OCSC Mike Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Just an FYI for anyone interested. Sale runs through tomorrow & is pretty cheap for my March Wonder cruise. It was under $30 during Black Friday too but I forget the exact price (no personal interest). WAAAYTOOO, foxrunner, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacation Crazy Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 We are sailing on Wonder of the Seas, January 21st. I just checked the cruise planner. It is showing sold out for our sailing. The beach is not open yet...correct??? They are starting out the pricing very responsible. I'm sure it will go up just like the beach club pricing did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight0154 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I’m trying it for my February Wonder cruise. The fact that it’s a heated pool is reason enough for me to book. Music doesn’t bother me, and if it did I’ll put in my noise cancellation AirPods. Under $30 is a great price to try a new experience IMO. Vacation Crazy and PeloAl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayleigh Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 My husband just booked this for our November sailing on Oasis. We paid around $48pp! So Excited!! Vacation Crazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I like your price better we are at $54.99! Icon in April over school vaca.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharla Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Still too expensive. Should be included in the cruise price. I'm not going. jbrinkm, USFFrank, fireclan and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Best price for me was Black Friday and I was able to get it at $35.99... Now it's 30% off and sitting at $47.99. Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser215 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Here's some footage of Hideaway. There's a lot happening. LOL. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinS Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 For our Sept. 28th, 2024 sailing, the Black Friday price was $38.99. I just checked, and the current sale price is now $33.99 for us. For this price, we are going to give it a try. This may very well be a one-and-done activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, Vacation Crazy said: We are sailing on Wonder of the Seas, January 21st. I just checked the cruise planner. It is showing sold out for our sailing. The beach is not open yet...correct??? They are starting out the pricing very responsible. I'm sure it will go up just like the beach club pricing did. I just filled out my survey from the last trip we were on (we were at CocoCay Jan 6th). They asked about our experience at Hideaway Beach, to which I had to answer "N/A, didn't visit because we had kids under 18 with us.". It is real now, I just don't have any personal comments about it as I didn't go. They could have just been updating the survey too for its opening later this month. Vacation Crazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayleigh Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Do we know when this month it is expected to open? We are eager to see videos about the area! I'm hoping it lives up to the hype (worse case we cancel our purchase). I'm sure @Matt has a video planned for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp1446 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I was holding off buying until I saw some reviews/videos posted after it opened. I was concerned about the pre-opening marketing portraying it as a Vegas pool party vibe. Watched Chris Wong's vlog and have decided it may be a little too loud and geared for a different demographic than the one I'm in. 30 years younger and I'd be all over it Carlyn3 and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I paid $33.99 during Black Friday, and it's still better than what the Cruise Planner is offering right now. I appreciate the head's up though, @OCSC Mike. However, I am also questioning whether I want to go now that I've seen @newcruiser215's video post above. It *looks* like there are quieter areas away from the pool, but...maybe? Maybe not? At least I have some time to think about it before cruising. OCSC Mike and michaelp1446 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 4 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: Just an FYI for anyone interested. Sale runs through tomorrow & is pretty cheap for my March Wonder cruise. It was under $30 during Black Friday too but I forget the exact price (no personal interest). thanks! wasn't quite that low for my cruise Mar 1, but did save me about $30 from when I had booked it, so cancelled and rebooked!! OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight0154 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, newcruiser215 said: Here's some footage of Hideaway. There's a lot happening. LOL. Looks like a staff event before the official opening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlyn3 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, michaelp1446 said: I was holding off buying until I saw some reviews/videos posted after it opened. I was concerned about the pre-opening marketing portraying it as a Vegas pool party vibe. Watched Chris Wong's vlog and have decided it may be a little too loud and geared for a different demographic than the one I'm in. 30 years younger and I'd be all over it I purchased with a great deal during Black Friday but I agree- its a bit too loud and chaotic. I realize this was a crew party so I am going to wait to see regular guest videos but will probably cancel. michaelp1446 and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married2Grumpy Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Can it be booked at this price and be cancelled if we change our minds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 It looks like Oasis lagoon with the exception of a heated pool. You can go to Oasis Lagoon for free. There is music, food and plenty to drink. I’m hoping to enjoy the ship while others are at the hideaway. JustMeJoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 12 minutes ago, Married2Grumpy said: Can it be booked at this price and be cancelled if we change our minds? yes you can always cancel and get a refund if you change your mind, or if it gets cheaper. Cactus527 and Married2Grumpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 3 hours ago, Kayleigh said: Do we know when this month it is expected to open? We are eager to see videos about the area! I'm hoping it lives up to the hype (worse case we cancel our purchase). I'm sure @Matt has a video planned for this According to a video I saw from a crew member there the beach will open with the first Icon sailing (which departs Miami on the 27th) - they had a party there fore the crew yesterday though for them to test things out One thing i noticed was the DJ music was quite loud so at least for the event, definitely going for a party/Las Vegas pool vibe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, TheMaxRebo said: One thing i noticed was the DJ music was quite loud I have concerns that the DJ will be heard across the entire island. Cactus527 and PeloAl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 1 hour ago, Married2Grumpy said: Can it be booked at this price and be cancelled if we change our minds? Yes, you can cancel a cruise planner purchase prior to boarding or even after you board, but there is a time limit on how close you can cancel and get a refund/OBC. I can't remember if it is 24 or 48 hours....so be sure that if you decide you want to cancel, that you understand what that time limit is and cancel prior to the cutoff. Married2Grumpy and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Yes, you can cancel a cruise planner purchase prior to boarding or even after you board, but there is a time limit on how close you can cancel and get a refund/OBC. I can't remember if it is 24 or 48 hours....so be sure that if you decide you want to cancel, that you understand what that time limit is and cancel prior to the cutoff. 48 hours, with that cutoff being 48 hours prior to midnight on the day you sail. Married2Grumpy and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 I can't wait to try this out. The beach club has become out of my price range. I was fortunate to try that out during the covid comeback for under $70 Ill be trying the Hideaway early Feb iwth a friend and then end of Feb with family. If I like it I will keep it for my March sailing, if not, I"ll cancel it. My feb sailings were under $30, March was just above $30. I'm sure this is a price point that I'll never see again. edited to add.....especially looking forward to the heated pool as at times the ocean can be cold in Feb/March. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 I am going to check it out solo on my May Symphony cruise…paid $33.99 Black Friday. I also booked it for our September Utopia cruise. I believe it was $38.99? If I’m not impressed in May…I will cancel the September bookings. I am certainly not of the younger generation any longer so it will be interesting to see what the average age will be…most likely not mine! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanethegriff Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Thanks @OCSC Mike just saved $30 from our original Black Friday price. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: 48 hours, with that cutoff being 48 hours prior to midnight on the day you sail. I have been able to cancel 48 hours prior to the excursion while onboard. I did this last May of 2023 after my wife got cold feet about a Snuba excursion in Cozumel. The shore excursion desk was helpful and refunded the excursion price we paid in the planner before getting on board. WAAAYTOOO and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 9 hours ago, DoomSlayer said: I have been able to cancel 48 hours prior to the excursion while onboard. I did this last May of 2023 after my wife got cold feet about a Snuba excursion in Cozumel. The shore excursion desk was helpful and refunded the excursion price we paid in the planner before getting on board. Onboard yes. But the cruise planner locks you out at that 48 hour mark. PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO and DoomSlayer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 On 1/9/2024 at 12:48 PM, newcruiser215 said: Here's some footage of Hideaway. There's a lot happening. LOL. Don't tell RCL, but I'd pay to avoid this pool. WAAAYTOOO, fireclan and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 12 hours ago, cschaaf said: Don't tell RCL, but I'd pay to avoid this pool. I have no interest, never did, but I'd wait for a video of a standard day with passengers there to judge it. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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