Jill Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Has anyone ever done this and was successful? Tempted to bid on Panoramic suite on Freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just got an email for the Royal Caribbean Blog Mariner of the Seas group cruise. Since we are doing B2B2B, won't try it out on that sailing because we have same room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh2738 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Seen some people getting these. Hope I get the email too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Haven't gotten anything yet ! Should be fun. Not sure how it's going to work with cruises booked through the casino though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Nothing for any of my sailings! Disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Nothing for any of my sailings! Disappointing. Patience my friend! LOL I love your new "logo" Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I got an email today for my Liberty of the Seas sailing on Jan 13, 2019. But when ever I try to click the button to take me to the website it doesnt work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 What is this? RCI send you an email to bid on the upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 28 minutes ago, Oliver said: I got an email today for my Liberty of the Seas sailing on Jan 13, 2019. But when ever I try to click the button to take me to the website it doesnt work Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 46 minutes ago, Susie said: What is this? RCI send you an email to bid on the upgrade? Yup Susie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just now, Oliver said: Yup Thanks for the info. Nothing yet for me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Susie said: What is this? RCI send you an email to bid on the upgrade? Here's what this new program is all about: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/11/26/royal-caribbean-introduce-bid-based-stateroom-upgrade-program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamCurtisDavey Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I received one today for my February 16 cruise on Vision out of NOLA. I booked an ocean view and just checked to see availability. Every room is booked with the exception of ocean view! Suites and interior are gone. Not sure why RC bothered on my cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Q&A RoyalUp....thought this might answer some questions: Q&A RoyalUp.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I don't think I will get an email though. My cruise almost a year. I think RCI send to closer sailing date to fill up the ship. So people that already booked get upgrade they with the price they set and RCI gets more money. I YOLO the Balcony Symphony OTS in October. It will be nice if I won the JR Suite so I can join the Suite snob! gang. @Lovetocruise2002 JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Susie said: I don't think I will get an email though. My cruise almost a year. I think RCI send to closer sailing date to fill up the ship. So people that already booked get upgrade they with the price they set and RCI gets more money. I YOLO the Balcony Symphony OTS in October. It will be nice if I won the JR Suite so I can join the Suite snob! gang. @Lovetocruise2002 I received it but it is all about making money. Solo travelers do not benefit as you still have to pay double-occupancy. It is all a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just now, princevaliantus said: I received it but it is all about making money. Solo travelers do not benefit as you still have to pay double-occupancy. It is all a scam. That little company called Apple that sells these devices that we all tether our body 24/7 and forces us to buy silly looking ear phones that look like they are broken is also about making money. Come to think of it every business is all about making money, especially the ones that need to return value to their shareholders. If it doesnt make them money or loses them money the program goes away, its capitalism at its finest. Galveston Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just now, marti314 said: That little company called Apple that sells these devices that we all tether our body 24/7 and forces us to buy silly looking ear phones that look like they are broken is also about making money. Come to think of it every business is all about making money, especially the ones that need to return value to their shareholders. If it doesnt make them money or loses them money the program goes away, its capitalism at its finest. Still a scam. If I want a suite I'll get it from the get-go when the itinerary is first announced. Why would I pay a starting bid of over $1,000.00 above what I got now for a measly 5 sq. ft. addition/slightly bigger room?? No way, Jose!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Boston Babe said: Patience my friend! LOL I love your new "logo" Patience is not really my thing. CruisinUngs, bellemiche and Boston Babe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I just got one for my Feb Mariner sailing! I’d totally try it if I wasn’t traveling solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, princevaliantus said: Q&A RoyalUp....thought this might answer some questions: Q&A RoyalUp.pdf Thanks for this !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 A bunch of us on a group cruise in January got them today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemanswife2 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 i got the email today. We are on the Oasis of the Seas, March 3, 2019. Currently booked in Boardwalk Balcony. Our email offer is Aqua 1bdrm - $1,000 Crown Loft - $900 Owners - $900 Grand - $600 Jr - $300 I'm not too sure what we'll do. We actually like being in the back of the Boardwalk rooms where we can see the show, watch the ocean, people watch, etc. We'll probably bid on Aqua and/or Crown Loft. But, I'd have to make a decision about cancelling the Dlx Drink Pkg. I look forward to hearing if people actually win their bids. Staci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 34 minutes ago, Firemanswife2 said: i got the email today. We are on the Oasis of the Seas, March 3, 2019. Currently booked in Boardwalk Balcony. Our email offer is Aqua 1bdrm - $1,000 Crown Loft - $900 Owners - $900 Grand - $600 Jr - $300 I'm not too sure what we'll do. We actually like being in the back of the Boardwalk rooms where we can see the show, watch the ocean, people watch, etc. We'll probably bid on Aqua and/or Crown Loft. But, I'd have to make a decision about cancelling the Dlx Drink Pkg. I look forward to hearing if people actually win their bids. Staci Just remember that the 'up' price needs to be doubled for two passengers. That is the price you will pay if your bid is accepted. Firemanswife2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 My offer came today for our sailing this weekend on Harmony. Not worth the price to go from Junior suite to grand suite. It’s only three of us (me, wife, 8yr old)and we already have four specialty dining restsurants planned. Can’t see coastal kitchen, better seating at shows, suite lounge being worth 800 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Got the offer for an upgrade on our cruise on Anthem leaving NJ on 30Mar19, it is a 7 day Bahamas going to Cape Canaveral, Nassau, and CocoCay. We currently have a Jr Suite and have been offered to bid for an upgrade for the following prices.... Royal Loft $2300pp Upper Loft $1500pp Sky Loft $700 Owners Suite $500pp Grand Suite $350pp I may bid on a Grand Suite but I am a little afraid, if I win it I know that I will be spoiled for life and a simple balcony room or Jr Suite just won't cut it anymore!! Boston Babe, JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, bhageerah said: I may bid on a Grand Suite but I am a little afraid, if I win it I know that I will be spoiled for life and a simple balcony room or Jr Suite just won't cut it anymore!! ^^^Truth!^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaya luvs to cruz Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 We got ours today for the Anthem 12-night sailing out of Cape Liberty on January 6, 2019. To even be considered for a Junior Suite, we would have to bid at least $500 pp (min bid is $250 pp which won't get us anywhere). We already have a balcony stateroom in a location we like, so upgrading to a Junior Suite makes no sense because there are two days out and two days back that are going to be cold. If we were in the Med or sailing from Florida or San Juan, we would consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasinoCrazy Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just received our offer today for Jan 13, 2019 Oasis cruise. We currently are in the deck 8 ATS. The bids start at $400pp for Star Loft, $700pp for Panoramic, and $1200pp for the Royal Loft. While the Royal Loft is VERY tempting, I'm sure the $1200pp ($2400 total) bid will not take it, as it can go up to $4700pp. My husband says "lets stick to the ATS for our 1st cruise", I say "YOLO, BOOK IT". (we are not asking the daughters at ages 14 & 24 for their opinion lol) Bank account says "" bellemiche, Boston Babe and JLMoran 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I've received 4 offers so far, and 2 of those offers the suits have shown sold out for awhile now...So this is a shogun blast for all sailing i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 12 hours ago, bhageerah said: I may bid on a Grand Suite but I am a little afraid, if I win it I know that I will be spoiled for life and a simple balcony room or Jr Suite just won't cut it anymore!! Trust me, as a now Suite snob, there is no looking back!! Just ask @Lovetocruise2002 too! I say YOLO!!!!!!! Lovetocruise2002, bhageerah and betatke1480 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, Boston Babe said: Trust me, as a now Suite snob, there is no looking back!! Just ask @Lovetocruise2002 too! Well there is...ask me how it works out in 30 days betatke1480 and ellcee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 How Dare Delta try to sell me an upgrade to First Class for cheaper than buying it outright when i booked the flight. This is a scam /End Sarcasm..... Galveston Steve, Matt and JLMoran 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 52 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Well there is...ask me how it works out in 30 days You will be fine, just shut your eyes and click three times and before you know it, you will be in your star class on Harmony! LOL ellcee, JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, KasinoCrazy said: Just received our offer today for Jan 13, 2019 Oasis cruise. We currently are in the deck 8 ATS. The bids start at $400pp for Star Loft, $700pp for Panoramic, and $1200pp for the Royal Loft. While the Royal Loft is VERY tempting, I'm sure the $1200pp ($2400 total) bid will not take it, as it can go up to $4700pp. My husband says "lets stick to the ATS for our 1st cruise", I say "YOLO, BOOK IT". (we are not asking the daughters at ages 14 & 24 for their opinion lol) Bank account says "" Since this is your first Star Class experience, I recommend you stick with the ATS on Deck 8. It's an experience everyone should have at least once. The 2-level suites are very nice but there's something very special about the A1 suites. If you were on deck 9 or 10 I would say maybe...those rooms are significantly smaller than the ones on 8 but you have the biggest one of all. Since they are all Star Class, you wouldn't gain anything by upgrading except being on deck 17 (which definitely has it's advantages !) and the novelty of having 2 levels. Personally, I don't see ANY reason to spend more money at this point. The only downside to being in the ATS is the walking distance. It is a LONG way back there but it's worth the walk for the experience. Be sure and get breakfast delivered to your suite and eat out on the balcony. It's incredible out there ! Once you've done the ATS once you can consider the loft suites. They are extremely convenient but I think you will regret not doing the ATS if you give it up now. KasinoCrazy, Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio7 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Royal Caribbean sent me an email last night for my cruise aboard Adventure in nine days time: Pricing is in Canadian dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweber3 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Our TA is under the impression that any bids are conditional. If you bid, you are only considered if someone else cancels, then the highest bid wins. Most suites are booked well in advance. IMHO Royal is hedging their bets and saving the labor of calling to fill cabins suddenly cancelled. My TA also says there is no C&A preference as there was previously. Another C&A downgrade. We got an offer regarding our Serenade cruise in Feb 19. Didn't make sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 17 minutes ago, rjweber3 said: Our TA is under the impression that any bids are conditional. If you bid, you are only considered if someone else cancels, then the highest bid wins That sounds right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 23 minutes ago, rjweber3 said: Most suites are booked well in advance. IMHO Royal is hedging their bets and saving the labor of calling to fill cabins suddenly cancelled. Another take on this -- With my Bermuda sailing last October, Anthem had a bunch of suites (including Junior Suites) unfilled at final payment date. If these emails are going out shortly after final payment dates (which it seems they are), then it could also be a way for Royal to quickly fill those unsold suites without having to do a ton of sudden "Guarantee Rate" offers on suites all the way up to sail date, which is what I observed happening as I kept watching to see if I could maybe snag an upgrade from JS to GS for a reasonable bump. For sure, I'd be happy to put in a bid from balcony to JS on my 2019 return to Bermuda, if it meant I could catch not just someone fully canceling their JS booking, but someone getting their own upgrade to a full suite from their existing JS. This is definitely copying what Norwegian has been doing for a while; it must be working there, or Royal wouldn't have adopted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I forget, do you get the double points for suites when using Royal Up (when bidding to upgrade from a normal cabin)? If not, I think I would only use this if I had already booked a suite and was hoping to catch an upgrade at low cost. Imagine booking an ocean view, bidding on a Crown Loft, winning, and only getting single points. I'm guessing the total cost would have been more than enough to get a grand suite originally so I'd be upset not to get the double points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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