fridaythe13th Posted May 2, 2018 #4351 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I checked my bids this morning and 3 said expired and one said processing. Now I cant get into that page-says time has expired to bid. Processing means I got it right? I do believe so!! YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted May 2, 2018 #4352 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Got an email this afternoon....earlier than expected! Gem, May 5. OK Obstructed Oceanview to MA mid ship mini-suite. $310 total bid. Woohoo! I would love to bid on a MA from a BA but I'm afraid there may be a noise issue on deck 11. I could luck out and be under a carpeted area upstairs or be under an area where chairs are being moved at 4am. I'm booked on deck 10 and I guess I should just stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic_Bear Posted May 2, 2018 #4353 Share Posted May 2, 2018 What was the total $avings? I know the spa balcony’s are pricey as it is.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums It was about a $1300 savings from the list price. If we booked the Haven straight out on the website, it would have been $5950 and the total cruise cost , with the DSC, promo fees, etc, is $4500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunyan1967 Posted May 3, 2018 #4354 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) For those that have Facebook. Not sure if this has been posted already but I found it to be very informative as it answered a few questions I had about the upgrade bid process. Edited May 4, 2018 by Bunyan1967 To add text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 4, 2018 #4355 Share Posted May 4, 2018 For those that have Facebook. Not sure if this has been posted already but I found it to be very informative as it answered a few questions I had about the upgrade bid process. Unfortunately, the video is old and not 100% accurate with regard to how the program works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsleyGirl Posted May 4, 2018 #4356 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I booked less than 2 months before sailing, it was a last minute, spur of the moment decision for a 9 day Scandinavia/Russia/ Baltic cruise on May 11 on board the NCL Breakaway. Paid Cnd$1300 each for a Sail Away Inside Cabin, got a Guaranteed Status and was a assigned a room a couple of days after, then after a week, I received an email for an upgrade opportunity, so I took advantage of that and bid the lowest bid of Cnd$100 EACH, for me and my husband for a Balcony. Two weeks ago, my bid was accepted, so in total we paid Cnd$1400 per person for a Balcony. Ongoing rate now is Cnd$2409 per person for a Balcony...so do the math, that's a huge savings! We got lucky! Stars were aligned...very grateful and super excited to cruise soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunyan1967 Posted May 4, 2018 #4357 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Unfortunately, the video is old and not 100% accurate with regard to how the program works. Can you elaborate on the changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cari Bbean Posted May 4, 2018 #4358 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Question, Sailing on the Getaway May 20th, in a mini suite put in a bid for haven spa suite. It says my offer was poor. We are debating on holding out for the upgrade just in case or just keeping what we have and buying the spa package. Through mock booking there are 8 spa suites left. Is it possible for the spa passes to sell out before we here on the upgrade? Afraid we may end up with nothing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amscene1 Posted May 4, 2018 #4359 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Question, Sailing on the Getaway May 20th, in a mini suite put in a bid for haven spa suite. It says my offer was poor. We are debating on holding out for the upgrade just in case or just keeping what we have and buying the spa package. Through mock booking there are 8 spa suites left. Is it possible for the spa passes to sell out before we here on the upgrade? Afraid we may end up with nothing!! Spa passes don’t typically sell out, at least not on 7 nights Caribbean cruises. I’ve seen them be as valuable as vibe passes in colder climate and transatlantic cruises. If you bid in the fair range ($700-800PP) you will have a good shot at one. (Looking though these posts) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cari Bbean Posted May 4, 2018 #4360 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Spa passes don’t typically sell out, at least not on 7 nights Caribbean cruises. I’ve seen them be as valuable as vibe passes in colder climate and transatlantic cruises. If you bid in the fair range ($700-800PP) you will have a good shot at one. (Looking though these posts) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Ok thank you! I will wait it out. We only did 500 so I’m thinking no chance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amscene1 Posted May 4, 2018 #4361 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Ok thank you! I will wait it out. We only did 500 so I’m thinking no chance!! At least do $505 so your above the rest [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sailing12Away Posted May 4, 2018 #4362 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'm sailing from Rome in just 5 days, and got excited when I saw my email this morning from Norwegian's Upgrade Advantage. "We're pleased to confirm your......" Then when I scrolled to see the rest on my phone, the disappointment hit, "...upcoming cruise on Norwegian Epic. There's still time to participate in our Upgrade Advantage program." Grrrr.... stop with the teasers. I've already put in extremely generous bids. Just give me my owners suite or stop getting my hopes up! Dying to hear from Alitalia as well on those upgrade bids. They promised 3 days out, so I'm assuming if they were accepted I would know by this evening. Fingers and toes still crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grest Posted May 4, 2018 #4363 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'm sailing from Rome in just 5 days, and got excited when I saw my email this morning from Norwegian's Upgrade Advantage. "We're pleased to confirm your......" Then when I scrolled to see the rest on my phone, the disappointment hit, "...upcoming cruise on Norwegian Epic. There's still time to participate in our Upgrade Advantage program." Grrrr.... stop with the teasers. I've already put in extremely generous bids. Just give me my owners suite or stop getting my hopes up! Dying to hear from Alitalia as well on those upgrade bids. They promised 3 days out, so I'm assuming if they were accepted I would know by this evening. Fingers and toes still crossed. well that's frustrating! Good luck...hope you hear right away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted May 4, 2018 #4364 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Question on these upgrades. From reading the thread not everyone is invited to bid on upgrades, so my question is, around the 80 day mark when they send the invites out have prices on some of these cabins dropped or do they remain the same? I'm in a mini suite and if I get the invite, if prices have dropped may be better to just book instead of hoping I win the bid. Or if not invited go in and book. Just keep checking every day or ???? New to this upgrade bidding process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori3015 Posted May 4, 2018 #4365 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Anyone sailing on Sun May 7th with me who has gotten an upgrade? I'm still waiting anxiously..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted May 4, 2018 #4366 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Anyone sailing on Sun May 7th with me who has gotten an upgrade? I'm still waiting anxiously..... If you mean May 6th, yes. I got my upgrade Wednesday!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori3015 Posted May 4, 2018 #4367 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Sorry i meant the Norwegian Sun which sails on Monday May 7th. Congrats on yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted May 4, 2018 #4368 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Sorry i meant the Norwegian Sun which sails on Monday May 7th. Congrats on yours! Thanks! You made me check my reservation lol Good luck on getting an upgrade!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notalandlover Posted May 4, 2018 #4369 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Quick question. I have my grats prepaid by the TA and I was able to book during a promo when port fees/ taxes are paid by NCL. I have the distinctive voyage perks as well. If I'm offered to bid in the future and its accepted do I lose everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted May 4, 2018 #4370 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Quick question. I have my grats prepaid by the TA and I was able to book during a promo when port fees/ taxes are paid by NCL. I have the distinctive voyage perks as well. If I'm offered to bid in the future and its accepted do I lose everything? You keep your original perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted May 4, 2018 #4371 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Question on these upgrades. From reading the thread not everyone is invited to bid on upgrades, so my question is, around the 80 day mark when they send the invites out have prices on some of these cabins dropped or do they remain the same?I'm in a mini suite and if I get the invite, if prices have dropped may be better to just book instead of hoping I win the bid. Or if not invited go in and book. Just keep checking every day or ???? New to this upgrade bidding process. It hasn't happened to me but I have read to keep an eye on the prices as they COULD drop, depending on how that sailing is selling. Never hurts to check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted May 4, 2018 #4372 Share Posted May 4, 2018 It hasn't happened to me but I have read to keep an eye on the prices as they COULD drop, depending on how that sailing is selling. Never hurts to check! This happened to me yesterday. I was booked in an inside guarantee (Sailway rate) for two cabins. Noticed a price drop yesterday and called NCL to move us into ocean views. Total cost was $20 per cabin. The cheapest bidding option was $25 a person for the ocean view. This morning, I was able to bid on a balcony and various suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted May 4, 2018 #4373 Share Posted May 4, 2018 This happened to me yesterday. I was booked in an inside guarantee (Sailway rate) for two cabins. Noticed a price drop yesterday and called NCL to move us into ocean views. Total cost was $20 per cabin. The cheapest bidding option was $25 a person for the ocean view. This morning, I was able to bid on a balcony and various suites. Great and good luck on the bidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashbackAlternatives Posted May 4, 2018 #4374 Share Posted May 4, 2018 FWIW - I just heard back on my upgrade bids for the May 6th Getaway cruise. Denied! My bids were $800 p/p for Aft Balcony Haven (didn't really think I'd get that one) and $1250 p/p for Two Bedroom Haven. The $1250 was actually almost at the 'fair' mark. I had higher hopes there, but alas, no. The two bedrooms would have been nice No biggie, I'm happy with my Large Balcony Mini-Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted May 4, 2018 #4375 Share Posted May 4, 2018 FWIW - I just heard back on my upgrade bids for the May 6th Getaway cruise. Denied! My bids were $800 p/p for Aft Balcony Haven (didn't really think I'd get that one) and $1250 p/p for Two Bedroom Haven. The $1250 was actually almost at the 'fair' mark. I had higher hopes there, but alas, no. The two bedrooms would have been nice No biggie, I'm happy with my Large Balcony Mini-Suite. I raised one of my bids to 1000 from 850 and that's the one I got. I really wanted it cause next weeks my birthday.:D I went from large aft balcony (comped by Cas) to the forward Haven penthouse. Can't wait till Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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