Norwegian Cruise Line Haven Upgrade Bidding: Does It Still Work?

In this video, I break down how Norwegian Cruise Line’s upgrade bidding system really works, with a focus on bidding for The Haven suites. I share my personal experience scoring a Haven upgrade after the COVID restart, explain when bidding makes sense, when it’s probably a waste of time, why bids feel random (but actually aren’t), and how to think about your bid amount realistically. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can upgrade to The Haven for less, or if bidding is still possible now that ships are sailing full again, this video walks you through what to expect and how to approach it without getting frustrated. Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever won an upgrade bid on Norwegian Cruise Line or if you’re planning to try on an upcoming cruise. ---------------------- Video Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:06 - How Norwegian’s Upgrade Bidding System Works 5:48 - Why Bidding Was Easier Before (And Why It’s Harder Now) 6:37 - When Bidding Actually Has a Chance to Work 6:52 - When Bidding is Unlikely to Work 7:14 - Why Bidding Feels Random (But Actually Isn’t) 8:03 - How Much Should You Actually Bid? 9:13 - Setting Expectations (The Most Important Part) 9:37 - Wrapping Up ---------------------- Tim at Sea is a channel devoted to all things cruising. You’ll find ship and cabin tours, tips and tricks, cruise line comparisons, reviews of restaurants and excursions, and much more! I’m an introverted person who typically cruises solo, so my opinions and content will be geared a little more towards this audience, though anyone can benefit from the content of my videos. I have several more cruises planned on multiple different cruise lines over the next few months and I look forward to sharing information and my unbiased opinions on them. I’d be honored if you would subscribe to my channel. Thank you! ---------------------- Connect with me! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseWithTim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewithtim/ My new fine art photography business: https://www.maxwellfineart.com/ My personal channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tim-maxwell ---------------------- I would really appreciate it if you would like my video and subscribe!