D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 I got notified of a charge on my Amex card today and I was wondering what the hell was this because I paid off everything Royal Caribbean…. and then find an email that my royal up bid was accepted for my move from a balcony to a grand suite... a grand suite! How awesome is that?!! A grand suite for a solo person. OK so what do I need to know? Rene Desmarais, MaryS, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 19 others 9 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, D Alt said: I got notified of a charge on my Amex card today and I was wondering what the hell was this because I paid off everything Royal Caribbean…. and then find an email that my royal up bid was accepted for my move from a balcony to a grand suite... a grand suite! How awesome is that?!! A grand suite for a solo person. OK so what do I need to know? Do you mind sharing how much you bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 I bid 160. Which doubled upon acceptance. teddy, Galveston Steve, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Holy Carp, indeed. Congrats! Leroyr55, kadmgs, SemperMom and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, D Alt said: I bid 160. Which doubled upon acceptance. Very nice!! D Alt and MTNeedsAVacay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 $320 for that upgrade is a hell of a deal. D Alt, teddy, Shay and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 22 minutes ago, D Alt said: OK so what do I need to know? What ship are you on because that will determine what all your "suite perks" entail? Oasis and Quantum class ships have more perks than the other classes. However, there are still some good perks for suite guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Freedom teddy, Sweety and Rene Desmarais 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, D Alt said: Freedom D Alt, CrimsonCruiser, HBCcruiser and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 27 minutes ago, D Alt said: OK so what do I need to know? Since you are on Freedom, you can board in Miami using the suites entrance. You have access to the Suite Lounge onboard where they should have a happy hour with free drinks in the evenings, typically 5-8pm. You can take advantage of the suite concierge for anything you would typically need to use Guest Services for and to make reservations for anything that requires reservations (shows, dining). There should be a suites only breakfast area. I'm not sure if they're serving a special suites breakfast or if it's just a spot where you can take your Windjammer food and eat. D Alt, Rene Desmarais and Mrs. RoyalMoyal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, D Alt said: Freedom Ok, you will have a huge room for one person for sure. There is a ton of storage, i.e.. cabinets and drawers galore in that room. The bathroom alone is almost bigger than some interior cabins. You will have access to a suites only sun deck by the pool and the suite lounge. The suite lounge has happy hour every evening with complementary drinks and appetizers. You also have access to it during the day for coffee and juices. It's a nice, quiet stop to chill if you want to be indoors, but not in your room. You will also have a dedicated location for suite guests complementary breakfast, usually Chops on non-Oasis or Quantum class ships. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 You have a suite. Take...full...advantage. Milk that happy hour. Use that lounge outside the happy hour window for some peace and quiet. Also the suite lounge outdoor deck, too. Use the concierge to book your shows if the one you want is "sold out" Get that early morning cup of coffee in the lounge (even if it's crappy Americano style). Pre-covid you'd get a quick escort off the ship, but with the new disembarkation procedures, that's not offered (nor is it really necessary). D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Unfortunately this is only a 3 night cruise. This will spoil me for sure though with the extra roominess. I will definitely take advantage of the perks. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Also I'm at the 30 day mark prior to cruise so that seems early for a Royal up decision. Maybe my cruise will not be so packed? SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, D Alt said: Also I'm at the 30 day mark prior to cruise so that seems early for a Royal up decision. Maybe my cruise will not be so packed? This close to the cruise, it might be easier for them to sell that balcony room you just freed up than a suite. dr martini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: This close to the cruise, it might be easier for them to sell that balcony room you just freed up than a suite. Ah true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 That's why on Mariner sailing Friday, I'm getting half off prices for GS and above for my JS. I'd take it except we're doing a B2B and of course they can't let me stay in the new cabin for the 2md cruise. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 D Alt and SPS 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blulady Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Congrats!!! D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just run around in circles in all that open space! I swear it's HUGE when you're in it by yourself! Definitely partake of the free room service - breakfast on the balcony is a major win. And if you are likely to get up before 10 take advantage of free breakfast in chops. Much quieter and nicer than Windjammer. And of course - enjoy it! GS is such a great category and you're gonna get SOOOOO many c&A points Yesiamthere and D Alt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Just run around in circles in all that open space! I swear it's HUGE when you're in it by yourself! Definitely partake of the free room service - breakfast on the balcony is a major win. And if you are likely to get up before 10 take advantage of free breakfast in chops. Much quieter and nicer than Windjammer. And of course - enjoy it! GS is such a great category and you're gonna get SOOOOO many c&A points Royal Up doesn’t include the extra points, isn’t that correct? But even still what a great upgrade for paying peanuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Royal Up doesn’t include the extra points, isn’t that correct? But even still what a great upgrade for paying peanuts!! Correct. You will only be awarded C&A points based on your original room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchy Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Congratulations! FYI, I was in a GS on Freedom last week and they did not have the designated suite sun deck because the ship capacity was too low to warrant it (we were less than 40% capacity on my B2B 3 night and 4 night). But I agree with all the other comments; enjoy the perks! MJ is a terrific concierge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin and Boozin Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Seems more like a Holy Mackerel. Congrats! CrimsonCruiser, Patchy, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvoletsky Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 When are Royal ups typically confirmed? I’m 52 days out and have 3 bids in for symphony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, Hvoletsky said: When are Royal ups typically confirmed? I’m 52 days out and have 3 bids in for symphony! There's no set time. I'm 3 days out from my sailing and my bids are pending. I've been notified as late as after I've gotten on the ship (for losing bids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: There's no set time. I'm 3 days out from my sailing and my bids are pending. I've been notified as late as after I've gotten on the ship (for losing bids). In the past month, it seems like the upgrade decisions are being made further in advance. Yay! But that also might mean that if bids are still "pending" a few days before sailing, the odds are not in your favor for the upgrade.........maybe? Has anyone received a confirmed upgrade recently (January 2022) when their sailing was less than 3-4 days away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 So my balance is paid for this trip. That said, will there be any other additional fees owed now that I have a suite other than what I've paid for the bid? ie. extra gratuities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, D Alt said: So my balance is paid for this trip. That said, will there be any other additional fees owed now that I have a suite other than what I've paid for the bid? ie. extra gratuities? your daily gratuities will be $3 per day more. But other than that, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWind Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Va4fam said: In the past month, it seems like the upgrade decisions are being made further in advance. Yay! But that also might mean that if bids are still "pending" a few days before sailing, the odds are not in your favor for the upgrade.........maybe? Has anyone received a confirmed upgrade recently (January 2022) when their sailing was less than 3-4 days away? I got my upgrade 2 days before my January 9 sailing Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 so $9. LOL I'm going to love this GS size. SPOILED! I can't wait. Va4fam, kadmgs and SpeedNoodles 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 @D Alt...Wow! I'm excited for you. What a great room. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimGuy Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 You’ll never be the same after the suite life. CrimsonCruiser, kadmgs and Mrs. RoyalMoyal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 19 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Correct. You will only be awarded C&A points based on your original room. Oh wow - didn't know that. I guess it makes sense since you're getting the room at such a discount. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 12 hours ago, SimGuy said: You’ll never be the same after the suite life. CrimsonCruiser, SpeedNoodles, VirtKitty and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactown Cruiser Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Dreams do come true. Upgraded from a spacious ocean view with spacious balcony to 1-Bedroom Aquatheater Suite for the minimum bid. RC price today for that category is $6,000 per person for the same date. Incidentally I made minimum bids on many categories. All of the other bids went to expired about a week ago and this one stayed pending and I got the notification today. Good luck to all! Summary of your upgrade Your Cruise Information Your Upgraded Stateroom Ship Harmony of the Seas® Sail Date Jan 30, 2022 Upgrade Type Aquatheater - 1 Bedroom Your Offer $1,500 USD per guest Total Bid $3,000 USD PPPJJ-GCVAB, LCWind, Patchy and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qeyton Dude Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Congrats, Happy for you, Take it all in & Enjoy it to its fullest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 I got an opportunity to bid on GS on Mariner what perks are available? Free beverages?; UDP?; WiFi? thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, barjpoe said: I got an opportunity to bid on GS on Mariner what perks are available? Free beverages?; UDP?; WiFi? GS on Mariner gets access to the Suites lounge with free drinks from 5-8pm and light snacks and access to the Concierge. You get to board 1 hour before your scheduled arrival time. You get free room service including ordering from the MDR when it is open. There is a suites only breakfast. Wifi and UDP are NOT included with a GS on Mariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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