tropiclvrs Posted July 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I currently have 2 Soda Packages included as one of the perks from my TA. I would like to purchase 1 Premium Drink Package online but am wondering if I will be credited the difference between the Soda and Premium once we are onboard. I presume I would need to do this via Guest Services. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if it was a problem at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I currently have 2 Soda Packages included as one of the perks from my TA. I would like to purchase 1 Premium Drink Package online but am wondering if I will be credited the difference between the Soda and Premium once we are onboard. I presume I would need to do this via Guest Services. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if it was a problem at all? You can upgrade, they will charge you the difference between the packages plus 18%, and you can do it at any bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted July 18, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted July 18, 2016 What if I want to purchase the package online now to take advantage of the 20% discount? Do I need to call RCI directly and have them just charge me the difference or will I be charged full amount and need to be refunded the difference later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) What if I want to purchase the package online now to take advantage of the 20% discount? Do I need to call RCI directly and have them just charge me the difference or will I be charged full amount and need to be refunded the difference later? You cannot have RC upgrade packages that are provided as a booking perk pre-cruise. However, you may be able to work something out with your travel agent. Edited July 18, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted July 18, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted July 18, 2016 You cannot have RC upgrade packages that are provided as a booking perk pre-cruise. However, you may be able to work something out with your travel agent. So, I wouldn't be able to upgrade at all and would just need to purchase the Premium at full cost? My TA said I could have RCI credit the difference but I always am a little leery of things like that when coming from a 3rd party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted July 18, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 18, 2016 You need to upgrade onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 18, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) So, I wouldn't be able to upgrade at all and would just need to purchase the Premium at full cost? My TA said I could have RCI credit the difference but I always am a little leery of things like that when coming from a 3rd party. You can upgrade on board by paying the difference, you just cannot upgrade pre-cruise by paying the difference. Edited July 18, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted July 18, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Got it. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkertwo Posted July 18, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Wonder what will happen with the new offer on the oasis, book a bb and get a free pop package for 2. I would upgrade mine but would prefer to do it before boarding. I'm not even sure it would show pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted July 20, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted July 20, 2016 So I decided to go ahead and buy the Premium package online now because it would be less expensive than waiting until boarding, even if I don't get credited the cost of the soda package that was a perk from TA. Now my question is, will the Premium package show upon checking in and will the soda cups be waiting in stateroom? Also since I technically have a soda package and a Premium, will I still get 2 soda cups? I know I don't really need 2, but why not? Both were paid for in full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) So I decided to go ahead and buy the Premium package online now because it would be less expensive than waiting until boarding, even if I don't get credited the cost of the soda package that was a perk from TA. Now my question is, will the Premium package show upon checking in and will the soda cups be waiting in stateroom? Also since I technically have a soda package and a Premium, will I still get 2 soda cups? I know I don't really need 2, but why not? Both were paid for in full. Your SeaPass card should have a sticker for the Premium package when you get it at check-in. Your cup will be in the stateroom, but I could not tell you if you will get one or two. Edited July 20, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted July 20, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Bob, thanks again for your insight. I suppose if I only receive 1, I could go to Guest Services for another. Makes a nice souvenir for the kiddos. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Wonder what will happen with the new offer on the oasis, book a bb and get a free pop package for 2. I would upgrade mine but would prefer to do it before boarding. I'm not even sure it would show pre-cruise. I was wondering that too but since it doesn't start until November I guess there is no way of knowing yet. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRob Posted July 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Last year on Grandeur, I ordered a soda package for the other person in my room and a ultimate package for myself. (I enjoy a cocktail or 10 on a cruise...) There were two cups in the room for us upon arrival. (The other room had 2 soda packages and there were 2 cups waiting for us as expected.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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