price decrease (is there a limit) ?

[ma_t_gus]

I'm booked for Aug '17. Is there a limit on how many times I can call to get the price decrease difference? Is it better to transfer to TA or just stay with RCL.

[Retired LEO]

I'm booked for Aug '17. Is there a limit on how many times I can call to get the price decrease difference? Is it better to transfer to TA or just stay with RCL.

 

There's no limit right up until final payment due date.

[MikeBTN]

There is no limit on price decreases - as long as it is before final payment, if the price drops call and they will match. Just know you will lose any other "perks" (OBC, etc) as you'll essentially re-booking the same room under the promotion at that time.

 

As for TA vs sticking with RCL, that's up to you. If you decide to transfer it to a TA they will have to be the one to call on your behalf - you lose all control of your booking. You can still make dinner/show reservations, book excursions, etc, but anything related to pricing or your cabin MUST go through the TA. Many will give you a small gift or OBC. For me the OBC is worth letting someone else make the calls for me. But that's a personal preference.

[ma_t_gus]

woohoo. The day after I booked, the price went down $100. I got no perks when i booked... then it is time to give them a call. hehehehe. I'll probably not use a TA. My friends are also thinking of going on a cruise, I think I can get another 7 cabins of friends that would like to go. I read somewhere that a group of 8 cabins, 1 is free.

[LuCruise]

I never had a price reduction scenario, but have called Royal for other items (and one was a cabin change). Each time they have been very friendly and helpful. Personal opinion but I don't see why you would bother adding a third party to your booking at this point. I can see them being helpful in the beginning with research and questions, and perhaps they have extra perks, but not sure why you would transfer at this point.

[Merion_Mom]

woohoo. The day after I booked, the price went down $100. I got no perks when i booked... then it is time to give them a call. hehehehe. I'll probably not use a TA. My friends are also thinking of going on a cruise, I think I can get another 7 cabins of friends that would like to go. I read somewhere that a group of 8 cabins, 1 is free.

 

If the price decreases within 48 hours of your booking the cruise, you are eligible for the Price Guarantee program:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/subject.do?faqSubjectName=Best+Price+Guarantee&faqSubjectId=389&faqType=faq

 

The "group thing" is one free BERTH (not cabin) for 8 cabins booked. That is the cruise fare without taxes or port charges. If it is a mixed group of categories, the "free" berth is the most-booked category.

[marci22]

If the price decreases within 48 hours of your booking the cruise, you are eligible for the Price Guarantee program:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/subject.do?faqSubjectName=Best+Price+Guarantee&faqSubjectId=389&faqType=faq

 

Make sure you fill out the form right away, don't just call someone. Also, holds count towards the 48 hour time limit.