S.Marie Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hi all! I don’t want to jinx things but I am feeling slightly encouraged that the 2020 holiday cruising season may actually happen. The new cruise planner sale has some really good deals but I am hesitant to buy anything (and have a bunch of $$$ tied up) until there is some indication that cruising (though limited) will resume in November. I plan to be on the 2020 Oasis thanksgiving cruise. I foresee that if cruising does restart, many of the cruise planner items are going to go up in price and/or be sold out pretty quickly once the news is announced regarding cruise resumption. On the other hand, I don’t want to wait (and wait and wait) for a refund if the 2020 holiday cruises are cancelled. Are any of you planning to YOLO purchase cruise planner deals for your 2020 holiday cruises or are you holding off until we have word that cruises will resume in November/December? Melody of the Seas, CruzOnBye, crisgold52 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I went to town and purchased everything we wanted at these amazing prices. Thinking positive. I know the refunds do come so I did it! We will hopefully sail a 4 night on Mariner Thanksgiving week 2020. Just going to the private island 2x so feeling just maybe.... S.Marie, CruzOnBye, IRMO12HD and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Marie Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 @Neesa I really wanted to do the thrill and chill too! If Oasis is not one of the ones that will resume sailing in November, but Mariner is, I will likely be switching over to Mariner These cruise planner prices, especially on the cabanas at Perfect Day, are just too good to pass up! Hoski, Neesa, CruzOnBye and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I keep going back and forth if I want to invest any more money, LOL. We have a 12 night in December out of Bayonne. I really don't see it happening, but who knows. I may check the Voom prices just to see. Not buying any excursions though. Hoski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, S.Marie said: I foresee that if cruising does restart, many of the cruise planner items are going to go up in price I believe this is 100% likely. I fear that onboard prices are going to be sky-high. At some point, the Cruise Planner prices are going to shoot up and stay there. I really don’t see any downside to purchasing CP items on sale. The worst that can happen is that you get a refund or FCC if the cruise is cancelled. S.Marie, teddy, Ogilthorpe and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Marie Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 @WAAAYTOOO and since these cruises are quickly approaching the 60 day countdown, I am not sure if there will be too many more big sales like this, especially if cruising begins again in November. I am really leaning toward YOLO booking all of the items I want in hopes that our holiday cruise sails.. . Neesa and GlowTheWeird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Of course, Black Friday/Cyber Monday is coming up and historically there have been good sales around that time, but who knows what will happen this year. Last year’s holiday sales were a dud. DznyRnr, nhilding10, USCG Teacher and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody of the Seas Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I've purchased my items I wanted for my December 12th cruise on the Symphony. I have HIGH hopes! Hoski, Neesa, DznyRnr and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stephens Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Still clinging to that strand of hope for Nov 9 on Grandeur, I just said screw it and booked my 1st cabana at Labadee, price is just too good (and I'm promoting social distancing...I'm a responsible citizen after all!) Elzbeth, USCG Teacher, Neesa and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I looked yesterday at the sales for our 11/29 Harmony cruise and saw nothing interesting. Drink pkg at $49, but it's been that for months, mostly. What I am concerned about is the "you must take any excursions through RCCL" rule. I have never taken a ship-sponsored excursion, as they are always so much more overpriced that I want to spend, plus I would so much rather get out and about within the port. Matt mentioned that it is possible that prices will go down, but how much? RC needs to make it worth my while. I would really love to be able to go into port and spend my dollars with the people who actually need the money the most. Hoski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinForABruisin Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, Floski said: What I am concerned about is the "you must take any excursions through RCCL" rule. I have never taken a ship-sponsored excursion, as they are always so much more overpriced that I want to spend, plus I would so much rather get out and about within the port. Matt mentioned that it is possible that prices will go down, but how much? RC needs to make it worth my while. IMO they only have incentive to raise the price of the excursions. Between limited spots on tours, and people who board the ship not knowing they have to book through the cruiseline, they hold all the cards and can charge whatever they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Marie Posted September 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 16 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Of course, Black Friday/Cyber Monday is coming up and historically there have been good sales around that time, but who knows what will happen this year. Last year’s holiday sales were a dud. @WAAAYTOOO yes- last year’s Black Friday/cyber Monday deals were not worth the time I spent hoping for good deals. But I am fine letting go of these sales if Royal (and the CDC) say that cruises are a go in November! WAAAYTOOO, Hoski and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoski Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 We have two cruises booked yet this year and the cruise planner prices jumped today. I got some items before the sale was over but waiting too long on others. S.Marie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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