Nalagh

1 minute ago, OceanBlueWaters said:

Why?  Who determined that?

 

🙂

NCL

19 minutes ago, xcell said:

Yeah, that makes sense.  I guess if the 3- and 4- are not being offered, the cruise is at it's capacity for family those size, otherwise, it would make sense to offer the Haven rooms to still be booked (directly, not bid) for that size.

 

So I wonder then, how many 3-, and 4- persons cabins get upgraded to Haven on holiday sailings (spring break, summer vacation,  etc...).  

 

But what a waste of a H4 cabin for only 2 people -- that second bedroom is gone to waste...LOL... in case any NCL admins are reading this...LOL...

This is caused by the shp’s capacity and lifeboat places. There are 1200 kids on the sailing for the Escape 12/28 sailing. You can only book 2 people in any cabin on the ship now. Some have been able to dry-book it and it looks as if you may book 3+. I was told by 3 different NCL phone agents that, “Due to the number of kids on the ship you may only book 2 people per cabin”.......

21 minutes ago, Dawnya00 said:

I figured this would be the best board at ask this question. If a bid is won and it results in a Haven stay, how does the information below work out? This is taken from the NCL FAQ. I see the asterisk next to Suite and the corresponding clarification that the suite had to be booked at the Full Fare price, but I don't see what the details are for a Haven. Does anyone know if you would earn the additional Latitudes points if you win a Haven bid? 

 

 

• Earn 1 additional point per night for booking in a Suite* or in The Haven.
• Earn 1 additional point per night when booking a Latitudes Rewards Insider Offer.

*Full fare suites booked when reservation was originally made. Does not include mini-suites.

No, you will not get the suite/Haven points if you acquire the cabin from bidding. You must book the suite or pay for an upgrade to earn the extra points. Hope this helps.

33 minutes ago, jvsnana said:

Yes, unfortunately.  You should receive an "Unable To Confirm Your Upgrade Advantage Request" via email.

Did yours expire?

Yes, my bids all say expired. I guess this my first non-suite cruise. Thanks for the info. 

If your bids say expired, does that mean refused?

Seems like the website is down. I could still check on my bids via email. Hoping NCL is back online soon! 

1 minute ago, clover18 said:

Looks like MY NCL has taken a "permanent vacation" - I can't even view my reservation now. Crazy technology issues I guess...

Me either 

2 minutes ago, JamieLogical said:

 

 

That may not be a glitch. They may have changed the bid ranges for those categories. I know on my last sailing, they raised the minimum bids at one point so my old bid was actually showing up as below the minimum. I went ahead and increased it, assuming that anyone placing a new bid would be bidding more than me and I would for sure lose. I lost anyway, but the point is, the bid ranges can and do change as you get closer to your sailing.

I am on a sold out sailing. It wouldn’t be beneficial to decrease the bids. This cruise was taken off of the market 2 weeks ago. 😔

I just logged in to the bidding for the 11/19 Star to increase my bids. The whole system is super glitchy. Some of my bids for higher level suites are  showing that I have bid over the maximum bid. The max bid for the Sf is now showing at $750 pp. The SJ is showing a max bid of $1500 pp. The DOS is now maxed at $1000 pp. About half are wonky. I hope they get it fixed soon. This is the last day to increase my bids.

5 minutes ago, jkburns said:

Earlier today, my "Let's get you upgraded" billboard disappeared. Checking my edocs; my original stateroom assignment remains. No email, but I was sure neither of my bids were successful.

 

I've been bummed all day.

 

HOWEVER, tonight when checking my bid status via the link in my original bid confirmation email, I see both bids are still "pending". There may be some glimmer of hope...…...

 

P.S. I sail on 12/1.

Good luck!

Just now, chars said:

Escape, December 21

1 minute ago, chars said:

Escape, December 21

Take good care of the Escape, I am on the Dec 28th sailing. Good luck with your bid!

5 minutes ago, chars said:

Yes, I just noticed that also.  This whole bidding process is tormenting.  Now some of my bids are in the excellent range and even off the charts of the high bid.  When I made the bid it was on the low side of fair.  Now I need to decide if I adjust my bid or leave it.

When are you sailing? Which ship?

If you go through your email conformation of your bids, you will find that you are still able to change your bids there. You just can't can't access it via the banner or My NCL message. Good luck!  

2 minutes ago, Stinger-pr said:

I also went through this whole banner/offer disappearance thing a few days back. I booked the Dawn for the Nov. 18 sailing out of San Juan about 45 day ago. A few days later I got the bid offer and bid just over minimum to go from an OK Obstructed View on deck 8 to a balcony. Went to check almost every day. Then exactly 11 days out almost all cabins that were available the day before went to "sold out" and the banner disappeared. The very next day, I got an email with the confirmation of the winning bid. Got and aft family balcony on deck 9 really close the the aft elevators with rooms above and below.

Thanks for the info and congrats on winning your bid! I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed. 

23 minutes ago, Stlcardsfan79 said:

And now gone again. 

I know, it’s like peekaboo bidding. 

3 minutes ago, 3catnight said:

My guess is that the bids are being processed. Hope you get what you wanted!

This is happening for me too and I sail on Monday. Good luck everyone. 🤗

So, my Nov 19th sailing on the Star is offline because it is completely sold out. I bid from a gty mini ( all that was available when booked) to all Suites. My bids range from fair to excellent. I bid more than the original asking price minus the cost of payment already rendered for all six bids. This will be my first trip not in a suite on NCL. I love the Haven(although not available on Dawn class) and suites. I enjoy dining in my cabin. I love the pillow menu, butlers and Concierge. I will be okay though. Not sure where to get coffee, breakfast or lunch. Not sure if room service delivery is any good. I’ll figure it out for sure. I do know how to find the martini tastings! Cheers everyone and good luck. 😉 I am Platinum Plus, I’ve got this!

Cherie

Thanks, and congrats again!

4 minutes ago, missysworld said:

I just received my upgrade at 5pm today.  I originally paid $999 for obstructed oceanview for 14 nights. It is now going for $1349 and I won the bid at $140 per person for a family balcony. So I paid $1139 for a family balcony that is now selling for $2349 and $200 less than my origin obstructed oceanview is selling for now. 

So I saved $1210 per person on the family balcony through the bid! I am very happy indeed. 

Congrats! When are you sailing?

Thank you very much! 

Hi, still looking for info On the Star from mid November. Hoping for Monica for the Concierge. 

5 hours ago, jvsnana said:

Hi Nalagh,

I am on the same cruise booked forever ago in a Family Suite   I put in bids also even though everything is sold out...you never know, right?

Here is an image of what I believe are the last selling prices of the cabins you are looking for...hope that helps!

 

 

Thank

5 hours ago, jvsnana said:

Hi Nalagh,

I am on the same cruise booked forever ago in a Family Suite   I put in bids also even though everything is sold out...you never know, right?

Here is an image of what I believe are the last selling prices of the cabins you are looking for...hope that helps!

 

 

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Thank you very much! I look forward to meeting you on our sailing. 

Hi, does anyone have info on the current Star HD , Concierge or other crew? 

I bid on all of the suites, even the ones I don’t really want because they don’t have a balcony. I don’t like the GTY mini-suite cabin that I was assigned (under the pool deck; lots of noise complaints on reviews). My offers fell between fair-strong. I wish I knew the true cost of a suite for an 11 day southern Caribbean sailing on the Star r/t from Miami. I may have to step up my game.  If anyone knows what the SF, SE or any suite under the OS really costs, please let me know. Thanks 

I am confused about this bidding process. I booked a sailing on the Star that was mostly sold out. My only option when I booked was a GTY Mini suite. Despite the cruise being sold out, I received an offer to bid.  I would have purchased a suite had one been available. They are still showing as sold out. Why the bidding dance, and is there any hope at all?