cruiselife Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 We are going on Harmony for our first oasis class cruise and the cruise planner hasn't opened up for dining reservations yet. I know that prices are subject to change, but could anyone give me an idea of approximately how much the 3, 4, and 5 night, BOGO, and First Night Done Right packages cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 The best way to know for sure is by looking in the cruise planner for your cruise. I can show some of my pricing but with the caveat being pricing does vary and sometimes not all options are offered from one sailing to the next. Consider these ballpark prices and know that all options will likely not be offered for your sailing, or they might be there one week and then gone the next depending how well some of them are selling. FNDR $20 BOGO $40 3 Night $75 - 85 4 Night $90-100 5 Night $105-115 DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I paid $115 for the 5 night package on the Allure last year. It was worth every penny in my opinion and really enhanced the dining experience and an additional benefit for those with dietary restrictions as meals are made to order. cruiselife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I just paid $105 for 5 night on Liberty in July and Freedom in October. I agree with @DocLC well worth the money in my opinion, I would cancel either one of these if they would ever put the Ultimate on sale, but so far no luck... DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digmenow Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 13 hours ago, twangster said: FNDR $20 This option does not appear in my Cruise Planner. Based on recommendations here, we were thinking of avoiding the madding crowd in the MDR on the first evening by indulging our inner carnivore at Chops. I guess we'll just have to kick in the extra $15/per? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Digmenow said: This option does not appear in my Cruise Planner. Based on recommendations here, we were thinking of avoiding the madding crowd in the MDR on the first evening by indulging our inner carnivore at Chops. I guess we'll just have to kick in the extra $15/per? Does the BOGO2 appear? If you are going to pay full price for Chops on day 1 the BOGO2 would get you that plus a specialty dinner on day 2 for nearly the same price I imagine. Digmenow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digmenow Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 53 minutes ago, twangster said: ...plus a specialty dinner on day 2 for nearly the same price I imagine. Indeed! I'll check with the rest of our party to see how they feel about not using the MDR until day 3. Thanks for the tip! cruiselife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 21 hours ago, Cruiselife said: We are going on Harmony for our first oasis class cruise and the cruise planner hasn't opened up for dining reservations yet. I know that prices are subject to change, but could anyone give me an idea of approximately how much the 3, 4, and 5 night, BOGO, and First Night Done Right packages cost? Here are screen shots from my cruise planner for Harmony (sailing July 28, 2018): cruiselife and Kim23 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Sabrinaklai said: Here are screen shots from my cruise planner for Harmony (sailing July 28, 2019): Thank you Sabrina. I wonder why the cruise planner is available so much earlier for your sailing. Ours is in February 2019 and it still only has the shore excursions, internet packages, and spa services available to book. There are no dining and drink packages or show times available yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Cruiselife said: Thank you Sabrina. I wonder why the cruise planner is available so much earlier for your sailing. Ours is in February 2019 and it still only has the shore excursions, internet packages, and spa services available to book. There are no dining and drink packages or show times available yet. Yikes! I typed it wrong! Sorry. It's suppose to be July 28, 2018. The earliest I have seen dining and entertainment come up is about 170 days out. Kim23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Cruiselife said: I wonder why the cruise planner is available so much earlier for your sailing. There's no set pattern or logic as to when certain Cruise Planner items appear. It can be baffling at times to see the discrepancies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, Matt said: There's no set pattern or logic as to when certain Cruise Planner items appear. It can be baffling at times to see the discrepancies. I think we all wish it would appear the day we booked. What am I supposed to do for the next 6 months?!?! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Cruiselife said: I think we all wish it would appear the day we booked. What am I supposed to do for the next 6 months?!?! haha Check daily and obsessively like the rest of us! lol cruiselife, Orange Crush and ellcee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digmenow Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Just to be clear about the BOGO deal, the following from the Cruise Planner means that if I book the deal, then after boarding, I should swing by Chops and GT to reserve time and table for nights one and two? Also, do I need to visit both venues or can I do it all from either? Quote INSIDER TIPS This offer requires dining on Days 1 and 2 You can make amendments or additional reservations on your first day onboard to guarantee preferred dining time and restaurants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Do it all from either, there may even be a Kiosk set up on the Promenade when you board that if not really busy can also take care of them for you. The only restaurant I have been told that you have to visit specifically was Izumi, but I lucked out last cruise and was dealing with a person on the Promenade making all of my reservations and when we got done I asked off the cuff "OK we are good with all my reservations" she stated yes, all except Izumi, that has to be done at the restaurant, I was getting ready to protest when she told me she was the manager of Izumi and would head right down and take care of it for me, again, luck on my part. Digmenow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 @Cruiselife, I just thought of another tip... Your best bet for deals in the Cruise planner would be the Black Friday planner sale that comes up (usually). If you are cruising in February 2019, then more than likely, your dining and entertainment will be open by then. I have found, over the last few years, the best deals have come out on Black Friday. Sales come and go, but the Black Friday ones have had the best prices so keep an eye out. You can always purchase things ahead of time to secure it but then watch for an opportunity to re-price it in November. Two years ago, some dining did go on sale for Black Friday. However, last year, I did not notice a discount on dining packages at all, not for Black Friday or other Cruise planner sales. Kim23 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said: @Cruiselife, I just thought of another tip... Your best bet for deals in the Cruise planner would be the Black Friday planner sale that comes up (usually). If you are cruising in February 2019, then more than likely, your dining and entertainment will be open by then. I have found, over the last few years, the best deals have come out on Black Friday. Sales come and go, but the Black Friday ones have had the best prices so keep an eye out. You can always purchase things ahead of time to secure it but then watch for an opportunity to re-price it in November. Two years ago, some dining did go on sale for Black Friday. However, last year, I did not notice a discount on dining packages at all, not for Black Friday or other Cruise planner sales. I actually took advantage of a sale in late October and was surprised when the Black Friday sales came out and were NOT as good! Having said that I am expecting to lock most of my excursions and drink packages down on Black Friday this year for my April 19 sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, jce2 said: I actually took advantage of a sale in late October and was surprised when the Black Friday sales came out and were NOT as good! Having said that I am expecting to lock most of my excursions and drink packages down on Black Friday this year for my April 19 sailing. All the more reason to check obsessively I guess ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: All the more reason to check obsessively I guess this is probably the only place checking obsessively is the norm...everyone outside of here thinks I'm nuts for checking so often... Lovetocruise2002 and Sweety 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, ellcee said: this is probably the only place checking obsessively is the norm...everyone outside of here thinks I'm nuts for checking so often... You're not the only one lol. I told my family that I'm thinking of live blogging my next trip and I got strange looks from all. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digmenow Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Unless something like a major holiday takes place during a 7 night cruise of course, then Formal Nights take place on Days 2 and 6, usually? I ask because we're still considering the BOGO and that means Formal Night in the specialty restaurant if it's really on Day 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 30 minutes ago, Digmenow said: Unless something like a major holiday takes place during a 7 night cruise of course, then Formal Nights take place on Days 2 and 6, usually? I ask because we're still considering the BOGO and that means Formal Night in the specialty restaurant if it's really on Day 2. It depends on the itin but yes, generally nights 2 and 6. Digmenow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digmenow Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 After much wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth, the decision was to reserve the first night's meal only and eat at Chops. The rest of the trip will be in the MDR. Question. If I booked Chops through the Cruiser Planner and specified time and date, do I still need to drop in after boarding or am I all set for a delicious steak (or three!) on night 1? Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I would recommend you do that so you're not disappointed come dinner time! Digmenow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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