krittykat Posted October 5, 2022 #2351 Share Posted October 5, 2022 23 minutes ago, spanishguy1970 said: what happens if you prepaid your gratuities and the bid to a haven suite is accepted, does that mean you pay the daily service charge difference for getting the upgrade? Yes and an increase for insurance, if you have that the NCL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deweytrader Posted October 5, 2022 #2352 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, spanishguy1970 said: what happens if you prepaid your gratuities and the bid to a haven suite is accepted, does that mean you pay the daily service charge difference for getting the upgrade? I have been upgraded several times when I had prepaid gratuities and they did not increase. (The latest was a May 2022 cruise on the Joy) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted October 5, 2022 #2353 Share Posted October 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, deweytrader said: I have been upgraded several times when I had prepaid gratuities and they did not increase. (The latest was a May 2022 cruise on the Joy) thank you, i have heard so many versions, I am glad you have experienced it yourself. We weren't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nclgetawaymenhoney Posted October 6, 2022 #2354 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 hours ago, hlk08003 said: Please tell me how to check inventories....thanks You do a mock booking of that sailing, note NCL website only shows you up to 15 per subcategory while some TA sites will show more inventory. Happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bundtkate Posted October 6, 2022 #2355 Share Posted October 6, 2022 For folks bidding on balcony upgrades, do they offer upgrades to an aft balcony? We're in an aft balcony on our upcoming cruise and there are only 3 left (60 days until sailing). I was kind of hoping being in a room with more limited supply might give our Haven bids a better chance, but I've not seen anyone here talk about bidding on an aft balcony specifically so maybe it doesn't make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherWolf Posted October 6, 2022 #2356 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 10/1/2022 at 10:12 AM, AnitaVacation said: and the forward facing suite, you cannot use your balcony while the ship is moving (I found that balcony to be pretty useless) and also, the front facing balcony, the wall is so high that you cannot see anything if you are sitting or lounging...you pretty much have to be standing at the rail for a view... You're referring to the Jewel Class ships, not the Away Class ships, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPHennessy Posted October 6, 2022 #2357 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Got my upgrade from inside to balcony last night for the sailing this Sunday on the Gem. I just done the minimum bid of €125. Three more days!!! WHOOP WHOOP!! 😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaVacation Posted October 6, 2022 #2358 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 hours ago, CherWolf said: You're referring to the Jewel Class ships, not the Away Class ships, correct? Yes, that was on the Gem.... I have recently looked at some videos of the Away class ships and those front facing balconies do have glass so you do get a better view... I wonder how windy it is to be out there while the ship is sailing?? On the Gem, it was not pleasant at all, unless you like being in a wind tunnel 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPhelps Posted October 6, 2022 #2359 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Booked for the Pride of America on November 19, 2022 with an extended balcony. Have the opportunity to bid for the Penthouse Suite. I noticed in many of the postings that people have stated the capacity of some of the NCL cruises have been at half occupancy or not 100%. My cruise seems to be pretty well booked.(week of Thanksgiving) Is it worth bidding on? It's my 1st NCL Cruise, obviously upgrades are based on availability but????? Any feedback would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlk08003 Posted October 6, 2022 #2360 Share Posted October 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Nclgetawaymenhoney said: You do a mock booking of that sailing, note NCL website only shows you up to 15 per subcategory while some TA sites will show more inventory. Happy sailing. OK< Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted October 6, 2022 #2361 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, FloridaPhelps said: Booked for the Pride of America on November 19, 2022 with an extended balcony. Have the opportunity to bid for the Penthouse Suite. I noticed in many of the postings that people have stated the capacity of some of the NCL cruises have been at half occupancy or not 100%. My cruise seems to be pretty well booked.(week of Thanksgiving) Is it worth bidding on? It's my 1st NCL Cruise, obviously upgrades are based on availability but????? Any feedback would be appreciated. sure- you have nothing to lose with the bidding. You never know nowadays with Covid variants and regulations constantly changing what may make people cancel... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted October 6, 2022 #2362 Share Posted October 6, 2022 11 hours ago, bundtkate said: For folks bidding on balcony upgrades, do they offer upgrades to an aft balcony? We're in an aft balcony on our upcoming cruise and there are only 3 left (60 days until sailing). I was kind of hoping being in a room with more limited supply might give our Haven bids a better chance, but I've not seen anyone here talk about bidding on an aft balcony specifically so maybe it doesn't make a difference. I believe I read that they do. I also have an aft hoping that it is a prime cabin so my chances will improve for Haven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM0115 Posted October 6, 2022 #2363 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just to confirm my understanding, if you bid and it is accepted, they will select a cabin for you which could be in a less desirable location? So you are rolling the dice. You cannot move to another one after that or can you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reese15233 Posted October 6, 2022 #2364 Share Posted October 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, JM0115 said: Just to confirm my understanding, if you bid and it is accepted, they will select a cabin for you which could be in a less desirable location? So you are rolling the dice. You cannot move to another one after that or can you? No moving. You get what they give you in the category you "win". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted October 6, 2022 #2365 Share Posted October 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, JM0115 said: Just to confirm my understanding, if you bid and it is accepted, they will select a cabin for you which could be in a less desirable location? So you are rolling the dice. You cannot move to another one after that or can you? No moving, that's why its always good to do a mock booking to see what the possibilities are 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nclgetawaymenhoney Posted October 6, 2022 #2366 Share Posted October 6, 2022 46 minutes ago, Laszlo said: No moving, that's why its always good to do a mock booking to see what the possibilities are That’s a great idea to do the mock booking but also remember that when the upgrades happen it’s a snow ball type effect, the balconies that win havens give up their balconies etc. I was lucky enough on one of my upgrades to end up with a choice angled balconies (the ones like a triangle with like twice the space) when I got my upgrade from an inside the Friday afternoon before my Sunday sailing. Great location too, deck 13 forward with cabins above and below, near elevator. But it’s the luck of the draw you could end up right below the buffet etc. and that’s what your stuck with so if picky about location don’t bid on upgrades. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgip Posted October 6, 2022 #2367 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I just bid on a balcony from a studio for 1/21/23 sailing. Hoping for the win. Any balcony is better than any studio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divincenzo Posted October 7, 2022 #2368 Share Posted October 7, 2022 is anyone able to see rooms available for the NOV 7 Spirit Bora Bora cruise? Balcony & ocean view are only "best available" for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik1265 Posted October 7, 2022 #2369 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Sailing oct. 15th from Southampton to Rome on the Dawn, just had my bid accepted last night. From guaranteed balcony to Family suite, bid €10 over the minimum. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredflint Posted October 7, 2022 #2370 Share Posted October 7, 2022 23 hours ago, FloridaPhelps said: Booked for the Pride of America on November 19, 2022 with an extended balcony. Have the opportunity to bid for the Penthouse Suite. I noticed in many of the postings that people have stated the capacity of some of the NCL cruises have been at half occupancy or not 100%. My cruise seems to be pretty well booked.(week of Thanksgiving) Is it worth bidding on? It's my 1st NCL Cruise, obviously upgrades are based on availability but????? Any feedback would be appreciated. No reason not to bid just don't go too high, as long as you do not care about location. For me I would not bid another category that had a smaller balcony that what you have if the balcony is important to you. For me the side of the ship is usually important sunny side vs shade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseinfoseeker Posted October 7, 2022 #2371 Share Posted October 7, 2022 22 hours ago, travelgip said: I just bid on a balcony from a studio for 1/21/23 sailing. Hoping for the win. Any balcony is better than any studio I agree. I bid on balcony only myself. The oceanview on Getaway on deck 5 are fine, but I wouldn't want one of the forward facing ones on the other decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mscdivina2016 Posted October 7, 2022 #2372 Share Posted October 7, 2022 14 hours ago, divincenzo said: is anyone able to see rooms available for the NOV 7 Spirit Bora Bora cruise? Balcony & ocean view are only "best available" for me So you must be in an inside. You can only bid up 2 categories. I am on Spirit right now and there is only 18 suites that are highly sought after. Only sold out category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GALSews Posted October 7, 2022 #2373 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/5/2022 at 6:12 PM, deweytrader said: I have been upgraded several times when I had prepaid gratuities and they did not increase. (The latest was a May 2022 cruise on the Joy) It depends upon what you are upgrading to. You will definitely pay more if you are upgrading to the Haven. I'm not sure about suites and club balconies (previously mini-suites.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deweytrader Posted October 7, 2022 #2374 Share Posted October 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, GALSews said: It depends upon what you are upgrading to. You will definitely pay more if you are upgrading to the Haven. I'm not sure about suites and club balconies (previously mini-suites.) Nort true, all the times in the past where I have upgraded from a Balcony to a Haven with prepaid service charges, I was not charged any more. Latest example was my 5/1/22 Sailing of the Joy where I won an upgrade from a Balcony to a Haven Courtyard Penthouse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpepin92 Posted October 7, 2022 #2375 Share Posted October 7, 2022 May 3 hours ago, deweytrader said: Nort true, all the times in the past where I have upgraded from a Balcony to a Haven with prepaid service charges, I was not charged any more. Latest example was my 5/1/22 Sailing of the Joy where I won an upgrade from a Balcony to a Haven Courtyard Penthouse. May I ask what your bid was? Was it a 7 night cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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