tonyfsu21 Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Anyone have experience with a Star Class Royal Up? Normally the contact is made w/ Genie a month out but with a Royal Up win it’s only a matter of a couple days before the sailing that the upgrade is official. Has the experience been the same in your opinion? We are not a needy family with lots of requests so I’m hoping that makes things easier. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 @tonyfsu21you got a star class upgrade!? From which category? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 5 hours ago, 12thman said: @tonyfsu21you got a star class upgrade!? From which category? Not yet, but I will report back in about 3 days when I win the upgrade to star class from a crown loft suite. Jax, Neesa, Lovetocruise2002 and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 7 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Not yet, but I will report back in about 3 days when I win the upgrade to star class from a crown loft suite. If you have a secret I want in lol. I am trying to Royal Up my Crown Loft right now into Star for Allure in December. That or praying that someone cancels after final payment. Jax, cruisellama, tonyfsu21 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: If you have a secret I want in lol. I am trying to Royal Up my Crown Loft right now into Star for Allure in December. That or praying that someone cancels after final payment. No secret really other then the same luck I’ve had my entire life! Let’s see how this plays out this week. I will update in a few days. Neesa, Jax, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: No secret really other then the same luck I’ve had my entire life! Let’s see how this plays out this week. I will update in a few days. You are too funny! I will be keeping an eye out to see how it goes for you! Good luck! What ship are you sailing? Neesa and tonyfsu21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: You are too funny! I will be keeping an eye out to see how it goes for you! Good luck! What ship are you sailing? Harmony of the seas. Seriously, I just realized/recalled that this is a RC Blog Group sailing! Neesa, AshleyDillo and Lovetocruise2002 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 Our Royal bid to an ATS went a 5 days before the cruise while we were on our first B2B part. No one were contacting us so I went to the ask the concierge , which promised to check . Still no one contact us so after few days I went to the second concierge to ask again and that time it worked and Sunil called us to meet him in the SL. Not sure if it was any different if we weren't already on board. I guess you want to at least contract them before arriving the port to schedule boarding time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, Traveler said: Our Royal bid to an ATS went a 5 days before the cruise while we were on our first B2B part. No one were contacting us so I went to the ask the concierge , which promised to check . Still no one contact us so after few days I went to the second concierge to ask again and that time it worked and Sunil called us to meet him in the SL. Not sure if it was any different if we weren't already on board. I guess you want to at least contract them before arriving the port to schedule boarding time. It’s probably too late for that. We are already booked in a CLS with a 12pm boarding time so sky class or star class we are going to be at the port at 11:45am ready to get on that ship. I’m more concerned about the Genie having time to stock my bar & cooler with plenty of adult beverages (and some juices for the kids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyfsu21 said: I'm more concerned about the Genie having time to stock my bar & cooler with plenty of adult beverages (and some juices for the kids). Sure the Genie has a default selection to pre-stock. Once onboard and the first meeting the exact specifications can be made. Only catch would be anything that wasn't stocked onboard. I know on Symphony 2018 we had a default stock in addition to some of the exact requests. Allure 2021 none of the standard stuff, only what had been requested. Feeling is the various juices are in the default setup. Don't ever recall asking for apple juice on Symphony. Same would apply for the some of the sodas (Coke, Orange, Sprite). Now thinking about it beer might not be stock item to keep it kid safe. tonyfsu21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 FYI, on the same sailing: RoyalUp bids that I've made have moved to expired with one pending. Unable to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, CGTLH said: FYI, on the same sailing: RoyalUp bids that I've made have moved to expired with one pending. Unable to cancel. Fortunately all of mine are still pending. CGTLH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 @tonyfsu21even if the Genie doesn't have time to stock your drinks before you sail, he/she will get them to you very quickly once you board and you have a chance to place an order. The only thing will be that your favorite beer may not be cold and waiting for you when you arrive. Trust me, before it's over, you will BEG them to please stop bringing more stuff to eat and drink !! RWDW1204, Neesa, Jax and 3 others 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Trust me, before it's over, you will BEG them to please stop bringing more stuff to eat and drink !! tonyfsu21, RWDW1204 and Jax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 6 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Fortunately all of mine are still pending. When they are all expired with one pending is a good sign you won the pending one. So crossing my fingers this is the case for us here as well! We can no longer modify the bid so it's locked in. Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 6 hours ago, CGTLH said: FYI, on the same sailing: RoyalUp bids that I've made have moved to expired with one pending. Unable to cancel. 20 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: When they are all expired with one pending is a good sign you won the pending one. So crossing my fingers this is the case for us here as well! We can no longer modify the bid so it's locked in. Somewhat off topic question but still related to Royal Up. How do you check if they are pending or expired? Do you just click back on the link in the original email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Somewhat off topic question but still related to Royal Up. How do you check if they are pending or expired? Do you just click back on the link in the original email? I always go in through https://www.royalcaribbean.com/booked/cruise-room-upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I always go in through https://www.royalcaribbean.com/booked/cruise-room-upgrade Yeah, that hasn't worked for me for a while now. Since the summer. When I go that way, it tells me that I need to be 30 days within my sail date, which I am not yet, but I already put in 3 offers since I got the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: When they are all expired with one pending is a good sign you won the pending one. So crossing my fingers this is the case for us here as well! We can no longer modify the bid so it's locked in. Oh wow, didn’t know that. I don’t check often so I never really saw how it plays out at the end other then my credit card getting charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 37 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Yeah, that hasn't worked for me for a while now. Since the summer. When I go that way, it tells me that I need to be 30 days within my sail date, which I am not yet, but I already put in 3 offers since I got the email. Check the email for the bid confirmation. Should be a "modify/cancel" button. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Check the email for the bid confirmation. Should be a "modify/cancel" button. That worked out! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 3:10 PM, tonyfsu21 said: No secret really other then the same luck I’ve had my entire life! Let’s see how this plays out this week. I will update in a few days. Good luck! I hope it works out for you. tonyfsu21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 7 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Trust me, before it's over, you will BEG them to please stop bringing more stuff to eat and drink !! ^^^^^ this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbrat Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 How far out from a cruise can you put in a royal up bid? I thought it was 30 days…Our cruise is in April. I have been going to the site and it said 30 days. Maybe I have been doing this all wrong lol! I’m a noob at royal up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 @starbratAt about 65 days out I was sent an email with an offer to Royal Up. MEI @Sharla is my TA and they participate in the program. That being said albeit I could bid via this email I could not reach the program until 30 days out with the email contact strand above. Have fun, it is so addictive! starbrat and Jax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotarni Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 We're trying to RoyalUP to Star Class on the Oasis sailing on 12/12. I guess we'll find out in a few weeks... Jax, Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Well seeing that I don't have the same luck as @tonyfsu21, I went ahead and cancelled all my bids and upgraded myself to star when I saw it pop up last night! First cruise back from dry dock, might as well go big or go home right? lol tonyfsu21, PRebecca, teddy and 11 others 7 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Well seeing that I don't have the same luck as @tonyfsu21, I went ahead and cancelled all my bids and upgraded myself to star when I saw it pop up last night! First cruise back from dry dock, might as well go big or go home right? lol I think my Royal Up luck has most likely come to an end. I am still anxiously awaiting the text message from my credit card company with a charge from RC……. The good news is we all now have our negative COVID test results in hand so we will be on Harmony this Sunday! Will it be a star class Royal upgrade or the CLS that we originally booked??????? The answer shall now come in the 11th hour. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: I am still anxiously awaiting the text message from my credit card company with a charge from RC. This morning at 10 the CC text message arrived for our bid. So the theory of multiple expired with one pending still holds truth. Nerve-wracking part was the wait as the other staterooms in the category were dropping out of inventory. #team17 tonyfsu21, Neesa, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, CGTLH said: This morning at 10 the CC text message arrived for our bid. So the theory of multiple expired with one pending still holds truth. Nerve-wracking part was the wait as the other staterooms in the category were dropping out of inventory. #team17 I just checked and both of my bids are still in pending status. I guess that means it’s pretty much not going to happen? I’ve never really kept up with the bids after they are placed so I don’t have much of a history in regards to whether or not this is how it always goes down. Either way, it’s a win/win as the fall back will be deck 17! WAAAYTOOO and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: I think my Royal Up luck has most likely come to an end. I am still anxiously awaiting the text message from my credit card company with a charge from RC……. The good news is we all now have our negative COVID test results in hand so we will be on Harmony this Sunday! Will it be a star class Royal upgrade or the CLS that we originally booked??????? The answer shall now come in the 11th hour. Still crossing my fingers for you! tonyfsu21, Linda R and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/16/2021 at 5:18 AM, Snotarni said: We're trying to RoyalUP to Star Class on the Oasis sailing on 12/12. I guess we'll find out in a few weeks... I am also on that cruise, and also trying to Royal Up. Good luck to both of us. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 I think it’s safe to assume it’s too late for an upgrade for tomorrows sailing. Both of my bids are still showing “pending”. One thing is for sure, this family is excited to board Harmony tomorrow afternoon and enjoy a week on deck 17! Jax, Lovetocruise2002 and AshleyDillo 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 51 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: I think it’s safe to assume it’s too late for an upgrade for tomorrows sailing. Both of my bids are still showing “pending”. One thing is for sure, this family is excited to board Harmony tomorrow afternoon and enjoy a week on deck 17! See you on 17! tonyfsu21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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