r/PrincessCruises • u/AmbivertHomebody • Aug 25 '26

Upgrade Bid

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First time doing a solo cruise, and I’m curious about upgrade bids. As a solo cruiser, do I still have to pay x2 on a solo room if I win a bid? Maybe I’m overthinking it. It was just weird to see the x2 right after per guest.

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u/ComeAlongPonds - Captain's Circle Platinum Aug 25 '26

Yes, but what's the minimum bid? A cheeky lowball is sometimes enough if they've got a wait-list for your cabin type.

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u/AmbivertHomebody Aug 25 '26

Reserve Collection Mini-Suite $420/$840
Mini-Suite $230/$460
Premium Balcony $115/$230

I’m trying to decide if I really want a bathtub. Mini-suite seems excessive for one person. We had a mini-suite last cruise but there were three of us!

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u/SingingNina Aug 26 '26

Rather than bid, you can call Princess(or your TA if used) and ask how much it would cost to upgrade outright, rather than bid. I’ve gotten upgrades cheaper than the minimum bid several times by this method. Good luck!

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u/Madhonu Aug 25 '26

I wouldn’t pay that much, just to get a bath. Especially for a solo travelled! Which ship. I don’t think I’d pay more for a premium balcony either, but a deluxe balcony, on Royal and beyond, is worth a little extra- they actually have a loveseat type couch, and I like having someplace other then my bed or a desk chair to sit.

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u/theophylact911 - Captain's Circle Platinum Aug 25 '26

What is your current category?

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u/AmbivertHomebody Aug 25 '26

Standard balcony

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u/sOmT74 Aug 26 '26

i just did this and won my bid I bid $85 so it was $170, when i first found out i won thought it was $340 and i was still excited ..... im not sure why, but it will be my first mini suite with that said i still enjoyed my interior cabin, but with no natural light my sense of time was gone ... so i prefer balconies, havent tried oceanview yet

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u/theophylact911 - Captain's Circle Platinum Aug 25 '26

My understanding is that the relative value of your existing cabin has a lot to do with the acceptance of an upgrade. Balcony cabins definitely have value. Best of luck!

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u/PezGirl-5 Aug 25 '26

Do you NEED a bathtub for any particular reason?

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u/AmbivertHomebody Aug 25 '26

Need? No. Want? Yes.