Tonysplus2 Posted November 24, 2021 #351 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I’m in a club balcony suite. I placed bids for Haven and spa club balcony suite. My account says let’s get you upgraded but Haven and spa club balconies show sold out. Can someone explain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Beachdog Posted November 24, 2021 #352 Share Posted November 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tonysplus2 said: I’m in a club balcony suite. I placed bids for Haven and spa club balcony suite. My account says let’s get you upgraded but Haven and spa club balconies show sold out. Can someone explain Not sure how close you are to sail date but there can be a lot of changes as it gets closer. There were only 2 haven rooms showing available when I first placed bids. About 2 weeks later there were 9. There can be cancellations and upgrades right up to the last minute. Those who win bids on highest level cabins also create availability. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysplus2 Posted November 24, 2021 #353 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I’m on the Bliss November 28. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briguy1314 Posted November 25, 2021 #354 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Tonysplus2 said: I’m in a club balcony suite. I placed bids for Haven and spa club balcony suite. My account says let’s get you upgraded but Haven and spa club balconies show sold out. Can someone explain I think you are just in a holding pattern still. I know they already awarded some spa balcony rooms. But as someone previously said, things shuffle until last minute. I’m still showing as pending for my bids. I’m not really holding on to hope but until they show cancelled I guess anything can happen Edited November 25, 2021 by briguy1314 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationut Posted November 25, 2021 #355 Share Posted November 25, 2021 If I purchase spa access now, but win an upgrade to a spa room, will I get a refund or credit for the spa access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted November 25, 2021 #356 Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 hours ago, vacationut said: If I purchase spa access now, but win an upgrade to a spa room, will I get a refund or credit for the spa access? From my understanding, yes. You would be able to cancel the repurchased thermal spa passes. I've read others who have done this very thing. Good luck with your bid! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted November 25, 2021 #357 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/23/2021 at 12:41 PM, dobiemom said: I was on the Nov 14 sailing on the Bliss. I did NOT receive an email to upgrade (55 days out) but others did so I just look on the app. It was there! I had booked an inside cabin and could bid on an oceanview, (regular) balcony, or spa balcony cabins. I only bid on the spa balcony ($180/person which was $5 over the minimum). I was notified at 11 days out that I had won! 🙂 11 hours ago, vacationut said: If I purchase spa access now, but win an upgrade to a spa room, will I get a refund or credit for the spa access? I forgot to put that in my original post. I had purchased a spa pass, and when I won my bid to a spa balcony I called NCL to cancel the spa pass. Took a week for the credit to be posted on my credit card. Good luck! 🤞 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhea98 Posted November 25, 2021 #358 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, dobiemom said: I forgot to put that in my original post. I had purchased a spa pass, and when I won my bid to a spa balcony I called NCL to cancel the spa pass. Took a week for the credit to be posted on my credit card. Good luck! 🤞 Just FYI for others, I cancelled thermal passes on Nov 13 and no refund yet. I called yesterday. The refund is listed as "pending." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted November 26, 2021 #359 Share Posted November 26, 2021 So anyone hear anything on upgrades for the December 5th cruise on the Breakaway yet....getting very anxious.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkmaster Posted November 26, 2021 #360 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Well, lightning has struck twice. Booked a balcony on 11/27 joy as a solo. Offered a minimum bid on Haven categories sans 2 Bedroom and Owners Suite, and 100 bucks for a minisuite. Had bid in the past but just minimums since Haven was always way too expensive, especially for a single. Figured I had a decent shot at the minisuite considering availability. And I got a Haven Courtyard Penthouse. A few days later I saw the next week had good balcony deals too. Booked a back to back. Two days ago got the upgrade advantage email, and bid minimums. I took the plunge and minimum bid on the 2 bedroom too, because why not? On the off chance I got one it would probably be my only chance at getting in a 2 bedroom ever. Today I got the golden email. Got a 2 bedroom. So now I, as a solo, have two weeks in the Haven on a back to back. As a solo. I'm a little in shock. I've never been in the Haven before so I have no real idea what to expect. I guess I'll find out. tl;dr for others considering Joy sailings: Bid minimums, you never know what you could get. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted November 26, 2021 #361 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, sparkmaster said: Well, lightning has struck twice. Booked a balcony on 11/27 joy as a solo. Offered a minimum bid on Haven categories sans 2 Bedroom and Owners Suite, and 100 bucks for a minisuite. Had bid in the past but just minimums since Haven was always way too expensive, especially for a single. Figured I had a decent shot at the minisuite considering availability. And I got a Haven Courtyard Penthouse. A few days later I saw the next week had good balcony deals too. Booked a back to back. Two days ago got the upgrade advantage email, and bid minimums. I took the plunge and minimum bid on the 2 bedroom too, because why not? On the off chance I got one it would probably be my only chance at getting in a 2 bedroom ever. Today I got the golden email. Got a 2 bedroom. So now I, as a solo, have two weeks in the Haven on a back to back. As a solo. I'm a little in shock. I've never been in the Haven before so I have no real idea what to expect. I guess I'll find out. tl;dr for others considering Joy sailings: Bid minimums, you never know what you could get. That's awesome! I hope we have your luck for the our cruise on the breakaway on the 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted November 26, 2021 #362 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, wolft927 said: So anyone hear anything on upgrades for the December 5th cruise on the Breakaway yet....getting very anxious.. Our Nov 21 Bliss cruise did not hear until a little over a week before the cruise. I heard a lot of people got great upgrades Edited November 26, 2021 by Traveling Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted November 26, 2021 #363 Share Posted November 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Traveling Mike said: Our Nov 21 Bliss cruise did not hear until a little over a week before the cruise. I heard a lot of people got great upgrades Crossing my fingers, I have heard the past few cruises alot of people got great upgrades with minimal bids needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briguy1314 Posted November 26, 2021 #364 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I’m really curious how random it all is. Seems like minimum bids as well as higher bids get accepted. Is there a formula they use or is it really just random draw. I still show the “let’s get you upgraded” on the app. But we sail on Sunday, so fairly certain an upgrade is not happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgibbs7 Posted November 26, 2021 #365 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Anyone get an upgrade yet for the Escape 12/4 sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCruiseFan Posted November 26, 2021 #366 Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, briguy1314 said: I’m really curious how random it all is. Seems like minimum bids as well as higher bids get accepted. Is there a formula they use or is it really just random draw. I still show the “let’s get you upgraded” on the app. But we sail on Sunday, so fairly certain an upgrade is not happening I highly doubt it is random at all. They grant the upgrades that maximize the revenue which is not necessarily the same as taking the highest bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysplus2 Posted November 26, 2021 #367 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I sail on Sunday also. I’ve heard they award a lot of bids with 1 day left because they stop taking reservations. I’m holding out that I get awarded tomorrow 😂. I believe they have open rooms not assigned and hoping people will up the bid amount to get additional revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkmaster Posted November 27, 2021 #368 Share Posted November 27, 2021 To me the logic behind assigning upgrades when they do is a mystery. Revenue maximization has to be the highest priority, but that doesn't jive with upgrading folks (me!) who bid minimums with over a week to go until departure. I'd love to know the internal logic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfer Posted November 27, 2021 #369 Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, mmgibbs7 said: Anyone get an upgrade yet for the Escape 12/4 sailing? I haven't seen any, but the current theory is that they weren't going to do any until after Black Friday, where people might take advantage of steep price drops to upgrade directly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyy7403 Posted November 27, 2021 #370 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Could someone please teach an old dog new tricks?🙄 where can I find the status on my bids? Is it on the NCL app? It’s been over 2 years since I have had a chance to bid & I forget. Thanks so much for your help! Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyy7403 Posted November 27, 2021 #371 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I’m sorry, didn’t mean to hijack the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted November 27, 2021 #372 Share Posted November 27, 2021 8 days out and all of my bids still say pending. Hoping to here something monday!!!! Would love the upgrade but will be happy with my balcony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvsnana Posted November 27, 2021 #373 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, joyy7403 said: Could someone please teach an old dog new tricks?🙄 where can I find the status on my bids? Is it on the NCL app? It’s been over 2 years since I have had a chance to bid & I forget. Thanks so much for your help! Happy sailing! https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/NCL/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyy7403 Posted November 27, 2021 #374 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juncti Posted November 27, 2021 #375 Share Posted November 27, 2021 4 hours ago, wolft927 said: 8 days out and all of my bids still say pending. Hoping to here something monday!!!! Would love the upgrade but will be happy with my balcony We're on same boat, all bids still pending. Wonder when they're going to start processing bids, we're almost down to 1 week to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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