Ja-sun Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 So I have been watching, everyday, the price of the Izumi Hibachi experience. The sale price has remained 15%, but the price just went up by $10pp. Is this something they do often? Maybe trying to catch people off guard and make a little extra money? I could see if maybe closer to cruise time, but not 6 months out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 There is no rhyme or reason to the cost of CP purchases. You could see 45% off but it still be the same price as 20% off or even more. Prices will continue to increase because of inflation and other factors. This is normal across all businesses, especially if said business had no actual revenue for 15months. But also take into consideration that Hibachi is a $10 upcharge on top of what you pay for Izumi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 It's typical marketing ploys that any big company uses. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Royal adjusts pricing of many items based on sales trends and historical data on a per cruise basis. One week suddenly a beverage package may decrease but it only applies to a particular sail date and a specific ship. A shore excursion price may drop one day until enough people buy it at the lower price then the price goes back up. Royal has always done a lot of data mining and data analytics to influence pricing. Leave no dollar on the table. It seems to work for them. Their reported earnings from these types of purchases have consistently yielded better performance compared to similar cruise lines that have more fixed pricing. It can work out in your favor if you watch and check prices frequently. It drives some guests crazy because they don't want to bother looking for the best deal. I kinda like it because I've saved a lot of money over time putting the effort into checking prices in the cruise planner often. BrianB, Ampurp85 and KristiZ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, twangster said: I kinda like it because I've saved a lot of money over time putting the effort into checking prices in the cruise planner often. Me too! Love grabbing cheaper prices because I check it so often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayleigh Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Matt (I think) has said, it's better to pay attention to the dollar amount than the certain percentages. SimGuy, Neesa, KristiZ and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja-sun Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Now I'm just hoping it goes back to the one time I seen it at 50%. Not sure how many times they do that but I check every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayleigh Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 You can always cancel and rebuy too if the price goes down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 I am always looking to save money on excursions I already have booked. Last year saved $700 on a cabana on Cocoa Cay when the price dropped! KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Supply and Demand at work, capitalism at work. If an item isn't selling as fast as you think it should, you lower the price. If an item is selling well, you raise the price. If the item is becoming short in supply, you raise the price. If the item is stocking up, you lower the price. If your policies say that you raise or lower the price at certain times/dates/milestones, you do whatever the policy says. I wouldn't have it any other way. I hope they make a lot of money, hire more employees, build more ships, buy more product to sell onboard, create more competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Agreed.....I'm sure they have a complex formula to extract as much money as possible. Not enough people buying a package, the amount goes down. Too much demand and the price goes up. The dollar amount is what you should pay attention to, the percentages are just a way to get your attention. Check the cruise planner often and you may be able to snag a good deal and save money. Moby Dick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 No rhyme or reason. I am on the first sailing of Radiance next Saturday and the dining prices are just outragous ($229 per person). I am assuming this is going to be similar to a shakedown cruise and you would think dining prices would be lower as they try to get things ironed out but no. Highest prices for 3 dining package I have ever seen on any cruise! Refreshment package is also very pricey. The %off means nothing on the cruise planner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said: No rhyme or reason. I am on the first sailing of Radiance next Saturday and the dining prices are just outragous ($229 per person). I am assuming this is going to be similar to a shakedown cruise and you would think dining prices would be lower as they try to get things ironed out but no. Highest prices for 3 dining package I have ever seen on any cruise! Refreshment package is also very pricey. The %off means nothing on the cruise planner. Yep, I hear ya. But, I've found the same thing with everything, not just cruising. Eggs, cars, milk, everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Ja-sun said: Now I'm just hoping it goes back to the one time I seen it at 50%. Not sure how many times they do that but I check every day. 50% is meaningless since the price shown is AFTER the supposed discount is applied. You want to keep an eye on the actual cost in $ not the percentage. Example - which is the better deal? 1) $50 for dinner (after 50% off) 2) $45 for dinner (after 30% off) Number 2 of course because it costs less! If you bought the first deal, you've fallen for a marketing gimmick. Moby Dick and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyW Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 I'm going on my first cruise in May. What should I expect to do onboard and the cost of food and fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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