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From all the different feedback I think it’s safe to say that NCL is most likely testing different strategies. They probably had a more predictable behavior prior 2020 but it’s quite clear they are working towards newer business models. And it would make sense if they are making decisions based on the specific ship and/or itinerary. Sailing on the prima going out of Reykjavik versus bliss out of Long Beach will have very different decisions made by cruisers. Just some thoughts…

Okay so… I’m booked on Prima the second week of September. I have been stalking my booking daily and also checking the three sailings prior mine (same itinerary) to gage price. There has been a minimum of 30ish rooms available in the Haven on all sailings. Today Haven is sold out on all four cruises. Now these rooms were starting at a minimum of 15k for the penthouse. And went up to 28k. I don’t believe that NCL managed to sell 120 of their most expensive rooms in one day. So I am desperate for an answer I read about a dozen postings like this going as far back as 2017. So many comments said NCL just wanted people bidding on sold out rooms as free market research to see what people would pay. And had I not been tracking everything I could see this as a possibility. Personally I see it as poor research as people spend differently in a chance to win situation. And for anyone who is thinking that I could have just upgraded… I called NCL in February and requested an upgrade quote. The rep told me the cruise wasn’t even half full and I should just wait and bid. I will continue to post my experience. I am booked in a suite so my pay off is at the 120 day mark. First week of May. Good luck OP sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!