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How To Bid For A Stateroom Upgrade on Norwegian Cruise Line (2019)

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👁️ 95K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 6:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian Cruise Line essentially killed the upgrade fairy and replaced her with what you call the upgrade advantage

you're bidding on double occupancy so in other words if you bid $50 and win you're actually going to be charged $200

once your bid is accepted you're locked in and you can't turn around and say you know what I really don't want to switch the rooms after all

Creator's Tips & Advice

Place your best bid on the stateroom you're really hoping to win
Do a fake booking on the NCL website to find out the actual value of the stateroom
Consider if you need to know your exact location in advance before bidding

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not everyone gets an opportunity to bid for an upgradeThose who do generally receive an email notification a few months before their sailing
Bidding on double occupancy means you pay for two people even if traveling soloUnderstand that bids are doubled because of double occupancy rules
No control over which specific stateroom you're assigned to if bid is acceptedBe willing to gamble on location if you bid

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Norwegian Cruise Line's Upgrade Advantage program work?
QWhat are the pros and cons of bidding for a stateroom upgrade?
QHow much should I bid for an upgrade?

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YouTube Video Description

First introduced in 2017, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Upgrade Advantage program is as popular as it is confusing to many first-timers. We go through a real-life booking on Norwegian Escape. Basically, this program allows guests to bid for a cabin upgrade before their sailing. The Upgrade Advantage essentially killed the famous upgrade fairy for Norwegian Cruise Line. If you’re hoping to be upgraded from the stateroom you booked to something a little nicer, it’s important to know exactly how this program works. How to Bid For An Upgrade: https://cruiseradio.net/how-to-bid-for-an-upgrade-on-norwegian-cruise-line/ #NCL #cruise #CruiseNorwegian [Social Links] Twitter: @CruiseRadio Facebook: /CruiseRadio Instagram: @CruiseRadio Cruise Podcast: https://cruiseradio.net/cruise-radio/