Canadian1

If you don't mind sharing, which sailing? 

1 minute ago, tracyfitzs said:

My cruise showed fully sold out for about a month and somehow I got an upgrade 3 days before. I literally thought about canceling them today then 2 hours later I was upgraded! 

Hope for the rest of us in the same situation ❤️ 

Very happy for you 😄 

3 minutes ago, RD64 said:

But honestly my Canadian friend - if your heart was set on a balcony or better, that is what you should have booked initially.

Understood. I am happy with what I have, was just being hopeful. 

I am just happy that I am healthy and have the means to take these trips.

My cruise is now showing balcony and club suite as sold out.... what are the chances that my upgrade bid is accepted?  I'm thinking it's looking grim now.

13 minutes ago, depplep said:

I can access it from the app.

Thanks for checking!  I just tried again and it now loads.... was hoping it was a sign my bid was accepted 😉🤣

Anybody getting the message "502 Bad Gateway" when you try to access the web and see the status of your bid?

12 minutes ago, Mrsmeliger said:

 

   On 9/2/2023 at 11:49 AM,  mscdivina2016 said: 

It's all about revenue.

How can they make the most.  Someone in an OV may have paid less than some in an inside depending on when they booked it or if they used a discount coupon or even a cruise next cert.

 The inside has a better chance.

The only difference is you are allowed to bid two categories higher based on where you are.

Inside will not get a Haven opportunity but Balcony will

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This poster has posted literally thousands of times.  Maybe she works for MSC?  Maybe this is a guess.

 

Does anyone know if the above is actually true of the algorithm?  

 

The upgrade program just reduced two categories on our upcoming cruise, so that would seem to rebut that a total spent calculation is how the algorithm works...

 

It might be good to read this whole thread (and maybe the previous one).

Good luck figuring out the algorithm, if you do I would suggest you buy a lottery ticket 😉 

Even if she worked for MSC that would have no impact on her response to an NCL thread.

4 minutes ago, Mrsmeliger said:

Birdtravels-  Thanks for trying to help. 🙂

 

Bidding is no  "mystery" it's an algorithim.  I was hoping that someone who was either in the same situation or someone familiar with the algorithm would have some feedback here.

 

 

You're right it's algorithm, which I'm sure is constantly changing based on different  factors. The only constant is the higher you bid, the greater chance you get it, though that's not a guarantee.  So, bid as high as makes you comfortable and cross your fingers.

33 minutes ago, dwr777 said:

When I add my reservation details under the upgrade area on the app, it says my reservation isn’t found.  Any ideas why? 

 

 

It will say that until you are invited to bid.

9 minutes ago, DCGuy64 said:

I have two questions, if fellow posters don't mind:

1. What happens if I change my mind? Can I go back and retract my bid? (assuming I haven't gotten a confirmation yet)

2. I placed a somewhat low bid on a Spa Club Balcony suite. We currently have a regular Club balcony suite. If I go ahead and purchase spa passes separately but then my bid is later accepted, will NCL refund me the spa passes since they'd be included with the new offer?

 

I am no expert by any means, but based on what I read in the email and in this thread, as long as it still says pending you can either modify or cancel the bid.  On the second point, I understand you don't get any perks when bidding to a different level (only keep what you had with your original booking) but maybe someone can clarify about the Spa Club Balcony suites, in case that specific cabin is different in the bidding process 🤷‍♀️

5 minutes ago, Canadian1 said:

You can find it in the app for sure.

8 minutes ago, bomabound said:

That’s how it is for me too.  I have to find the email and use the link.  I’m nervous about deleting my upgrade emails and then not being able to get back in.  I sure wish it was available through my reservation.

You can find it in the app for sure.

6 minutes ago, Keri's Cruisin' said:

Quick questions! Looking for options for lunch when boarding that is not the windjammer. Is Hooked open for lunch when you  board and what is the price? Do they have a la carte prices? Was Loco Fresh open when you boarded? Thanks in advance. Just really want to avoid the windjammer when we board!

I believe chops is open for lunch on embarkation day. Best place to check is cruise planner.  Happy planning 

2 hours ago, EmilyJay said:

Day 4: Labadoozie, lets get boozy continued. 

 

Dinner tonight was in the Windjammer, with a Mexican theme plus all the usual stuff. Again, absolutely no problems being able to get a table. 

I have also located 2 more freestyle machines in there.

After dinner required a power nap, 1 labadoozie too many I think. 

 

@Canadian1 After the power nap we went to the Ice Skating show iSkate. You definitely need to be there 20-30 mins prior to the show. It was a full house and people were reserving rows of chairs. 

If you’re a solo traveller or a party of 2 you should be ok to turn up 15 mins prior but definitely the earlier the better. 

The show was AMAZING!! So clever how they’ve done certain bits of it and the stunts, speed and just everything they do on a small rink is insane. 

I highly recommend seeing this show. 

 

Tonight we also had to change our clocks 1 hour forward to be on the same time as the ABC islands. 

 

EmilyJay, thanks so much for the info! On the Indy and Freedom they gave coupons out, I think the afternoon of the show or the day before... interesting to see its first come first serve.  I will definitely be there long before the start time. If the snipits of what I have seen on social media are an indication of how the show will be, it is worth the wait.   Thank you for confirming the amazing part 🤗 

Living vicariously through you for now.

Happy chilling!

EmilyJay  Hope you are having a lovely, fun, relaxing cruise so far!  I do have another question for you if you don't mind.  My family hasn't seen an ice show since they moved to Europe almost 20 years ago, so they are really looking forward to this on the ship.  I'm just wondering if you can tell me how they are handling the seating on this.  I know in the past I have gotten tickets for them in advance, first come first serve, but i think I read somewhere that people were lining up 45 minutes before.... which made me think it was first come first serve with no pre-tickets given.  Can you confirm for me how it will work?  Thanks so much if you can.  From what I have seen posted on social media this ice show looks pretty cool.  On a different note hopefully we also get the roaming piano player 🙂

Cheers and as always thanks for the consideration 🌴

2 hours ago, EmilyJay said:

 

@Wville21 We are deck 7, forward. Our catorgory cabin is the cheapest. But so impressed, plenty of storage space, new carpets and new sofa. 

 

@Canadian 1 Jamie’s we did tonight! Yum!! Main dining room we are doing tomorrow so will take a pic of the menu if I remember. Hooked looks very nice, not sure if we’ll eat there or not if not I’ll see if I can get a pic of the menu. 

 

 

Thanks! Appreciate anything you can share 🤗

6 minutes ago, Jasonmom said:

The Royal App also works for Navigator, and the daily planner comes up on there which is great and it can be used without paying for wifi. 

 

Some have said families can use it to keep in touch with each other for free.  Is this true?  How does that work?

 

That is a fantastic time for leaving hotel to on ship.  Enjoy every minute of it.

 

I'm not the expert in this but from what I understand it's the RoyaliQ that has the free messaging and not the royal app that is available for our cruise.  I was excited about the messaging feature but it's okay that we don't have it.  I never carry my phone around on the ship unless I want to take a specific picture, so doesn't faze me.

Oh and we will be dinning at Jamie's and Hooked for lunch.... any info on that would be great.  Oh, and if it's okay one more thing..... I know it is asking a lot (but you can chose to ignore me ;)  )  would there be anyway to see main dining room menus?  If you are enjoying your trip and don't even think about it I totally understand. 

Safe travels and have a blast!

Thanks again, I will live vicariously through your post for the next 9 days which will get me to close to one month away for ours :) :) :)

Let the daydreaming begin!

Like some else mentioned we'll be on the April 12th cruise and am sooo excited!  Thank you Emily Jay for doing this live review, it's going to get me even more pumped up for our cruise (which I have been talking about non-stop for months lol).  This post has already come in very handy because you have answered some questions I had.  Might try the JR as we don't have that were I live but probably only once seeing as I have to pay.... unless they are spectacular and I can't stop craving it lol

1 hour ago, CazV said:

 

Same here. At first I thought it was an IOS v Android thing, but it seems not from other reports. Maybe it's only active for the March sailings at this point? 

I have had the app for awhile but it didn't show the navigator.  Then I think last week it showed up saying it was available on the navigator but I still had to wait for functionality (just saw my reservation but couldn't go further). I told my sister about it being available, sent her screen shots of the navigator listed because I was so excited.  She went and downloaded the app. She could and I think still can see the pic of the ship, the different menu's, and could navigate through it but most pages forward said they were working on it and to come back later.  Right after I told her about the app on my end it reversed (which is what I posted earlier). But she still had her limited access. She doesn't have the listing of activities like one person posted a screenshot earlier. So I have come to the conclusion that there is no rhyme or reason to who has access and what kind of access they have. Totally random and changes from one moment to the next. Hopefully it will all sort after she's back in service 🤞🤞🤞

Happy dreaming and planning everyone! I'm still super excited and can't wait to get on this beauty!

9 minutes ago, twangster said:

Royal IT is what is going on.  No surprises at all.  

 

If I recall correctly the same thing happened before Symphony launched.  It was for a few days then removed before being added closer to launch date.

👍🤗 feel better now.

And yes, Royal IT is special! Have experienced it many times.

Weird thing though is that the app shows the ship time. 

7 minutes ago, GalwayGirl03 said:

Yes mine was listed on the app this am but not now..wonder what is going on???

Cr@p. Hopefully it's just a glitch. 

3 hours ago, twangster said:

As if one drill isn't enough, Navigator has a "Guest Assembly Drill" followed by a "Muster Drill".

 

I'd say the app isn't quite ready for Navigator yet, or they are trying to score extra points with the USGC.

 

How did you get access to this?  Mine has the booking but nothing else loading.... OMG, just went to check and now the Navigator is not listed as supported ships.  It was yesterday though.  Mind boggling.

You didn't participate this time I guess? Must be one your are thanking your lucky stars you didn't do?