Royal UP

[John&LaLa]

3 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

I assume a very low min bid?

 

Yes, in a GS now

[cvasto]

How can you see locations of rooms available?

[Biker19]

2 minutes ago, cvasto said:

How can you see locations of rooms available?

Go to a web site other than RCI, like the scanner site.

[cvasto]

What is the scanner site?

[Biker19]

Just now, cvasto said:

What is the scanner site?

Not allowed to specify TA sites here on CC, just sea what you can find - very similar to the skyscanner site.

[vandals04]

If I didn't receive an invite email do I have to wait until under 30 days to go directly to the Royal Up website?  I'm at a little over 60 days and keep getting the 30 day error.

[ZoeyVictoria]

We just received the email for the August 14 sailing of the Explorer.  There were twelve categories listed, we bid on three of them.  

[Elle_Bi]

....I actually booked by a TA but later on I received an email from RCCL directly, proposing me to bid with Royal UP, and so did I...

What happens to my TA reservation (fully paid already)  if RCCL ever accepts my bid? 

[Biker19]

38 minutes ago, Elle_Bi said:

What happens to my TA reservation (fully paid already)  if RCCL ever accepts my bid? 

Nothing, you simply get moved to the newly assigned cabin.

[cvasto]

one more question. we are a family of 4. If our bid is accepted, all members move with us, correct?

[RFerrington]

24 minutes ago, cvasto said:

one more question. we are a family of 4. If our bid is accepted, all members move with us, correct?

Yes, even though you only pay for 2.  As long as the 4 are all booked in the 1 room that wins the upgrade....

[cruisewiththekids]

There is no option to choose a specific cabin?

[OCSC Mike]

20 minutes ago, cruisewiththekids said:

There is no option to choose a specific cabin?

 

With RoyalUp? No, you're bidding on a category, just like booking a GTY.

[Norwich Cruiser]

We received an option to bid for the cruise we are currently on about four weeks ago and received emails weekly asking us if we wanted to bid on an upgrade.

 

Decided to bid on three the last week and were successful.

 

Received the confirmation  about 48 hours before departure.

 

We put in the lowest asking price.

 

Currently docked in sunny Ensenada.

[cvasto]

Wednesday is the 48 hour mark for me.... I'm a fair amount over minimum even though it still says my offer is weak.... really hoping we get the upgrade.

[crusnbee]

I was wondering if it may somehow be connected with your sailing status. I bid on one right after the restart and many people were upgraded while I was not. I was gold status.

[dcgrumpy]

On 6/15/2022 at 8:16 PM, vandals04 said:

If I didn't receive an invite email do I have to wait until under 30 days to go directly to the Royal Up website?  I'm at a little over 60 days and keep getting the 30 day error.

You can keep trying. I didn't receive an email at all for my last 2 cruises. I was able to bid at 90 days out for one and 45 for the other. I just kept checking until it worked. 

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, crusnbee said:

I was wondering if it may somehow be connected with your sailing status. I bid on one right after the restart and many people were upgraded while I was not.

Any hint that wins are in any way associated with C&A status are anecdotal at best.

[AspiringCindy]

7 hours ago, crusnbee said:

I was wondering if it may somehow be connected with your sailing status. I bid on one right after the restart and many people were upgraded while I was not. I was gold status.

It has nothing to do with status! I've bid when I was Emerald...I've bid while I was Diamond. I've NEVER won a bid! I bid slightly above minimum. Currently waiting to see if my bid is accepted for my upcoming Aug. Cruise.

[crusnbee]

20 hours ago, AspiringCindy said:

Currently waiting to see if my bid is accepted for my upcoming Aug. Cruise.

me too!

[Wanderlost]

We have not tried this but plan to do so for our next cruise. I know the price you bid is per person (2) but is it also per day?

[Biker19]

4 minutes ago, Wanderlost said:

I know the price you bid is per person (2) but is it also per day?

No, for the sailing. 

[Wanderlost]

Thanks Biker19

[mpk]

On 6/15/2022 at 8:15 AM, John&LaLa said:

I can bid on multiple suites for Indy this coming weekend, but passing because my balcony is right next to elevators 😁

 

Interesting...  I dislike being near elevators on cruise ships and hotel because of the extra traffic/noise.  Everyone's different!  🙂

[flamingos]

The prices are ridiculous, but as long as people want to pay them, I wish them joy.