scottie99 Posted December 7, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2022 We have been away from this forum for a few years for obvious reasons. Long time experienced cruisers. We have sailed Azamara 3 times previously. Last Azamara cruise was 2015. Then, a a previous cruiser, you could register for a paid upgrade. we were offered an upgrade from a balcony to owners suite on our Greek islands cruise for £800 which we jumped at and had the most fantastic experience. Am I reading the forum correctly that it doesn’t work that way anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted December 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, scottie99 said: We have been away from this forum for a few years for obvious reasons. Long time experienced cruisers. We have sailed Azamara 3 times previously. Last Azamara cruise was 2015. Then, a a previous cruiser, you could register for a paid upgrade. we were offered an upgrade from a balcony to owners suite on our Greek islands cruise for £800 which we jumped at and had the most fantastic experience. Am I reading the forum correctly that it doesn’t work that way anymore? It doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2022 They no longer have a fixed rate for upgrades. On some cruises that led to too many people trying to upgrade; on others there were still suites left empty. Now it is an auction, where you are allowed to bid and given guidance on what is a weak or good bid. Then at some point before the cruise they either accept your bid or not. Sometimes weak bids work; other times not. 'Yield Management' – gives everybody the chance for an upgrade at a price they feel is worthwhile, and gives Azamara the greatest possible revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted December 8, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 8, 2022 And you definitely won't get an upgrade from balcony to CW Suite for £800 each. That was a great deal! Phil 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie99 Posted December 8, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted December 8, 2022 It was £800 per cabin, not pp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted December 8, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Oh the good ol' days! To be fair, Azamara were not making the most of their revenue potential. Silly money really. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scots Caz Posted December 8, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, scottie99 said: It was £800 per cabin, not pp! as a comparison, on my upcoming cruise (10 nights) I can bid for an upgrade from V1 balcony to Owners Suite...starting bid (weak!) £2,580pp Club Continent Suite bids started at £350pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted December 8, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 8, 2022 When offered CW and CO upgrades under the former procedure, the price was $1500-2000 for the suite, not per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 8, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, marinaro44 said: When offered CW and CO upgrades under the former procedure, the price was $1500-2000 for the suite, not per person. And you got some of it back in OBC, making the deal even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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