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We are booked for 12/31 Eastern Caribbean out of Miami. Any word or rumor of RC unilaterally cancelling sailings? Trying to plan a backup vacation…. We are not afraid of this surge. Just worried about a cancellation by RC altogether.

Yes, totally doing that. Agree. Yet the likelihood of Star Class at my $5k total cap is not so likely. I don’t even need Star. So I’m bidding for the. GS1, OS, GS2, AQS1.

So, finally got our WS GTY assignment... a JS on Deck 6. Meh. The balcony is as big as they come for JS so that's a plus. I've done the max bids on the GS1 and GS2, and a strong bid on OS and AQS1 so we'll see.... There's definitely inventory there for GS1 and OS. I will report back... Wish me luck!!!

Okay, so good to know that at least upfront I am just looking at the total bid price being charged to card. I just don’t want to risk a decline/rejection on my card!

Hi- How much additional are the taxes and grats within the suite category Royal up? I’m just trying to anticipate the final charge. Say going from a JS to GS or OS at a bid of $3000 total, for example? Is it just a couple-few hundred? TYI !

Neesa— lol, I love it! Sounds like exactly what I would do and did for this cruise!!

So, just 17 days out from sailing.... Still no suite GTY assignment.... And no RoyalUp decision. I know this is the norm. But it's maddening! There are lotso suites remaining and certainly hardly anyone is going to book a last minute cruise right now for 12/31 - 1/8! I refuse to buy certainty and a decision though by paying $12k+ for the three of us for a suite.

So, why did I name this thread like I did?! Every time I get a reply notification, I think it’s my upgrade coming thru!!

Don’t you go from Sea to Sky class which gives you Zoom perks? I’ve only looked at Symphony so not sure of Indy. I think the GS looks much more luxe and like a real suite than a JS - on Symphony. Also you get better Coastal Kitchen access with Sky Class.

It is crazy "fun".... I've not been checking my Amex, as I'm scared to from all of the holiday shopping! Worried that by the time of any RoyalUp, Amex is going to say "hell no". Lol I'm also waiting on the suite assignment for my GTY. Does anyone know- are certain JS for 2 people only? When I do a "mock booking" for us 3, it only shows 4 JS available but if I do one for 2 people, there are TONS.

Congratulations, Sweety! I have $1000 total on the GS... When is your cruise?

Thanks, Gary. What's this ship's capacity? Did you try to RoyalUp?

How funny! This is our first ever cruise so this is all new/news! I think that I am going to lower my bids, after reading some threads about RoyalUp luck on low capacity sailings in Fall 2021. It certainly appears that this 12/31 sailing is at 50-60% capacity is my guess.

Thanks, guys. Very interesting. Yea- my preferred budget is $3k. I only bid $5k for Star to get the beverage/dining/Zoom, etc. I will let you know what happens! For some reason, the CLS doesn’t look all that great, as compared to a more traditional OS or AQS. Could anyone compare or offer their experiences? We live in a contemporary home with 10 ft. ceilings. So maybe I am not wanting the same on a ship….

Hi All - For those experienced with this bidding/auction for the suite category, I wanted to get your input on this scenario... We are on Symphony for 12/31. I'm booked for a WS GTY. I'm just assuming that it's going to be a JS - there are TONS in the inventory. I've bid on GS1 (19 inventory) at $1000pp; GS2 (0) at $1600 Max pp; OS (9) at $1750 pp; CLS (15 - Lots) at $1500 pp; AS1 (1) $1700 pp; and AS2 (1) $2500 pp. Overall, the ship is not at all booked for the staterooms either; there are many in each category. I really want the GS2 for a separate bedroom for our daughter but not likely given the inventory... Next choice is AS2 - not likely with the low bid and inventory. So, I'm shooting for OS and hope not to just get GS1. Any tips on whether I should up or lower these bids to accomplish this? I'm at 20-40% on the bidometer for most. This is fun... but nervewracking.... lol Thanks!