Pre-buying Beverage packages/excursions- what if price goes down?

[RecoveryDude]

Hi! I’m cruising on HOTS in September - couple questions about using cruise planner:

 

1. If I buy a beverage package now, online, and later notice a “sale” - will they credit me back the difference, either on my credit card or as OBC?

 

2. Can I cancel an excursion after buying it (before the cruise) or are they non-refundable?

 

3. I never pre-buy stuff with Carnival as they add FL sales tax if you pre-buy, however, if you wait until ur in international water, you save the tax. Is this the same on RCCL?

 

Thanks all!!

 

 

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[Clarea]

If the price of a package (or excursion,dining, etc.) goes down, they will not give you a credit, you have to cancel and reorder.

 

You can cancel anything pre-purchased with the Cruise Planner up to 3 days before the cruise.

 

No state sales tax is added to anything purchased pre-cruise with the Cruise Planner.

[katiel53]

If you purchase a beverage package and the price goes down, just as Bob stated, you need to cancel and rebook it. Just keep in mind, that it takes a few days for the credit to show up on your credit card, whereas the charge shows up right away.

 

The only reason I mention this is that there is a long thread where someone is complaining because he has/had to wait a few days and he wanted OBC. It's just like every other credit card purchase that takes time for the credit to show up.

[LB_NJ]

FYI, there can be an exception for some excursions where you need to cancel further in advance, just be careful or ask about a specific excursion.

[BirdTravels]

Just cancel the purchase online. Then re-purchase with the discount. There are usually discounts as your cruise date gets closer. But, if it is a very popular and sold out excursion, you may lose it during this process.