Juliesue22 Posted September 29, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) Hi all. Just put in our bid on the Garden Villa on the Jewel from Auckland to Sydney in December. Has anyone won a Garden Villa? Do you get the perks (transporting post cruise, mini bar, bottles of liquor?) I know it’s s long shot, but we can dream. Edited September 29, 2019 by Juliesue22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 29, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Yes - have done this ! As for bidding - a tough call - how full is the sailing - are the other suites selling moving as well ? Your cruise from Auckland to Sydney is not in the same relationship as my Quebec to Boston - time of the year - frequency of sailing - last sailing of the year - weather components - Would have better luck in the Casino rating the ODDS. How much to bid to WIN - it is anyone's guess ! Now as for the bennies perks extras - you get everything that goes with the Garden Villa as if you booked it outright - exceptions would be local down under regulations limiting them. Booze is nominally 6 bottles - no mini bar liquors - your WET-bar is set up with all the fixings to go with your 6 bottles sodas juices etc. - normally the GV has a full wet bar and can be stocked with about anything (the Butler does this) - complimentary transportation post cruise is usually a private limo to the airport hotel or other location within 25 miles of the port. Seating in the theatre or for shows is Reserved - check with the Concierge for this. Dining reservations no problem ever. Good Luck on your bid ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted September 29, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2019 That sailing has some really cheap suite prices for 11 days. With the GV at $6799 For 11 nights is unheard of, I'd book it outright at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertziek Posted September 29, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, dexddd said: That sailing has some really cheap suite prices for 11 days. With the GV at $6799 For 11 nights is unheard of, I'd book it outright at that price. I agree. That is a fabulous bargain for the Garden Villa! For the 12 day Auckland to Sydney cruise Feb 2021 they are asking $19,499! Edited September 29, 2019 by mertziek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 29, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Remember to take the TOTAL fare for the GV i.e. $10000 pp =s $20000 and then divide that with number of planned guests if 2 then 10000 pp - if 3 then 6667 pp - if 4 5000 - if 6 3333* * the GV has three separate cabins within the suite - for three couples this breaks down into a very reasonable fare - compare it to other individual suites. If the figures are in that ball park for a few dollars more book it - bid or wait you could lose it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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