jscott792 Posted February 5, 2018 #3226 Share Posted February 5, 2018 We are 80 days out the spirit, last night we received a upgrade offer, we were in an insidecabin the max amount on the balcony upgrade was set at $425 au each, i bid $300 au each this morning my upgrade was accepted paid for and room allocated really amazed this happened all in one day. Wow! Congrats! Jenn Myrtle Beach[emoji267] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscott792 Posted February 5, 2018 #3227 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I think on the busier sailings you don’t hear until last minute. Just a guess! Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Maybe you’re right, I didn’t think about that. I just hope I have the self control to not keep raising my bid in the meantime! :) Jenn Myrtle Beach[emoji267] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sccrkeepr Posted February 5, 2018 #3228 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I actually go the other way. I think we are helping people to make good purchasing decisions when we share the amounts of winning bids. With the additional information, folks can determine if they should book the desired cabin or select a lower one and potentially move through a bid. With the known cost savings of a winning bid amount, it enables better upfront bookings. THIS!(y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcrone Posted February 6, 2018 #3229 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I am cruising on the Epic a week from Saturday. We just booked an inside guaranty cabin last week through the casinos at sea program. (I guess I spent a little too much time in the casino on my last cruise. :rolleyes:) They gave me the opportunity to upgrade so I put in bids for both a balcony and mini-suite upgrade. I just looked and my guaranty cabin has changed to a specific cabin. That makes me think that I won't get an upgrade. However, they are still giving me the opportunity to leave my bid as is or modify it. Should I read anything into getting a cabin assignment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted February 6, 2018 #3230 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I am cruising on the Epic a week from Saturday. We just booked an inside guaranty cabin last week through the casinos at sea program. (I guess I spent a little too much time in the casino on my last cruise. :rolleyes:) They gave me the opportunity to upgrade so I put in bids for both a balcony and mini-suite upgrade. I just looked and my guaranty cabin has changed to a specific cabin. That makes me think that I won't get an upgrade. However, they are still giving me the opportunity to leave my bid as is or modify it. Should I read anything into getting a cabin assignment? Not at all what you're thinking ... hang in there, it gets more exciting as the time gets closer... good luck. Don't give up the ghost just yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted February 6, 2018 #3231 Share Posted February 6, 2018 We are 80 days out the spirit, last night we received a upgrade offer, we were in an insidecabin the max amount on the balcony upgrade was set at $425 au each, i bid $300 au each this morning my upgrade was accepted paid for and room allocated really amazed this happened all in one day. Congrats ! What would the upgrade have cost you, had you just paid the price difference for the cabins? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl722 Posted February 6, 2018 #3232 Share Posted February 6, 2018 We just got our upgrade email for the 2/13 Gem sailing. Went from BA balcony to SE suite for $630/pp. We saved close to $4000! Does anyone know if suite guests are entitled to eat breakfast & lunch at Cagney’s? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notnewtoit Posted February 6, 2018 #3233 Share Posted February 6, 2018 We just got our upgrade email for the 2/13 Gem sailing. Went from BA balcony to SE suite for $630/pp. We saved close to $4000! Does anyone know if suite guests are entitled to eat breakfast & lunch at Cagney’s NICE! ...and I believe for a full suite the answer to that is a resounding YOU BETCHA CAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel1024 Posted February 6, 2018 #3234 Share Posted February 6, 2018 We had a sail away balcony which I later found out was an enclosed balcony and were pretty bummed. I bid the lowest on everything (maybe a little over the lowest if it was $300 or lower)... we ended up with a spa mini suite balcony which was totally worth it!! I think the bid was around 350... and that’s less than the thermal suite would have been I think which we used everyday. I do think it makes more sense to book the rooms with the perks tho cuz we wish we had ultimate beverage or something and you don’t get those with sail away or with upgrades Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypaiceangel Posted February 6, 2018 #3235 Share Posted February 6, 2018 NICE! ...and I believe for a full suite the answer to that is a resounding YOU BETCHA CAN! Yup! And it's great! Don't forget to order yourself some French press coffee while you're in there. Yum! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl722 Posted February 7, 2018 #3236 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yup! And it's great! Don't forget to order yourself some French press coffee while you're in there. Yum! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I forgot about the French press coffee... my favorite!!! Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypaiceangel Posted February 7, 2018 #3237 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I forgot about the French press coffee... my favorite!!! Sent from my iPad using Forumsd So good! As was the Nespresso machine in the room. Together they mostly made up for the fact that specialty coffees aren't included in the UBP! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcrone Posted February 7, 2018 #3238 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Anyone else get offers for EPIC 2/17/18 sailing? I booked through the Casino at Sea program last week. The only cabin availabile was an inside guaranty. But very shortly thereafter we received the option of bidding for an upgrade to a balcony or mini-suite. Keeping my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaZane Posted February 7, 2018 #3239 Share Posted February 7, 2018 52 days out to sail on the Epic. First cruise for me, second for my wife. Booked an inside cabin. Was upgraded to a balcony yesterday at $130/pp. Pretty certain I overbid, but I wanted the option of the balcony to relax on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview1900 Posted February 7, 2018 #3240 Share Posted February 7, 2018 52 days out to sail on the Epic. First cruise for me, second for my wife. Booked an inside cabin. Was upgraded to a balcony yesterday at $130/pp. Pretty certain I overbid, but I wanted the option of the balcony to relax on. Pretty sure we both overbid, but it's hard to hit the sweet spot of bidding just enough and not a dollar more to get the room you want. Best regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted February 7, 2018 #3241 Share Posted February 7, 2018 52 days out to sail on the Epic. First cruise for me, second for my wife. Booked an inside cabin. Was upgraded to a balcony yesterday at $130/pp. Pretty certain I overbid, but I wanted the option of the balcony to relax on. Did you see how much it would cost to do a straight upgrade? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmirage Posted February 8, 2018 #3242 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We booked in an ocean view room for the NCL Star. I'm going to try my luck on a mini-suite offer "Fair Bid".... Since its Easter week. I doubt our offers will be accepted. Crossing Fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl722 Posted February 8, 2018 #3243 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We booked in an ocean view room for the NCL Star. I'm going to try my luck on a mini-suite offer "Fair Bid".... Since its Easter week. I doubt our offers will be accepted. Crossing Fingers. We just got an upgrade for President’s week sailing so you never know! Sent from my iPad using Forumsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted February 8, 2018 #3244 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is it correct if you bid and change to a Haven cabin/suite you lose your current perks and don't receive the perks that typically come with a Haven cabin (which is everything that is offered), or any for that matter? We're in a balcony on a future cruise, and are getting UBP and free daily service charge. IF we receive the invitation, and IF it was accepted, does that mean we would no longer get UBP and need to pay the daily service charge (at the higher Haven rate)? ... even though a person booking a Haven cabin/suite on the website would get every perk offered on that day ( no matter how close to sailing). Would REALLY like to hear from one of you who have sailed in a Haven cabin/suite after changing through the bid process, if possible, rather than just a reference to the fine print. We all know what happens in real life on ship can be different that what "it" (whatever "it"is) says. That is INCORRECT, you keep your perks, but they do not give out additiional perks that might be offered at the time you're upgraded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweets2323 Posted February 8, 2018 #3245 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Following Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscott792 Posted February 8, 2018 #3246 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Our upgrade from Ocean View to balcony was accepted for Dawn on April 1st out of Tampa. So happy! We got a “priva sea” balcony and I think we will really like it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlcardsfan79 Posted February 8, 2018 #3247 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We leave Sunday still pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted February 8, 2018 #3248 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Haven upgrades being offered from $400/per on my booked cruise....from a Mini Suite...yeah, right...like they'll take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarimaJ Posted February 8, 2018 #3249 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Haven upgrades being offered from $400/per on my booked cruise....from a Mini Suite...yeah, right...like they'll take that. Well that’s what I’m bidding you never know! Doubtful though. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissingPhoebe Posted February 9, 2018 #3250 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Well that’s what I’m bidding you never know! Doubtful though. Sent from my iPhone using Forums How is that so low, I have a mini suite and my lowest bid is like 1,000. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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