luckyprincess Posted October 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2016 So right now the package is 20% off online. So $44 per person per day. Do they run specials on board the first day that would be better than this? I'm only Platinum so not sure if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted October 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Buy it now. The only specials that I have read about for on board purchases are discounts for D+ and Pinnacle members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eem0924 Posted October 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I would purchase now to lock in the 20% discount. It's unlikely you'll get a better discount on board unless you are Diamond or higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted October 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2016 It is only 20% off a made up price just to get as much people to buy it in advance as possible....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted October 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Buy now, it will be more expensive on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler279 Posted October 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) I suspect the 20% online price you see is the best you'll get. But keep checking your Cruise Planner to see if they run a quick 30% off sale. If you want you can check the package price as soon as you board. I read in another thread where someone saw a better deal, talked to the Beverage Manager, got their previously purchased package cancelled and bought the package at the new lower price. Didn’t know you could do that but apparently it's possible. See Post #12 here: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fboards%2Ecruisecritic%2Ecom%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Fp%3D51388729&share_tid=2415664&share_fid=24703&share_type=t&share_pid=51388729 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited October 26, 2016 by traveler279 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted October 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Probably won't see a better deal. And if they get rid of the sale, the price will go back to what it was when it was called the Ultimate Beverage Package ($55-$65). Before it became the "Deluxe" package a couple months ago, it was called the "Ultimate" package, but it covered less things than it does now, and it cost more, so take advantage of the $44-$46 rate because it could go way up. I basically just said the same thing 2 different ways I think, but you get the idea. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited October 26, 2016 by ColoradoGurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan007 Posted October 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2016 So right now the package is 20% off online. So $44 per person per day. Do they run specials on board the first day that would be better than this? I'm only Platinum so not sure if that matters. Lucky, these folks know what they're talking about. I'm not doing it because I'll be visiting that Diamond lounge. Also, thanks for your inquiry in another thread. We're on the Oasis in a few days, and I purchased the Surf and Stream package, it will be worth it for us. I don't know about how it is on the Indy, but I've heard it's great on the Oasis. Take it easy, and happy cruising. Go Saints!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Package was 25 percent off now its 20 I need to buy it for at least one of my cruises this week. I do not care for wine selection in Diamond lounge, also limited hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdwh1902 Posted October 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2016 They do change - when I originally booked our 15n Christmas Cruise, last year out of Sydney to New Zealand on the Ovation OTS - it was AUD 1148 per person (inc 20% disc + grats), then in September this year it dropped to AUD 1035 per person (inc. 20% disc & grats) and then 2 weeks ago it dropped to AUD 996 per person (inc.20% disc & grats). Each time I cancelled and rebooked the packages, so it pays to keep an eye on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knot Normal Posted December 5, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I called Royal this morning asking about drink package. I have booked on line from Canada so all prices are shown in Canadian Funds. They want to charge me $62.56 CDN that with a 20% discount. My question is what is the going rate to buy this package in USD ? I have read $55 USD not sure if this is a discounted prices or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunseeker1703 Posted December 5, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Waiting to hear the answer to Knot Normal's question...I called RC and they couldn't (wouldn't?) tell me what the US equivalent was to the Canadian price I was seeing online (mine is currently 20% off at $65.28...I assume it fluctuates slightly with changes to the value of our dollar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkfan21 Posted December 5, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2016 On Freedom right now and the drink package price onboard yesterday was $55 usd plus 18%. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted December 5, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2016 So right now the package is 20% off online. So $44 per person per day. Do they run specials on board the first day that would be better than this? I'm only Platinum so not sure if that matters. If it's on sale, than buy it, because sales come and go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted December 5, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Waiting to hear the answer to Knot Normal's question...I called RC and they couldn't (wouldn't?) tell me what the US equivalent was to the Canadian price I was seeing online (mine is currently 20% off at $65.28...I assume it fluctuates slightly with changes to the value of our dollar). Discount price has been running between $44 and $46 USD not counting 18% gratuity. If you see it for that price, buy it. I have never seen it go lower and I have tracked our three cruises (two past and one future) for about three years and $44 per day is the best I have seen. On board it's always been $55 to $58 USD without gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted December 5, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Discount price has been running between $44 and $46 USD not counting 18% gratuity. If you see it for that price, buy it. I have never seen it go lower and I have tracked our three cruises (two past and one future) for about three years and $44 per day is the best I have seen. On board it's always been $55 to $58 USD without gratuity. So, am I reading this correctly? I have to pay 18% gratuity on every drink in addition to the $44 per day?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 5, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2016 So, am I reading this correctly? I have to pay 18% gratuity on every drink in addition to the $44 per day?? :confused: No, you would pay 18% on the $44 per day. You pay the 18% once, when you purchase the package. You pay nothing more when you order drinks, as long as the drink is within the package limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knot Normal Posted December 6, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks, just booked my Deluxe beverage package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted December 6, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 6, 2016 No, you would pay 18% on the $44 per day. You pay the 18% once, when you purchase the package. You pay nothing more when you order drinks, as long as the drink is within the package limit. Whew!! Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 6, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Whew!! Thank you! :) You're welcome.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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