baljaffray Posted September 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Have been considering cruise for Sept 2018, and priced yesterday. Today with the 'FREE' drinks package the same cost 1075 USD 824 GPB MORE!! will have to wait till this promo ends, so see if it goes back down. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted September 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Existing Threads http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2540901 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2540941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted September 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2017 All price increases that make it to cc are ........massive.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baljaffray Posted September 5, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Existing Threads http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2540901 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2540941 Oh, thanks, interesting reading. #wishihadbookedyesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted September 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The cruise we were looking to book has basically been increased to take care of the drinks package so basically no deal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinglebert Posted September 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The cruise we were looking to book has basically been increased to take care of the drinks package so basically no deal at all. Of course. That is just what they do. The total cost of the cruise will be about the same as before when you include the drinks package which wasn't free last time. Their offers never really affect the total price they just move the goalposts to make it seem a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveso Posted September 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 6, 2017 We have just reached Diamond Level and so have a free drinks. We aren't big drinkers and so 3 drinks is fine for us. With this latest price "deal" you are forced to take the drinks package and they have removed the guaranteed cabins at the lower prices (which exclude their so called special deals). That seems totally unfair to loyal Diamond and upwards customers. I just hope that when the next pricing comes out in November they sort this out. I'm going to call them to complain but that won't get me anywhere. So maybe I need to look at NCL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baljaffray Posted September 6, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I sailed NCL Escape last year, and felt it was of similar standard, and would not hesitate to book again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted September 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 6, 2017 We have just reached Diamond Level and so have a free drinks. We aren't big drinkers and so 3 drinks is fine for us. With this latest price "deal" you are forced to take the drinks package and they have removed the guaranteed cabins at the lower prices (which exclude their so called special deals). That seems totally unfair to loyal Diamond and upwards customers. I just hope that when the next pricing comes out in November they sort this out. I'm going to call them to complain but that won't get me anywhere. So maybe I need to look at NCL! You are not forced to take the deal, without the deal the price is generally lower, did it recently for our upcoming cruise. waited until the drinks package was offered at a much lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted September 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Of course. That is just what they do. The total cost of the cruise will be about the same as before when you include the drinks package which wasn't free last time. Their offers never really affect the total price they just move the goalposts to make it seem a better deal. Not always. Our cruise for next year is 250euro cheaper than it was and has drinks packages as an added bonus. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted September 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I do believe the current promo ends soon, therefore they must raise the price to offer another make believe same old price sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted September 6, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I do believe the current promo ends soon, therefore they must raise the price to offer another make believe same old price sale Looks like this one runs until 6th of November. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted September 7, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I musta gotten one of those hurry ends soon,emails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveso Posted September 7, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 7, 2017 You are not forced to take the deal, without the deal the price is generally lower, did it recently for our upcoming cruise. waited until the drinks package was offered at a much lower price. That's the point - you are forced to take the deal (if you want to book now). They aren't currently offering prices without the drinks package included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted September 8, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 8, 2017 That's the point - you are forced to take the deal (if you want to book now). They aren't currently offering prices without the drinks package included. Book through a TA and get the original price. Or call RCCI to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 8, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Book via a US TA much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted September 8, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Book through a TA and get the original price. Or call RCCI to book. You cannot get "the original" price. The price today is the price! No one can get last weeks prices! Today my desired cruise is £800 more than last week to include the "free" drinks package. I'll just wait for this promo to end and the prices to drop back down. For some reason prices in the USA are even more expensive than in the [emoji636] for this one [emoji848]so I can't even use my USA TA! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveso Posted September 8, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is it possible if you live in the UK to book via a US travel agent to get their better rates. I know you have to disclose that you are not a US citizen but looking at one cruise on Independence the UK web site (with drinks package which I don't want) is £3,800 and it's $4,000 in the US. Save about 30%! Has anyone done this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 8, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is it possible if you live in the UK to book via a US travel agent to get their better rates. I know you have to disclose that you are not a US citizen but looking at one cruise on Independence the UK web site (with drinks package which I don't want) is £3,800 and it's $4,000 in the US. Save about 30%! Has anyone done this before? Last 2 cruises and next 2 all booked via US travel agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baljaffray Posted September 8, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is it possible if you live in the UK to book via a US travel agent to get their better rates. I know you have to disclose that you are not a US citizen but looking at one cruise on Independence the UK web site (with drinks package which I don't want) is £3,800 and it's $4,000 in the US. Save about 30%! Has anyone done this before? I took the plunge and booked direct with .com, and not .uk. No issues and though no drink package, saved a considerable amount. Got a deck 12 balcony for about £150 more than the forward OV, (the price in UK before the new offer of 'free' drinks.) plus got OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newxmascruiser Posted September 8, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 8, 2017 My next cruise I have booked with a US TA but am monitoring prices as I know I can cancel no penalty if and when a better deal comes up (I booked before the nrd thing) so on .co.uk £s price went up £2500 overnight when the new promo was added...yikes 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted September 8, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is it possible if you live in the UK to book via a US travel agent to get their better rates. I know you have to disclose that you are not a US citizen but looking at one cruise on Independence the UK web site (with drinks package which I don't want) is £3,800 and it's $4,000 in the US. Save about 30%! Has anyone done this before? Yes, my last 5 cruises have been booked via my USA TA.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 8, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I took the plunge and booked direct with .com, and not .uk. No issues and though no drink package, saved a considerable amount. Got a deck 12 balcony for about £150 more than the forward OV, (the price in UK before the new offer of 'free' drinks.) plus got OBC. We booked Harmony September 2015 and looked at price for Symphony September 2018 both on maiden season 7 nights out of Barcelona. The price on Symphony includes drink package and is double the price for the same balcony cabin number as we had on Harmony. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 11, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2017 My US travel agent informed me lat time that non refundable deposits are now in place but everything else is still changeable you just lose your Deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poshbeer Posted September 11, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 11, 2017 how do you go about finidng a US travel agent for Uk customers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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