Lisa8 Posted March 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2017 We are still indecisive on what to do. We have one cruise booked and thinking of doing Disney World before it. But if we can get really cheap rates for the same ship, we are going to do b2b on the Allure. How last minute did you book and did you get a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithful Posted March 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Yes, we got a good rate 3 weeks before the cruise. We always book through our online site.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2017 We are still indecisive on what to do. We have one cruise booked and thinking of doing Disney World before it. But if we can get really cheap rates for the same ship, we are going to do b2b on the Allure. How last minute did you book and did you get a good deal? Keep your eyes on this sales flyer: http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf [url=http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf][/url] This is the best place to look for close-in sales. It usually changes every Thursday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 4, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks Bob & Faithful Does that link update every Thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks Bob & Faithful Does that link update every Thursday? Usually late afternoon. There are times when they miss Thursday, especially of there's some sale weekend, such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 4, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Perhaps its because I'm only Gold, but I dont see any price difference when I check prices with or without my C&A number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Perhaps its because I'm only Gold, but I dont see any price difference when I check prices with or without my C&A number Check prices where? On Royal Caribbean's website? There are rarely, if ever, discounts for being C&A, unless you are Platinum and above and have a balcony discount and are looking at balcony cabin/suite prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 5, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted March 5, 2017 So really unless your platinum it really doesnt make any sense to enter the C&A number then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 5, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 5, 2017 So really unless your platinum it really doesnt make any sense to enter the C&A number then. While the likeihood of a discount is low, what have you go to lose by entering the C&A number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 5, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I suppose you're right Bob. I thought I was doing something wrong thats why the discounts didnt come up. It didnt occur to me that Ive only started to cruise with Royal these past couple of years and havent racked up enough points to get a discount lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crism Posted March 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 5, 2017 We have booked out last 2 cruises last minute due to changes at work. We got killer deals on Oasis in September and Indy in January. Cruising right after the kids go back to school and parents go back to work is the BEST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingthesuitelife Posted March 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have booked 2 cruises quite late - one 3 weeks prior out of Southampton to Norway and one 2.5 weeks out on Allure to the Western Caribbean. The Norway one was an OK deal but not brilliant. The Allure one was a great deal - booked a solo suite guarantee for about $2000 including prepaid gratuities and $50 OBC and got a Grand Suite. That was a few years ago though. Now I always book when cruises open, so not sure about deals in recent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 5, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Whats Indy? Wow I didnt realize they had solo suite offers. Thats good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingthesuitelife Posted March 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Whats Indy? Wow I didnt realize they had solo suite offers. Thats good to hear. Indy is Independence of the Seas. I don't think it was a solo suite offer as such, I just meant I was travelling solo, so I probably still paid 200% it was just a good offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 5, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted March 5, 2017 2k for a suite all to yourself is a good deal. I hope something like that comes up for our sailing lol. Right now we are booked in a ocean balcony and will upgrade in a heartbeat if a deal like that comes about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilygrace Posted March 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I just looked at that sale flyer for next week and the cruise I am considering (I actually have a hold on a cabin right now, but it expires later today) is on there. They have all the balcony categories listed at one price (better than my hold), but I am wondering if that price is for a gty or not. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 5, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I just looked at that sale flyer for next week and the cruise I am considering (I actually have a hold on a cabin right now, but it expires later today) is on there. They have all the balcony categories listed at one price (better than my hold), but I am wondering if that price is for a gty or not. Any ideas? It actually says what category is offered at those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilygrace Posted March 5, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 5, 2017 It actually says what category is offered at those prices. I did see that all the balcony categories were listed, and that is what made me think it the price might be for a gty. If it had different pricing for the different balcony categories I would assume it was not a gty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted March 5, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Ive booked on a Wed for a Friday cruise on Enchantment. Always a good deal Sent from my STV100-1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 9, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted March 9, 2017 They showed the special pricing for one day, then the specials went missing when it was available to the public. So now I'm still waiting for another week hoping that the special will come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda/Ohio Posted March 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 10, 2017 We frequently book 6-8 weeks out. Just how life rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted March 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 10, 2017 We never due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framboesa Posted March 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Couple years ago we booked a cruise less tahan 5 days before, and had to fly for it...I remeber that it ws really cheap!..Normally we book 3 weeks/5 weeks before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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