knewby Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Posting her what I discovered on another forum. There is a new package that looks to have just appeared in cruise planner overnight, Premier Pass Package. If you're booking online, it's on the top menu called "packages". From what i've read seems hit or miss, some people have available, some don't, but the benefits seem too good to be true. Price is 88.99 per package. I've called Royal myself to confirm that 1 package covers the 2 guests for the activities listed and have booked one for upcoming 3/25 sailling. We see if it holds up, cause it's a steal of a deal. I paid 127 just for voom 6 months ago, so i save 40 dollars just cancelling that and buying this package, plus all the other benefits. What's Included Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot Priority embarkation and debarkation Inside Access tour (two guests) Officer's lunch (two guests) Unlimited internet access (two devices) Captain's toast and photo Wine pairing with sommelier (two guests) - wine is complimentary Laundry service (one bag per stateroom) YMMV on the availability, just sharing for those that probably would never have noticed if not trolling cruise forums daily up until our departure PPPJJ-GCVAB, asquared17 and foxrunner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Was not listed in my cruise planner for Wonder in July, but I called and they sold it to us CrimsonCruiser, asquared17, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, Jengamom said: Wish I knew if it was surf or surf & stream. Got a great deal on the latter package and really don’t want to lose it The surf package has been done away with since the switch over to the Starling internet service. MerryLoves2Cruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: Was not listed in my cruise planner for Wonder in July, but I called and they sold it to us is it showing up in your purchases on the site? I thought about doing this but didn't think it would take if its not showing for our sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryLoves2Cruise Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: Was not listed in my cruise planner for Wonder in July, but I called and they sold it to us Also, I told my daughter about the Premier Pass this morning when I booked it, but it wasn't available on her sailing for Allure on April 30th. I just called her to have her do the "hack" and put in packages into the url, but when she logged back into her RC account, the "Packages" tab was there, so she just booked it too!!! Cactus527 and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Thanks! Great early post knewby. None of my sailings list this option yet. I wish they would do more bundles at a discount, like bev internet and dining. Even better you choose 2 items from the cruise planner and get an additional 5% off, 4 get 10% kina thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 On the phone now trying to do what @TXcruzer did but Robert hasn't heard of it before. I'm now on hold while he (probably) panics and tries to figure out what this thing is Cactus527, WAAAYTOOO and Floski 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Jengamom said: Wish I knew if it was surf or surf & stream. Got a great deal on the latter package and really don’t want to lose it Most ships only offer the one package now...if they have upgraded to starlink (which most have) then they don't even offer the "surf" package anymore Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBrady Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 My wife thought of something pretty smart (she always does!) - maybe this was supposed to be $889.99 CrimsonCruiser, Cactus527 and Phyllis Sobus 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebagoSue Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 @TXcruzerWhen you called, did they provide any additional info about this package? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, knewby said: Posting her what I discovered on another forum. There is a new package that looks to have just appeared in cruise planner overnight, Premier Pass Package. If you're booking online, it's on the top menu called "packages". From what i've read seems hit or miss, some people have available, some don't, but the benefits seem too good to be true. Price is 88.99 per package. I've called Royal myself to confirm that 1 package covers the 2 guests for the activities listed and have booked one for upcoming 3/25 sailling. We see if it holds up, cause it's a steal of a deal. I paid 127 just for voom 6 months ago, so i save 40 dollars just cancelling that and buying this package, plus all the other benefits. What's Included Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot Priority embarkation and debarkation Inside Access tour (two guests) Officer's lunch (two guests) Unlimited internet access (two devices) Captain's toast and photo Wine pairing with sommelier (two guests) - wine is complimentary Laundry service (one bag per stateroom) YMMV on the availability, just sharing for those that probably would never have noticed if not trolling cruise forums daily up until our departure The advice in the other thread also cautions against cancelling anything as this may be a royal IT error (the value is almost quadruple the cost) and it may get pulled once they figure it out teddy, Cactus527 and Carlyn3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassMan Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 This is available for my Wonder of the Seas sailing in December. That price seems suspiciously low, the ship tour is still in the cruise planner for 158.99 per guest, and the internet package alone would cost more than this package at 265 USD for the whole cruise. I might just book this now and hope for the best. Edit: I made the booking, we'll see if it gets cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 15 minutes ago, SebagoSue said: @TXcruzerWhen you called, did they provide any additional info about this package? Thanks! They did not, however I wasn’t educated enough at the time to ask. I am waiting with baited breath to see it play out. Cactus527 and SebagoSue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 36 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: is it showing up in your purchases on the site? I thought about doing this but didn't think it would take if its not showing for our sailing. Yes, it is showing up in my order history, but still doesn’t show as a “bookable” option in my CP. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalGreg Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 It shows up for my Anthem cruise in February 2024. This is despite the fine print stating that it's applicable for sailings March 14 2023 - Dec 31 2023. I think I'll still get it. I figure the worst that happens is it will be cancelled, or if they change the benefits there will be plenty of time for me to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: On the phone now trying to do what @TXcruzer did but Robert hasn't heard of it before. I'm now on hold while he (probably) panics and tries to figure out what this thing is Alright...no luck for me on that route. He was able to figure out what it was by talking to his coworkers and he sees that "that package does exist" but "not for [your sailing]...yet. it may show up as it gets closer" which I then said, well..i saw someone get it for November Harmony....and he was just like "all I can advise you to do is wait and see. I can see the package exists but I don't have anything on my end to book it for you. If I did, I would." So that was a strike out ZBrady, Cactus527 and TXcruzer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jengamom Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 46 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: The surf package has been done away with since the switch over to the Starling internet service. I was wondering if that happened but I could not find any info when Googling it. thanks so much! Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryLoves2Cruise Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Alright...no luck for me on that route. He was able to figure out what it was by talking to his coworkers and he sees that "that package does exist" but "not for [your sailing]...yet. it may show up as it gets closer" which I then said, well..i saw someone get it for November Harmony....and he was just like "all I can advise you to do is wait and see. I can see the package exists but I don't have anything on my end to book it for you. If I did, I would." So that was a strike out He's right that it may show up later, but I wouldn't wait days, I would keep checking. It wasn't available for my daughter for her April 30th sailing on Allure, but it just came up a little while ago and she was able to book it. CrimsonCruiser and FionaMG 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jengamom Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, ScottD said: Most ships only offer the one package now...if they have upgraded to starlink (which most have) then they don't even offer the "surf" package anymore I was trying to find out if that’s the case, so thanks for confirming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Sobus Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I just booked the Premier Pass for the President's cruise and Mariner of the Seas in September. It's being offered on Symphony Thanksgiving week. So I'll also sign up for that cruise. My Odyssey and Freedom cruise for 2024 does not show the Premier Pass being offered. For 2 people it is a great price. I wonder if this is an introductory price . CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 25 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Alright...no luck for me on that route. He was able to figure out what it was by talking to his coworkers and he sees that "that package does exist" but "not for [your sailing]...yet. it may show up as it gets closer" which I then said, well..i saw someone get it for November Harmony....and he was just like "all I can advise you to do is wait and see. I can see the package exists but I don't have anything on my end to book it for you. If I did, I would." So that was a strike out That was strike one. Try calling back in a bit. Hang up if you get Robert again. Cactus527, CrimsonCruiser and jbrinkm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 34 minutes ago, ZBrady said: My wife thought of something pretty smart (she always does!) - maybe this was supposed to be $889.99 Could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 It's in my cruise planner and it's almost worth it for the Vueve alone CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 More data points. I was able to book Harmony Nov and Voyager Feb but not Ovation May. Kids were grayed out on their sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Personally I think this is a bigger mistake than the $18 intern special!!! I'd be SHOCKED if they let us keep it, but you never know. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, reanna said: I’m confused as it does seem that this is for two people but on the website when you go to reserve, it says “All eligible guests in the stateroom will be charged for individual packages.” So when booking do you check out for one or both guests? Yes. This confused me as well. We are cruising with our son and his family next February on Anthem (four adults/two cabins). I just reserved it in his name and mine. We’ll see what happens as it plays out and people start getting real world experience with it. Worst case I’ll just cancel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jengamom Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Rackham said: Oh, God. This keeps getting better and better. Chef's Table alone is about the cost of the package pre-sailing. Seems to be the same as Celebrity’s package. Their description of the wine pairing is having the sommelier pair a free bottle of wine with one of your meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, TXcruzer said: Was not listed in my cruise planner for Wonder in July, but I called and they sold it to us Did you just pay for one person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Did you just pay for one person? Yes, just purchased one package, DW and myself in the cabin. Confirmation and receipt have only my name; FYI teddy and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jengamom Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I just purchased it for $88.99 for a FOS 4-night cruise in May, so looks like it’s the same price no matter the cruise length. Seven-nighters are really winning with this deal! Vwjo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwjo Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I just called RC and was told that I only needed to pay for one. So, I paid for one and see what happens.... Cactus527, billdauterive, CrimsonCruiser and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 35 minutes ago, Phyllis Sobus said: I just booked the Premier Pass for the President's cruise and Mariner of the Seas in September. It's being offered on Symphony Thanksgiving week. So I'll also sign up for that cruise. My Odyssey and Freedom cruise for 2024 does not show the Premier Pass being offered. For 2 people it is a great price. I wonder if this is an introductory price . For sure it's a mistake and not an introductory price. This sort of thing happens every once in a while. The question is whether Royal will own it and honour it for everyone who has already booked or whether they'll cancel all the bookings and refund. Given how much debt they're in after covid I'd be inclined to think they won't let this one go but you never know. CrimsonCruiser, Rackham and teddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 On the cruise I just booked it for, the Key is $41.99/day. I wonder if the VIP pass is supposed to be $88.99/day. It’s nice to read that people who called in are just booking it in one name per cabin. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Trying to figure out…obviously a child can’t purchase the pkg….but can they join on the ship tour??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Ah what the hell, I went and bought it for a July cruise. Vwjo, Cactus527 and teddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser3812 Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I just booked this for our trip on Mariner in June. It was 88.99 per package for two adults. Our surf and stream package for two devices was $144 so I just canceled it. We are saving $55 and are getting the internet plus the other things that are mentioned in the first post. This is a great deal. Thanks for posting about it to let us all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, teddy said: I wonder if the VIP pass is supposed to be $88.99/day. Absolutely that's what the real price is supposed to be (and probably per person per day). I booked it as a flat $88.99 for a 7 day and a flat $88.99 for a 4 day. teddy and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I didn't see this plot twist coming. Somebody called and asked about the sommelier wine pairing perk, and they were told it's good at every meal in the MDR and specialty dining. From: CrimsonCruiser and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: the value is almost quadruple the cost I think you're significantly undervaluing the actual value. It's probably supposed to be per person per day, so the value is probably closer to 14x the cost on a 7 day. I mean the welcome Champagne alone is a $114/bottle onboard... Cactus527, JazzBassMan, Rackham and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 This was an instant book for me and my (soon to be) wife for our honeymoon cruise in 15 days. Price error or not, it was worth a shot. It’s unclear however what internet package is included: Surf or Surf + Stream, just calling it Unlimited internet on the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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