GINNY L Posted February 5, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I was wondering how many people are afraid to bid in fear of getting an Aft or front balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted February 5, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 5, 2020 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted February 5, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Do you need to add "I'm not afraid to bid" as a choice? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINNY L Posted February 5, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mike_DeA said: Do you need to add "I'm not afraid to bid" as a choice? I have one poll that is "Would you bid on these separate categories if they had it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 5, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Not afraid to bid for any of the states reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted February 5, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Nope, absolutely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted February 5, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 5, 2020 As the melody sort of goes "Know when to bid and when to fold-em" Know what you are getting into - Realize you may win a grand veranda super deluxe suite - AND then also a back of the beyond cabin in galley alley - LOUD boom de boom entertainment thundering on your parade winning cabin bid. On a chance you may not like the category cabin you are bidding - don't go all in on the bid - And then on the other hand if it is one of the DOS Haven cabins a cabin to die for - then consider maybe a token bid more - Oh heck go all in on this of course if you can afford it ! Research before make that leap of faith - it seemed like a good idea at the time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted February 5, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I just decided not to bid on a cabin because I noticed that they were all below the pool deck/buffet area. Also would never bid on a forward cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINNY L Posted February 5, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I appreciate all who took the time to bid and or comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peachypooh Posted February 5, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The only category I would bid on with confidence is a Jewell class Owner's Suite. They are all good. And yes, they are forward but quiet and spacious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas27 Posted February 6, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 6, 2020 What percent of people would you guess bid on a higher category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINNY L Posted February 6, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Bananas27 said: What percent of people would you guess bid on a higher category? 30% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted February 6, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 6, 2020 not afraid to bid. i always bid, but never get it because my bids i am sure are not bids they want to honor LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted February 6, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Bananas27 said: What percent of people would you guess bid on a higher category? What percent of people would you guess bid on a higher category? Information not shared here on CC - just a GUESS and wag* one at that - Yes would be awful nice to win a bid for a bigger better cabin for just a few dollars over what you have already paid The fewer the bids the better the chances of getting that upgrade Depends a great deal on the ship itinerary and capacity (FULL) - what categories are being offered - how desirable those are (definitely spas and suites) - Dummy booking checking the potential of available cabins - so many variables - not much value in going from an Ocean View to a Obstructed View - but a balcony !!! and then going from a balcony under the entertainment deck to a suite or spa suite !!! going from a balcony or suite to a Garden Villa like I did - Alleluia !!!!! NCL still holds the cards (or a private firm under contract) and there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the bidding process - except there are winners and then none. My first three NCL cruises offered nothing - Then no bids accepted on the 4th and 5th - Accepted on the next 4 - 2017 SUN OS from Penthouse deck 9 2018 DAWN 2BR deck 11 from SD deck 12 2018 DAWN Garden Villa from SC deck 11 2019 JEWEL DOS deck 15 from SC deck 11 *WAG - based on my track record 4 out of 9 - 40% If there is a bigger or better cabin class from where I am at --- I at least post a token bid. Care must be taken in bidding - when offered multiple cabin choices bidding ONLY on the real one you would like to win. Offered more than one you could be trapped in winning a lessor cabin paying more - once a bid is accepted there is no going back for a redo - you are committed to the deal - Alternate solution to this bidding lottery is bypassing it altogether calling NCL and making an OFFER ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcrandal Posted February 6, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I'm glad to see there are those out there that don't like an Aft balcony, because it's our absolute favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLoca2208 Posted February 6, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 6, 2020 15 hours ago, geegee1 said: I just decided not to bid on a cabin because I noticed that they were all below the pool deck/buffet area. Also would never bid on a forward cabin. Same here. We are booked in a balcony cabin and initially bid for the mini suite. When we checked the deck plan and saw that all mini suites are right below buffet and pool area, we cancelled the bid. I don't mind forward or aft, just not below public areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevink1955 Posted February 9, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I spent many hours researching cabin locations to ensure a midship cabin with on public spaces above or below, I would not bid and loose my ship location preference. I would have too assume (I know that's bad) that all cabins left this late in the selection process are in less desirable locations as all the choice cabins have been booked by people who researched as I did 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted February 9, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 9, 2020 None of the above reasons prevent me from bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AviationInScale Posted February 9, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Forward-facing Haven Penthouse cabins are the best. Errr..I mean the worst. Don't ever bid on them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now