RCARD Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Any info on RCL BLACK FRIDAY deals? I noticed that Celebrity announced dates of 'sales' RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Last year it was Nov 18-22 with C&A members getting Nov 17, too. So if they follow the same dates this year, Nov 19-23 RCIfan1912, RCARD and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanethegriff Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 For our trip on Oasis in Feb 2023, we got great deals on excursions like 50% off some Coco Cay and Labadee excursions. The drinks package only went to BOGO 50% off which we purchased but later cancelled and re booked at 30% off... I think we actually got a really good deal too on an "Anniversary Package", i.e., decorations, chocolate dipped strawberries and a bottle of Moet for €80. I didn't check very hard to see what cruise deals there were but from bried recollection there was nothing out of the ordinary to the deals that pop up from time to time each month. Mike n Ky, RCIfan1912 and RCARD 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCARD Posted November 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 16 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Last year it was Nov 18-22 with C&A members getting Nov 17, too. So if they follow the same dates this year, Nov 19-23 Thank You Linda R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I hope they fixed their billing system. I still have nightmares from last year's Black Friday sale. RCIfan1912 and Villageidiot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAPEACHNTX Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 I recently missed the 20% off deal on the refreshment package. Any idea on how often they offer the discounts? My sail date is in April so I still have time just don't want to miss out on a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 14 hours ago, GAPEACHNTX said: I recently missed the 20% off deal on the refreshment package. Any idea on how often they offer the discounts? My sail date is in April so I still have time just don't want to miss out on a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 18 hours ago, DoomSlayer said: I hope they fixed their billing system. I still have nightmares from last year's Black Friday sale. What happened last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: What happened last year? It crashed thanks to too many people trying to give Royal their money. From what I recall, many prices trended upward during the crash and Royal, of course, didn't honor the prices which were available before the crash occurred. RCIfan1912 and DoomSlayer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, Rackham said: It crashed thanks to too many people trying to give Royal their money. From what I recall, many prices trended upward during the crash and Royal, of course, didn't honor the prices which were available before the crash occurred. Oh I do I kinda remember that. What a mess that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: What happened last year? And as well as what @Rackham said, lots of people were charged more than once for the same purchase and it took them ages to refund the additional charges. It really was a huge mess. Rackham, DoomSlayer and RCIfan1912 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 16 hours ago, GAPEACHNTX said: I recently missed the 20% off deal on the refreshment package. Any idea on how often they offer the discounts? My sail date is in April so I still have time just don't want to miss out on a good deal. There are "sales" every 2 to 3 weeks. Black Friday often offers some good deals on cruise planner items but not always and not always the best ones. It's very important that you check prices at least every couple of days so that you're aware of how much they're selling for in the run-up to the sale. And when I say prices, I mean the bottom line, not however much % discount they're offering because they manipulate those figures so that most of the time you're not getting the deal you thought you were getting. bobroo, USFFrank, RCIfan1912 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Waters Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 11/3/2023 at 9:29 PM, GAPEACHNTX said: I recently missed the 20% off deal on the refreshment package. Any idea on how often they offer the discounts? My sail date is in April so I still have time just don't want to miss out on a good deal. Those deals come back around pretty often, as long as you have some time to watch it. Last time, I booked a cruise on 4/7, for late August. I saw the sales for the drink package cycle through 3 times. Lowest was 30 % off. And there was a Buy One, get other 50% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiemay0101 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 I've been checking drinks and internet packages since June for a cruise I'm taking in January. Whether it says 20%, 30% or 40% off, no matter what the percentage off says the packages always end up costing the exact same amount. It's that Royal Caribbean math, a sale is never really a sale. Kate USFFrank, Cactus527, michaelp1446 and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, Katiemay0101 said: I've been checking drinks and internet packages since June for a cruise I'm taking in January. Whether it says 20%, 30% or 40% off, no matter what the percentage off says the packages always end up costing the exact same amount. It's that Royal Caribbean math, a sale is never really a sale. Kate For the most part that seems to be the case, not always but not close. Shanethegriff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 Last year for us and our two-cruises booked...Our Black Friday Sale on 21 Nov 22 showed.. 1. Booze package went down from $79.99 to $74.99. 2. Internet went down from $21.99 to $13.99 (We bought for both cruises) 3. Unlimited dinning went down from $208.99 to $177.99 4. 3-night dinning stayed the same at $105.99 5 Chops single night stayed the same at $49.99. We keep a spreadsheet and track Royal Fuzy Math FionaMG, Cactus527, Pattycruise and 9 others 7 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 13.99 for Internet! Oh my goodness would that be awesome to find that deal. Cactus527, TessFromFlorida and OCSC Mike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: 13.99 for Internet! Oh my goodness would that be awesome to find that deal. They kept that price through the Cyber Monday sale then raised it back up to $16.99. It's currently at $17.99. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: 13.99 for Internet! Oh my goodness would that be awesome to find that deal. As someone who doesn't buy much pre-cruise, I would love to see that. I'm afraid this year's deals won't be that great but hopefully I'm wrong. I didn't expect the random dining sales they recently had at the end of October so who knows? RCIfan1912 and Psycho and Barb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 I just went into the app and it said 20% off additional devices. Came out to 355 for 3 devices which seems lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Psycho and Barb said: It's currently at $17.99. Much higher on my upcoming Wonder cruises... It was bouncing between $20.99 and $19.99 and then recently went up $3. Just like when the base price for Mason Jar brunch went from $24.99 to $34.99 one day several months ago and when the Playmakers prices all went up a few dollars per item. I suggest buying anything you know you want during a "normal" boring sale and then cancelling and re-booking if Black Friday or another sale is good to us. It's hard to trust the "base price" to remain in place these days. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 41 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: 13.99 for Internet! Oh my goodness would that be awesome to find that deal. I got it for 11.99 but that was very early on in the sale just before the whole system crashed. When they finally got it up and running again, it had gone up to 13.99. I have not seen it anywhere near that price since. Keeping my fingers crossed for the upcoming BF sale. However, I noticed they have increased the price of internet on my next couple of sailings, I imagine in order to offer a "sale" price that will be the same as they've been selling it at for months. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 34 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Much higher on my upcoming Wonder cruises... It was bouncing between $20.99 and $19.99 and then recently went up $3. Same on my upcoming Symphony and Anthem cruises. It's just so they can generously offer a bigger discount during the BF sale. I'm still holding out in the probably vain hope of it dropping below $19.99. RCIfan1912, OCSC Mike and Psycho and Barb 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 11/3/2023 at 7:59 PM, DoomSlayer said: I hope they fixed their billing system. I still have nightmares from last year's Black Friday sale. oh my gosh i blacked this out (no pun intended) WHAT A MESS. DoomSlayer and Robert M 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: As someone who doesn't buy much pre-cruise, I would love to see that. I'm afraid this year's deals won't be that great but hopefully I'm wrong. I didn't expect the random dining sales they recently had at the end of October so who knows? But it says it'll be the biggest one yet!! They don't just throw words like that around!! lol.... Shanethegriff, RCIfan1912, USFFrank and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 Well of course it's the "biggest" sale because there are 3 more ships to sell for. Doesn't mean it's the "best" sale ever. USFFrank, bobroo, TessFromFlorida and 6 others 5 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: 13.99 for Internet! Oh my goodness would that be awesome to find that deal. 1 hour ago, FionaMG said: I got it for 11.99 but that was very early on in the sale just before the whole system crashed. When they finally got it up and running again, it had gone up to 13.99. I have not seen it anywhere near that price since. Keeping my fingers crossed for the upcoming BF sale. However, I noticed they have increased the price of internet on my next couple of sailings, I imagine in order to offer a "sale" price that will be the same as they've been selling it at for months. I ended up getting it for $10.99 (pp/pd) with a one person, four device package. It didn't make any sense. There was nothing advertised at that price - it was a pure glitch. I think when I bought it, the advertised was $13.99 for first and $11.99 for the additional lines but when I paid the final price and then divided the nights and 4 lines, it came out to $10.99 per line per night. ETA: found my receipt, added pic (this was a 7 night cruise) asquared17, DoomSlayer, OCSC Mike and 4 others 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 I paid $237 for 3-device packages last bf sale. I also got 24pk of water for $14. I am hoping for something like $14/17 this year. Cactus527, asquared17 and ScottD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: I paid $237 for 3-device packages last bf sale. I also got 24pk of water for $14. I am hoping for something like $14/17 this year. These are literally the only two things I'm looking for. We decided we aren't doing a drink package of any kind for the next one since two of the days will be in Bermuda, so think a case of water and maybe 1 wifi for the kid. Ampurp85 and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Royal Caribbean's past Black Friday deals TessFromFlorida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Last year I braced for tepid Black Friday offerings and pleasantly surprised to get soda package for $6.99 , internet for $13 a day and the Labadee zip line for 50% off. Hopefully this year will bring something good. RCIfan1912 and OCSC Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad2Cue Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Va4fam said: Last year I braced for tepid Black Friday offerings and pleasantly surprised to get soda package for $6.99 , internet for $13 a day and the Labadee zip line for 50% off. Hopefully this year will bring something good. 50% off anything this year will still be double the price it was last year. Ryan79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Va4fam said: Last year I braced for tepid Black Friday offerings and pleasantly surprised Expect the worst and hope for the best. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Dad2Cue said: 50% off anything this year will still be double the price it was last year. This isn't even close to true. #hyperbole Dad2Cue, RCIfan1912 and Shanethegriff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad2Cue Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, OCSC Mike said: This isn't even close to true. #hyperbole Perhaps ... but still expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dad2Cue said: Perhaps ... but still expensive. How so? Internet at 50% off would be maybe a couple dollars per day more than the prices people are sharing from last year. Prices for add-ons have definitely gone up but getting 50% off nearly anything right now would still be a pretty good deal in my book. steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad2Cue Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, OCSC Mike said: How so? Internet at 50% off would be maybe a couple dollars per day more than the prices people are sharing from last year. Prices for add-ons have definitely gone up but getting 50% off nearly anything right now would still be a pretty good deal in my book. Casita - Sea Days From $450.00 / per package Maybe not for everything across the board but this was about $125 last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Dad2Cue said: Casita - Sea Days From $450.00 / per package Maybe not for everything across the board but this was about $125 last year. OK, fair enough, but that's why I said nearly everything. There are exceptions of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 A TA friend of mine says Black Friday sales begin on the 9th. Maybe that's why they are bigger, just more days. ScottD and RCIfan1912 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbieS Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Yes, the sale will start 11/9. asquared17, RCIfan1912 and Xaa 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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