Pattycruise Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 I’m seeing posts that Royal is starting Black Friday sales tomorrow Nov 9. I see nothing in my inbox. Can anyone confirm this? CruzOnBye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Yes. It has been posted by at least one TA elsewhere. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFFrank Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 The real question is, should I hold my breath in the hopes of the refreshment package for my next cruise going below $29,99 a day during the "black Friday" sale. And yes I already bought it at that price. I got it for about $18.00 a day during my last cruise. mbhaf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted November 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 53 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Yes. It has been posted by at least one TA elsewhere. Interesting i thought last year they gave C&A first dibs (read that here somewhere) then opened it to others. Also no promo emails. Maybe they want to avoid “the crash of 2022” Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Last year they claimed C&A got in a day early, but if I recall anyone who knew to look got those deals. But last year they started it on the 18th give or take. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melking23 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 I received the email at 4:24PM eastern today. I’m hoping for a good sale on the deluxe beverage package and maybe the ultimate dining package. TheMaxRebo and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 11 hours ago, USFFrank said: The real question is, should I hold my breath in the hopes of the refreshment package for my next cruise going below $29,99 a day during the "black Friday" sale. And yes I already bought it at that price. I got it for about $18.00 a day during my last cruise. I just got the refreshment package for two cruises for 23.99 a day. Not as good as last year, but not bad. Neesa, tingtang, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mark_A said: I just got the refreshment package for two cruises for 23.99 a day. Not as good as last year, but not bad. With the DBP now at $85.99 even with the BOGO 50% for our May sailing (Icon), I think we're going to pick up the refreshment package too this time! I can't justify paying and extra $62 pp each day just to add the alcohol. We'll have to a-la-carte the alcohol until we hit Diamond after this next cruise! Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and tingtang 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpy and Mimi Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Just cancelled and rebooked our photo package. Saved $30. Cancelled our cabana on Coco Cay and tried to rebook at the cheaper price that was advertised and it still charged me the non discounted price. It will save us over $200.00. Contacted them to see if we can get that new rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Some minor savings, like 5-8 total for a 2 person booking. Passed on saving a dollar $1 on the Unlimkitted coster ride on Labadee. Just not worth the effort for a dollar OCSC Mike and JohnK6404 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 12 hours ago, CruiseGus said: Some minor savings, like 5-8 total for a 2 person booking. Passed on saving a dollar $1 on the Unlimkitted coster ride on Labadee. Just not worth the effort for a dollar Agree. I could have saved a dollar on boarding day lunch but didn't think it was worth the hassle. I'll just make sure to eat an extra dollar's worth of food on the day. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 An extra dollar will only break you even @FionaMG. Eat 2 extra dollars worth and come out on top! FionaMG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, FionaMG said: I could have saved a dollar on boarding day lunch but didn't think it was worth the hassle. I re-booked something to save $1pp, lol. When I see money lying on the sidewalk I pick it up. TBF, it was purchased with OBC so I got an instant refund, no waiting for CC involved. FionaMG and tingtang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneNorvell Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 5:23 AM, melking23 said: I received the email at 4:24PM eastern today. I’m hoping for a good sale on the deluxe beverage package and maybe the ultimate dining package. Exciting news! Thanks for the heads-up on Royal's Black Friday sales. I hope to snag some good deals. It's always a balancing act between savings and effort, but a dollar saved is a dollar earned! Embarking on an exciting gaming journey with RBC Online Gambling - Royal Bank of Canada Casinos is a seamless combination of financial trust and RBC Online Gambling is a top-notch gaming experience. RBC is Canada's largest and most esteemed banking institution, established in 1864, and is trusted by over 16 million customers across 50 countries for its reliability. The meticulously curated list of RBC Online Gambling sites signifies not only financial prowess but also an unparalleled gaming experience. Step into a world where banking meets gaming excellence, offering a perfect blend of trust, quality, and gaming innovation. Take your online gaming experience to the next level with RBC, the epitome of financial reliability. Is it still on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 5 hours ago, ReneNorvell said: Is it still on? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 It is pretty sad that prices for things I got on November 9th as part of the Black Friday 'early access' were much cheaper than actual Black Friday. What a scam Black Friday has become. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Peter D said: It is pretty sad that prices for things I got on November 9th as part of the Black Friday 'early access' were much cheaper than actual Black Friday. What a scam Black Friday has become. The sale was listed as running from 11/9-11/24. Where did it say there would be additional savings today? What is the scam exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 5 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: The sale was listed as running from 11/9-11/24. Where did it say there would be additional savings today? What is the scam exactly? I am not asking for additional savings. That sale starting 11/9 was listed as 'pre Black Friday early access'. I read that as preview of things to come, but the prices during that first weekend were the lowest they have been during the whole early access when it ended on Wednesday at midnight. Then the actual Black Friday sale starts today and the prices are higher than ever. My point is Black Friday used to mean something, and in year's past there have been some very good deals. One should be able to expect early access pricing is just a preview of things to come. That is not the case, so much for the "Biggest Sale of the Year- Black Friday". But good news, they just kicked off the new "Biggest Sale of the Year- Cyber Monday". WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 Companies have learned to spread their "best" sales across multiple days and weeks because they can capture more customers. There's a limit to how many things I can shop for on a single day (whether in person or online). Thus a Black Friday sale is now a multi-week sale followed by a multi-week Cyber Monday sale. It doesn't matter what the sale is called, just look to see if there are good deals. That's true any day of the year. Peter D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Peter D said: My point is Black Friday used to mean something, and in year's past there have been some very good deals. One should be able to expect early access pricing is just a preview of things to come. That is not the case, so much for the "Biggest Sale of the Year- Black Friday". But good news, they just kicked off the new "Biggest Sale of the Year- Cyber Monday" If you're referring to sales in 2020, 2021, or even 2022, those were pandemic years and Royal was indeed offering deep discounts to keep the cash flow going. That's not the case this year in that demand is sky high. In short, they don't need to offer a lucrative sale. This is also a generally good reminder never to try to time a sale, or wait for a sale. KristiZ, jbrinkm, Peter D and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 3:03 PM, Peter D said: What a scam Black Friday has become That's a really loose definition of scam. OCSC Mike and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 In general, Black Friday is no longer Black Friday. It's Black November. So the sales feel much more diluted than they use to, even if they're still there. Ampurp85, USFFrank and OCSC Mike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody14 Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 12:03 PM, Peter D said: What a scam Black Friday has become. I would not say it is a scam - it is still a 'sale'. That said it is definitely not the sale it used to be and not the biggest sale of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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