Drew4524

Anyone else going? It's my birthday week (December 16th) can't wait

Sometimes Carnival has better drink package prices, bur here's what you consider... On Carnival, only 15 drinks in 24 hrs, plus your drink package is worthless on princess cay. On Royal it's unlimited Alcohol, coffee at the promenade, (excluding Starbucks) premium juices, soda etc, and your drink package works at Cocoa Cay...which Is huge also. We got the package for our December 14th cruise on Mariner with the buy 1 get 1 half off, and yes, it's $730 with tax and gratuity for 2, but we feel we will just break even...which is OK for us. Rather psy now then have a big bill on last day. Also booked Izumi for Lunch with the Black Friday sale...$33 instead of $40. I've been on 10 Carnival sailings and this is my 3rd RC sailing,,we are kind of done with them....but prices are pretty comparable. Wifi, special dining, drinks, etc.

You have to call Royal Caribbean and explain to them that 1 person in your cabin does not drink, they will accommodate you, but you may be required to get the beverage package for sodas and coffee etc. I believe there is a video here on RCBlog that explains that.

We booked Izumi for Lunch on Mariner for our December 14th sailing at 31.99 person. It was discounted from $39.99 before sale. We felt that was a fair price, even with tips and gratuity, it's still like $75.00, which is what we would pay for something similar at home. I did find the dinner prices, even with the BF Sale...a tad much. We bought our Drinks package as soon as booking was complete, and the BF price is the same.... $77.99 buy one get one half off. So no difference there