momrox1 Posted August 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Good morning! I'm within 21 days of my cruise and the window has just opened to bid for an upgrade. The minimum bid is more than I want to bid as a single (because they double it). Is there a way to bid less than the minimum manually, or does the minimum bid ever change to a lower bid as the cruise gets closer ? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted August 28, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2021 You cannot bid lower than minimum bid. To be honest, only a very few lucky people get minimum bids accepted. Usually, mid price range and up will be most successful. Since ships are sailing with less passengers right now, I really don’t know how things will play out for the future. No harm in trying your bid, just don’t be disappointed. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted August 28, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2021 There are many other threads on this subject and current. It would be worth your time to read those. Stay Safe happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted August 28, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Key word is minimum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I have never seen them lower the minimum bid once released. I know that all of the bids I have accepted have been above the minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momrox1 Posted August 31, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Thank you all for your responses. It was helpful 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted August 31, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2021 If you are interested in upgrading, call them up and see if something is available. There are times the actual cost of upgrading is less than the minimum move-up bid. Plus, you get to choose your room and get all additional perks if any). If you are interested in a suite, be sure to call the Retreat line and speak to a Concierge to minimize your wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted August 31, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, DCPIV said: If you are interested in upgrading, call them up and see if something is available. There are times the actual cost of upgrading is less than the minimum move-up bid. Plus, you get to choose your room and get all additional perks if any). If you are interested in a suite, be sure to call the Retreat line and speak to a Concierge to minimize your wait. I did this and it came out much cheaper. However, I went on line to my TA site and did a fake booking. Then when it was cheaper & with perks I knew what cabin I wanted as it was available. I called my TA gave him the info & he changed the cabin and category. That saved me over $400 total. If I Moved Up it would have cost me $400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momrox1 Posted September 12, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 9:08 AM, Lady Arwen said: To be honest, only a very few lucky people get minimum bids accepted. Usually, mid price range and up will be most successful. I got lucky! I bid the minimum 0f $250 as a single (which they double) and got upgraded from an inside to a veranda! And since I'm travelling with friends in a different cabin my TA was able to call Celebrity and move me closer to them which resulted in a larger balcony stateroom. I saved significantly on the price of a balcony even with the sale that was ongoing. 5 more days! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymo Posted September 12, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 11:15 AM, DCPIV said: If you are interested in upgrading, call them up and see if something is available. There are times the actual cost of upgrading is less than the minimum move-up bid. Plus, you get to choose your room and get all additional perks if any). If you are interested in a suite, be sure to call the Retreat line and speak to a Concierge to minimize your wait. Thats what I did with my upcoming cruise on the Edge. Min bid to upgrade to Retreat was around $900 pp ( was already Aqua)(x I am solo, so I called and got the same upgrade for $400.less.Plus I got my choice of cabin location. So always check before bidding on a move up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinthrough Posted September 12, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, momrox1 said: I got lucky! I bid the minimum 0f $250 as a single (which they double) and got upgraded from an inside to a veranda! And since I'm travelling with friends in a different cabin my TA was able to call Celebrity and move me closer to them which resulted in a larger balcony stateroom. I saved significantly on the price of a balcony even with the sale that was ongoing. 5 more days! Happy to read it worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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