Which cruise lines have a bid process to attempt an upgrade?

[Firepath]

I know NCL and Celebrity do. Are there others as well?

[flyingron]

Azamara does

[Essiesmom]

MSC does

[hallux]

I believe Royal does as well.

[hallasm]

37 minutes ago, hallux said:

I believe Royal does as well.

yes Royal Up - at https://www.royalcaribbean.com/booked/cruise-room-upgrade

- if the cruise is eligible you cam made an offer from 30 days prior to your cruise.

[leaveitallbehind]

In every case in our direct experience with RCI and Celebrity, and from direct knowledge with NCL, if your itinerary on which you have a confirmed reservation is offering it, you will receive an email post final payment inviting you to participate describing the stateroom categories available and recommended minimum bid amount for each. Only those receiving an invitation to do so can bid.

 

You can place a bid on as many categories as you wish but if selected, the cruise line will determine which category you will receive and will select the stateroom for you.  Note that the minimum recommended amount is just that and usually serves as the minimum considered, and that awards are made to the highest bidders. Your reservation will be automatically updated and credit card charged appropriately reflecting this.  The award, if made, is final.  If no award is made than your reservation remains unchanged.  Notification typically is made 48 hours prior to sailing.

Edited February 3, 2020 by leaveitallbehind

[George C]

We got a call from celebrity last year for a upgrade from a celebrity suite to royal suite , should have taken it. 

[leaveitallbehind]

5 minutes ago, George C said:

We got a call from celebrity last year for a upgrade from a celebrity suite to royal suite , should have taken it. 

 

Was this through the bid process described or a direct upgrade offer, such as through their loyalty program - and was there an upcharge associated with it?  (I ask as we too have received loyalty upgrades in the past and have also been able to upgrade via an upsell program - but this bid program is different and has replaced the typical upsell).

Edited February 3, 2020 by leaveitallbehind

[George C]

2 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

 

Was this through the bid process described or a direct upgrade offer, such as through their loyalty program?

It was a direct upgrade a couple of days before sailing , it was a really good deal , but I had not cruised in a celebrity suite and wanted to try it. They called me a couple of times about it . Was a 4 day cruise.

[leaveitallbehind]

8 minutes ago, George C said:

It was a direct upgrade a couple of days before sailing , it was a really good deal , but I had not cruised in a celebrity suite and wanted to try it. They called me a couple of times about it . Was a 4 day cruise.

Thanks for clarifying.  Unfortunately those offers are very far and few between anymore!

Edited February 3, 2020 by leaveitallbehind