RoyalUP? (Bid for stateroom upgrade)

[tropiclvrs]

If bid is accepted and don't love the location of the newly assigned cabin and others in same category still are available, will they change if I call?

 

 

Edited January 14, 2022 by tropiclvrs
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[Biker19]

Just now, tropiclvrs said:

If bid is accepted and don't love the location of the newly assigned cabin and others in same category still are available, will they change if I call?

The official answer is no, but you may get lucky.

[MsDolly]

First time bidding, to bids show as expired and one is pending, this is for a sailing this weekend.  Booked a CP balcony and am pending for an OV balcony, lots available so I am still hopeful 

[Biker19]

6 minutes ago, MsDolly said:

Booked a CP balcony and am pending for an OV balcony, lots available so I am still hopeful 

Even if you get a denial email, check on board for upgrades.

 

Biker, who thinks the on board upgrade fairy will go away soon.

Edited January 14, 2022 by Biker19

[island lady]

29 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Even if you get a denial email, check on board for upgrades.

 

Biker, who thinks the on board upgrade fairy will go away soon.

 

If Royal up bid gets their act together and grabs the bids BEFORE boarding...there would be no on board upgrade needed.  😮   

 

Waiting until after sail away in the middle of the night....leaves the door wide open at GS desk.  😉 

[Starry Eyes]

1 hour ago, island lady said:

 

If Royal up bid gets their act together and grabs the bids BEFORE boarding...there would be no on board upgrade needed.  😮   

 

Waiting until after sail away in the middle of the night....leaves the door wide open at GS desk.  😉 

In the current situation with high case counts, there will be very late cancellations,…some too late for RoyalUp.  Some people will be canceled at port when an unvaccinated child tests positive.  Others will hear just hours before the cruise that a close contact tested positive.  Somebody will wake up with symptoms on the day of the cruise.  

[3kidsncats]

Hopefully we aren’t one of the ones that tests positive or wakes up with symptoms….because we finally got our JS confirmation, with a sweet junior suite in the hump, deck 13!! 🎉🎉

[binro01]

So color me curious. I'm currently booked in a guarantee Ocean View Balcony on Allure OTS for my Feb 27th cruise. I received my Royal Up invitation email. I can bid on 2 classes of larger balcony rooms, and Jr Suites, Grand Suites, 2Br Grand Suites, and Owner Suites, but not the CLS suites which like the other suites is just a sky class suite... Kinda bummed about that. I was willing to make a reasonable bid for one of those rooms, now I guess we are just going to make lowball bids on the GS and JS.

Anyone know why I would not have the ability to bid on a CLS? 

[3kidsncats]

1 minute ago, binro01 said:

So color me curious. I'm currently booked in a guarantee Ocean View Balcony on Allure OTS for my Feb 27th cruise. I received my Royal Up invitation email. I can bid on 2 classes of larger balcony rooms, and Jr Suites, Grand Suites, 2Br Grand Suites, and Owner Suites, but not the CLS suites which like the other suites is just a sky class suite... Kinda bummed about that. I was willing to make a reasonable bid for one of those rooms, now I guess we are just going to make lowball bids on the GS and JS.

Anyone know why I would not have the ability to bid on a CLS? 

There is a limit to how many category codes above your original booking that you can bid on.

[binro01]

1 minute ago, 3kidsncats said:

There is a limit to how many category codes above your original booking that you can bid on.

Ahh.. I wonder why the CLS category is above a GS 2BR or an OS. Those rooms usually go for more than the CLS.

[3kidsncats]

33 minutes ago, binro01 said:

Ahh.. I wonder why the CLS category is above a GS 2BR or an OS. Those rooms usually go for more than the CLS.

Don’t know, but it wasn’t an option for me either — I had the same range as you noted

[imola]

We are still waiting to hear about our bid for Navigator OTS that sails on Monday.  RC website shows cabins available in every category and ready for purchase at very high prices.  Our bid still says "pending" so I guess we have a chance but not holding out to much hope.  Now we just have to test negative in the morning and we are ready to go.

[MaryZ]

On the Anthem for 1/20, we have a large balcony and were able to big on loft suites, owners suites, grand suites etc.
I did put in a bid but we are good with our balcony.  The loft suite looked cool.  
 

[flkaren71]

Just sharing. Our Royal up bid was accepted two days ago. Independence of the Seas, January 31, 2022. (4night) we were in a “free“ guaranteed balcony casino comp. We bid on three rooms, Grand Suite 2 bedroom, Grand Suite one bedroom, and a Junior suite.  Won our bid for the one bedroom grand suite at $245 per person. First time in a Grand Suite! Super excited! 

Edited January 15, 2022 by flkaren71

[ticketsunlimited]

17 minutes ago, flkaren71 said:

Just sharing. Our Royal up bid was accepted two days ago. Independence of the Seas, January 31, 2022. (4night) we were in a “free“ guaranteed balcony casino comp. We bid on three rooms, Grand Suite 2 bedroom, Grand Suite one bedroom, and a Junior suite.  Won our bid for the one bedroom grand suite at $245 per person. First time in a Grand Suite! Super excited! 

Spectacular!!  Congratulations

[Cruise a holic]

29 minutes ago, ticketsunlimited said:

Spectacular!!  Congratulations

Enjoy

[Hampton99]

Over a week ago 4 out of 5 bids expired one showed pending.  The pending grand suite upgraded today.  We are on the January 31 sailing of the Anthem of the seas.

[Painter4me]

13 hours ago, MaryZ said:

On the Anthem for 1/20, we have a large balcony and were able to big on loft suites, owners suites, grand suites etc.
I did put in a bid but we are good with our balcony.  The loft suite looked cool.  
 

Have you heard back if any bid was accepted?

[Baowen]

17 hours ago, imola said:

We are still waiting to hear about our bid for Navigator OTS that sails on Monday.  RC website shows cabins available in every category and ready for purchase at very high prices.  Our bid still says "pending" so I guess we have a chance but not holding out to much hope.  Now we just have to test negative in the morning and we are ready to go.

I'm also waiting for my bid for the  Navigator 17th cruise.  I hope we find out soon but after reading some of the posts it seems like we might not find out until Monday.  Ugghh  

 

Beth

[lovelife]

21 hours ago, 3kidsncats said:

There is a limit to how many category codes above your original booking that you can bid on.

 

From a JS I received all these options:

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view in web browser   UPGRADE OPTIONS priced per person for the entire length of your cruise         Royal Loft Suite Enjoy a one of a kind experience and special perks in this expansive two-floor contemporary suite. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $2,500 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Ultimate Family Suite The Ultimate Family Suite is two stories of awesome thrills on every level. Like your very own in-suite slide where there's never a line, an air hockey table, and table tennis on your balcony. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $2,500 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Villa Suite Enjoy four bedrooms and bathrooms, private balcony, living area plus extra perks for suite guests. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $1,500 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Star Loft Suite Contemporary, two-floor connecting lofts with private balconies, dining areas and more. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $900 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Aquatheater - 2 Bedrooms Enjoy the best seat in the house during AquaTheater performances in a comfy two bedroom suite with sweeping ocean views.Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $700 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Aquatheater - 1 Bedroom Enjoy the best seat in the house during AquaTheater performances in a comfy one bedroom suite with sweeping ocean views.Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $600 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Crown Loft Suite Two-level urban lofts with contemporary décor, private balconies, guest baths, LCD TVs and more. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $400 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Owner's Suite These luxurious suites offer a comfortable bedroom, separate living area and a private balcony. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $400 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom These large suites offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living area with a sofa bed. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $300 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom Grand Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, a living area, private balcony and extra perks for guests. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $200 USD pp

 

[boscobeans]

19 minutes ago, Baowen said:

I'm also waiting for my bid for the  Navigator 17th cruise.  I hope we find out soon but after reading some of the posts it seems like we might not find out until Monday.  Ugghh  

 

Beth

Good luck.

[MaryZ]

4 hours ago, Painter4me said:

Have you heard back if any bid was accepted?

No I only bid for the Loft one.  And only because it's sort of unique.  We had a grand suite on the New Years cruise.  We weren't impressed.  Royal's suites don't offer the amenities of NCL, Celebrity or MSC for us to bother with.

[imola]

1 hour ago, Baowen said:

I'm also waiting for my bid for the  Navigator 17th cruise.  I hope we find out soon but after reading some of the posts it seems like we might not find out until Monday.  Ugghh  

 

Beth

Still waiting.  Given that they are still selling cabins the light for us is dimming I am afraid. We head out about 7 am tomorrow for San Pedro, a 500 mile trip.  I have realized that we can do muster drill and health questionnaire both before boarding so that will help.  

[3kidsncats]

4 hours ago, lovelife said:

 

From a JS I received all these options:

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view in web browser     UPGRADE OPTIONS priced per person for the entire length of your cruise         Royal Loft Suite Enjoy a one of a kind experience and special perks in this expansive two-floor contemporary suite. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $2,500 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Ultimate Family Suite The Ultimate Family Suite is two stories of awesome thrills on every level. Like your very own in-suite slide where there's never a line, an air hockey table, and table tennis on your balcony. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $2,500 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Villa Suite Enjoy four bedrooms and bathrooms, private balcony, living area plus extra perks for suite guests. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $1,500 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Star Loft Suite Contemporary, two-floor connecting lofts with private balconies, dining areas and more. Enjoy Royal Suite Class, and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $900 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Aquatheater - 2 Bedrooms Enjoy the best seat in the house during AquaTheater performances in a comfy two bedroom suite with sweeping ocean views.Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your all access Suite under Star Class. " From $700 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Aquatheater - 1 Bedroom Enjoy the best seat in the house during AquaTheater performances in a comfy one bedroom suite with sweeping ocean views.Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $600 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Crown Loft Suite Two-level urban lofts with contemporary décor, private balconies, guest baths, LCD TVs and more. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $400 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Owner's Suite These luxurious suites offer a comfortable bedroom, separate living area and a private balcony. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $400 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom These large suites offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living area with a sofa bed. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $300 USD pp SEE DETAILS     Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom Grand Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, a living area, private balcony and extra perks for guests. Enjoy Royal Suite Class and your exclusive experiences under Sky Class. " From $200 USD pp

 

Yes, because your original booking was a suite, even if JS doesn’t have full suite benefits.

[lovelife]

30 minutes ago, 3kidsncats said:

Yes, because your original booking was a suite, even if JS doesn’t have full suite benefits.

 

Yes, I was responding to a "limit to how many category codes above your original booking that you can bid on."

I was offered a bunch. The one prior offered seven categories above. Just wish I could win one!