julig22 Posted July 26, 2023 #3301 Share Posted July 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, TfromBC said: First time NCL cruiser and first solo, doing B2B cruises from Vancouver > Seward > Vancouver. I booked a GTY balcony and got my room assignment yesterday: category BA on Deck 11 (two different cabins) for both legs of the journey. I also got the upgrade Email, so I took a look today just out of curiosity. I'm guessing they start lower when you're going from inside to OV or OV to balcony, yes? Because the lowest starting point for any of the cabins I was presented with was $725. Given that I'm sailing solo, that means $1,500 minimum. Is the minimum also on a sliding scale? (i.e., the closer to the sail date if they're not full, will they lower the starting bid?) A girl can dream... Hahaha. Thanks! Terry They have been known to offer discounts on bids closer to sailing but it's not common. On the Jewel later this summer, Seward to Vancouver, my original bid amount was $300 ($150x2) from OV to balcony. Minimum might have been a bit lower, I don't remember for sure, I just upgraded using my CC points (worth $300) and cancelled the bid. Now that I am in a balcony, the offers are $75 for Club Balcony, $650 for suites/penthouse, $1000 or more for Haven. That's the pp amount, so final cost would be double. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted July 26, 2023 #3302 Share Posted July 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, julig22 said: They have been known to offer discounts on bids closer to sailing but it's not common. On the Jewel later this summer, Seward to Vancouver, my original bid amount was $300 ($150x2) from OV to balcony. Minimum might have been a bit lower, I don't remember for sure, I just upgraded using my CC points (worth $300) and cancelled the bid. Now that I am in a balcony, the offers are $75 for Club Balcony, $650 for suites/penthouse, $1000 or more for Haven. That's the pp amount, so final cost would be double. That's interesting. We're in a balcony and the lowest bid was $650 pp. for Haven, which I bid, knowing we won't get it for that price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted July 26, 2023 #3303 Share Posted July 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, depplep said: That's interesting. We're in a balcony and the lowest bid was $650 pp. for Haven, which I bid, knowing we won't get it for that price. Same ship/itinerary? It does make you wonder how they set the minimum bids- I actually paid for an OV but I'm upgraded to a balcony - it's probably considered a semi-courtesy upgrade. But the bid options for the upgrade is obviously based on the upgraded cabin - otherwise there wouldn't be any bid opportunity for Haven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TfromBC Posted July 26, 2023 #3304 Share Posted July 26, 2023 39 minutes ago, depplep said: That's interesting. We're in a balcony and the lowest bid was $650 pp. for Haven, which I bid, knowing we won't get it for that price. Could be because I'm being quoted in CAD $$ - the rate of exchange right now is about 1.32, so about USD $550 upgrade start point. I'm pretty happy with the cabins I got on my bucket-list trip of a lifetime. 🙂 Seven days to go! Happy sailing, all! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trabadeer Posted July 26, 2023 #3305 Share Posted July 26, 2023 11 hours ago, vacation44 said: Congratulations and thank you for reporting. Do you know if there were a lot of balcony cabins left before you received the upgrade? I checked before hand and there were about 40 balcony cabins available. I initially bid on a suite, but then added a balcony cabin also. (There were no more suites when I checked the number of balcony cabins left. I’m guessing my bid was too low for the suite.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted July 26, 2023 #3306 Share Posted July 26, 2023 No, we're on Encore to Alaska Oct.22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
news70 Posted July 26, 2023 #3307 Share Posted July 26, 2023 How to check how many balcony room left ? Mine is getaway sailing 08/17 from Lisbon. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 27, 2023 #3308 Share Posted July 27, 2023 13 hours ago, julig22 said: They have been known to offer discounts on bids closer to sailing but it's not common. On the Jewel later this summer, Seward to Vancouver, my original bid amount was $300 ($150x2) from OV to balcony. Minimum might have been a bit lower, I don't remember for sure, I just upgraded using my CC points (worth $300) and cancelled the bid. Now that I am in a balcony, the offers are $75 for Club Balcony, $650 for suites/penthouse, $1000 or more for Haven. That's the pp amount, so final cost would be double. Great deal on your upgrade! I am still all over the place. While I am willing to pay upright for the upgrade, my husband is willing to pay $0 for any upgrade on this cruise. He seems to think we spent way too much money on our cruise this past March and we have two booked for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanjean80 Posted July 27, 2023 #3309 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Question on upgrades for the group...I am traveling 3 to a cabin...I know the charge is per person, and it says only the first two guests will be charged...can I assume guest three is just moved automatically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 27, 2023 #3310 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, meanjean80 said: Question on upgrades for the group...I am traveling 3 to a cabin...I know the charge is per person, and it says only the first two guests will be charged...can I assume guest three is just moved automatically? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzyrosie Posted July 28, 2023 #3311 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I just booked an inside cabin for two on the epic for a busy expensive week Dec 31 to Jan 7 2023. I really want a balcony but that’s an additional 980 (C$) now. There are no ocean view on this ship. As it’s a popular week, what are the chances of getting an upgrade for less than the current $980? Not sure what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwr777 Posted July 29, 2023 #3312 Share Posted July 29, 2023 When I add my reservation details under the upgrade area on the app, it says my reservation isn’t found. Any ideas why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted July 29, 2023 #3313 Share Posted July 29, 2023 @dwr777 - typically, you can check on bidding availabilities within 90+ days, sometimes more than 100 days out, of embarkation for your specific cruise. It used be less than 90 days, I think at the 80 days countdown mark before the bidding option to upgrade - with the rules & disclosure fineprints, etc. etc. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwr777 Posted July 29, 2023 #3314 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thanks Mking, will check closer to sail date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mscdivina2016 Posted July 29, 2023 #3315 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Ozzyrosie said: I just booked an inside cabin for two on the epic for a busy expensive week Dec 31 to Jan 7 2023. I really want a balcony but that’s an additional 980 (C$) now. There are no ocean view on this ship. As it’s a popular week, what are the chances of getting an upgrade for less than the current $980? Not sure what to do. Probably zero as people will book them because it's a busy week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mscdivina2016 Posted July 29, 2023 #3316 Share Posted July 29, 2023 30 minutes ago, dwr777 said: When I add my reservation details under the upgrade area on the app, it says my reservation isn’t found. Any ideas why? You just booked it? Give it a few days. You will probably get an email to bid. If you didn't just book it, I would call as that is odd then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian1 Posted July 29, 2023 #3317 Share Posted July 29, 2023 33 minutes ago, dwr777 said: When I add my reservation details under the upgrade area on the app, it says my reservation isn’t found. Any ideas why? It will say that until you are invited to bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinster Posted July 30, 2023 #3318 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 1:49 AM, dwr777 said: When I add my reservation details under the upgrade area on the app, it says my reservation isn’t found. Any ideas why? Not everyone gets the option to bid. For me, I can if I sail with RC but not with NCL. I book with the same TA. Sometimes depending on who you book with, you won't get thr option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User34 Posted July 30, 2023 #3319 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Has anyone on the Jewel for Aug 14-21 Seward to Vancouver, received an upgrade yet? Thank you Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerfan100 Posted July 31, 2023 #3320 Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 hours ago, User34 said: Has anyone on the Jewel for Aug 14-21 Seward to Vancouver, received an upgrade yet? Thank you Dana No. Still waiting to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 31, 2023 #3321 Share Posted July 31, 2023 11 hours ago, User34 said: Has anyone on the Jewel for Aug 14-21 Seward to Vancouver, received an upgrade yet? Thank you Dana 5 hours ago, huskerfan100 said: No. Still waiting to find out. We are two weeks after you both so please report back any news. Hopefully, you will hear soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonInPlano Posted August 4, 2023 #3322 Share Posted August 4, 2023 I was shocked today to find out I won an upgrade from an inside cabin to a balcony for our Canada cruise on the Sky, 49 days before sailing. We bid the max $350/pp. It is still $3000 less than what we would have paid outright for a balcony cabin on the cruise. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniJeffrey Posted August 4, 2023 #3323 Share Posted August 4, 2023 6 hours ago, JasonInPlano said: I was shocked today to find out I won an upgrade from an inside cabin to a balcony for our Canada cruise on the Sky, 49 days before sailing. We bid the max $350/pp. It is still $3000 less than what we would have paid outright for a balcony cabin on the cruise. Why would ou be shocked if you bid the maximum amount? I would be chocked if my minimum bid was accepted? 😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaabbee Posted August 4, 2023 #3324 Share Posted August 4, 2023 If you win a bid to a larger room can you call up and add people to your trip? I heard that they may cancel your upgrade if you make any changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4usnow1 Posted August 4, 2023 #3325 Share Posted August 4, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 4:11 PM, User34 said: Has anyone on the Jewel for Aug 14-21 Seward to Vancouver, received an upgrade yet? Thank you Dana Not yet. Still hoping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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