dorts Posted April 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My cruise planner is now showing a new option to book an ultimate dining package. Seems like you can eat at a specialty restaurant each night plus lunch on sea days. The cost in GBP on my upcoming 12 nighter is £236. Not sure it would be for me...I am looking forward to mixing things up between MDR, windjammer and have specialty restaurant bookings made already for throughout my cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just saw the same offer on our upcoming Oasis cruise. $24 per day. Gives a $50 credit at a la carte restaurants. First night's reservation made automatically, others made onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted April 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2017 20% discount for Chefs Table, not valid at Hibachi. As we usually dine in specialty restaurants I thought about this however I think I will stick with my FNDR promo and then but the 4 night package and just pay for Sabor and have 1 night at JR's or the WJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted April 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2017 not in my planner yet. maybe someday :) id have to see a spreadsheet analysis to see if this is worth it. anyone do that yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babydougie Posted April 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I see it for my HOTS cruise in September. FNDR isn't yet though. I wonder if that will come up. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancypants! Posted April 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I wonder if the $50 credit for the a la carte restaurants is all you get for the week? That wouldn't last very long. If it is $50 every time you go to an a la carte restaurant then it would be a great deal, but seems unlikely. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I wonder if the $50 credit for the a la carte restaurants is all you get for the week? That wouldn't last very long. If it is $50 every time you go to an a la carte restaurant then it would be a great deal, but seems unlikely. Hmm... I don't see how the $50 could be the entire week, that would not seem fair if someone wanted to do Izumi several nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancypants! Posted April 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2017 As someone that might like to go to Izumi more than once, I agree. This seems potentially appealing, but also seems like something where the implementation of it will vary between ships, and staff will be confused about what is and what is not included. It looks like there are a couple of exclusions as well - Chef's Table and Izumi Hibachi, but you can get 20% off at Chef's Table, but I guess not at Izumi Hibachi. A little confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzie07 Posted April 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I don't see it as being a great deal. On our upcoming Rhapsody cruise it will work out at an average of £15.30 per visit. Currently Giovanni is showing as £16.40, Chops lunch £15.58 and Chops evening £28.70. To make it worthwhile you would really need to choose Chops or Izumi every night. Think I will stick with BOGO at £24.80 for the first two nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanna Posted April 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just got the same offer on our 14 nights on the NOTS May 12th 2017. 315 Euro per person... Thinking about this one,,,, cruise planner says up 60% off on board prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3o Posted April 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Might be something to do on oasis class but couldn't imagine IOTS, rotate between Giovanni's (21) and chops (35). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrf311 Posted April 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The price is showing as $168 per person for our seven night cruise on Explorer in September which comes out to $24 a day. It states "For restaurants with a la carte pricing, you’ll receive a $50 food credit," but I don't see any mention of 20% off Chef's Table. Considering Giovanni's Table is already $24 a day, this doesn't seem to be too good of a deal. I guess it would only save us money if we were to eat at Chops or Izumi every night, assuming the $50 credit is per visit at Izumi, and take advantage of the lunch on sea days. If we decided to skip dinner or eat in the MDR one or two nights that would negate most of the savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The price is showing as $168 per person for our seven night cruise on Explorer in September which comes out to $24 a day. It states "For restaurants with a la carte pricing, you’ll receive a $50 food credit," but I don't see any mention of 20% off Chef's Table. Considering Giovanni's Table is already $24 a day, this doesn't seem to be too good of a deal. I guess it would only save us money if we were to eat at Chops or Izumi every night, assuming the $50 credit is per visit at Izumi, and take advantage of the lunch on sea days. If we decided to skip dinner or eat in the MDR one or two nights that would negate most of the savings. There are some people who eat in specialty restaurants every night, and this would be a good deal for them. For us, I agree with you that it's not a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashima2 Posted April 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 28, 2017 For my Allure sailing in December it is $168. I think it's a good deal on the Oasis class IF you only want to eat at specialty restaurants each night. Comes to $24 per pay and with Chops steadily increasing might not be a bad idea. For me since I'm so close to NYC (about 20 mins with an abundance of options!) specialty dining is not really as appealing to me. will be in MDR most nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3o Posted April 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It's 24 a day for IOTS too where your only options besides JRs are chops and Giovanni's, don't think either open for lunch. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It's 24 a day for IOTS too where your only options besides JRs are chops and Giovanni's, don't think either open for lunch. I thought I read on another thread that RC starting to offer lunch at Chops fleetwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted April 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It is listed for 216 per on our 9 day Nov Navigator cruise so that would include 9 dinners and 3 lunch's , they took away the 3,4, and 5 day package , most likely will get it, only a la carte on that ship is Izumi and 50 dollar credit is better than old 30 dollar dinner credit with package ( would not be surprised to see them read 3,4, and 5 night package) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted April 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I thought about it for our upcoming Anthem cruise since there are some different specialty restaurants I'd like to try, but then I remembered we're in a suite and I really want to go to Coastal Kitchen a couple times. The planner price in USD is $24/day. $168 on our 7 night cruise and $216 on our 9 night cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted April 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Here's a link to more information about what's available. Available till the 2nd May only: http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/uploads/latest-offers_697_2529309729.pdf Obviously the link to the grid of applicable sailings doesn't work within it :eek: :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted April 28, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2017 ambiguous if is 50 credit every time you use it or not. wonder if done intentionally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted April 28, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'm just happy the Refreshment package is on sale again. I had bought it on a the discount late last year, but then we changed cruise dates and the package was canceled. I've been holding out for a sale to repurchase it. On our 9 night cruise on Grandeur, there are multi-night dining packages. Seriously looking at the 5 night package, which comes to $21/reservation. You get a $30 credit at Izumi. The package is only a losing proposition if you use it at Giovanni's for all 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky0000547 Posted April 28, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'm just happy the Refreshment package is on sale again. Me too, I was waiting and just about checking prices daily for any drop. 30% off today and bought the package straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted April 28, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Is anyone seeing the Ultimate dining plan along with the 3,4 or 5 night dining packages on their cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted April 28, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Is anyone seeing the Ultimate dining plan along with the 3,4 or 5 night dining packages on their cruise? On my upcoming Harmony I have the Ultimate, FNDR, 3 and 4 night packages. The 5 night one disappeared. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted April 28, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On my upcoming Harmony I have the Ultimate, FNDR, 3 and 4 night packages. The 5 night one disappeared. Sent from a mobile device Thank you. That's what I wanted to hear. Not interested in the Ultimate package but still wanted the 4 night package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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