Help CenterRoyalUp is a chance-based upgrade system allowing already-booked guests to bid on a higher-category stateroom (e.g., from Ocean View to Balcony or Suite). If your offer (bid) is accepted, you receive the upgrade at your bid price—no additional charge if not accepted.
🎯 How It Works
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Invitation: You’ll receive an invite via email directly from Royal Caribbean or see a RoyalUp tab under “Manage My Booking” 30–90 days before sailing, if eligible.
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Place Your Bid: Use sliders to select how much you’re willing to pay per person (based on double occupancy). You can bid on multiple higher categories to increase chances.
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Notification & Payment: Bids are reviewed up until 24 hours before departure. If accepted, you’ll be notified and charged immediately for the upgrade. If not, nothing changes.
💸 Costs & Considerations
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Per-person pricing, doubled for the stateroom (even solo bookings are charged at double occupancy).
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Gratuity adjustment: Upgrading may increase daily service charges. The system calculates additional gratuities automatically.
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Points earned: You’ll still earn Crown & Anchor points based on your original stateroom category.
✅ Pros & Cons
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Cons & Cautions |
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| Chance to score a higher stateroom at a discount | Not guaranteed—based on availability and bid algorithms |
| No loss if your bid isn’t accepted | Can't choose cabin location or timing |
| Can bid on multiple categories | Solo travelers pay double occupancy bid |
🧭 Final Takeaway
RoyalUp℠ offers a great opportunity to upgrade for less—but it's important to do your homework:
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Check the cost of a direct upgrade in Manage My Booking
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Bid wisely (a bit above minimum often helps)
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Be aware you don’t control cabin details (location, features)
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Understand that gratuities may increase post-upgrade