Let's BID on a Cruise UPGRADE
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Editorial Summary
The creator demonstrates the process of bidding for a cabin upgrade through Royal Caribbean's Royal Up system. After sharing a previous success where a $1,500 bid resulted in a Grand Suite upgrade, he walks viewers through searching for the service online and entering booking details. He explains how the bidding interface works, specifically cautioning solo travelers that the displayed prices are per person and will be doubled for the total cost. The video showcases various suite options available on the Allure of the Seas, including Star Loft Suites and AquaTheater suites, while discussing the potential benefits of suite life such as specialty dining and enhanced service. The creator ultimately decides to place a high-stakes bid for a two-bedroom Aqua Suite to surprise a friend on an upcoming Christmas cruise. He concludes by encouraging viewers to attempt bidding themselves, noting that it can be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both the passenger and the cruise line when ships are not at full capacity.
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I won the Grand Suite for $1,500 which saved me about $6,000 on the actual price of the cruise
never be afraid to try a bid and every once in a while just do it just try and do that upgrade for yourself
an extra ,000 to the cruise line to just move you to a different cabin is an extra thousand for them it doesn't cost them anything extra to move you to an empty cabin
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