AprilJ Posted May 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Saw the deal for 60% off 2nd person, $200 OBC and 1/2 off deposits and on impulse I booked a family suite with large ocean view balcony on deck 10 on Oasis for October 2017 for 7 nights out of Port Canaveral for myself, DH & DS. $3400 including prepaid tips. We've never cruised before, going on our 1st in 2wks with Carnival. So all things cruising are new for us. Does RC price match...do I need to watch the rates in case it goes down? I've done this with Carnival and saved a couple hundred dollars along the way. Someone mentioned in another forum that I would be eligible for a free soda package and lunch at Johnny Rockets too....could this be true as I did not see that on the RC site. I'm going to call this week and speak with a RC rep...any specific questions should I be asking about the booking? The ship looks amazing!! I had been holding out for DCL, but I know their rates are going to be way high and I think my son will have as much if not more fun on the Oasis with the DreamWorks characters, the activities and the kids clubs. Sorry if this is too long of a first post and thanks in advance for all tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 22, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Saw the deal for 60% off 2nd person, $200 OBC and 1/2 off deposits and on impulse I booked a family suite with large ocean view balcony on deck 10 on Oasis for October 2017 for 7 nights out of Port Canaveral for myself, DH & DS. $3400 including prepaid tips. We've never cruised before, going on our 1st in 2wks with Carnival. So all things cruising are new for us. Does RC price match...do I need to watch the rates in case it goes down? I've done this with Carnival and saved a couple hundred dollars along the way. Someone mentioned in another forum that I would be eligible for a free soda package and lunch at Johnny Rockets too....could this be true as I did not see that on the RC site. I'm going to call this week and speak with a RC rep...any specific questions should I be asking about the booking? The ship looks amazing!! I had been holding out for DCL, but I know their rates are going to be way high and I think my son will have as much if not more fun on the Oasis with the DreamWorks characters, the activities and the kids clubs. Sorry if this is too long of a first post and thanks in advance for all tips. You must watch prices yourself, then call and ask for the price adjustment. They will do that up until final payment date only. Be aware that if the lower price is offered after this "deal" ($200 OBC) expires, you will lose the OBC. The JR offer, I think, is for CP and BW balconies, not for oceanview balconies. Welcome! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilJ Posted May 22, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted May 22, 2016 You must watch prices yourself, then call and ask for the price adjustment. They will do that up until final payment date only. Be aware that if the lower price is offered after this "deal" ($200 OBC) expires, you will lose the OBC. The JR offer, I think, is for CP and BW balconies, not for oceanview balconies. Welcome! :) Thank you!! Is there a specific site you can use to price match or do you mock book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 22, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thank you!! Is there a specific site you can use to price match or do you mock book? Mock book mostly, plus you can use Cruise Critic's price watcher: http://www.cruisecritic.com/price-drop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonarino Posted May 22, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 22, 2016 ... I'm going to call this week and speak with a RC rep...any specific questions should I be asking about the booking? If you booked via phone call to RCI, and if you don't have an account on royalcaribbean.com yet, create one. Then find your booking ("reservation"), look thru the 7 tabs of details, and see if that brings to mind any questions you might want to ask a rep. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECruiser83 Posted May 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2016 There is also a popular cruise app you can download, it won't let post the name, but if you type cruise app it should come up. You can see pictures from people on your ship and the ports you are going to. It also has a price watch tool that will email you when the price goes up or down by 1% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECruiser83 Posted May 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Also, you may want to consider transferring your reservation to a travel agent, there is no extra cost for you, and they will handle all the back and forth with the cruise line for you, much easier IMO. Enjoy your first cruise in 2 weeks. As far as Johnny Rockets and soda package that is for boardwalk balconies. I believe the Central Park Balcony includes dinner at Jamie's Italian, but it may be another CP restaurant, hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted May 23, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Register at cruise fish dot net. You can get automatic updates of price drops for your cruise. It's a penny per cruise but it does the checking for you. Edited May 23, 2016 by MrsKC08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erby2283 Posted May 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Register at cruisefish dot net. You can get automatic updates of price drops for your cruise. It's a penny per cruise but it does the checking for you. I think you meant to say $1 per cruise....it sure would be cheaper to track for a penny. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted May 23, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 23, 2016 As far as Johnny Rockets and soda package that is for boardwalk balconies. I believe the Central Park Balcony includes dinner at Jamie's Italian, but it may be another CP restaurant, hope this helps! Is this for any BW or CP balcony or just for suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECruiser83 Posted May 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Is this for any BW or CP balcony or just for suites? It was for any CP or Boardwalk balcony, I am just not 100% if they are still running that promo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted May 25, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2016 $3400 is not really a good deal. Especially for a non-peak week/month. I paid just a little more for 2 cabins during Thanksgiving week. I would shop around a little and see what else you can find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Saw the deal for 60% off 2nd person, $200 OBC and 1/2 off deposits and on impulse I booked a family suite with large ocean view balcony on deck 10 on Oasis for October 2017 for 7 nights out of Port Canaveral for myself, DH & DS. $3400 including prepaid tips. We've never cruised before, going on our 1st in 2wks with Carnival. So all things cruising are new for us. Does RC price match...do I need to watch the rates in case it goes down? I've done this with Carnival and saved a couple hundred dollars along the way. Someone mentioned in another forum that I would be eligible for a free soda package and lunch at Johnny Rockets too....could this be true as I did not see that on the RC site. I'm going to call this week and speak with a RC rep...any specific questions should I be asking about the booking? The ship looks amazing!! I had been holding out for DCL, but I know their rates are going to be way high and I think my son will have as much if not more fun on the Oasis with the DreamWorks characters, the activities and the kids clubs. Sorry if this is too long of a first post and thanks in advance for all tips. April, is this 10244 or 10644? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atnolan94 Posted May 25, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2016 $3400 is not really a good deal. Especially for a non-peak week/month. I paid just a little more for 2 cabins during Thanksgiving week. I would shop around a little and see what else you can find... I would say for the larger family room its a fairly good deal....nothing to write home about but not bad at all. About the price of a JR suite on a non-peak week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilJ Posted May 25, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted May 25, 2016 April, is this 10244 or 10644? Stateroom 10200, it says Superior Oceanview Stateroom with extra large balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilJ Posted May 25, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I would say for the larger family room its a fairly good deal....nothing to write home about but not bad at all. About the price of a JR suite on a non-peak week. I chose to include the tips, which was $283, so it was just over $3100 before tips - without the 60% off....it would have been another $1000+, it seemed like a deal but since I have no comparison I'm not sure. 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Saw the deal for 60% off 2nd person, $200 OBC and 1/2 off deposits and on impulse I booked a family suite with large ocean view balcony on deck 10 on Oasis for October 2017 for 7 nights out of Port Canaveral for myself, DH & DS. $3400 including prepaid tips. Stateroom 10200, it says Superior Oceanview Stateroom with extra large balcony. In your first post, you said "suite". You booked a regular D cabin - same size as any other balcony cabin on the ship. You DID book the D1, which has the largest balcony for a D cabin. I am explaining this just to put your price in perspective. That would be a great price for a suite. For triple occupancy balcony cabin? It's an acceptable price. More in line with summer pricing than October pricing, which should be lower because of lower demand. So, that's my analysis of your price. :) (how old is your son? He will be sleeping on a sofabed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atnolan94 Posted May 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 25, 2016 In your first post, you said "suite". You booked a regular D cabin - same size as any other balcony cabin on the ship. You DID book the D1, which has the largest balcony for a D cabin. I am explaining this just to put your price in perspective. That would be a great price for a suite. For triple occupancy balcony cabin? It's an acceptable price. More in line with summer pricing than October pricing, which should be lower because of lower demand. So, that's my analysis of your price. :) (how old is your son? He will be sleeping on a sofabed) Yeah this is actually a tad pricey for a standard balcony cabin. Even with he large balcony. I assumed you got a family suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilJ Posted May 25, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted May 25, 2016 In your first post, you said "suite". You booked a regular D cabin - same size as any other balcony cabin on the ship. You DID book the D1, which has the largest balcony for a D cabin. I am explaining this just to put your price in perspective. That would be a great price for a suite. For triple occupancy balcony cabin? It's an acceptable price. More in line with summer pricing than October pricing, which should be lower because of lower demand. So, that's my analysis of your price. :) (how old is your son? He will be sleeping on a sofabed) Im sorry, i did use the wrong term. Not a suite. I belive its a D2? He will be 6 1/2. So did they just over inflate prices so that the 60% off just brought rates down to a standard price? Bummer if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 25, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Im sorry, i did use the wrong term. Not a suite. I belive its a D2? He will be 6 1/2. So did they just over inflate prices so that the 60% off just brought rates down to a standard price? Bummer if that's the case. D1. Yes, they do that all the time. :p But the balcony IS great. You will really enjoy that big balcony. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECruiser83 Posted May 25, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Im sorry, i did use the wrong term. Not a suite. I belive its a D2? He will be 6 1/2. So did they just over inflate prices so that the 60% off just brought rates down to a standard price? Bummer if that's the case. I personally think you got a pretty good price. Is it an amazing totally cheap deal? No. But considering you prepaid the tips for the 3 of you it is right in line with what I paid for 3 of us in a D2 on Harmony in November. Don't stress, and enjoy your cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted May 25, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 25, 2016 If the price is acceptable to you and you are happy with it, then it's a good deal. It's all about perspective - I am paying £2500 + for an aft facing cabin on X for an Alaskan cruise in September - it includes premium drinks package, $300 OBC, pre-paid gratuities and was a low deposit and I got OBC on the cruise I booked it on. That's not a steal by anyone's reckoning but I am happy that I got the cabin I wanted with the perks I wanted and I can't wait to go. Enjoy your cruise OP - Royal is fantastic for kids (of all ages!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 25, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) I personally think you got a pretty good price. Is it an amazing totally cheap deal? No. But considering you prepaid the tips for the 3 of you it is right in line with what I paid for 3 of us in a D2 on Harmony in November. Don't stress, and enjoy your cruise!!! If tips are included, I'd say its definitely a good price for 3. I paid close to $3300 for a D4 on Allure this past February (3 people and tips, with a $100 C&A discount). So for a D1 (which should be more expensive than a D4), I'd be happy with the OP's figure. Edited May 25, 2016 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted May 25, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I think you meant to say $1 per cruise....it sure would be cheaper to track for a penny. :) Yes, sorry. Fat fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilJ Posted May 25, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted May 25, 2016 If tips are included, I'd say its definitely a good price for 3. I paid close to $3300 for a D4 on Allure this past February (3 people and tips, with a $100 C&A discount). So for a D1 (which should be more expensive than a D4), I'd be happy with the OP's figure. Thank you, that makes me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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