2017 Caribbean

[MCManders99]

Very disappointed in opening prices. Need to switch my April harmony to June because our schools switched our spring breaks next year. Now debating cancelling altogether. These prices priced me out.

[marci22]

Thanks! I checked some of the prices and it looks like they are, how shall I say this, pretty ambitious!!:eek: I think I may wait a while before I book. I'm usually the first to book up an entire year when bookings open but not this time. Just my opinion..I hope to find some deals but not too hopeful..

 

If you're booking direct and no cancellation penalty I would just choose your cabin and wait. Prices seem to go down in May-June the past couple of years. They do start out quite high.

[RealDeal]

Don't see Anthem May 2017. Isn't that supposed to be released?

[moopetguy]

Don't see Anthem May 2017. Isn't that supposed to be released?

 

This post: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49250800&postcount=636

 

Suggests that Anthem itineraries will be out on Friday. Might be earlier, though. As an example, the same post said March 9th for Oasis-class ships, but these were already available yesterday late in the day.

[RealDeal]

This post: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49250800&postcount=636

 

Suggests that Anthem itineraries will be out on Friday. Might be earlier, though. As an example, the same post said March 9th for Oasis-class ships, but these were already available yesterday late in the day.

 

Thanks!

[LuCruise]

I looked at the Oasis class in Carribbean and prices for April 2018 are pretty much the same as prices for 2016. Would have expected to see much less prices when so far out.

[jticarruthers]

Yep, shell shock for me on the pricing so far, used to booking on day one and getting a good deal then watching the sales for 18+ months just in case .... instead I'm typing NCL and Carnival into my browser and checking on alternatives.

[Marylandteachergirl]

Yep, shell shock for me on the pricing so far, used to booking on day one and getting a good deal then watching the sales for 18+ months just in case .... instead I'm typing NCL and Carnival into my browser and checking on alternatives.

 

I didn't type Carnival, but I did take a look at NCL. We really want to do a holiday 2017 cruise, and our son has a "real" job now and that is the only week he can take off. I booked Adventure from San Juan, but it's very high too. Seems NCL hasn't released sailings that far out yet.

 

If you book almost 2 years out, can you get your $$ back from RC if you cancel? They keep $100 pp as a penalty?

[moopetguy]

If you book almost 2 years out, can you get your $$ back from RC if you cancel? They keep $100 pp as a penalty?

 

The RCI cancellation policy was just revised:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&faqId=227&faqSubjectId=323

 

The policy may differ for our international friends outside of Canada/U.S.

[rykaydad]

I just booked 2 Boardwalk Balcony cabins on Harmony for 4th of July week of 2017. I'm definitely hoping that their is a sale between now and the 90 day cancellation window.

Edited March 8, 2016 by rykaydad

[Biker19]

I just booked 2 Boardwalk Balcony cabins on Harmony for 4th of July week of 2017. I'm definitely hoping that their is a sale between now and the 90 day cancellation window.

 

What, you mean all of these folks that swear that booking when itineraries first come out nets the best prices might be wrong? :cool:

[Alter Ego]

All I know is that my balcony on Liberty in December 2017 cost the exact same as my Harmony balcony in January 2017. I absolutely do not expect Harmony to come down (and frankly may have caught Royal in a particularly generous mood/computer glitch), but will watch here and on their website for Liberty decreases.

[jstewie23]

What, you mean all of these folks that swear that booking when itineraries first come out nets the best prices might be wrong? :cool:

 

Let's hope they are b/c if this is the best the prices are going to get...people are going to be fuming.

 

I have connecting staterooms on Harmony for April 2017 that are $1000 less than what is now out there for Harmony at end of Aug 2017...when it's supposed to be a cheaper time to go...prices are crazy high right now.

[FLASHINGLIGHTS83]

Any idea when the Empress OTS sailings will be released past July of this year?

[Cruise Wonderland]

The itineraries and sailing dates can be found here:

 

Oasis:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049662_2017_2018_Oasis_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

 

Allure:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049655_2017_2018_Allure_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

 

Harmony:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049660_2017_2018_Harmony_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

 

Liberty:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049661_2017_2018_Liberty_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

 

Adventure:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049656_2017_2018_Adventure_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

 

Enchantment:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049658_2017_2018_Enchantment_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

 

Majesty:

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/16049678_2017_2018_Majesty_Caribbean_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

[CruiserTB]

Ahh I need July 2017 for Anthem to come out already.

[roe2ship]

Let's hope they are b/c if this is the best the prices are going to get...people are going to be fuming.

 

I have connecting staterooms on Harmony for April 2017 that are $1000 less than what is now out there for Harmony at end of Aug 2017...when it's supposed to be a cheaper time to go...prices are crazy high right now.

 

The last week in August is always the least expensive for the summer months but I have yet to see that week cheaper than April and certainly don't expect it to be for Harmony in its first Caribbean summer cruises.

[SDA1125]

Ahh I need July 2017 for Anthem to come out already.

 

Me too - lets go already :(

[roe2ship]

Me too - lets go already :(

Me three.... And now just read that it is delayed until April 4th.

 

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[CHolliwood]

Ouch...... I suspect a lower ratio of Canadians on these ships.

 

 

 

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[Nado44]

We just booked a S. Caribbean (ABC) on Adventure for February 2018. Great prices especially for a JS. Not the best ship but it's an itinerary with 3 ports we've yet to visit.

[brfan]

What, you mean all of these folks that swear that booking when itineraries first come out nets the best prices might be wrong? :cool:

 

Or maybe Royal has caught on and changed their pricing for the newly released itineraries.

 

I booked the Harmony TA the day it came out and the price has skyrocketed since.

[stamford57]

I can't believe how much more RC Caribbean is for June 2017, might have to jump ship for NCL 😞 Never been on them before though so a bit wary!

[DeadPhish]

Any ideas as to when dates past July will be released for Empress?

[orville99]

Just booked Oasis for May 2017 and March 2018 - D2 balcony. Both cruises are $500-$700 less than our March 2017 Oasis D2