marinaro44 Posted August 18 #1301 Share Posted August 18 12 hours ago, Toronto Guy said: I have never heard a single noise from above in those suites. Maybe I was just lucky? Nor have we. We're in one now on Onward. Only CC suites we will book. Portside with no tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted August 18 #1302 Share Posted August 18 5 hours ago, marinaro44 said: Nor have we. We're in one now on Onward. Only CC suites we will book. Portside with no tub. I was in one with tub on the Journey. Liked the bathroom itself better on the Journey vs the Onward...the issue wasn't the tub itself though, it was that I couldnt get under the shower head. Problem with the shower only CCs on the Onward is you keep banging your funny bone on that huge grab bar they installed in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 18 #1303 Share Posted August 18 22 hours ago, MamaFej said: I believe I understand: you're not doubting the experiences of others, you'd just feel more comfortable if Azamara put it in writing. It’s outlined in the email offer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trtog7 Posted August 18 #1304 Share Posted August 18 Have not been able to find an answer to tis question. Booked on a cruise with EXMO. If I bid and get an upgrade do I lose my EXMO benefits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted August 18 Author #1305 Share Posted August 18 32 minutes ago, trtog7 said: Have not been able to find an answer to tis question. Booked on a cruise with EXMO. If I bid and get an upgrade do I lose my EXMO benefits? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trtog7 Posted August 18 #1306 Share Posted August 18 5 minutes ago, Grandma Cruising said: No Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted August 18 #1307 Share Posted August 18 45 minutes ago, KirkNC said: It’s outlined in the email offer. This is the email offer I received. Unfortunately it says nothing about having a choice of cabins. If there is a choice of cabins, it would be nice to see that explained in the paragraph about the courtesy phone call. Welcome to Azamara Upgrade. In just a few steps, you can submit an offer to upgrade your stateroom on your upcoming cruise. Browse through the stateroom options below and select the amount you’re willing to pay for an upgrade to each. Making offers on multiple rooms will increase your chances of getting upgraded, but you'll only ever pay for one upgrade. We'll notify you via email if your bid has been accepted and you'll receive a courtesy phone call. You'll have 72 hours to complete the payment. If not, you'll keep the stateroom assigned and you will not be billed for any additional amounts. Offers are priced per person based on two occupants per stateroom for the entire duration of the cruise - only the first and second guest will be charged. Please note: Staterooms may vary in size and configuration from that pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted August 18 Author #1308 Share Posted August 18 (edited) It does say that the upgrade doesn’t happen if you don’t complete the payment, so that’s always an option. Under the old system there was no phone call and no option not to pay. If your bid was successful you just got an email telling you and the money was taken from the card you entered in your bid. Edited August 18 by Grandma Cruising 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted August 18 #1309 Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, tgg said: This is the email offer I received. Unfortunately it says nothing about having a choice of cabins. If there is a choice of cabins, it would be nice to see that explained in the paragraph about the courtesy phone call. Welcome to Azamara Upgrade. In just a few steps, you can submit an offer to upgrade your stateroom on your upcoming cruise. Browse through the stateroom options below and select the amount you’re willing to pay for an upgrade to each. Making offers on multiple rooms will increase your chances of getting upgraded, but you'll only ever pay for one upgrade. We'll notify you via email if your bid has been accepted and you'll receive a courtesy phone call. You'll have 72 hours to complete the payment. If not, you'll keep the stateroom assigned and you will not be billed for any additional amounts. Offers are priced per person based on two occupants per stateroom for the entire duration of the cruise - only the first and second guest will be charged. Please note: Staterooms may vary in size and configuration from that pictured. I wouldn't be concerned, it says if you don't complete the payment you keep your assigned stateroom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinna121 Posted August 18 #1310 Share Posted August 18 On 8/17/2024 at 9:23 AM, tiggertom said: You could try the link on the website https://www.azamara.com/gb/booked-guests/azamara-upgrades good luck Thank you tiggertom I followed your link and I tried my luck getting an upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorothysFriend Posted August 19 #1311 Share Posted August 19 Made a couple of weak bids for our cruise earlier this month, which were unsuccessful. We were too happy with our Spa Suite to bid much on these bigger suites. Date bid received: last modified July 31, 2024 Cruise date: Aug 3, 2024 Cruise length: 7 nights Loyalty level: first timer Min bid per stateroom: $1200 Amount bid: $1400 Cabin booked: Spa Suite Cabin bid for: Club World Owner Final bid cost per night: $200 Bid strength: Weak Outcome: Unsuccessful Cruise region: Mediterranean (Greece/Croatia) Date bid received: last modified July 31, 2024 Cruise date: Aug 3, 2024 Cruise length: 7 nights Loyalty level: first timer Min bid per stateroom: $1000 Amount bid: $1040 Cabin booked: Spa Suite Cabin bid for: Club Ocean Suite Final bid cost per night: $149 Bid strength: Weak Outcome: Unsuccessful Cruise region: Mediterranean (Greece/Croatia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted August 20 #1312 Share Posted August 20 I followed the advice I received here and called Azamara, and I was assured that we would not have to accept the upgrade if offered. So we put in a bid and received a confirmation email. Today we got the dreaded message that someone else had mentioned: Dear JOHN Due to a change in your reservation, we have cancelled your existing Azamara Upgrade offer(s). Booking ID: xxxxxxxxxxx Now that B2B cruises are consolidated with one Booking ID, the system can't process an upgrade bid on the second leg. Perhaps I'll check with the Guest Relations Manager or Hotel Director when we board the first cruise to see what's available on the second. We leave for our first Viking Ocean cruise at the end of the month. Time to explore some options. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithikan Posted August 25 #1313 Share Posted August 25 On 8/19/2024 at 11:31 PM, Grandma Cruising said: Thanks very much Dorothy’sFriend. All added to the spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15sybIcXkobWRSL9jKDTQ-H6PHmk4ptwSAx3Yw8sQQSQ/edit Craziest thing - I followed GC's link above to check out where my bid might fall for our October cruise, where I discovered lots of stats for "Fish & Chips." Wrong spreadsheet, I think. Going back to p.51 of this thread, I found the correct link. And, the info I was looking for. Thanks, Grandma Cruising, for both taking on this informative spreadsheet and for providing me with a morning chuckle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted August 25 Author #1314 Share Posted August 25 Sorry about that, obviously I included the wrong link. Here’s the right one https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pEoojQ5-EPmD4cI3gw1dVcYfYTXfZePdDXxU09l0H3M/edit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted August 25 #1315 Share Posted August 25 4 minutes ago, Grandma Cruising said: Sorry about that, obviously I included the wrong link. Here’s the right one https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pEoojQ5-EPmD4cI3gw1dVcYfYTXfZePdDXxU09l0H3M/edit We appreciate you, @Grandma Cruising! Also, now I'm hungry for fish & chips. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitmachine Posted September 3 #1316 Share Posted September 3 On 7/19/2024 at 2:41 PM, fruitmachine said: For the spreadsheet... We aren't likely to bid. Neither of these categories nor our present one are currently available, so there is not a 'market rate' that I can compare against. Bid Date 17 July 2024 Cruise Date 13 September 2024 Cruise Length (Nights) 13 Loyalty Level Adventurer Minimum bid per stateroom USD 899 Cabin Type Booked Ocean View Cabin Type Bid For Club Balcony Minimum bid per stateroom USD 995 Cabin Type Booked Ocean View Cabin Type Bid For Club Balcony Plus Today we had another email, again inviting us to bid for an upgrade for this same cruise that starts in 10 days. Nothing has changed including the minimum bid amounts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted September 3 Author #1317 Share Posted September 3 5 hours ago, fruitmachine said: Today we had another email, again inviting us to bid for an upgrade for this same cruise that starts in 10 days. Nothing has changed including the minimum bid amounts. Same here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted September 4 #1318 Share Posted September 4 On 8/20/2024 at 8:41 AM, tgg said: I followed the advice I received here and called Azamara, and I was assured that we would not have to accept the upgrade if offered. So we put in a bid and received a confirmation email. Today we got the dreaded message that someone else had mentioned: Dear JOHN Due to a change in your reservation, we have cancelled your existing Azamara Upgrade offer(s). Booking ID: xxxxxxxxxxx Now that B2B cruises are consolidated with one Booking ID, the system can't process an upgrade bid on the second leg. Perhaps I'll check with the Guest Relations Manager or Hotel Director when we board the first cruise to see what's available on the second. We leave for our first Viking Ocean cruise at the end of the month. Time to explore some options. Enjoy Viking Ocean. I have only heard good things. My friends have bailed from Azamara following all the reservation fiascos that started over a year ago and havent' looked back. They absolutely loved it in comparison. Hope you do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 4 #1319 Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, Toronto Guy said: Enjoy Viking Ocean. I have only heard good things. My friends have bailed from Azamara following all the reservation fiascos that started over a year ago and havent' looked back. They absolutely loved it in comparison. Hope you do as well. The reservation issues have been solved, so they (and you) should try Azamara again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted Saturday at 08:45 PM #1320 Share Posted Saturday at 08:45 PM - bid date 6 sept 2024 / accepted 9 sept - cruise date 26 sept 2024 - cruise length 4 nights - loyalty level explorer - minimum bid required for upgrade (in US$) 370pp - total amount bid (in US$) 410pp/820 total - cabin type initially booked club veranda - cabin type bid for club continent suite - final bid cost per night (in US$) 102.50pp/205 total - bid strength (very) weak - outcome (successful or not) successful - cruise region mediterranean/france 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithikan Posted Saturday at 10:15 PM #1321 Share Posted Saturday at 10:15 PM Congratulations, hamrag! Enjoy your 'bidfully enhanced' cruise! Teri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted Sunday at 05:21 AM Author #1322 Share Posted Sunday at 05:21 AM Well done, will add that to the spreadsheet when I get home - I'm on Onward at the moment! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted Sunday at 07:32 AM #1323 Share Posted Sunday at 07:32 AM (edited) 2 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: Well done, will add that to the spreadsheet when I get home - I'm on Onward at the moment! Thanks, hope you're enjoying the ship and trip, you have a fabulous itinerary. Our rationale is, with this cruise being a 4 day weekender, it may be slightly less orderly around the buffet areas etc....actually, we don't really think it will, that is in no way an Azamara thing. So, the plan is we do both specialties twice, Aqualina breakfast etc. and get to see at first hand what the cc suite has to offer for future reference...at a 'sensible' cost. Edited Sunday at 07:46 AM by hamrag 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted Sunday at 04:27 PM Author #1324 Share Posted Sunday at 04:27 PM Sounds like a good plan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookyboy Posted Sunday at 05:48 PM #1325 Share Posted Sunday at 05:48 PM 12 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: Well done, will add that to the spreadsheet when I get home - I'm on Onward at the moment! Have a fabulous time....Denise. 🙋♀️❤❤ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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