annenic Posted November 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2022 We have a balcony cabin booked for our cruise on Eclipse in December - it includes premium drink package and gratuities. I have put in an offer for an upgrade to Concierge Class. So, my question is: If I happen to win that move-up, do I keep the drink package and gratuities? Or do I lose them? I think I would prefer to stay where we are rather than do Concierge without the bonus packages especially as I think my bid was probably quite high (it was a while ago and I can't remember what the minimum bid was but I bid $250/p). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizziecruzer Posted November 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, annenic said: We have a balcony cabin booked for our cruise on Eclipse in December - it includes premium drink package and gratuities. I have put in an offer for an upgrade to Concierge Class. So, my question is: If I happen to win that move-up, do I keep the drink package and gratuities? Or do I lose them? I think I would prefer to stay where we are rather than do Concierge without the bonus packages especially as I think my bid was probably quite high (it was a while ago and I can't remember what the minimum bid was but I bid $250/p). You keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted November 3, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bizziecruzer said: You keep them. Yay!!!! Hope I get the upgrade. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted November 3, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted November 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bizziecruzer said: You keep them. Thanks for quick reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 3, 2022 You keep all perks you currently have but would not get additional "perks" with upper suites. The only negative is that you should expect the worst cabin in the upgrade but be pleased if you get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFontaine Posted November 4, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2022 $500 for concierge from a balcony seems high to me for what you get. Maybe you should pull this and either bid lower, or bid on something else - like Aqua and eat in Blu or a Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosjoe Posted November 4, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2022 That’s way to much to jump up to concierge. The rooms are the same size, and $500 is too much for the little you get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted November 4, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Thanks. I did lower my bid, but not by much. Minimum bid was $200 so I bid $210/p making it $420. Not much cheaper really but we have never done Concierge so just keen to try it. But very happy with cabin we have, so I won't be too disappointed if we don't get it. Still have my fingers crossed 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted November 4, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 4, 2022 The only difference is the afternoon snacks so I wouldn't pay it , stay where you are and use the $400 for treats /shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted November 4, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 4, 2022 OP, I would also advise cancelling your bid for Concierge. It’s just too much money if you’re already in a veranda cabin. I’d consider paying $200 if I was moving from an a side, but not in your case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired888 Posted November 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I wouldn't pay to move to concierge. If Aqua is available, I would suggest to move the bid to Aqua class instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayehall Posted November 4, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Can you bid to move up to Aqua class? Then you would get Blu for dining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted November 5, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) What is it that you think is worth ‘moving up” to a concierge cabin? You don’t get to choose the cabin, you don’t get the extra points if that is what you are interested in and the cabin is the same size. The embarkation lunch isn’t anything special. There really isn’t much benefit for spending the extra. Agree with others for AQ Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Edited November 5, 2022 by miched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actuarian Posted November 5, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 5, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 5:35 PM, Bizziecruzer said: You keep them. You do keep the perks but, because Concierge class gratuities are $0.50pppd more than balcony gratuities, you will be automatically charged for that extra amount if you win your bid. For example, since you have gratuities as a perk, if you successfully move up with a bid of $100 pp, then your credit card would actually be charged $207 (assuming a 7-night cruise), rather than the $200 you might be expecting. Most of the time, this difference is too small to take much notice of but it becomes a little bit more significant if you move up to The Retreat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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