Sea2011 Posted December 2, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2022 We are booked on an Ocean View stateroom and considering downgrading to Obstructed Ocean View. At the same time, we have received invitation to bid. So question is if we downgraded (saving $400), are we still eligible to bid for a balcony? And does it make a difference bidding from an OV or Obstructed OV or an inside (in terms of chances to succeed or do they just look at the amount you bid?). Appreciate any advice or sharing of experience. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted December 2, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Nobody knows the answer but downgrading would incur a penalty, have you factored that into your savings calculations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea2011 Posted December 2, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Oh I wasn't aware that downgrading has a penalty. We are not into final payment yet - so wouldn't I be able to cancel and rebook without penalty? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted December 2, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Sea2011 said: Oh I wasn't aware that downgrading has a penalty. We are not into final payment yet - so wouldn't I be able to cancel and rebook without penalty? They don't send usually send out invitations to bid until after final payment so I assumed you were past final payment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted December 2, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2022 If you are before final payment, there shouldn’t be a penalty. They should be able to accommodate and and adjust your pricing with a cheaper cabin, or you simply cancel and rebook if no penalties apply before final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea2011 Posted December 2, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Thanks both for your replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 2, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2022 8 hours ago, Sea2011 said: We are booked on an Ocean View stateroom and considering downgrading to Obstructed Ocean View. At the same time, we have received invitation to bid. So question is if we downgraded (saving $400), are we still eligible to bid for a balcony? And does it make a difference bidding from an OV or Obstructed OV or an inside (in terms of chances to succeed or do they just look at the amount you bid?). Appreciate any advice or sharing of experience. Thanks! Yes. You can still bid up to two cabin classes above your booked room (in your case a club balcony). Ocean to balcony is a pretty easy to get if the ship is not full. We recently won an upgrade from an OA to Balcony for a near minimum bid,,,, but that is an example, and you can’t expect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted December 2, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 2, 2022 12 hours ago, Sea2011 said: Oh I wasn't aware that downgrading has a penalty. We are not into final payment yet - so wouldn't I be able to cancel and rebook without penalty? Since you are not within final payment you can cancel and rebook without penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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