bigfunjohn Posted November 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My wife and I are diamond plus and always book a junior suite but we are concerned about RCCL price drop policy. Our November cruise on Allure dropped $600 after our payment and now our January cruise on Allure has dropped after our full payment. Our travel agent and my direct communication with RCCL was to no avail. I even suggested OBC or upgrade but NO NO NO. Loyal to Royal?? Maybe not in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Welcome to Cruise Critic. The current price drop policy has been in effect since mid 2010, so over five years. They do let you upgrade after final payment, however maybe there was nothing available/acceptable for your cruise? Edited November 30, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthCanHurt Posted November 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My wife and I are diamond plus and always book a junior suite but we are concerned about RCCL price drop policy. Our November cruise on Allure dropped $600 after our payment and now our January cruise on Allure has dropped after our full payment. Our travel agent and my direct communication with RCCL was to no avail. I even suggested OBC or upgrade but NO NO NO.Loyal to Royal?? Maybe not in the future. If you are in fact diamond plus. Then the RCCL pricing policy should be no suprise to you. so you are placing a post to complain about the policy that is widely known? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted November 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Most RCI cruisers I think are aware of this. And with your cruising experience PLUS using a travel agent, you should have been told/aware of this. Perhaps if prices have dropped that much, maybe you can upgrade for very little extra or for the same price......while its not $$$ back, ur still taking advantage of the price drop in a way. Edited November 30, 2015 by monctonguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted November 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Personally I pay the price I think is fair, and try not to look after final payment. Let's face it, somebody is always paying more, or less, for most things we use. I just try to pay what I think is fair, and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted November 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My wife and I are diamond plus and always book a junior suite but we are concerned about RCCL price drop policy. Our November cruise on Allure dropped $600 after our payment and now our January cruise on Allure has dropped after our full payment. Our travel agent and my direct communication with RCCL was to no avail. I even suggested OBC or upgrade but NO NO NO.Loyal to Royal?? Maybe not in the future. Welcome to Cruise Critic...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted November 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Personally I pay the price I think is fair, and try not to look after final payment. Let's face it, somebody is always paying more, or less, for most things we use. I just try to pay what I think is fair, and enjoy. If only more people would listen to this voice of reason! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted November 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Most RCI cruisers I think are aware of this. And with your cruising experience PLUS using a travel agent, you should have been told/aware of this. Perhaps if prices have dropped that much, maybe you can upgrade for very little extra or for the same price......while its not $$$ back, ur still taking advantage of the price drop in a way. Agree 100% ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted November 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2015 This one could have been written from a template. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted November 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2015 If only more people would listen to this voice of reason! :) Can I share this with my wife? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted November 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Can I share this with my wife? ;-) I don't know about your wife but mine wouldn't take one anonymous poster's word for it. ;) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted November 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 30, 2015 You're probably right! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted November 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My wife and I are diamond plus and always book a junior suite but we are concerned about RCCL price drop policy. Our November cruise on Allure dropped $600 after our payment and now our January cruise on Allure has dropped after our full payment. Our travel agent and my direct communication with RCCL was to no avail. I even suggested OBC or upgrade but NO NO NO.Loyal to Royal?? Maybe not in the future. Yes, frustrating, but I think most cruise lines have this policy now. Happened to us on our Allure cruise also. I usually don't check prices after final date, but someone mentioned it our roll call so of course I had to check it out ;) Anyway, enjoy your cruise, I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted November 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My wife and I are diamond plus and always book a junior suite but we are concerned about RCCL price drop policy. Our November cruise on Allure dropped $600 after our payment and now our January cruise on Allure has dropped after our full payment. Our travel agent and my direct communication with RCCL was to no avail. I even suggested OBC or upgrade but NO NO NO.Loyal to Royal?? Maybe not in the future. Policy has been this way for years. Most other companies too. Royal will upgrade you, but no OBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted November 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My wife and I are diamond plus and always book a junior suite but we are concerned about RCCL price drop policy. Our November cruise on Allure dropped $600 after our payment and now our January cruise on Allure has dropped after our full payment. Our travel agent and my direct communication with RCCL was to no avail. I even suggested OBC or upgrade but NO NO NO.Loyal to Royal?? Maybe not in the future. I sympathize. $600 is a LOT of money. Maybe the answer is to hold off booking until after final payment date, since that's when they seem to drop the most. I won't be booking ahead again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted November 30, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I sympathize. $600 is a LOT of money.Maybe the answer is to hold off booking until after final payment date, since that's when they seem to drop the most. I won't be booking ahead again... What if it's one that doesn't drop? I tried your idea once and ended up paying more than I would have if I booked early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 30, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 30, 2015 What if it's one that doesn't drop? I tried your idea once and ended up paying more than I would have if I booked early Unfortunately, that's been my experience (our category not dropping) for almost all our recent cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted December 1, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 1, 2015 What if it's one that doesn't drop? I tried your idea once and ended up paying more than I would have if I booked early Good point. On my next cruise, which I booked way in advance, I am paying less for a balcony cabin than an interior before it sold out a few weeks ago. Overall, I have had only 1 cruise where price dropped so much that it was like, wow, but what the heck, but I was committed. Understand how the OP feels, but I still usually book pretty much in advance especially since I like to make sure I get the cabin I want, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted December 1, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I got lucky once and got a rep that actually did refund me more than $200 after final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted December 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 1, 2015 If you can.......it's best to book when the new itineraries come out. I know that means planning well over a year in advance. I have not seen my cabin category go below the price I paid. Even after final payment. I would never book 60 days before final payment as the prices look highest at that point. Might as well wait..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 1, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I got lucky once and got a rep that actually did refund me more than $200 after final payment. Really? When and what cruise line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted December 1, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 1, 2015 RCI about a month ago for my Anthem cruise coming up in 10 days. They refunded the money right to my credit card. Must have been a newbie. I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 1, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 1, 2015 RCI about a month ago for my Anthem cruise coming up in 10 days. They refunded the money right to my credit card. Must have been a newbie. I'm not complaining. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted December 1, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 1, 2015 RCI about a month ago for my Anthem cruise coming up in 10 days. They refunded the money right to my credit card. Must have been a newbie. I'm not complaining. Did you book after final payment & get the price drop within the 24 hour gty. period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted December 1, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Did you book after final payment & get the price drop within the 24 hour gty. period? Nope. This has been booked since April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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