SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 A couple days ago, the Drink Package for my upcoming cruise was at 58/day. Today its part of the Fall Sale at 51/day. Check out your prices, people!!!! ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 It's still at $82 for the Odyssey Inaugural WAAAYTOOO and Ala_Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, RatedPG said: It's still at $82 for the Odyssey Inaugural OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, RatedPG said: It's still at $82 for the Odyssey Inaugural Yikes, thats steep. I assume that sailing is excluded because of what it is.....but 82 as a pre-cruise price?????? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, SteveinSC said: Yikes, thats steep. I assume that sailing is excluded because of what it is.....but 82 as a pre-cruise price?????? Wow. There has been talk about price increases on the drinking packages for the 2020/2021 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoyalOs Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Anthem Thanksgiving sailing is down to 48. PRebecca and SteveinSC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I find this funny... I know which one I want, but which do I believe... the increase or the drop? Matt and SteveinSC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: Yikes, thats steep. I assume that sailing is excluded because of what it is.....but 82 as a pre-cruise price?????? Wow. Premium cruise, premium price. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Mine is still $65 on Symphony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, RatedPG said: I find this funny... I know which one I want, but which do I believe... the increase or the drop? "Lets see.....if we increace our prices, then drop them to the old price, they will feel like theyre getting a deal!" ellcee, cobra614 and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, TheRoyalOs said: Anthem Thanksgiving sailing is down to 48. That seems like a good price for a holiday cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzb Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 i just booked ours last night for oasis in april 2020 at $57/day. it had been at $65 for a while. $57 is still a bit high in my opinion, but palatable. hopefully there is another price drop on black friday or some other time before our cruise. their ___% off banners are complete fabrications and market manipulation. it was listed as being 20% off when the price was $65 as well...and initially yesterday it was still 20% off when the price had dropped to $57. it is now listed as being 30% off at $57. RC says that the “on-board pricing” is between 63 and 70. let’s just say it is 70...even discounted from the highest on-board price of $70, a 30% discount would mean it should be $49/day. they are clearly just playing games to condition the market. either way, i'd like an improvement but could live with $57 if i have to - will still be worth it for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Bought mine a few months before the standard prices went up. The BOGO 50% off priced out at $47 PP/PD With the new pricing, this 30% off deal prices out at $48 PP/PD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Where is that intern from July when we need him? FManke, TheRoyalOs, SteveinSC and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I'm locked in at $48 for next week's cruise. I'm not going to do better than that. FManke, tzb and SteveinSC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason12 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Deluxe £37.24 refreshment £15.20 for our Oasis December cruise I’ll let you do the conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, tzb said: $57 is still a bit high in my opinion, but palatable. hopefully there is another price drop on black friday or some other time before our cruise. Good chance of this. It should be the last big "sale" before your cruise. Good luck and happy cruising! tzb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Jason12 said: Deluxe £37.24 refreshment £15.20 for our Oasis December cruise I’ll let you do the conversion Thats around 46, right.....great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Jason12 said: Deluxe £37.24 refreshment £15.20 for our Oasis December cruise I’ll let you do the conversion The Refreshment Package for the Inaugural is at $32. I got that for $20 on the Ovation early this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Jason12 said: Deluxe £37.24 refreshment £15.20 for our Oasis December cruise I’ll let you do the conversion I have enough trouble figuring out the math in $ with all the "sales" and BOGO and % off ships board prices! Jason12 and SteveinSC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jason12 said: Deluxe £37.24 refreshment £15.20 for our Oasis December cruise I’ll let you do the conversion I'll have to brush up on my Euros conversion for our Greece cruise next year! Jason12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Yup, with the Odyssey “sale price” of $82, that means 102.50 per day on boats prices. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I hate this "catch-me-if-you-can" type of pricing that Royal does. Why make us have to monitor these prices, than book-cancel-rebook, when they can be straightforward with their prices. I hate being manipulated this way. We here know how to navigate these price trends, but what about those new to cruising? Does Royal prey on naiveté and gullibility? tzb and Jason12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, RatedPG said: Where is that intern from July when we need him? Maybe when he's done with that, he can be transferred over to the cabin pricing division for awhile! SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, RatedPG said: Does Royal prey on naiveté and gullibility? Absolutely, they do.....as do most businesses. Tis the way of the world.....figuring out a way to get as much of your money into their pockets as they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, RatedPG said: Why make us have to monitor these prices, than book-cancel-rebook, when they can be straightforward with their prices. I'm with you. It's like buying a car. Add-ons, taxes, dealer prep. I don't care about any of this. Add it up any way you want. I just care about the price out the door! tzb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraider629 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 We got ours in July for $44 on our Liberty cruise. Not sure the price will go lower. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, RatedPG said: The Refreshment Package for the Inaugural is at $32. I got that for $20 on the Ovation early this month. It's way too early out to take this seriously. At the end of the day, if they want to charge $82 I'm just not gonna buy it and will pay per drink. SteveinSC and Momof4crazytocruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, TheRoyalOs said: Anthem Thanksgiving sailing is down to 48. Oasis Thanksgiving is at $49..but DX and VOOM combo is $56! VOOM alone is down to $12.99 which is cheaper than I've seen for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: Absolutely, they do.....as do most businesses. Tis the way of the world.....figuring out a way to get as much of your money into their pockets as they can. I hate what little intelligence I have being insulted. WAAAYTOOO, SteveinSC, MrMarc and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzb Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Oasis Thanksgiving is at $49..but DX and VOOM combo is $56! this gives me hope that our april 2020 sailing will come down to $49 - which would be 30% off the highest published on-board price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, RatedPG said: I hate what little intelligence I have being insulted. I try not to look at it as being insulted.....just a reason to constantly be on guard. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzb Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 i was going to start another thread, but not worth it for what should be a fairly quick question/answer related to the deluxe drink package: this will be our first cruise with a playmakers on board the ship on which we are sailing. can i use the package if i just walk up to the bar at playmakers? i don't really want to pay to eat there, but i'm guessing they will have some draft beer options that are not available at other bars on the ship, so i'd like to be able to get those without having to eat there. sorry to go slightly off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, tzb said: i was going to start another thread, but not worth it for what should be a fairly quick question/answer related to the deluxe drink package: this will be our first cruise with a playmakers on board the ship on which we are sailing. can i use the package if i just walk up to the bar at playmakers? i don't really want to pay to eat there, but i'm guessing they will have some draft beer options that are not available at other bars on the ship, so i'd like to be able to get those without having to eat there. sorry to go slightly off topic. Yes. SteveinSC and tzb 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlynew Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I just checked my March Oasis sailing and it is down to $57. Except for the $18 glitch, which I did nab, that is the first time I've seen it below $61. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Yes. "Fairly quick...." tzb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 My sailing on 10/13 just sent a flyer with the Deluxe Beverage Package @ $45. Guess folks were not biting at the $52 "reduced rate" listed earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devbak150 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I am playing the pricing game as I had purchase pretty low for our cruise that Dorian cancelled. Now having to price for our rescheduled Dec. cruise. Right now it is BOGO 50%---61.00 pp. I know that there is no certainty, but it looks like the Black Friday sales in the past that Matt posted would be better. What is everyone's thoughts on the BOGO or just the straight 30% off? right now it is about 120.00 more than what I paid before. I am with those that just want the rate out the door....hate that we have to jump through hoops, but I am sure that they make lots of money of those who "don't shop around". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 hours ago, SPS said: Bought mine a few months before the standard prices went up. The BOGO 50% off priced out at $47 PP/PD With the new pricing, this 30% off deal prices out at $48 PP/PD This is what happened today with my October 19 Anthem sailing. Finally got a "30% off onboard pricing" promo -- and the price is $52/night, same as what I have seen for months as BOGO50 (25% off) pricing. It just confirms that the onboard price is now $75/night, in line with the new BOGO50 price of $56 that I saw last week. Even so, I almost decided to say the heck with it and snap it up. But that would have cost me over $200 after the refund of my Refreshment Package. I did the math of how much I'd likely pay to just buy my drinks a la carte while bringing on 2 bottles of wine (that I've already bought), and the math won over the desire to impulse purchase, saving me $40 - $80 depending on how much drinking I do on board. There's the money I need to get loungers and an umbrella at Horseshoe Bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 hours ago, RatedPG said: It's still at $82 for the Odyssey Inaugural That's because the sale is only good for sailings from now through April 2020. It will likely be a while before sales include the Nov 2020 sailing (typically 6-7 months prior to sailing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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