jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3751 Share Posted March 24, 2018 1 day left before sailing. 3/25 sail date. I did not receive a rejection or acceptance notification. LOL The bid offer on My NCL just disappeared. Cray cray. Maybe they will wait until 24 hours before. But I seriously doubt getting upgraded. And have you checked your credit card account? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suometar Posted March 24, 2018 #3752 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Bid $1,400 for a forward penthouse on the Dawn, sailing Sunday. Got the rejection e-mail yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 24, 2018 #3753 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Well today they have the OBC promotion back so I just upgraded my cabin and cancelled my bids. That means there is now a Haven Spa cabin back in the queue if anyone wants to pay full price for it rather than wait. They were sold out. April 8 GA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3754 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Well today they have the OBC promotion back so I just upgraded my cabin and cancelled my bids. That means there is now a Haven Spa cabin back in the queue if anyone wants to pay full price for it rather than wait. They were sold out. April 8 GA. That sailing has TONS of cabins still available. Lucky you... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 24, 2018 #3755 Share Posted March 24, 2018 That sailing has TONS of cabins still available. Lucky you... Sent from my iPhone using Forums And I just got my $100.00 back from Amex notification. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3756 Share Posted March 24, 2018 And I just got my $100.00 back from Amex notification. :cool: What does that mean? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 24, 2018 #3757 Share Posted March 24, 2018 What does that mean? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Amex has been running a promotion with NCL that if you spend $500 for booking or certain other things, Amex will credit you back $100.00 on your Amex account. There was a thread about this about two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3758 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Amex has been running a promotion with NCL that if you spend $500 for booking or certain other things, Amex will credit you back $100.00 on your Amex account. There was a thread about this about two weeks ago. Really? Did you have to book through Amex to get the $100 back? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 24, 2018 #3759 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Really? Did you have to book through Amex to get the $100 back? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Nope....just pay with it. You have to chck your offers on line to be sure you got the offer, and then you have to select it in order to activate it. Then its available for you to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEACHBARB Posted March 24, 2018 #3760 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Nope....just pay with it. You have to chck your offers on line to be sure you got the offer, and then you have to select it in order to activate it. Then its available for you to use. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the offer :( We had it last year and it was great but nothing this year. We booked thru the same on line agency etc but no deal. Called AMEX - they said to contact NCL which I did - they actually called me and said call the on line agency so I e-mailed my agent and heard nothing. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownfifa2002 Posted March 24, 2018 #3761 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Well today they have the OBC promotion back so I just upgraded my cabin and cancelled my bids. That means there is now a Haven Spa cabin back in the queue if anyone wants to pay full price for it rather than wait. They were sold out. April 8 GA. Excellent. Well done. They won’t let us change here in he UK this late! So I have to try bidding [emoji12]. What did you upgrade to? Im already in a aft haven penthouse on the GA on 4/8 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 24, 2018 #3762 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Excellent. Well done. They won’t let us change here in he UK this late! So I have to try bidding [emoji12]. What did you upgrade to? Im already in a aft haven penthouse on the GA on 4/8 Sent from my iPhone using Forums I am going to try the Forward Penthouse this time around. I am not entirely thrilled with the small balcony, so I'll have to stretch out on the Haven Deck. I love the aft Penthouse, it am amazing cabin, good for you. Looking forward to sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judipa Posted March 24, 2018 #3763 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Except that booking a haven room directly - not bidding for an upgrade - still carries much better perks. No tips, specialty dining for every meal each day, shore credits (if you didn't pick that to begin with), internet etc. You are getting more for the increased price of a direct booking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Question- what to you mean by no tips? Just curious. I would think more tips since you have the daily charge and you have a concierge and butler to take care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper305 Posted March 24, 2018 #3764 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Question- what to you mean by no tips? Just curious. I would think more tips since you have the daily charge and you have a concierge and butler to take care of. That’s an old post, you didn’t have to pay the gratuities on the drink and dining perks if you booked Haven/Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3765 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I am going to try the Forward Penthouse this time around. I am not entirely thrilled with the small balcony, so I'll have to stretch out on the Haven Deck. I love the aft Penthouse, it am amazing cabin, good for you. Looking forward to sailing! I'm in a forward Penthouse next Sunday on GA. Was hoping fir upgrade but Haven is now sold out. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3766 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Well today they have the OBC promotion back so I just upgraded my cabin and cancelled my bids. That means there is now a Haven Spa cabin back in the queue if anyone wants to pay full price for it rather than wait. They were sold out. April 8 GA. I just called and got my aunt and sister upgraded to Spa Mini suites since there was a price drop on our sailing next week. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 24, 2018 #3767 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I just called and got my aunt and sister upgraded to Spa Mini suites since there was a price drop on our sailing next week. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Awesome!!! Feels like it just can't get here fast enough, right?;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannyflo2 Posted March 24, 2018 #3768 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Awesome!!! Feels like it just can't get here fast enough, right?;) We have 7 days and I am going crazy!!!! [emoji12]🤪 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex-de Posted March 24, 2018 #3769 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Been watching this thread for months. Now it is our turn. We are in a B2 balcony with 4 in our room on the Gem in a couple of months. Lots of options. Still undecided. Anyone upgrade to a mini sweet and have any noise issues? All appear under the busy deck above. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanadaydreaming Posted March 24, 2018 #3770 Share Posted March 24, 2018 have enclosed balcony on 8th deck for 11 day cruise on Epic in November. mini suite isn't much of an upgrade so I'll weigh other options before making a bid later this year. I've never had one accepted by ncl however. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted March 24, 2018 #3771 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I'd contemplate that based on the perks you currently are holding...if you want 'all' the perks that come with Haven, you can get them with a Haven upgrade purchase, not a bid. Having said that, I can tell you that I have wanted to move from one Haven Category to another Haven Category and we are only weeks out from sailing. Some of the perks I have, such as a large promotional OBC from the cruiseline, I would lose with an outright upgrade purchase, but would be able to keep on a winning bid. So how is that for a ball of confusion! Cool......thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmirage Posted March 25, 2018 #3772 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Sail Date 3/25 Offer was not accepted. I didn't see the email, but it was sent out 2 days before the cruise sail date. (about 48 hours) Saved myself $600. My bid was $300 per person from an ocean view to a mini suite. This cruise being on Easter Week. I was't expecting much since the cruise is completely sold out. No harm in trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hojopc Posted March 25, 2018 #3773 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Still 1 H2, 12 H4, 6 H6 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Bidding dilemma. 1st family cruise. 4/8 Getaway. Currently Mid ship mini-suite with wife and 2 teenage girls. Have bids out H2,3,4,6 called NCL and would be roughly $1200 more on avg to upgrade from my current bid on H4/6. From what I understand still a few Haven suites available. What would y'all do, roll the dice or take the sure thing? H4 or H6. H2 upgrade a little too spendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted March 25, 2018 #3774 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Except that booking a haven room directly - not bidding for an upgrade - still carries much better perks. No tips, specialty dining for every meal each day, shore credits (if you didn't pick that to begin with), internet etc. You are getting more for the increased price of a direct booking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Don't plan to look at moving up so just deleted the upgrade e-mail. But was curious after these postings. The bid for a suite from our aft balcony was starting for more than what we would have paid when we booked our POA in April a year ago. We are not in a suite this time because we have enough perks as platinum for this trip as we are docked most of the time don't need the extra room either. What I didn't know and will keep it in mind was you pay for a suite through bidding but you don't get the suite perks. Thanks for pointing that out I will watch very closely if we ever book NCL again on any bidding upgrades. Tend to choose what cabin we want at the start so have NO UPGRADE on all our bookings, maybe got the e-mail in error, but will look if ever again very closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 25, 2018 #3775 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Bidding dilemma. 1st family cruise. 4/8 Getaway. Currently Mid ship mini-suite with wife and 2 teenage girls. Have bids out H2,3,4,6 called NCL and would be roughly $1200 more on avg to upgrade from my current bid on H4/6. From what I understand still a few Haven suites available. What would y'all do, roll the dice or take the sure thing? H4 or H6. H2 upgrade a little too spendy. The H4 has 2 full bathrooms. I don't believe that the H6 ALL have 2 bathrooms. Maybe someone can check me back on that. The H4 has the separate 2nd BR, which will mean a bit less clutter in the living areas if the girls are sleeping on the convertible. As a tip, in my travels I have learned that H4 Cabin #16722 is a bit smaller in size than all the rest. The OBC promo is back right now so if you didn't have that with your original booking you should be eligible for it now. And the Haven, well its a pretty nice set up if you haven't done that. I'd get the cabin and comfort that you truly want for this special family trip, not roll the dice. Good luck and have fun!!! Edited March 25, 2018 by MizDemeanor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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