nhtravels Posted September 29, 2017 #1701 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I just want to thank everyone for all the tips and recommendations about upgrading and also that sometimes it's better to just pay the difference. Today NCL had a fall sale with extra OBC. I was able to upgrade my spa mini-suite (M9) to the Haven (H9) and get $600 OBC. With the extra perks I got from my original booking it was basically a wash from what I was willing to bid as an upgrade and now I can surprise DH with our first NCL Haven experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasreb Posted September 29, 2017 #1702 Share Posted September 29, 2017 We had our upgraded bid accepted from a balcony to a suite just 2 days ago, and today I paid the gratuities for the 2 of us. The original amount was $270 for a balcony, instead of the regular $310 for a suite. I asked NCL about the amount (didn't believe TA), and they said that was the correct amount, but it had to be paid through our TA, and before we boarded. Cruise was booked in March, before the April 1st increase. Which ship are you cruising on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog96 Posted September 30, 2017 #1703 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Is anyone going on the 10/7 Escape cruise? Any luck on upgrades? Been trying to get from a family mini suite to Haven, but no reply yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisretired Posted September 30, 2017 #1704 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Which ship are you cruising on ? NCL Gem Oct. 21-31 out of NY round trip to Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasreb Posted September 30, 2017 #1705 Share Posted September 30, 2017 NCL Gem Oct. 21-31 out of NY round trip to Quebec City. Thanks, enjoy the trip. I have 2 trips booked out of NOLA. I don't think anything good will become of the first booking. Maybe the 2nd one in Dec. ? I have these bids in for both right now. Notice where NCL has started offering OBC to get some of these cruises filled ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandycruzr Posted September 30, 2017 #1706 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Jade 11/27/17 10 day carribean bid accepted $55 we upgraded from obstructed ocean view Cat OK to midship balcony BA. Very happy. I hope this helps somebody:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted September 30, 2017 #1707 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Jade 11/27/17 10 day carribean bid accepted $55 we upgraded from obstructed ocean view Cat OK to midship balcony BA. Very happy. I hope this helps somebody:cool: Congrats! That is a great deal especially for a 10 day cruise. Enjoy:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garkar87 Posted September 30, 2017 #1708 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I just upgraded from obstructed ov to mini suite through the bidding system. My hubby wonders if they would offer another two category upgrade or is there only one opportunity to upgrade? Thank you Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 30, 2017 #1709 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I just upgraded from obstructed ov to mini suite through the bidding system. My hubby wonders if they would offer another two category upgrade or is there only one opportunity to upgrade?Thank you Karen You can log in and see if it offers it to you, but based on past reports, one upgrade per customer (so to speak). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamkam97 Posted September 30, 2017 #1710 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Checking in again. Now all the haven show sold out or not avail (not available ones our guests exceed limit). I checked to see what rooms were left and our category )large balcony has been sold out for ages. I see upgrades from my sailing group coming from room types where there were still open rooms... thinking this has much more to do with it and not something I'd thought about. So- has anyone in a b6 gotten an upgrade accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion_ninja Posted September 30, 2017 #1711 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Checking in again. Now all the haven show sold out or not avail (not available ones our guests exceed limit). I checked to see what rooms were left and our category )large balcony has been sold out for ages. I see upgrades from my sailing group coming from room types where there were still open rooms... thinking this has much more to do with it and not something I'd thought about. So- has anyone in a b6 gotten an upgrade accepted? What sailing are you on? Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamkam97 Posted September 30, 2017 #1712 Share Posted September 30, 2017 What sailing are you on? Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Breakaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted September 30, 2017 #1713 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Thanks, enjoy the trip.I have 2 trips booked out of NOLA. I don't think anything good will become of the first booking. Maybe the 2nd one in Dec. ? I have these bids in for both right now. Notice where NCL has started offering OBC to get some of these cruises filled ? I have this same cruise booked for Sept. next year...for $3200 ocean view. I might cancel and wait for price changes, and take my chances on upgrade. NCL Gem Oct. 21-31 out of NY round trip to Quebec City. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 30, 2017 #1714 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I have this same cruise booked for Sept. next year...for $3200 ocean view. I might cancel and wait for price changes, and take my chances on upgrade.... Why cancel a cruise a year out? Just watch for price changes. If you can not get the new price, then cancel (assuming you are outside the normal cancel dates) If you cancel today, and the prices go up, you can NEVER get the original price back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted September 30, 2017 #1715 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Why cancel a cruise a year out? Just watch for price changes. If you can not get the new price, then cancel (assuming you are outside the normal cancel dates) If you cancel today, and the prices go up, you can NEVER get the original price back. Yes, I might wait, but at that price I would like a balcony...lol. Also, after this hurricane season I'm not sure I want to go anywhere in September. I live in Louisiana and this past month was just scary!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoSingleCruiser Posted September 30, 2017 #1716 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Yes, I might wait, but at that price I would like a balcony...lol. Also, after this hurricane season I'm not sure I want to go anywhere in September. I live in Louisiana and this past month was just scary!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app For $3,200 you should st the very least be able to get a Spa Balcony or Mini-Suite. Paying that much for an Oceanview is just silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted September 30, 2017 #1717 Share Posted September 30, 2017 For $3,200 you should st the very least be able to get a Spa Balcony or Mini-Suite. Paying that much for an Oceanview is just silly. It is a 10 day cruise but I still think it is a bit much. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david5272 Posted October 2, 2017 #1718 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Fingers still crossed, have until this Friday 10/6 to find out if bid got accepted. Sailing 10/8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mringenoldus Posted October 2, 2017 #1719 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I hope it happens for you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCLCrazy Posted October 2, 2017 #1720 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We sail on the 6th and the sailing is booked and no longer available for viewing. Do you think there's still a chance I get upgraded? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted October 2, 2017 #1721 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We sail on the 6th and the sailing is booked and no longer available for viewing. Do you think there's still a chance I get upgraded? Sent from my iPhone using Forums A chance? Yes. Probable? Nope. Not to me anyways. I know of at least one person that did get an upgrade on your/our cruise earlier this week. Since it appeared there were no balcony or mini suites available at all last week, there were not many rooms to offer. And, all suites above the 2BR (SC) were taken, so none of those folks moved up. I think there were 4-6 SCs a week or two ago, so some did move up. Only thing now is if somebody cancels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCLCrazy Posted October 2, 2017 #1722 Share Posted October 2, 2017 A chance? Yes. Probable? Nope. Not to me anyways. I know of at least one person that did get an upgrade on your/our cruise earlier this week. Since it appeared there were no balcony or mini suites available at all last week, there were not many rooms to offer. And, all suites above the 2BR (SC) were taken, so none of those folks moved up. I think there were 4-6 SCs a week or two ago, so some did move up. Only thing now is if somebody cancels. That's what I figured. :/ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC SeaPA Posted October 2, 2017 #1723 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yeah- just got my upgrade! Sure enough, at 80 days out got my bid notice. Some of the minimum bids were ridiculous (you'd pay over what you could just get them for), and was sure that the SJ that I wanted was available (all were open). Put in a very low bid (under $250) for the Dec 15 Star, and was prepared to wait, figuring NCL would wait for higher bids before accepting mine. My son & his family also bid minimum (even less) and also got the family suite next to mine! they have never had the suite life, but we were spoiled on our last NCL TA (before this bidding thing started)! Only took 1 week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K832905 Posted October 2, 2017 #1724 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Fingers still crossed, have until this Friday 10/6 to find out if bid got accepted. Sailing 10/8 Good luck! What type of cabin are you bidding on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missquito Posted October 2, 2017 #1725 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Here's a question I hope someone can answer. I booked a solo for March 17, 2018. My friend decided to come and also booked a solo. What are the chances that we can bid for a room together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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