Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Sorry, I’m sure this info is in an existing RoyalUp thread but I’m onboard Harmony right now & the wifi is awful. Could I get a quick explanation of how RoyalUp works when you’ve book through a TA? I bid myself, let’s say I win, then what? Does the TA play any role after that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewaldcruiser Posted June 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Same as it does without a TA, except in the rare case that your TA does not allow RoyalUp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted June 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Our TA doesn’t offer Royal up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Does the TA play any role after that? They may get some commission on part of the Royal Up bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted June 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) You make the RU bid - the TA does not participate in that on your behalf. Their role beyond that doesn't change with or without a successful bid. To clarify what @Tlbecker1said, some big box TA's don't participate in the RU, so if you booked through one that doesn't, you will not be offered a RU bid from RCCL (through their 3rd party bid service) and won't be able to place a bid. Enjoy Harmony! Edited June 3, 2022 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footeam Posted June 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2022 It recently changed to allow the TA to bid on behalf of the client. From an email I received from RCI: You, as their travel advisor, will also have the ability to handle the bidding on your clients' behalf. You'll be notified of the opportunity at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 3, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Thanks all. I’d rather handle it myself anyway. No need to go into details. TA got me a good deal, so there’s that. Not a big box store so no issues there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted June 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2022 We always use a TA (friends) and I bid myself on our upcoming EN Bermuda cruise. I don't even know if she knows we bid because we haven't talked about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 3, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 hours ago, BND said: We always use a TA (friends) and I bid myself on our upcoming EN Bermuda cruise. I don't even know if she knows we bid because we haven't talked about it. 👍 This is the 1st time I’ve used a TA in forever. Friend of my wife’s friend from same agency but this woman allegedly knows RC better so the friend passed us along to her. We got a good deal I couldn’t get on my own which is the important part but otherwise I’d be better off on my own if you catch my drift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted June 5, 2022 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2022 My TA received notice that I qualified to bid, and she forwarded me the email. But she had nothing to do with the bid, if I chose to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 5, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted June 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Baseball fan said: My TA received notice that I qualified to bid, and she forwarded me the email. But she had nothing to do with the bid, if I chose to do so. That makes sense. When I got my RoyalUp e-mail for the 2nd leg of my B2B I only then noticed she was CC'd on it. She also said RC should notify her (as well as me of course) if I win a bid but to let her know as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegus Posted June 6, 2022 #12 Share Posted June 6, 2022 My understanding is that if you are booked through a TA, i.e. they own the booking, even if you are the one that bids physically on the royal upland win, they get the credit for the increased base cruise fare. In other words they get their ~15% commission on the additional royal up fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted June 6, 2022 #13 Share Posted June 6, 2022 22 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: That makes sense. When I got my RoyalUp e-mail for the 2nd leg of my B2B I only then noticed she was CC'd on it. She also said RC should notify her (as well as me of course) if I win a bid but to let her know as well. I had not noticed that so out of curiosity went and checked mine and, yes, the TA is cc'd on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 6, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted June 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, cruisegus said: My understanding is that if you are booked through a TA, i.e. they own the booking, even if you are the one that bids physically on the royal upland win, they get the credit for the increased base cruise fare. In other words they get their ~15% commission on the additional royal up fare. Fine by me. Unfortunately for my TA, most of my bids are for low double digits pp so she's not gonna get much, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegus Posted June 6, 2022 #15 Share Posted June 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Fine by me. Unfortunately for my TA, most of my bids are for low double digits pp so she's not gonna get much, lol. My TA say everything helps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchendz Posted June 6, 2022 #16 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) On 6/3/2022 at 6:49 AM, Tlbecker1 said: Our TA doesn’t offer Royal up. Find a new TA! In case you have not seen the consumer flyer. 18065215_RoyalUp_Consumer_Flyer.pdf Edited June 6, 2022 by Gretchendz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 7, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Since I'm the OP, going to change the topic slightly (sue me)... I booked a cruise with a TA under some sort of TA Friends & Family sale. It was a good deal at the time. Using the current sale, flash sale, FL resident discount, and a promo code, I can get it for a little bit less doing a mock booking. While I'm waiting for my TA to get back to me, anyone know if she should be able to get me the price drop difference? Only asking b/c I don't know if there are special rules with whatever sale she used to get me the original price and I haven't used a TA in forever. It's after final payment so I believe I'd get OBC but that's fine. It's not a big amount but it would almost pay for dinner at Giovanni's and every dollar counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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