minimum bid for upgrade

[momrox1]

Good morning!  I'm within 21 days of my cruise and the window has just opened to bid for an upgrade.  The minimum bid is more than I want to bid as a single (because they double it).  Is there a way to bid less than the minimum manually, or does the minimum bid ever change to a lower bid as the cruise gets closer ?  Thanks!

[Lady Arwen]

You cannot bid lower than minimum bid.  To be honest, only a very few lucky people get minimum bids accepted.  Usually,  mid price range and up will be most successful.  Since ships are sailing with less passengers right now, I really don’t know how things will play out for the future.  No harm in trying your bid, just don’t be disappointed.  Good luck!

[Oxo]

There are many other threads on this subject and current.  It would be worth your time to read those.

Stay Safe happy cruising! 

[LGW59]

Key word is minimum 

[Jim_Iain]

I have never seen them lower the minimum bid once released.     I know that all of the bids I have accepted have been  above the minimum. 

[momrox1]

Thank you all for your responses.  It was helpful 🙂

[DCPIV]

If you are interested in upgrading, call them up and see if something is available. There are times the actual cost of upgrading is less than the minimum move-up bid. Plus, you get to choose your room and get all additional perks if any). If you are interested in a suite, be sure to call the Retreat line and speak to a Concierge to minimize your wait. 

[Oxo]

1 hour ago, DCPIV said:

If you are interested in upgrading, call them up and see if something is available. There are times the actual cost of upgrading is less than the minimum move-up bid. Plus, you get to choose your room and get all additional perks if any). If you are interested in a suite, be sure to call the Retreat line and speak to a Concierge to minimize your wait. 

I did this and it came out much cheaper. However, I went on line to my TA site and did a fake booking. Then when it was cheaper & with perks I knew what cabin I wanted as it was available. I called my TA gave him the info & he changed the cabin and category. That saved me over $400 total. If I Moved Up it would have cost me $400

[momrox1]

On 8/28/2021 at 9:08 AM, Lady Arwen said:

 To be honest, only a very few lucky people get minimum bids accepted.  Usually,  mid price range and up will be most successful.  

 

I got lucky!  I bid the minimum 0f $250 as a single (which they double) and got upgraded from an inside to a veranda!  And since I'm travelling with friends in a different cabin my TA was able to call Celebrity and move me closer to them which resulted in a larger balcony stateroom.  I saved significantly on the price of a balcony even with the sale that was ongoing.  5 more days!

[Missymo]

On 8/31/2021 at 11:15 AM, DCPIV said:

If you are interested in upgrading, call them up and see if something is available. There are times the actual cost of upgrading is less than the minimum move-up bid. Plus, you get to choose your room and get all additional perks if any). If you are interested in a suite, be sure to call the Retreat line and speak to a Concierge to minimize your wait. 

Thats what I did with my upcoming cruise on the Edge.  Min bid to upgrade to Retreat was around $900 pp ( was already Aqua)(x I am solo, so I called and got the same upgrade for $400.less.Plus I got my choice of cabin location.   So always check  before bidding on a move up.

[crusinthrough]

1 hour ago, momrox1 said:

 

I got lucky!  I bid the minimum 0f $250 as a single (which they double) and got upgraded from an inside to a veranda!  And since I'm travelling with friends in a different cabin my TA was able to call Celebrity and move me closer to them which resulted in a larger balcony stateroom.  I saved significantly on the price of a balcony even with the sale that was ongoing.  5 more days!

Happy to read it worked out.