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I Bid For A Cruise Upgrade… But It Wasn’t What I Expected

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👁️ 803K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 12:21
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Northern_europe · Winter · 5 nightsFrom London TilburyVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising for years and I've never once had a bid accepted, probably because I do always bid the absolute minimum.

My first impression was, wo, this room is huge.

It was amazing service and I was and still am very impressed.

So, overall, a pretty good deal.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bid on cabin upgrades even if you think you won't win.
Consider the ship's age when booking, as older ships may have quirks but still offer great value.
Use the suite's extra seating area to bring food back from the buffet for a relaxing experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade?
QIs it worth paying extra for a suite on an older ship?
QWhat perks come with a suite on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

London Tilbury2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

When I got an email asking if I wanted to bid on a cabin upgrade for my cruise, I honestly didn’t think much of it. I’ve been cruising for years and I’ve never once had a bid accepted, probably because I always bid the absolute minimum. I still wanted to give it a go, I just wasn’t getting my hopes up. The cabin I had booked originally was an oceanview cabin and although I was happy with that, I knew that having a balcony of some sort would be great. Especially since I’d been on this ship before and one of my main memories was how the air conditioning didn’t work and it was really hot in the room.I also had memories of it being generally quite scruffy so I hoped that things would have improved since then. When I saw that I could bid on what was called a ‘suite’, that really caught my attention. Even the minimum bid wasn’t cheap and it did feel like a lot of money to risk, but I also knew that if this worked, it would probably be the only chance I’d have to stay in a cabin like this. So I went for it and decided to let the universe decide. ▶ FREE COURSE. Avoid expensive and time-consuming cruise mistakes, I’ll show you everything you need to know. : http://EmmaCruises.com/FreeCourse ▶ Been on or booked a cruise? Use code EMMACRUISES for 10% off your custom cruise map: https://TheCruiseMaps.com/EmmaCruises ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise *** ▶ Shop Cruise T-Shirts and Gifts: https://EmmaCruisesShop.com ▶ Get Insurance: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 hello@emmacruises.com