Rare sns1 Posted December 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I tried to bid for a suite from a mini suite for the last few days. It gives me a message that I'm not eligible. I'm within the correct time frame. My Princess CVP tried and got the same message. He has no idea why. Has anyone had this happen to them? There are suites available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledosfinest Posted December 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Usually it says that when..A) Not within time frame. B) Cruise not paid off completely. I know you said your within the time frame though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sns1 Posted December 21, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I'm within the time frame and cruise has been paid for in full. I've been getting the message for 6 days now. So frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted December 21, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, sns1 said: I'm within the time frame and cruise has been paid for in full. I've been getting the message for 6 days now. So frustrating. Same here. Just checked again 79 days out and eligibility supposed to start at 85 days out. Edited December 21, 2023 by Musky Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare flying boat Posted December 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Same here for a March 9th cruise, in the timeframe, booking fully paid and booked with my CVP. She didn't know why either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy G Posted December 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I had the same issue and it was about a month after I was eligible to bid that I had the opportunity to actually bid. Just wait for the email saying it is now open to bid. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTraveller Posted December 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) Sometimes bidding doesn't open until much closer to the cruise. For my recent Royal Princess cruise on December 2 we were not eligible to bid for an upgrade after final payment which was on September 2 until we were notified by email on October 27 that bidding had opened. This was only 37 days before the cruise. Edited December 21, 2023 by PurpleTraveller 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted December 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 hours ago, sns1 said: I'm within the time frame and cruise has been paid for in full. I've been getting the message for 6 days now. So frustrating. If there are suites available...why not just upgrade yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted December 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, JF - retired RRT said: If there are suites available...why not just upgrade yourself? Because it's much cheaper to bid for the upgrade. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathLady112358 Posted December 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I'm having the same issue for a March cruise. Within the window, paid in full, but it has said not eligible for days now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy G Posted December 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I found my old post about when I could bid: “Bidding should have opened 70 days before our 4-day cruise, but it didn't. Just yesterday I finally received an email telling me that I could bid to upgrade (42 days beforethe cruise). I bid yesterday and got my upgrade today!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted December 22, 2023 #12 Share Posted December 22, 2023 9 hours ago, sns1 said: I tried to bid for a suite from a mini suite for the last few days. It gives me a message that I'm not eligible. Are you a GTY ? I am and haven't been assigned a cabin so I'm assuming that is why I can't bid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare flying boat Posted December 22, 2023 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2023 You can still bid with a GTY so that is probably not the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
509eagle Posted December 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I' getting the same message for March 5 cruise out of Singapore. Its paid in full and within there stated time frame. I have a guaranted (OF) Ocean View, if that would make a difference. I got on online chat with princess, explained everything. Only answer I got was try again later. They could not explain why I was getting the "not eligible" message. First time cruising with Princess, not a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bemidji Ty Posted December 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) I found this to be true when I booked through the big box store where you get $1.50 hot dogs and coke. It was in the fine print that I didn't read. Cheers Edited December 22, 2023 by Bemidji Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted December 22, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Bemidji Ty said: I found this to be true when I booked through the big box store where you get $1.50 hot dogs and coke. It was in the fine print that I didn't read. Cheers That is a different issue because that BB store either is not allowed to participate by PCL or they do not allow their customers to participate. Whichever, it's a reason not to use them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare flying boat Posted December 22, 2023 #17 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Maybe everyone is on vacation for the holiday at the third party that does upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneO Posted December 23, 2023 #18 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I’m on a 32day cruise, our upgrade is 115 before cruise start we’re in 10 days, and no offers yet. So their chart they use…. is flawed. I guess they may send an offer when they feel they have reached a specific % of bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiner6 Posted December 23, 2023 #19 Share Posted December 23, 2023 23 hours ago, Bemidji Ty said: I found this to be true when I booked through the big box store where you get $1.50 hot dogs and coke. It was in the fine print that I didn't read. Cheers Yes, I just realized this as well. Won't be booking through them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingthomas Posted December 24, 2023 #20 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Some/many travel agents do not participate in the Bid Process. We have heard that Costco Travel does not participate in the Bid Process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted December 24, 2023 #21 Share Posted December 24, 2023 7 hours ago, cruisingthomas said: Some/many travel agents do not participate in the Bid Process. We have heard that Costco Travel does not participate in the Bid Process. Careful. We’re not allowed to mention TA or CVP names on CC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemom67 Posted December 24, 2023 #22 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I booked through Princess, am within time frame, and paid off. I can't bid either. I think the time-frame is their general rule, but they open it when they want. Good luck and happy bidding (when you finally can). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sns1 Posted December 29, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Still not able to bid for an upgrade. I check everyday to see if it opens up. Today is 14 days after the time period that Princess states it will open up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare iamaqt2 Posted December 29, 2023 #24 Share Posted December 29, 2023 If you don't get emailed the offer or see it in your onboard offers you can also check directly at this link. Not everyone qualifies though, as already noted above. https://www.princess.com/en-us/plan/princess-cruise-room-upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofewcruises Posted December 30, 2023 #25 Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/22/2023 at 8:23 AM, 509eagle said: I' getting the same message for March 5 cruise out of Singapore. Its paid in full and within there stated time frame. I have a guaranted (OF) Ocean View, if that would make a difference. I got on online chat with princess, explained everything. Only answer I got was try again later. They could not explain why I was getting the "not eligible" message. First time cruising with Princess, not a good start. Why isn't it a good start? You booked the cabin you wanted at the price you wanted. Now, you just want to upgrade for less... there may not be cabins available to bid on. Princess has to keep cabins for guarantee assignments and emergencies. There are never any guarantees with the bidding process. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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