Kent Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Sailing Allure late Oct and we have a room we can live with, but that does not mean we're not interested in entertaining the offer for an upgrade. I have received 3 emails from Royal up in the past week, but its the same offer. Do they change at all or get any more reasonable as the sail date nears? The minimum bids are too high for us to be interested currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 I can't speak for anything post-Covid and I've never won a bid, but I have seen bid prices decrease in the past as the cruise gets closer. I have two bids out right now for a Grand Suite and a Junior Suite and I've been checking the status on them excessively. The GS bid was minimum and the JS bid was "fair" - but both are a steep discount under what suites are being sold for right now. These are both for our early October cruise. WAAAYTOOO, karmamule and ellcee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBo Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Sailed Allure Aug 29 and won a JS bid with a very modest bid. Ship was only at 30% occupancy with <1800 passengers and <1100 crew, so not surprising we won it. We've made bids in the past but have never seen them solicit a second offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 9 hours ago, RBo said: Sailed Allure Aug 29 and won a JS bid with a very modest bid. Ship was only at 30% occupancy with <1800 passengers and <1100 crew, so not surprising we won it. We've made bids in the past but have never seen them solicit a second offer. Out of curiosity - how long after you placed the bid / how long before sailing did you find out you won? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 We were not going to bid, but the minimum dropped last week for our 10/01 Indy sailing. JS went from $150 to $50 and GS dropped from $250 to $150. Debsters41, Pattycruise, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Wilson said: We were not going to bid, but the minimum dropped last week for our 10/01 Indy sailing. JS went from $150 to $50 and GS dropped from $250 to $150. Prices are similar for my 10/3 Odyssey sailing. JS min is like $50 and GS is like $100 and a little higher for GS w/ Large Balcony. We went a over minimum for all 3 (but nothing higher than “weak” or “fair” on the JS) since we realized we probably wouldn’t have a shot at these rooms for that cheap again on a ship that has royal suite class and this would be the perfect chance for us to try one. Though I guess that might also be a downside of getting one of those rooms. Neesa, Wilson, JustMeJoe and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMeJoe Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, KLA said: Prices are similar for my 10/3 Odyssey sailing. JS min is like $50 and GS is like $100 and a little higher for GS w/ Large Balcony. We went a over minimum for all 3 (but nothing higher than “weak” or “fair” on the JS) since we realized we probably wouldn’t have a shot at these rooms for that cheap again on a ship that has royal suite class and this would be the perfect chance for us to try one. Though I guess that might also be a downside of getting one of those rooms. I'm all for the chance at a RoyalUp. YOLO; go for it. The part I don't like is the "small print" in the terms. The terms and conditions of your original cruise booking will remain in effect following the acceptance of an Offer or if an Offer is not accepted. This includes terms and conditions pertaining to cancellation, penalties, changes, the Crown & Anchor® Society. Accepted offers will earn Crown & Anchor points at the original stateroom category purchased, and not the category of the upgraded stateroom. Upgrade does not include any additional promotions. If you purchase an Upgrade RCI cannot guarantee a specific cabin number assignment within the upgraded category. Your cabin number will depend on space availability. Underlined the unappealing parts for me. (Probably some more). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 11 hours ago, KLA said: Out of curiosity - how long after you placed the bid / how long before sailing did you find out you won? I have won quite a few times and it’s been pretty consistent 2-3 days before sail date when your card is charged. KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, JustMeJoe said: I'm all for the chance at a RoyalUp. YOLO; go for it. The part I don't like is the "small print" in the terms. The terms and conditions of your original cruise booking will remain in effect following the acceptance of an Offer or if an Offer is not accepted. This includes terms and conditions pertaining to cancellation, penalties, changes, the Crown & Anchor® Society. Accepted offers will earn Crown & Anchor points at the original stateroom category purchased, and not the category of the upgraded stateroom. Upgrade does not include any additional promotions. If you purchase an Upgrade RCI cannot guarantee a specific cabin number assignment within the upgraded category. Your cabin number will depend on space availability. Underlined the unappealing parts for me. (Probably some more). I’ve more or less accepted that - plus with the current promotion it’s still at least double points, isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Our recent junior suite cost us $500 total through Royal Up. Before I submitted the bid, I did a mock booking and it was $1700 more than we paid for our balcony guarantee, so we paid $1200 less than if we booked it. We personally have no problems with not getting the extra suite C&A points for this cruise karmamule, KLA and IndyCruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Agree with teddy. C&A points are irrelevant once we made D+. We will never make Pinnacle. Neesa, AlohaLivin and LonB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, Wilson said: Agree with teddy. C&A points are irrelevant once we made D+. We will never make Pinnacle. I presented a spreadsheet to hubby. If I do 21 cruises at double points/solo sailers I can make pinnacle by December ‘22. I’m not too sure he’s bought into that idea TeriV, VirtKitty, Cruiser58 and 10 others 2 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathbees Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Pattycruise said: I presented a spreadsheet to hubby 9 hours ago, Pattycruise said: I’m not too sure he’s bought into that idea Did you include a chart? I'm sure he'll say yes... Cruiser58, Allen2, Baked Alaska and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 heh!! With the current flash sale went from a guarantee inside to a ocean balcony for $200 total on Symphony with 82 days and counting until sail day, and I did not have to wait on a Royal Up bid and twiddle and wait and hope it was accepted. WAAAYTOOO, mathbees, IndyCruiser and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Did you include a chart? I'm sure he'll say yes... I most certainly did! Lol he’s reluctantly agreed. Now I need to decide if I’ll go for it mathbees and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozswoman Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Well shoot. Since it will not get quad points I see no point in paying extra for the Jr Suite Royal Up from the Spacious Balcony Cabin my mom and I are sharing. It pays to read the fine print. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Well shoot. Since it will not get quad points I see no point in paying extra for the Jr Suite Royal Up from the Spacious Balcony Cabin my mom and I are sharing. It pays to read the fine print. Unless it’s affordable to book 2 separate cabins, as a solo sailer I believe you’ll get 4 Pts a night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Unless it’s affordable to book 2 separate cabins, as a solo sailer I believe you’ll get 4 Pts a night Some couples are doing that. Booking connecting balconies. More room…two bathrooms, lots of storage space…no arguing over the TV. Plus being solo in a balcony will get you four points per night. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 I received a Royal Up on my first RCG sailing, I didn't understand so I opted out. Right now the offers seem to be too good to be true. However, it is important to consider all factors. Unless your already in a suite, you won't get the suite double points. Then it becomes about space, with reduced capacity on ships you have more freedom to explore. That might mean less time in the room. Lastly, could you spend that money on experiences? Lots of times we can barely scratch the surface on shows and entertainment. With limited show times and option, you have more time to do everything. Or more time to avoid chair hogs and hang out on deck drinking. @Pattycruise I am doing a couple of solo sailings in jr. suites to reach diamond. I would love to book more but I don't live near a port. I am work from home with my bookkeeping job and would literally do a month or two worth of Mon-Fri sailings if I lived close to a port. Not just to reach a certain status but because I love cruising. Kathleen, Pattycruise, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 We just got accepted , from a balcony to a JS Yeah! SpeedNoodles, PRebecca, Baked Alaska and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, barjpoe said: We just got accepted , from a balcony to a JS Yeah! When are you sailing? cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 9If we get a correct answer from out C19 test. we sail on Sunday(9/19), but will fly down on Sat. cruisellama and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushitex Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 On the Independence out of Galveston? We are scheduled on the September 19th sailing on her. 2 out of our 3 bids already were "expired" (rejected) but the other said "pending" a little while ago. We are more anxious about our Covid-19 test tomorrow, but thinking about the possibility of upgrading is keeping me distracted, a little. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sushitex said: On the Independence out of Galveston? We are scheduled on the September 19th sailing on her. 2 out of our 3 bids already were "expired" (rejected) but the other said "pending" a little while ago. We are more anxious about our Covid-19 test tomorrow, but thinking about the possibility of upgrading is keeping me distracted, a little. That's typically a good sign. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushitex Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I hope so, keeping my fingers crossed! KLA and cruisellama 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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