mjcatlvr Posted January 26, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) At a week and a day out, we got the word that our bid was accepted going from a Haven Courtyard (H5) to a Haven Owners Suite with Large Balcony (H3)...YEA! I thought that the chances were slim since there are only two cabins this size on the ship and Woot Woot! We got it! It's just the two of us, Platinum Latitudes, We cruise with NCL usually twice yearly (for those trying to figure out the algorithm). This is the second "Bid" we have won through NCL. Again, the bid was just one hair above poor and into the fair category. Part of the equation I am sure is that someone behind us bid higher coming from a Mini Suite like we did the last time wanting to experience The Haven and they needed our cabin to put them into, super lucky for us! I think that the program is brilliant as it gives folks like us an opportunity to try The Haven at a little discount, knowing that once you sail in The Haven, its tough to go back!! So freaking spoiled!! If we got bumped up, then someone else out there is super happy too! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🙂 Edited January 26, 2020 by mjcatlvr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Greenpea2 Posted January 26, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, mjcatlvr said: At a week and a day out, we got the word that our bid was accepted going from a Haven Courtyard (H5) to a Haven Owners Suite with Large Balcony (H3)...YEA! I thought that the chances were slim since there are only two cabins this size on the ship and Woot Woot! We got it! It's just the two of us, Platinum Latitudes, We cruise with NCL usually twice yearly (for those trying to figure out the algorithm). This is the second "Bid" we have won through NCL. Again, the bid was just one hair above poor and into the fair category. Part of the equation I am sure is that someone behind us bid higher coming from a Mini Suite like we did the last time wanting to experience The Haven and they needed our cabin to put them into, super lucky for us! I think that the program is brilliant as it gives folks like us an opportunity to try The Haven at a little discount, knowing that once you sail in The Haven, its tough to go back!! So freaking spoiled!! If we got bumped up, then someone else out there is super happy too! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🙂 Congrats! That is awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 26, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted January 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, Greenpea2 said: Congrats! That is awesome!! Thanks Greenpea2, We are really excited, especially since we had decided that we probably weren't even going to get off the ship this time. We can really take full advantage of the nice Balcony....YEA! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted January 27, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Congratulations. That is quite the upgrade. It will be a dream vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted January 27, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Enjoy your upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettotheSun Posted January 27, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Awesome! Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted January 27, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Very encouraging news! We have a bid on an OS from an H5 for a cruise on Escape. I will be ok if we don't get accepted and the odds are, we won't but I am so happy tht it worked out for you. I hope you have a wonderful cruise experience. Perhaps you'll report out on your trip after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, david_sobe said: Congratulations. That is quite the upgrade. It will be a dream vacation. Yep! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Georgia_Peaches said: Very encouraging news! We have a bid on an OS from an H5 for a cruise on Escape. I will be ok if we don't get accepted and the odds are, we won't but I am so happy tht it worked out for you. I hope you have a wonderful cruise experience. Perhaps you'll report out on your trip after? Fingers crossed for you 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #10 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, GettotheSun said: Awesome! Congrats!!! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Gershep said: Enjoy your upgrade! Thanks! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted January 27, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Enjoy the Owners Suite! It is a lot better than the H5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlowe420 Posted January 27, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, mjcatlvr said: At a week and a day out, we got the word that our bid was accepted going from a Haven Courtyard (H5) to a Haven Owners Suite with Large Balcony (H3)...YEA! I thought that the chances were slim since there are only two cabins this size on the ship and Woot Woot! We got it! It's just the two of us, Platinum Latitudes, We cruise with NCL usually twice yearly (for those trying to figure out the algorithm). This is the second "Bid" we have won through NCL. Again, the bid was just one hair above poor and into the fair category. Part of the equation I am sure is that someone behind us bid higher coming from a Mini Suite like we did the last time wanting to experience The Haven and they needed our cabin to put them into, super lucky for us! I think that the program is brilliant as it gives folks like us an opportunity to try The Haven at a little discount, knowing that once you sail in The Haven, its tough to go back!! So freaking spoiled!! If we got bumped up, then someone else out there is super happy too! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🙂 Awesome and congratulations. There is hope on my feb 2 sailing -- but only a little 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 27, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 27, 2020 You'll get three bottles of booze plus unlimited in room waters and sodas. Note those rooms leak noise by the movable wall quite badly with the DOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, dexddd said: You'll get three bottles of booze plus unlimited in room waters and sodas. Note those rooms leak noise by the movable wall quite badly with the DOS. I was not aware of these perks with the Owners Cabin. I usually order ahead water bottles to be sent to the cabin, maybe I don't have to this time 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magiemae41 Posted January 27, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Congratulations. We won three bids in a row into the Haven, bidding poor each time. Then last cruise we didn't win and I hated it, having been spoiled. 😊 So of course next cruise I HAD to just book directly into the Haven. Mae 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionkingrichard Posted January 27, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2020 7 hours ago, dexddd said: You'll get three bottles of booze plus unlimited in room waters and sodas. Note those rooms leak noise by the movable wall quite badly with the DOS. With bids you only keep what you paid for I believe? What was the cost difference between paying before verse the bid? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #18 Share Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Magiemae41 said: Congratulations. We won three bids in a row into the Haven, bidding poor each time. Then last cruise we didn't win and I hated it, having been spoiled. 😊 So of course next cruise I HAD to just book directly into the Haven. Mae Oh Mae, I know. We Bid into Haven for the first time and have just been paying "straight out" to get back in since then. So spoiled and the experience is worth it! Now, we book Courtyard and we are good with that cabin if we don't move up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettotheSun Posted January 27, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, mjcatlvr said: Oh Mae, I know. We Bid into Haven for the first time and have just been paying "straight out" to get back in since then. So spoiled and the experience is worth it! Now, we book Courtyard and we are good with that cabin if we don't move up. So we have never been on a cruise before (ever), going on our first one in March on Getaway in Haven...so have I made a colossal mistake by going straight to Haven? haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #20 Share Posted January 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Lionkingrichard said: With bids you only keep what you paid for I believe? What was the cost difference between paying before verse the bid? Thanks! The first Upgrade into Haven that we won was from a Mini Suite to a Courtyard and we still got the free Champagne and goodies that come if you had booked Haven from the start. Who knows if we will get the extra booze and water this time? With this win, we are saving just over $3K between the two of us and I am excited for the Front facing Balcony especially, so won't be devastated if we don't get the extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace#11 Posted January 27, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Congratulations and enjoy your upgrade!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #22 Share Posted January 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, GettotheSun said: So we have never been on a cruise before (ever), going on our first one in March on Getaway in Haven...so have I made a colossal mistake by going straight to Haven? haha! Yes, a Gigantic, expensive mistake! We were Happy Campers in a regular cabin but now have turned into Spoiled Brats! We love everything about cruising in The Haven. The best thing is never having to wait in a line for pretty much everything! Enjoy your first cruise 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcatlvr Posted January 27, 2020 Author #23 Share Posted January 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, grace#11 said: Congratulations and enjoy your upgrade!! THANKS! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted January 27, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 27, 2020 30 minutes ago, GettotheSun said: So we have never been on a cruise before (ever), going on our first one in March on Getaway in Haven...so have I made a colossal mistake by going straight to Haven? haha! Sadly, most bids go unanswered. The OP has been lucky. If you wanted the Haven and would be disappointed if you didn't win your bid, then you did the right thing! You will love the Haven! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettotheSun Posted January 27, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 27, 2020 53 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said: Sadly, most bids go unanswered. The OP has been lucky. If you wanted the Haven and would be disappointed if you didn't win your bid, then you did the right thing! You will love the Haven! I actually didn't even know about the bidding process until after I booked and final payment - then I got the email asking me if I wanted to upgrade. And to be honest, I was very confused when I received the offer as the entire Haven (all suites) was booked at that time based on what I saw online. We have the H6 (aft penthouse) and the offers were for the 2 bedroom villa (H4 - wouldn't consider over the H6), and then the Owners Suite (H3) and Deluxe Owners Suite (H2). I just couldn't justify the additional cost for either Owners Suite, so didn't bid. I'm so excited about this cruise and the Haven, I cannot tell you! My family isn't quite as excited as me - I think there's some trepidation with the unknown, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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