Anyone ever use Skyauction.com

[jacquek95]

Hi! I was wondering if anybody ever used skyauction.com? My dh and I are thinking about taking a cruise in the next few months. I saw the cruise that we're interested in and it only shows that it's bid at about $30 per person. I read that port charges and taxes add $145 (per the auction description). Then I read that skyauction charges a $15 delivery fee for the documents (per their disclaimer page). So, we're looking at $190 per person (pretty good price). Is there anything I'm missing? Does it really work this easily? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[laurabelle]

I found out about skyauction on the Orlando Hotels & Attractions Disboard, you may want to ask over there about cruises. I won my first auction a couple of months ago for a villa and we'll be using it next month - great deals! You pay the fees and your bid price when you win, that's it. You have to be sure of your dates, but it's possible to buy trip insurance too, though I didn't.

 

[Straitlover]

The bid right now is only $30. However, it will go much higher than that before it closes. I've never seen any cruise end for that low of a bid.

I do know that unless you buy the insurance, the cruise is non changeable and nonrefundable should you have to cancel, so be sure on your dates.

If you decide to go for it anyway and win, post on how it goes. I am debating trying for one myself some time in the future.

 

[sln88]

we used them for a cruise in 2/2002

I think we got an ok, but not great deal

The bad thing is that unlike with a regular booking, you can't get a refund if the price goes down. We also could not pick our cabin like you can with a regular booking.

They did have a few chocolates and champagne in our room when we got there, and got a $30 credit to our cabin.

Check the 'winners' section on Skyauction. That will give you an idea of what previous auctions have gone for.