Hutcherl Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Hey folks, it's been a while since I have checked out the forum. Just booked Oasis, Cape Liberty, 8-5-22 to 8-14so it's time to start planning. What is the average, going rate for the deluxe nowadays? I'm seeing the deluxe bev package currently $88/day buy one get one 50% off second. That feels kinda high comparing the pricing pre pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 I'm seeing $67 per day + 18% gratuities on Wonder in June and $56 + 18% on Liberty in March. Prices are definitely on the rise - The days of $40 drink packages are gone for now. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 I've seen it as low as $59 plus tip during a sale for my 2022 cruises. I find I don't need it because Diamond drink coupons are enough, and I can get a coffee card if I want lots of espresso drinks. Swar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcherl Posted December 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Thanks for the reply. That's definitely closer to what I remember. I remember the process of checking closely for price changes so I'll be doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcherl Posted December 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, ChessE4 said: I've seen it as low as $59 plus tip during a sale for my 2022 cruises. I find I don't need it because Diamond drink coupons are enough, and I can get a coffee card if I want lots of espresso drinks. I'm Diamond as well so it's nice to know the coupons still exist. Plus, the non alcoholic package seems to be priced okay. If prices never drop, maybe purchase non alcohol bev package to cover all other drinks and use the coupons where we can and just pay for alcohol drinks separately? I know it all come down to your level of consumption. But it's fun to be back in the planning phase of cruising again! ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Remember this adage, the bigger and newer the ship the more expensive the drink packages will be. Inflation in the USA is between 6-10% so expect package prices to rise also. Hutcherl and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 There really is no average rate. It varies so much across ships, itineraries and peak/low season timing WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelU Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 For my odyssey cruise in November I have it for $88 a night and half off the second one. On my odyssey cruise my wife and I just did I was able to get it for $59 a night. I am hoping I can get the drink package cheaper. Unfortunately we are just emerald now. 17 nights away from diamond. One day we will be diamond. One day. Unfortunately also we are not retired and not close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 We got our drink package for 50$ per person on our odyssey of the seas cruise 2 weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 $50 Per day for my cruise however it hasnt dropped below $52 since. Purchase it then if it drops in price cancel original and repurchase at cheaper price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunji Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 What is the Coffee Card? I have never heard of it. Cruising Dec 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcherl Posted December 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 23 hours ago, Ray said: $50 Per day for my cruise however it hasnt dropped below $52 since. Purchase it then if it drops in price cancel original and repurchase at cheaper price Not willing to buy at $88 a day. But good advice though about being able to repurchase if price drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cez Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 21 hours ago, Bunji said: What is the Coffee Card? I have never heard of it. Cruising Dec 31. You can buy it from your cruise planner. You’ll get like a punch card that you can use for all your extra caffeine needs (espresso, cappuccino etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 August 2021: Booked Anthem for December 2021 sailing September 2021: Purchased DBP in Pre-Cruise Planner for $50/day October 2021: DBP floated between $50/day and $62/day November 2021: Black Friday Sale had DBP at $50/day, but also had DBP+1 VOOM Surf & Stream for $59/day. Ended up canceling original DBP and buying the DBP+VOOM Bundle. December 2021: Cruise! Hutcherl, PPPJJ-GCVAB and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCS62 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 12/26/2021 at 9:01 AM, Hutcherl said: Hey folks, it's been a while since I have checked out the forum. Just booked Oasis, Cape Liberty, 8-5-22 to 8-14so it's time to start planning. What is the average, going rate for the deluxe nowadays? I'm seeing the deluxe bev package currently $88/day buy one get one 50% off second. That feels kinda high comparing the pricing pre pandemic. Hey, we'll be on that cruise!! However, by then, 3 of the 4 (in 2 rooms) of us will be Diamond, so won't be getting the DX package. All currently signed up for the refreshment, and will use the diamond coupons for alcoholic drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleW22 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 We paid $58 on the Black Friday deal for our Dec 20th cruise on Adventure. No regrets but I don’t think I’d be willing to pay over $60 for it in the future. Hutcherl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temeculaguy Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 We have liberty in Jan 22 and radiance in alaska in Ausust at 53, but a 3 day on navigator out of LA in march for 63. Shorter cruises seem to have higher numbers. we usually get the internet and DBX because that combo sometimes saves a few bucks a day. All of it worth it in my opinion, we are picky red wine drinkers and for the three day cruise we have adult children and their spouses on my tab so it prevents surprises. It also prevents my wife from adopting random bachelorette parties and me finding 1500 bar tabs the next day and having to have those difficult conversations about philanthropy and tax deductions for donations that she never seems to fully grasp. She's a wonderful woman, I'd hate to have to repeat that experience, unfortunately the IRS doesn't recognize broke bachelorettes as an actual charity. Hutcherl, Swar, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcherl Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 21 hours ago, MaryCS62 said: Hey, we'll be on that cruise!! However, by then, 3 of the 4 (in 2 rooms) of us will be Diamond, so won't be getting the DX package. All currently signed up for the refreshment, and will use the diamond coupons for alcoholic drinks. Sounds like a good plan. One that I think we will follow if the DX package doesn't come down to a reasonable(to me) price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcherl Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 21 hours ago, MaryCS62 said: Hey, we'll be on that cruise!! However, by then, 3 of the 4 (in 2 rooms) of us will be Diamond, so won't be getting the DX package. All currently signed up for the refreshment, and will use the diamond coupons for alcoholic drinks. And let's hope that by then the Covid stuff settles a bit and we can take as close to a "normal" cruise as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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