leeker13 Posted September 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2016 So I saw an email, you now bid to upgrade unfilled rooms. From mini suite to all Haven. Bidding for mini starts at $25 the Haven was $300 for a spa suite. This is on the Getaway Thanksgiving week. Interesting. Email came directly from NCL. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted September 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2016 many on this forum will want to see a screen shot of that email (personal info blacked out of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Please post the email; this would be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupcup123 Posted September 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I received this email as well for the Escape in December..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This would not surprise me. Airlines are considering a similar system for FC upgrades, some have tested. I know a few other cruise lines were considering testing this as well. I would suspect this email is also a test and may be limited to a single cruise or at most ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This would not surprise me. Airlines are considering a similar system for FC upgrades, some have tested. I know a few other cruise lines were considering testing this as well. I would suspect this email is also a test and may be limited to a single cruise or at most ship. Air New Zealand certainly did it in 2015 at all levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendlar Posted September 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Just wanted to know if anyone fancies a game of bridge during voyage.hubby is quite good but I am just mediocre. We like to play for fun and chats...not the serious type.btw we are staying at the Hesperia thenight before . Anyone else staying. How do we find out about getting these upgrades Edited September 21, 2016 by Mendlar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted September 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I think NCL is testing this on a few cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loralye Posted September 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I asked my TA... here's a copy/paste from her email. "NCL just released a new program today called “Invitation to Bid” - however NCL is only offering this to guests on October 29th or later sailings onboard the Escape or Getaway." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I asked my TA... here's a copy/paste from her email. "NCL just released a new program today called “Invitation to Bid” - however NCL is only offering this to guests on October 29th or later sailings onboard the Escape or Getaway." Thank you. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted September 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I asked my TA... here's a copy/paste from her email. "NCL just released a new program today called “Invitation to Bid” - however NCL is only offering this to guests on October 29th or later sailings onboard the Escape or Getaway." Thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov2sun Posted September 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Must not apply if you are in a mini suite guarantee cuz I haven't received anything except a duplicate emails inviting me to "meet my ship" Makes sense since I don't actually have a cabin to bargain with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted September 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've got a January Escape booked. Will be interesting to see if I get that email or if they just try it for November & December to see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoyle77 Posted September 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Whoops, just made a thread on this too. I got the email to upgrade from a balcony, same rates you are quoting. On the Getaway Oct 30. I guess being a new program no way to strategize for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxGuy Posted September 22, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I received this as well but am afraid to actually do it for fear of losing our beverage and dining packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I received this as well but am afraid to actually do it for fear of losing our beverage and dining packages. You won't lose what you have but you won't gain any extra promos, either...unless there are different policies for the bid process.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loralye Posted September 22, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 22, 2016 You're welcome 😄 I'm in the BA, so unfortunately, I won't get the chance to bid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniTS Posted September 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 22, 2016 This would not surprise me. Airlines are considering a similar system for FC upgrades, some have tested. I know a few other cruise lines were considering testing this as well. I would suspect this email is also a test and may be limited to a single cruise or at most ship. Yes, I just got one for my SEA-LGW Icelandair flight next week. Interesting strategy! I'd be much more likely to try it out for a cruise than a flight, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamr Posted September 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I asked my TA... here's a copy/paste from her email. "NCL just released a new program today called “Invitation to Bid” - however NCL is only offering this to guests on October 29th or later sailings onboard the Escape or Getaway." Thank you! I was wondering why I hadn't gotten any such e-mail and I'm getting on the Getaway next weekend (eep!). Makes sense now. :P I'm guess those of us who will be sailing before October 29th still do it the old fashioned way (call the upsell line a few days before sail date)? That's what I'm planning to do anyway. Hope it works out. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatEnz Posted September 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I haven't received an email like this yet. Does this mean we no longer have the option to call the upsell number closer to our sail date? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonmom Posted September 22, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Has anyone gotten an email for January Getaway sailings yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susandt Posted September 22, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 22, 2016 who gets to bid. if i am in a spa balcony do i get a chance to bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 22, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I for one hope this experiment fails miserably. You do not know until 3 days prior & it seems you have no choice which room in that category and let's face it some suites in the same category are MUCH better then others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted September 22, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 22, 2016 So NCL meets Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted September 22, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 22, 2016 i wonder at what point the bidding stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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