally called in to report the incorrect error message (must be within 30 days, and I am), and was told firmly the upgrade bid option is only available if you received an email. Very annoying, as the FAQ question gives that page, too. Yay, RCI IT... That is correct as far as I know. I got invited to bid but my husband did not. I entered his last name in that link (his is different from mine) and got the error message that it must be within 30 days. If I entered my name it would let me bid. This was awhile ago. I just tried now and it looks like that link is no longer working at all for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 17, 2019 Author #2308 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Host Clarea said: My guess is that the agent's commission goes up if you pay more. We paid $900 total for our UP. Our TA is sending us a check for $75, so I think they got a cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 17, 2019 #2309 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: We paid $900 total for our UP. Our TA is sending us a check for $75, so I think they got a cut That's great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 17, 2019 #2310 Share Posted May 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: We paid $900 total for our UP. Our TA is sending us a check for $75, so I think they got a cut Appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzafit Posted May 17, 2019 #2311 Share Posted May 17, 2019 The status on the room I put in a bid on use to say "pending" now it says "received". Is that normal? I would think if it was accepted the status would be "accepted". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 17, 2019 #2312 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, panzafit said: The status on the room I put in a bid on use to say "pending" now it says "received". Is that normal? That may be a new thing - all the reporting and my experience is that it used to say "pending" till it was accepted or denied on the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dslucas Posted May 17, 2019 #2313 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Still no word on my bid yet for the May 18 Anthem sailing. I guess now May 19 with this medical emergency. Will they push the reject/accept email back to tomorrow with the change in our cruise date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 17, 2019 #2314 Share Posted May 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, dslucas said: Still no word on my bid yet for the May 18 Anthem sailing. I guess now May 19 with this medical emergency. Will they push the reject/accept email back to tomorrow with the change in our cruise date? No, you'll get the denial e-mail tonight around 7PM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted May 17, 2019 #2315 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, dslucas said: Still no word on my bid yet for the May 18 Anthem sailing. I guess now May 19 with this medical emergency. Will they push the reject/accept email back to tomorrow with the change in our cruise date? You may be in luck there might be cancellations because of the delay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dslucas Posted May 18, 2019 #2316 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Still no word.. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndabunka Posted May 18, 2019 #2317 Share Posted May 18, 2019 22 hours ago, panzafit said: The status on the room I put in a bid on use to say "pending" now it says "received". Is that normal? I would think if it was accepted the status would be "accepted". They can't use the term "accepted" in this manner for this purpose. To do so would indicate that they "accepted" your bid and you got the cabin. Using the word "received" is FAR MORE accurate as they are telling you that they did "receive" your request but they have not (yet) "accepted" your offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dslucas Posted May 18, 2019 #2318 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Our offer says Expired. No word from RCL either way via email though. Everyone else got a rejection email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted May 18, 2019 #2319 Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 5/17/2019 at 8:43 AM, robyn206 said: I didn't read through all 93 pages, but are any of those who get their bids accepted originally booked through a travel agent? I'm just curious if it somehow has any effect on their commissions (them getting anything more based on amount bid), an therefore most "wins" possibly go to those who book directly. It does not matter. My reservations are always booked through an agent. Both my mom and I both had our bids accepted. yes, the TA gets a bump in commission. The same percentage as their regular commission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted May 19, 2019 #2320 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Ohh exciting as always....received my Royal Up email today for Anthem 8/1 sailing. Bid has been put in....as always...since there is only one room I could upgrade too....chances seem slim I'll get one. But it's always fun to try! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted May 19, 2019 #2321 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I also wanted to point out that a few days after we received the Royal Up offer emails, the cruise showed as sold out for all categories despite the fact that the day of the Royal Up emails there was a lot of availability across categories. It stayed that way until we received our upgrade confirmation email. So a cruise showing "sold out" or no availability etc mean nothing in the grand scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator Posted May 19, 2019 #2322 Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) We are sailing Monday the 27th. I have 3 rooms booked... all next to each other, and one connecting. We all received offers to bid. I decided to do my room as I have the grandkids with me and it would be a “better deal” since you don’t pay for 3rd and 4th. My son and husband in the other two cabins. With over 400 nights with RCL, I can count on one hand the free upgrades. So, I sort of liked this new program. With that said, I wish they would do it like Princess. When you get an upsell offer, you place the call to Princess and they return it. I have been able to research available cabins and when they call and say you have it, they work with you in selecting a cabin which is very nice. I was on a back to back one cruise when I received the offer and I told them that we really wanted the upsell, but only if it included the other sailing. They accommodated that as well with a very fair price. I wish RCL could do this program without having you wait til the day of or day before your cruise, and talk to you.... I might have upgraded all 3 cabins. well just my thoughts. Good luck to those still waiting. P.s. I should say my husband and son are still getting upgrade offers while the cruise appears to be sold out. Edited May 19, 2019 by mediator Added the p.s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 19, 2019 #2323 Share Posted May 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, mediator said: With that said, I wish they would do it like Princess. When you get an upsell offer, you place the call to Princess and they return it. I think the point of Royal Up was to fire the upsell fairy - it's probably expensive to keep staff for something which can sorta be accomplished with technology. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 21, 2019 Author #2324 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Just got our second Royal UP invite for Mariner June 28. Not going to play this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted May 21, 2019 #2325 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Sailing this Sunday No news so not hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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