jannyflo2 Posted January 21, 2018 #3051 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Yes, correct. I’m also particular about my cabin but if I’m bidding on a 2BR Haven Suite I know it can only be in a specific location. I think being particular really only comes into play when bidding on the non-Haven categories. Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Absolutely! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted January 21, 2018 #3052 Share Posted January 21, 2018 That's good to know - thanks! I think if we got the Haven upgrade, I don't think I'd care where the cabin is - it's the Haven!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Exactly!!!! [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted January 21, 2018 #3053 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Gem 11 night 1/23/18 Original cabin SE Bid on: H-2 Range was $800-$2000, we bid $880 poor range H-3 Range was $700-$2000, we bid $700 poor range H-4 Range was $645-$1500, we bid $650 poor range H-5 Range was $325-$800, we bid $400 fair range All our bids were turned down heard today, 2 days before cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl722 Posted January 21, 2018 #3054 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Gem 11 night 1/23/18 Original cabin SE Bid on: H-2 Range was $800-$2000, we bid $880 poor range H-3 Range was $700-$2000, we bid $700 poor range H-4 Range was $645-$1500, we bid $650 poor range H-5 Range was $325-$800, we bid $400 fair range All our bids were turned down heard today, 2 days before cruise. You’re in a great cabin! I bid substantially more for the H4 on our upcoming cruise but we’re in a mid-ship balcony. Sailing in a little over 3 week’s but haven’t heard yet. Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish4bruce Posted January 22, 2018 #3055 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I cruise on the Getaway in three weeks and I have a pending bid for a balcony from a interior. Looking on the NCL website I can see approximately 36 balcony cabins left under categories such as family balcony, spa balcony etc. For many categories under balcony it is only showing guarantees. Would these guarantees be in edition to the 36 I counted or balcony cabins that are not showing in another category? Hope this makes sense. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroo777 Posted January 22, 2018 #3056 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I cruise on the Getaway in three weeks and I have a pending bid for a balcony from a interior. Looking on the NCL website I can see approximately 36 balcony cabins left under categories such as family balcony, spa balcony etc. For many categories under balcony it is only showing guarantees. Would these guarantees be in edition to the 36 I counted or balcony cabins that are not showing in another category? Hope this makes sense. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I would think the GTY cabins probably come from the 36 you counted, but don’t know for sure. When doing a mock booking keep in mind the max number of cabins displayed is 15, so if you see 15 in any one category it could actually be more than that. Also, peeps booked in balconies may get upgraded to minis and Havens thereby freeing up more balconies for you to possibly win. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted January 22, 2018 #3057 Share Posted January 22, 2018 You’re in a great cabin! I bid substantially more for the H4 on our upcoming cruise but we’re in a mid-ship balcony. Sailing in a little over 3 week’s but haven’t heard yet. Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Thanks! Yep, we're perfectly happy with the SE and we have the one with the bump out too. Have a great cruise and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeko Posted January 22, 2018 #3058 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hi all, It is always interesting to read the discussion on "bidding". I too often book the Haven, usually an H4 two bedroom. My next cruise is on the Jade. I have of course received an offer to upgrade to Haven. Currently I have an aft suite. Now here's the thing........ Haven on Jade......no separate dining, except breakfast and lunch. No Haven Lounge or Bar. No special arrangements for Haven dining in the evening. I can't see a reason to pay the difference for the Haven on the Jade when Suites already have the advantages they do. Am I missing something??? glad to hear from you all deeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl722 Posted January 22, 2018 #3059 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hi all, It is always interesting to read the discussion on "bidding". I too often book the Haven, usually an H4 two bedroom. My next cruise is on the Jade. I have of course received an offer to upgrade to Haven. Currently I have an aft suite. Now here's the thing........ Haven on Jade......no separate dining, except breakfast and lunch. No Haven Lounge or Bar. No special arrangements for Haven dining in the evening. I can't see a reason to pay the difference for the Haven on the Jade when Suites already have the advantages they do. Am I missing something??? glad to hear from you all deeko I do see your point but for us, on the Gem, I find tremendous value in the “private” dining for both breakfast & lunch. You also get use of the Haven pool deck. May not be worth bidding an exorbitant amount though! How is the Jade? Considering her for a cruise out of Venice next year. Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeko Posted January 22, 2018 #3060 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hello Andrea, We liked the Jade and were on her before the refurb. We liked the open deck for a walk......the Epic doesn't have a walk around deck. On the Jade Suites we have breakfast and lunch as per Haven and also Butler etc. We are looking forward to being back on her in March then a TA back to Barcelona on Epic in Haven 2 bedroom. You will enjoy the Jade I am sure. The aft suite has a decent balcony and that lovely wake view. That's why I'm reluctant to spend more on a Haven upgrade on Jade. We hope you have a great time. Deeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeko Posted January 22, 2018 #3061 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Andrea, Meant to say.......sailing out of Venice is fabulous. Do it!!!! Deeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhand Posted January 22, 2018 #3062 Share Posted January 22, 2018 OK Newbie here to NCL and Bidding process so please bear with me. We presently have an Aft balcony and were sent an email inviting us to bid on Haven Suites so we put in bids on two different categories. When we go in and check our status on bids it says pending but if I do a mock booking one of the categories comes up as unavailable. Does this mean they are reserved for the bidding process or does it mean they have been assigned already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted January 22, 2018 #3063 Share Posted January 22, 2018 OK Newbie here to NCL and Bidding process so please bear with me. We presently have an Aft balcony and were sent an email inviting us to bid on Haven Suites so we put in bids on two different categories. When we go in and check our status on bids it says pending but if I do a mock booking one of the categories comes up as unavailable. Does this mean they are reserved for the bidding process or does it mean they have been assigned already? It means that you are bidding on an upgrade but only if the level above you upgraded as well like dominos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njkrewzer Posted January 23, 2018 #3064 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Has anyone here ever successfully bid on the H2 or H3 categories? If so, what range did your bid fall under? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgkrudi Posted January 23, 2018 #3065 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We have done cruises and all-inclusive resorts for 25+ years, and we always book the minimum category room that we would personally be satisfied with. IMO, everyone should do that to make their vacation what they want and expect. If we get upgraded, great. If not, it's not the end of the world. But that being said, we did submit a bid for an upcoming cruise on the Dawn. If we get it, great. If not, we know that we still have a cabin that meets our expectations. I do think this online bidding system is better than what NCL used to have (where they phoned you and had you "on the spot" to decide whether you wanted to upgrade or not for whatever dollar amount, no negotiation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jewellss Posted January 23, 2018 #3067 Share Posted January 23, 2018 OK Newbie here to NCL and Bidding process so please bear with me. We presently have an Aft balcony and were sent an email inviting us to bid on Haven Suites so we put in bids on two different categories. When we go in and check our status on bids it says pending but if I do a mock booking one of the categories comes up as unavailable. Does this mean they are reserved for the bidding process or does it mean they have been assigned already? It is hard to know the process behind the scenes. I was told that as long as we are pending there is still a chance. NCL needs time to figure out how to make the most money on the upgrade offers so they may have the rooms reserved. The likelihood of someone booking a fresh reservation at this point is slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted January 23, 2018 #3068 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Has anyone here ever successfully bid on the H2 or H3 categories? If so, what range did your bid fall under? We did. We went from a H6 to a H2 in the poor range and won. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njkrewzer Posted January 23, 2018 #3069 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We did. We went from a H6 to a H2 in the poor range and won. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's awesome! You must've been thrilled when you got that email.. may I ask how far in advance were you notified? After some reading I get the feeling that the bigger haven rooms get awarded last minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted January 23, 2018 #3070 Share Posted January 23, 2018 That's awesome! You must've been thrilled when you got that email.. may I ask how far in advance were you notified? After some reading I get the feeling that the bigger haven rooms get awarded last minute Yes, we were very happy. It was 2 days before our sailing. Are you already booked in the Haven? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njkrewzer Posted January 23, 2018 #3071 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yes I'm already booked in the Haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGJT Posted January 23, 2018 #3072 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yes I'm already booked in the Haven When do you sail? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JGJT Posted January 24, 2018 #3074 Share Posted January 24, 2018 04/2018 Good luck! We sail in 4 1/2 days. We have bids in for an H2 and H3. We will update you if we win. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njkrewzer Posted January 24, 2018 #3075 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Good luck! We sail in 4 1/2 days. We have bids in for an H2 and H3. We will update you if we win. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Good luck, and yes, please update if you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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