Ship Happens Raw | Cruise Cabin Upgrade Bids: Worth It or Total Scam?
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The cruise line isn't giving you a deal. They're optimizing those unsold inventories or the categories, right?
Upgrade bidding absolutely works if you're strategic. If you work with somebody who knows. If you're the one that's constantly watching and doing the research.
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Tonight on Ship Happens: RAW we’re debating one of the biggest cruise gambling games out there… cabin upgrade bidding.RoyalUp. MoveUp. Upgrade Advantage. Whatever the cruise line calls it — people are throwing money at “better” rooms hoping to score the deal of the century.But are upgrade bids actually worth it… or are cruise lines just monetizing leftover cabins and playing passengers emotionally?Matt says bidding can completely transform your vacation.Kat says most people are overpaying for cabins nobody wanted in the first place.We’re breaking down:- When bidding actually makes sense- The biggest mistakes cruisers make- Upgrade horror stories- Suite upgrades vs balcony upgrades- Bad cabin locations nobody talks about- Whether cruise lines ALWAYS winAnd yes… we want your stories too.Have you ever scored an amazing upgrade?Or got completely screwed by one?