FoodieRuth2

On the 1/27 19-day Panama Canal cruise on the Gem leaving from LA,  I'm in an inside cabin (traveling solo) and bid $130 for a balcony.  Have not seen any comments from people regarding bids on this cruise.   

About 2 weeks ago it was showing that only suites and minisuites were available.  Balconies all sold out.  Then several later

Is there still a chance for a balcony upgrade?  My bid hasn't actually rejected - it still shows "pending" so I gues I'm still inn the running.  
It's very close to departure time and still no word.

Has anyone been notified one way or another on their balcony bids - accepted or rejected?  Any word at all?

I am booked on the 19-day Gem Panama Canal cruise from LA yo NY on 1/27-2/15 (guarantee inside cabin) 
Have not received, seen, or even heard of any upgrades for this sailing.  
Could it be that because the Gem is a smaller ship, it's already fully booked?  
Does the Gem even offer upgrade bids? Or is there still a chance?  
Anybody have any thoughts on this?
 

Thanks in advance for your input.

Foodie Ruth