thebutlerdidit Posted November 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I was thinking of bringing back a bunch of Tortuga Rum Cakes as Christmas gifts for family. I know the company has a website, and their prices include shipping to the USA. I guess my question is whether or not it's more cost effective buying them at the factory or if they can be found cheaper elsewhere - or maybe I should just order online? I've never been to the Caribbean, so I'm clueless. Online prices: 16 oz cakes are $24.95 32 oz are $32.95 6-pack of 4 oz cakes are $34.95 There's a 10% off code available, too. Our cruise hits Jamaica, too. I'm just not sure where all I'll see these. Thanks in advance for any tips or hints you can throw my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousyanacruiser Posted November 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Someone on our forum said that it was cheaper buying the cakes at the town square versus at the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeymouse12 Posted November 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2013 They are currently selling Tortuga rum cakes at our Costco. Not sure of the price but worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I was thinking of bringing back a bunch of Tortuga Rum Cakes as Christmas gifts for family. I know the company has a website, and their prices include shipping to the USA. I guess my question is whether or not it's more cost effective buying them at the factory or if they can be found cheaper elsewhere - or maybe I should just order online? I've never been to the Caribbean, so I'm clueless. Online prices: 16 oz cakes are $24.95 32 oz are $32.95 6-pack of 4 oz cakes are $34.95 There's a 10% off code available, too. Our cruise hits Jamaica, too. I'm just not sure where all I'll see these. Thanks in advance for any tips or hints you can throw my way. I can only speak for Holland America Lines but the above are sold in the ship shops on all Caribbean cruises. I paid at least 25% less on board than the above prices. There is a Tortuga factory outlet in Grand Cayman where you can dine on all of the rum cake you wish. Prices there were similar to what you have above but a lot more expensive than on board. My gifts were four 6-packs that I broke down and distributed to co-workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted November 15, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I can only speak for Holland America Lines but the above are sold in the ship shops on all Caribbean cruises. I paid at least 25% less on board than the above prices. There is a Tortuga factory outlet in Grand Cayman where you can dine on all of the rum cake you wish. Prices there were similar to what you have above but a lot more expensive than on board. My gifts were four 6-packs that I broke down and distributed to co-workers. This was very helpful, Crew News. Thanks, I'll definitely visit the on board shop before visiting Grand Cayman to compare prices and look forward to sampling the different flavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 19, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2013 My experience on Royal Caribbean was also that the cakes were much cheaper on the ship than they were at any of the port cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted November 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Ordering from their website gets you free shipping in the United States. I got a some promo codes in the mail today from them. Send a PM if you want one. The flyer says to share them. $4 off purchase of $40 or more. Or $12 off purchase of $75 or more. Might find other discount codes floating out there. * I am not connected in any way to Tortuga Rum Company (except by my expanding waistline from eating yummy rum cakes). I don't benefit in any way if someone uses one of these codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted November 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Drew, do you know what the price is like on rum cakes at Cost-U-Less? OP, the Cost-U-Less store by Governor's Harbour (a membership-free Costco-type store, close to Seven Mile Beach) sells the rum cakes in bulk packs. Depending on what discounts you can find other places, that might be an option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNJehn Posted November 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2013 They're available in the shops on Carnival as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted November 23, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2013 big holiday display of Tort' Rum cakes in my local ABC Liquors (chain, not state store), assorted 'flavors' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted November 25, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Drew, do you know what the price is like on rum cakes at Cost-U-Less? OP, the Cost-U-Less store by Governor's Harbour (a membership-free Costco-type store, close to Seven Mile Beach) sells the rum cakes in bulk packs. Depending on what discounts you can find other places, that might be an option... I just got back from Cost-U-Less and made a note of their prices for Tortuga Rum Cakes. (I did not see any other brands there.) 33oz Tortuga Rum Cake - Original Golden flavour - a package of two cakes for CI$39.99 (US$49.99) 16oz Tortuga Rum Cake - Original Golden flavour - a package of two cakes for CI$29.99 (US$37.49) 4oz Tortuga Rum Cake variety pack - six different flavours - one package of six small cakes for CI$24.99 (US$31.24) All prices include tax. I did not see any other multi-packs. I also checked at Priced Right next to the airport Fosters IGA but their prices were higher and they did not carry the variety pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted November 26, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks...I knew they had some fairly cheap, I just couldn't remember exact details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted December 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Yesterday I saw them for sale in Steinmart.....no kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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