DBP price

[Firstrcelyse]

Hi everyone, 

Is this a decent price for the deluxe beverage package? I know that I can cancel and rebuy if the price drops, but I don't feel any need to rush and purchase unless the initial price is pretty decent. 

[WAAAYTOOO]

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[cdixon22]

Yes it’s ok. The going sale rate we have seen so far has been $58 down from $67.   I would definitely buy at that price and watch for a drop. Depending on your sail date, probably a good sale for Labor Day, then a really good sale usually around Black Friday. 

[Pooch]

Meh

[twangster]

It depends.  Is that a 3 night sailing?  Is it an 8 night sailing?  Is a holiday involved?

It could be a great deal or it could be not a great deal.  

A lot of what Mariner does is short sailings that do see higher prices for the drink package.  However Mariner does have a handful of longer sailings as well.   Don't compare that to what others are paying for a 7 night cruise if it is a 3 night cruise.  Royal doesn't work that way.  

One thing... I believe it when it says it will be $89 on board if it is a short sailing.  So if $62 plus 18% gratuity is a price you are willing to pay and find value at that price, book it and watch for price drops.  

FYI - The "standard" pre-cruise discount is 25% from on board rates.  

[Firstrcelyse]

9 minutes ago, twangster said:

It depends.  Is that a 3 night sailing?  Is it an 8 night sailing?  Is a holiday involved?

It could be a great deal or it could be not a great deal.  

A lot of what Mariner does is short sailings that do see higher prices for the drink package.  However Mariner does have a handful of longer sailings as well.   Don't compare that to what others are paying for a 7 night cruise if it is a 3 night cruise.  Royal doesn't work that way.  

One thing... I believe it when it says it will be $89 on board if it is a short sailing.  So if $62 plus 18% gratuity is a price you are willing to pay and find value at that price, book it and watch for price drops.  

FYI - The "standard" pre-cruise discount is 25% from on board rates.  

We're going on a 5 night voyage, and embarkment day is on New Year's Day. Does the ship do special things for holidays?

[twangster]

There may be some holiday decorations up but I wouldn't expect anything special or notable for a cruise starting 1/1.  Often this is the week they begin taking down Christmas decorations.