briggits 0 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hi everyone! I'm considering booking a cruise tonight but I'm wondering if it would be more advantageous to book on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Does Royal Caribbean usually participate in these kinds of sales and/or have they release any information about it for this year? Thanks! -Britt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,081 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 While booking my cruises last week I tried to fish around for some info about this. Both RC agents and my TA seem to think that the deals would mainly revolve around OBC or instant savings. Not sure how accurate this is at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweety 1,398 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks to @twangster, I will be booking 2 cruises each tomorrow on Navigator and Marnier. My wide angle lens just came in. Can't wait to take pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 23,983 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 33 minutes ago, Sweety said: Thanks to @twangster, I will be booking 2 cruises each tomorrow on Navigator and Marnier. My wide angle lens just came in. Can't wait to take pictures. Woohoo! Look forward to the pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RestingBird 382 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 One year I got a bunch of OBC on cyber monday, the next year the "deal" was something else, don't remember what it was, but it wasn't anything I could use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,286 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Sweety said: Thanks to @twangster, I will be booking 2 cruises each tomorrow on Navigator and Marnier. My wide angle lens just came in. Can't wait to take pictures. If you must book the Navigator...Do it for Nov 23, 2018...So i can have my private photographer on board. No pressure, but i do expect pic's as good as twangster if not better i can cary the accessory bag around for you! Lovetocruise2002, RestingBird and Sweety 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,225 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 The last two years there have been Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. In 2015, it was really good. Last year wasn't quite as lucrative. Madelyn D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traveler 2,101 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, Matt said: The last two years there have been Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. In 2015, it was really good. Last year wasn't quite as lucrative. Did they offer any discounts on the cruise planner stuff during the Black Friday deals ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runderekrun 2 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I was able to book a sailing for next December with Kids Sail Free and while I would appreciate the extra OBC, I do not think I'll be able to touch the fare for our cruise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,081 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 40 minutes ago, Traveler said: Did they offer any discounts on the cruise planner stuff during the Black Friday deals ? Lots last year! I got VOOM for $7.99/day, drink packages, excursions, they all went on sale. Fingers crossed for a few days because there are a few things I have my eyes on. janza 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,081 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 38 minutes ago, runderekrun said: I was able to book a sailing for next December with Kids Sail Free and while I would appreciate the extra OBC, I do not think I'll be able to touch the fare for our cruise Worth a call to check. In October, I booked a cruise with KSF and free gratuities and then both those offers ended at the end of October. In November, I noticed the price dropped a bit and I called back knowing I might be giving up the KSF and gratuities because that promo was done and I likely already had the best price. Well, turns out they re-priced it and let me keep all offers. Saved over $500! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,225 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Traveler said: Did they offer any discounts on the cruise planner stuff during the Black Friday deals ? Yes they did: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/11/25/royal-caribbean-offering-black-friday-cyber-monday-super-sale-cruise-planner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,225 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Here's this year's deal: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/11/21/royal-caribbean-three-day-cyber-monday-sale-offers-400-onboard-credit-stateroom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,286 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Now i wished i had waited to book my Navigator OTS cruise. :-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 839 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 29 minutes ago, Matt said: ere's this year's deal: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/11/21/royal-caribbean-three-day-cyber-monday-sale-offers-400-onboard-credit-stateroom Matt, just saw this on your blog. Very good deal I think! I'm planning on booking Freedom with the Non-refundable thanks to @twangster Blog from last week. Thank you for sharing! twangster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,081 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, mworkman said: Now i wished i had waited to book my Navigator OTS cruise. :-( Why don't you try to re-price it? Worse case scenario is they just say no... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 6,385 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 38 minutes ago, Matt said: Here's this year's deal: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/11/21/royal-caribbean-three-day-cyber-monday-sale-offers-400-onboard-credit-stateroom Now I'm really glad that I asked my TA to convert my Anthem booking from refundable to non-refundable: Up to $400 Onboard Credit per stateroom: 5 Nights or Less: $150 Onboard Credit for a Deluxe Stateroom Guests can get an additional $100 onboard credit if they elect to book a sailing more than six months in advance with the Non-Refundable Deposit program. I already got $150 OBC from the last repricing where I converted to non-refundable. As long as the price hasn't spiked more than the extra $100 of OBC, we can come out a little bit more ahead with this offer. Definitely will be keeping an eye out for an email from Heather! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,528 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, mworkman said: Now i wished i had waited to book my Navigator OTS cruise. :-( How do you know its a better deal...doesn't the pricing/promo only start the 24th? Only thing we know right now is the OBC..if pricing is higher than it still may not be a better deal at the end of the day right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,528 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Now I'm really glad that I asked my TA to convert my Anthem booking from refundable to non-refundable: Up to $400 Onboard Credit per stateroom: 5 Nights or Less: $150 Onboard Credit for a Deluxe Stateroom Guests can get an additional $100 onboard credit if they elect to book a sailing more than six months in advance with the Non-Refundable Deposit program. I already got $150 OBC from the last repricing where I converted to non-refundable. As long as the price hasn't spiked more than the extra $100 of OBC, we can come out a little bit more ahead with this offer. Definitely will be keeping an eye out for an email from Heather! How would that matter now? You already booked with a non-refundable deposit. Are you able to re-book now and get a better deal even though its non-refundable? I am confused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 839 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, monctonguy said: How would that matter now? You already booked with a non-refundable deposit. Are you able to re-book now and get a better deal even though its non-refundable? I am confused. @monctonguy I was able to get price reductions twice on my May cruise even though I booked Non-refundable. I don't actually know if it was an actual cancel and rebook, but my TA did it. I did lose $75 OBC, but due to twice reprice saved $480. I think it's worth looking into. monctonguy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 6,385 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, monctonguy said: How would that matter now? You already booked with a non-refundable deposit. Are you able to re-book now and get a better deal even though its non-refundable? I am confused. Yes, you can rebook with a non-refundable as long as you do not change the ship, room, or sailing date. monctonguy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,286 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 31 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: Why don't you try to re-price it? Worse case scenario is they just say no... I wish i could, however that statement of must be booked the 24-27th gets me a big NO in there eye's :-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,081 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 46 minutes ago, mworkman said: I wish i could, however that statement of must be booked the 24-27th gets me a big NO in there eye's :-( I still think it wouldn't hurt to call. It would be like @JLMoran said, when they re-price they basically cancel and re-book it. I booked my next cruise under NRD and I've re-priced it several times already. The last time a few weeks ago I save over $500 and got an OBC from it. The OBC came along with a promo they were having. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,286 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: I still think it wouldn't hurt to call. It would be like @JLMoran said, when they re-price they basically cancel and re-book it. I booked my next cruise under NRD and I've re-priced it several times already. The last time a few weeks ago I save over $500 and got an OBC from it. The OBC came along with a promo they were having. I'll check it out, however i'm in a Jr. suite for $2814.32 and don't think it will be lower for that price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jce2 242 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 My January cruise is already paid in full so no savings there but will still check the excursions and drink packages. Already took advantage of several sales so doubt i can save anymore but cant hurt to check! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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