DiverJohn Posted November 28, 2017 #2551 Share Posted November 28, 2017 The way it was explained to me is even if only one type “above” is available if someone “gets it“ that had one of the sold out types, now they take a bid for that so the winning bid can trickle down all the way through the sold outs to an inside bid becoming a winner for a balcony . Waiting on a spa haven balcony bid now, while they are sold out their are about four or five other higher level havens not sold out so still a slight chance..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestar Posted November 28, 2017 #2552 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Sailing on Dawn in 5 days. Just got email confirmation stating my upgrade offer has been accepted. We originally have Balcony booked (BA). I placed 4 bids on all sort of suites up to 2 Bedroom only. Obviously, they accepted my highest offer. $600/person for 2 bedroom (SC) Suite. Very happy about it. Total cost of the room, $2200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsK Posted November 28, 2017 #2553 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Sailing on the Escape, Dec 9. Booked a Sailaway Guaranteed Inside Cabin, received a Category 1D. Got an email about ten minutes ago saying our bid was accepted. Got upgraded to a Balcony Category BB for a minimum bid of $65 per person or $130 total in Canadian $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanagirlalways Posted November 28, 2017 #2554 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Sailing on the Escape, Dec 9. Booked a Sailaway Guaranteed Inside Cabin, received a Category 1D. Got an email about ten minutes ago saying our bid was accepted. Got upgraded to a Balcony Category BB for a minimum bid of $65 per person or $130 total in Canadian $. Congratulations!!!! Enjoy your balcony!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 29, 2017 #2555 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Woe ... sorry for that typo! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Forums mobile app What typo? (would help if you referred to it) Also, you can edit a post within a certain number of minutes after you post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiverJohn Posted November 29, 2017 #2556 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) What typo? (would help if you referred to it) Also, you can edit a post within a certain number of minutes after you post it. Lol they spelled “woe” woa in their post Nice catch on the balcony upgrade, will be tough to go back to an inside after lol Edited November 29, 2017 by DiverJohn There spelled wrong should be their Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingDoctorWu Posted November 29, 2017 #2557 Share Posted November 29, 2017 my parents just booked (yesterday) a cruise last minute, leaving in two weeks. I would love to upgrade them; however I'm not seeing any place to bid or anything their My NCL account... am I not looking in the right place? thanks CDW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiverJohn Posted November 29, 2017 #2558 Share Posted November 29, 2017 my parents just booked (yesterday) a cruise last minute, leaving in two weeks. I would love to upgrade them; however I'm not seeing any place to bid or anything their My NCL account... am I not looking in the right place? thanks CDW Mine showed up in the mailbox after 24 hrs, has a link. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingDoctorWu Posted November 29, 2017 #2559 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Mine showed up in the mailbox after 24 hrs, has a link. Sent from my iPhone using Forums They booked via a TA- would that make a difference in terms of whether or not they get an email? Do they not make upgrade bids available for certain bookings or voyages? the ship is not sold out and there are higher class cabins available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abisutton Posted November 29, 2017 #2560 Share Posted November 29, 2017 my parents just booked (yesterday) a cruise last minute, leaving in two weeks. I would love to upgrade them; however I'm not seeing any place to bid or anything their My NCL account... am I not looking in the right place? thanks CDW If you want to really upgrade them, call ncl, say you are your dad, and ask how much to upgrade to a cabin of your choosing. More perks, guaranteed, and you pick your room. Also at two weeks to go many of the better upgrades have been completed, and it’s a shot in the dark to use the bidding process!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted November 29, 2017 #2561 Share Posted November 29, 2017 my parents just booked (yesterday) a cruise last minute, leaving in two weeks. I would love to upgrade them; however I'm not seeing any place to bid or anything their My NCL account... am I not looking in the right place? thanks CDW It can take up to 72 hours for the email/link to appear. And yes, if they booked with a TA, some of them have opted out of the program. Unfortunately there is no list saying who has and who hasn't opted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmartin Posted November 29, 2017 #2562 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Also I though that not everyone gets the chance to upgrade Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 29, 2017 #2563 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Also I though that not everyone gets the chance to upgrade Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Based on postings here, it does appear that not everyone gets the chance. Reasons could include: 1 - TA does not participate 2 - Timing in when it is booked vs when they are working the upgrade/bid list 3 - Somebody decides to limit how many emails they send out. I would GUESS that if they only had one haven available, they might not send out the email to 500 people. Maybe, maybe not. If I was running it, I would limit the number in that scenario to reduce the number of people that are "bummed" about not getting a hoped for upgrade. 4 - For whatever reason, lots of folks do not get the email, but they can see the upgrade/bid offer when they log into their account. Many of those folks would say they never got it. I am one that did not get the email, but saw it online at myncl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiembiay Posted November 29, 2017 #2564 Share Posted November 29, 2017 It can take up to 72 hours for the email/link to appear. And yes, if they booked with a TA, some of them have opted out of the program. Unfortunately there is no list saying who has and who hasn't opted out. Some of the PCCs at NCL will still help with upgrades. Sometimes, even better than the bidding. Depends on how booked it is. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted November 29, 2017 #2565 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Sorry, tl;dr. If you having a winning Haven bid, I know you don't get all 5 promo packages. But do you still get access to the restaurant, pool, lounge, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmilant Posted November 29, 2017 #2566 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Why do they still offer an upgrade on a catagory that is sold out? How far out have you learned your bid was taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tprime Posted November 29, 2017 #2567 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Why do they still offer an upgrade on a catagory that is sold out? How far out have you learned your bid was taken? Someone in that category may upgrade thus opening up a cabin Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughshot60 Posted November 29, 2017 #2568 Share Posted November 29, 2017 My last cruise on BA I had a midship balcony. I bid on a mid ship mini suite for the lowest bid $50 and got it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybear'scruisevacation Posted November 30, 2017 #2569 Share Posted November 30, 2017 December 9th on the escape. 60 pp inside to balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 30, 2017 #2570 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sorry, tl;dr. If you having a winning Haven bid, I know you don't get all 5 promo packages. But do you still get access to the restaurant, pool, lounge, etc? Yes,that is a PERK that comes with the cabin. Those other things are BOOKING promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayleighbayleigh Posted November 30, 2017 #2571 Share Posted November 30, 2017 My last cruise on BAI had a midship balcony. I bid on a mid ship mini suite for the lowest bid $50 and got it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app This is awesome news. I bid just that for a mini suite and hope I get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted November 30, 2017 #2572 Share Posted November 30, 2017 $520pp from mid ship balcony to courtyard penthouse. Breakaway 12/29/17 was happily surprised :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted November 30, 2017 #2573 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Based on postings here, it does appear that not everyone gets the chance. Reasons could include: 1 - TA does not participate 2 - Timing in when it is booked vs when they are working the upgrade/bid list 3 - Somebody decides to limit how many emails they send out. I would GUESS that if they only had one haven available, they might not send out the email to 500 people. Maybe, maybe not. If I was running it, I would limit the number in that scenario to reduce the number of people that are "bummed" about not getting a hoped for upgrade. 4 - For whatever reason, lots of folks do not get the email, but they can see the upgrade/bid offer when they log into their account. Many of those folks would say they never got it. I am one that did not get the email, but saw it online at myncl (5) From NCL, Sorry but you saved enough money so you can't bid. I went thru this two weeks ago. NCL told me since we got such a great deal on a Spa Balcony they were not sending us a bid offer. My TA never heard of this, it was the second person that day NCL told that to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marazad16 Posted November 30, 2017 #2574 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Ill preface this by saying, I really wanted to be in the haven and even called to upgrade and pay full fare but didn't do it when they said I would lose my booking promotions. The agent at the time asked if I was bidding and I said yes. So we sail this Sunday and I have been playing with my bids for weeks. This morning we decided to just bite the bullet and upgrade. I signed on and one of my categories said expired and looking down the list one was processing!! So we will be in a spa haven suite! the lesser of the 3 but we are thrilled!!! My bid for that category was $1100. there were only 4 haven cabins available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StepheeBee Posted November 30, 2017 #2575 Share Posted November 30, 2017 December 9th on the escape. 60 pp inside to balcony. Did you get the upgrade? Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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