Jill Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I know it’s in line with what icon is currently getting but come on. So glad I got OV balcony on icon for $3200 over a year ago. This class will be a one and done for us until these prices come down. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Sweety, cruisellama and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 the UFT TessFromFlorida, Ampurp85 and Sweety 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 AHAHAHA... NO. Last2Know, USFFrank and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I will just wait until after it goes for dry dock, by the. It may be cheaper. Sweety and TessFromFlorida 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Stolen from same post... JimnKathy, Last2Know, Drew4524 and 20 others 3 14 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Pendulum needs to start swinging back to sanity Last2Know, Gilley, asquared17 and 6 others 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 i’m sorry but i can’t stop laughing at these prices Neesa, JohnK6404, Sweety and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambia-Zaire Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Royal in danger of price cannibalizing itself. Sweety, SweetPea, sammy79 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 I literally told my brother. "I bet it's going to be around $5k for star of the seas." If I had bet, I would be rich enough to afford, to be able to sail Star . Sweety, ellcee, ScottishRobbie and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Royal Caribbean is basically pricing out the middle class by this move. Pretty disappointing in all their prices lately. Sweety, ScottishRobbie, Neesa and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted December 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, Kenneth said: Royal Caribbean is basically pricing out the middle class by this move. Pretty disappointing in all their prices lately. And yet it’s a middle class cruise line. Sure hope the food matches this price tag sammy79, Mary Sue, Sweety and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 If you keep raising prices and the ships keep selling out you keep raising prices. Until passengers say "no more" this is the new normal. Neesa, Sweety, tjcruisers and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 I am not shocked by the pricing. What surprises me is the date of the inaugural. This whole time, I was thinking July. Guess @tonyfsu21 called it lol Sweety, Neesa, OCSC Mike and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 It's now up on the website to book..slightly cheaper than current Icon prices on the Australian site. Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises?search=ship:ST Prices seem a little less than Icon, but still insane. Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 2 hours ago, asquared17 said: i’m sorry but i can’t stop laughing at these prices lol I’m crying and laughing together! asquared17, WAAAYTOOO and Sweety 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Just priced out an OV balcony for 2 at $5400. total and this is NOT the inaugural sail. Hoping my TA has better pricing. Looking at early September 2025… Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Absolute insanity... Prices smallest, cheapest cabin for November. NOT holiday... $4000 That's almost DOUBLE the prices of newest ships in Celebrity, Princess, MSC. That's probably the prices of luxury cruises. I've been with Royal 25 yrs and can't afford to spend this prices. Neesa, Sweety, Cactus527 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Absolutely no desire right now due to the ridiculous pricing and since these are the identical itineraries we recently sailed on Wonder or will be sailing next May on Icon. This will give us a chance to book some of the many ships we have not had the pleasure of sailing on to date including Symphony, Harmony, Ovation, Anthem, Mariner, on and on! Sweety, Gilley and asquared17 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 2 hours ago, mattymay said: It's now up on the website to book..slightly cheaper than current Icon prices on the Australian site. Australian prices usually have gratuities included in the price but for Star bookings it is asking to add.. not sure if this is a website error or the sign of things to come! Icon it is already included. Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzOnBye Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 I’m noticing on the dates on the website none of them are during the summer or spring break when the kids are out. Is it possible more dates would be released? Or maybe I’m missing it somehow. I mean…I’m not opposed to a mommy/daddy week away lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 18 minutes ago, CruzOnBye said: I’m noticing on the dates on the website none of them are during the summer or spring break when the kids are out. Is it possible more dates would be released? Or maybe I’m missing it somehow. I mean…I’m not opposed to a mommy/daddy week away lol. I see dates from August 2025-April 2026 released on their website. CruzOnBye and OCSC Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, CruzOnBye said: I’m noticing on the dates on the website none of them are during the summer or spring break when the kids are out. Is it possible more dates would be released? Or maybe I’m missing it somehow. I mean…I’m not opposed to a mommy/daddy week away lol. This batch of releases that started last month and is spread out for a few more months for all ships/itineraries ends in April 2026... so you're seeing the Star inaugural (August) until the end of this release window. You shouldn't expect any other dates. Spring Break 2026 is covered though. CruzOnBye and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 13 hours ago, mattymay said: Stolen from same post... I hate when I blow coffee out my nostrils in the morning...... My Gawd that's funny. fireclan, Cactus527, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 $105,177.58 for the Family Townhouse? Sorry, but that’s $177.58 more than I would have spent for it. TessFromFlorida, cruisinnewbie, JohnK6404 and 12 others 3 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Like @Lovetocruise2002 said, after the Icon prices, I'm not surprised one bit by Star's prices. What's interesting is how the Icon prices fell since going on sale. You can get on the Icon inaugural now for ~$3800 for 2 in an inside cabin. It wasn't too long ago that was about double. With a new ship, it seems a lot of people book just to book it, but end up cancelling before final payment. I'm not saying Star's prices will also fall later, but it's worth noting the trend with Icon. JohnK6404, Lovetocruise2002, J_Keeble and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Until people stop paying the price, expect more of this Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Ampurp85 and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, Matt said: You can get on the Icon inaugural now for ~$3800 for 2 in an inside cabin. It wasn't too long ago that was about double. With a new ship, it seems a lot of people book just to book it, but end up cancelling before final payment. I'm not saying Star's prices will also fall later, but it's worth noting the trend with Icon. That is true, prices have fallen a bit on Icon inaugural since final payment. However, it has never fallen back to first release pricing. Which means that was still the "best price". Which is scary for Star if it follows that trend. That last night's prices are the "best price". I will sit on my hold for a week and contemplate.... Neesa, Sweety and Jenn G-MEI Travel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Not knowing anything about how travel agencies do business with the cruise lines, Is it possible that these prices are offered to general public at a high price, but travel agencies are offered lower prices to fill out their group blocks? Or did travel agencies already get the 'pick of litter' and this is what's left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 56 minutes ago, BrianB said: $105,177.58 for the Family Townhouse? Sorry, but that’s $177.58 more than I would have spent for it. And how about $4500 for the smallest, tiniest inside cabin? Complete insanity... BrianB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 27 minutes ago, Matt said: Like @Lovetocruise2002 said, after the Icon prices, I'm not surprised one bit by Star's prices. What's interesting is how the Icon prices fell since going on sale. You can get on the Icon inaugural now for ~$3800 for 2 in an inside cabin. It wasn't too long ago that was about double. With a new ship, it seems a lot of people book just to book it, but end up cancelling before final payment. I'm not saying Star's prices will also fall later, but it's worth noting the trend with Icon. I'm very surprised... Paid half the price on Icon... This is just pure insanity NOT inaguaral, but just priced a week in April $4500 for smallest inside cabin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, Vlad said: And how about $4500 for the smallest, tiniest inside cabin? Let the "I have to sail on the newest ships" and "the ship is the destination" crowds have them. I'll go on multiple trips in bigger staterooms on older ships for the same money (or less). Fox Forlenza, Cactus527, Neesa and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 14 hours ago, Kenneth said: Royal Caribbean is basically pricing out the middle class by this move. Pretty disappointing in all their prices lately. Yeah, especially when the young family is supposedly its target. Pretty stupid NoobCruise, Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Chicken of the Seas: What you can afford to eat after making reservations for Star of the Seas. Neesa, Maggie M, Vlad and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 The old man is sitting in his rocking chair trying to find the ambition to drag the soapbox into the good ol’ town square again. Star of the Seas has brought about many philosophical questions. Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 These prices are insane and weird. Prices are that way because of demand. Also the long-time cruisers on this board say they won't pay these prices, but someone is definitely paying them. I don't think it's all new cruisers. Unless Icon class becomes a casino comp, I will be pinnacle before I sail on this class. Neesa, asquared17, michaelp1446 and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I don't think it's all new cruisers. Agreed. And if someone chooses to spend their money on Star, more power to them. I hope they have a great time. teddy, Neesa, Ampurp85 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Fares of late have answered the question why Royal started offering the 'layaway ' plan like Carnival. They knew which way the revenue management wind was blowing. To each their own, but if Mrs Geezer and I can't book and pay on plastic in 2 swipes (deposit and balance), we'll pass. And CC reward points= $$ deposit quarterly for us. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinnewbie Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 hours ago, BrianB said: $105,177.58 for the Family Townhouse? Sorry, but that’s $177.58 more than I would have spent for it. I’m genuinely curious about someone who could afford this price but would still choose a royal Caribbean cruise - book your own yacht! That said, I am insanely jealous of the people booking this. TessFromFlorida and BrianB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 minute ago, cruisinnewbie said: I’m genuinely curious about someone who could afford this price but would still choose a royal Caribbean cruise - book your own yacht! That said, I am insanely jealous of the people booking this. It is the "YOLO" Gen Z and younger Millennials. They aren't big on saving, so they see value in experiences. They will max out cards and savings to pay for things like this. WAAAYTOOO, cruisinnewbie, MaryS and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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