Royalup

[Mittens101]

I know this has been asked but how’s the bid acceptance going? Has anyone gotten any good deals? How quickly was your bid accepted? Any suggestions on how much you should bid beyond the suggested price? 

[OCSC Mike]

No one can answer these questions. No one knows the algorithm and there are way too many variables involved. Any response you get will be anecdotal.

 

Short answer... bid what you think the upgrade is worth and don't expect to win because your chances of winning are extremely low with how full ships are right now.

[PompeySailor]

I’ll chime in with our experience 

2/4 Bids successful from recollection, all 4 bids were $5 above minimum

We have our 5th bid in for a Royal Suite on Grandeur ($5 above minimum)

I’ll let you know how we fare 

The two successful bids were both Sea Class to Sky Class and we found out both times about a week before sail date 

to add also when ships were sailing at reduced capacity 

 

Roll the dice - make sure you blow on them and don’t get a 7

Edited September 29, 2023 by PompeySailor

[Mittens101]

Just now, PompeySailor said:

I’ll chime in with our experience 

2/4 Bids successful from recollection, all 4 bids were $5 above minimum

We have our 5th bid in for a Royal Suite on Grandeur ($5 above minimum)

I’ll let you know how we fare 

The two successful bids were both Sea Class to Sky Class and we found out both times about a week before sail date 

 

Roll the dice - make sure you blow on them and don’t get a 7

Thank you I’m rolling the dice right now and hoping for a big win 

[PompeySailor]

1 minute ago, Mittens101 said:

Thank you I’m rolling the dice right now and hoping for a big win 

May you be lucky 🍀 

 

Sometimes call in and see if it is cheaper to upgrade directly (pick exact cabin) rather than the unknown 

 

We have also gone this route as well and it was cheaper than Royal Up

Edited September 29, 2023 by PompeySailor

[Mittens101]

9 minutes ago, PompeySailor said:

May you be lucky 🍀 

 

Sometimes call in and see if it is cheaper to upgrade directly (pick exact cabin) rather than the unknown 

 

We have also gone this route as well and it was cheaper than Royal Up

Great idea thanks

[meldal]

Thanks Mittens101 for asking those questions - I am very interested in other people's insights on this topic.

 

Are there any recent "bid winners" who could share their experiences with the bidding process and "how long before they learned their bids were accepted"?  Your comments would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mittens101]

1 hour ago, meldal said:

Thanks Mittens101 for asking those questions - I am very interested in other people's insights on this topic.

 

Are there any recent "bid winners" who could share their experiences with the bidding process and "how long before they learned their bids were accepted"?  Your comments would be greatly appreciated.

 

I placed my bids fingers crossed I’ll post once we hear 

[transam84]

Oct 10 transpacific people have been doing pretty well. I bid on a sky loft, minimum a few weeks ago, my bid was accepted within a few days, I just saw someone else was successful in our roll call yesterday. I would think success is easier on cruises not sold out, especially if you are in a suite and the bigger ones are open. I would think they want to move everyone up and make some money filling lower cabins with deals as it gets closer. Just a theory that worked for me.

[LilBlackDress]

Book the room you want, bid for something better...
But before bidding, check to see how much the upgrade would be. If it is not much, just upgrade if it is, you have an idea of how much to bid 

[travelberlin]

If your bid is accepted and you do not like the location of the new cabin, can you just keep your original cabin? Or change the new cabin to a better location in the same category?

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, travelberlin said:

If your bid is accepted and you do not like the location of the new cabin, can you just keep your original cabin?

Or change the new cabin to a better location in the same category?

No.

Yes, usually.

Edited October 1, 2023 by Biker19

[OrdieJ]

I board Oasis this coming Sunday and my bid is still pending.  I bid the minimum.

[Starry Eyes]

On 10/1/2023 at 7:02 AM, travelberlin said:

If your bid is accepted and you do not like the location of the new cabin, can you just keep your original cabin? Or change the new cabin to a better location in the same category?

No, when you place your bid you agree to accept the upgraded cabin you are assigned.  Your previous cabin likely has been assigned to someone else.

 

Maybe.  You might be able to switch to another cabin in the exact same category IF any better ones are available…but do not count on that because frequently once RoyalUp upgrades come through, no more cabins in those categories are available, so you are locked into the cabin you are assigned.