lbfluffy Posted September 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2018 i read on on the boards that the drink package sometimes goes on sale around holidays. I purchased ours in June when RCCL said it was on sale. We got it for $50 a day. I’ve kept an eye on the prices. The website now is showing sale price of $52 a day. I’m surprised it has increased, yet the site says that is a sale off the on board price. I’m hoping the next holiday I see a decrease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2018 i read on on the boards that the drink package sometimes goes on sale around holidays. I purchased ours in June when RCCL said it was on sale. We got it for $50 a day. I’ve kept an eye on the prices. The website now is showing sale price of $52 a day. I’m surprised it has increased, yet the site says that is a sale off the on board price. I’m hoping the next holiday I see a decrease. Don't wait for a holiday. Check often, even every day. If the price is less than $50, cancel and rebook. You can do this as often as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgdehoyos Posted September 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I’m hearing Black Friday is a good day ... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted September 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Don't wait for a holiday. Check often, even every day. If the price is less than $50, cancel and rebook. You can do this as often as you like. This, definitely. Even several times a day, if you can. I have seen some things (specifically that I can remember an excursion and an internet package) change prices over the course of a single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTraub1250 Posted September 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Got my drink package for 9 night cruise at $39. It was a 2 day sale for Anthem of the Seas in Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted September 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I check every day. On my cruise it has only went up :( From 53.00 per day to 56.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobNoxious Posted September 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2018 black friday-cyber monday are usually the best deals, but you can find sales for around $42-$45 / day for the drink packages. Check on WEEKENDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1976 Posted September 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2018 My next cruise isn't until 2020, but I want to get the booze package, should I look and book it now if there is a good price or just wait until next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBeBop Posted September 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I’m hearing Black Friday is a good day ... That’s when I got my drink package and excursions for our last cruise. And I’ll probably do it again for our next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted September 21, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I’ve been checking daily. Thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendeck Posted September 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I check every day. On my cruise it has only went up :( From 53.00 per day to 56.00 Same exact experience for me. I bought in at the 53 but have been checking everyday for it to go down NOT GO UP! It is 56 now. I’m hoping the Black Friday sale that others have seen happens this year. I’d like to pay less than the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialNeedsFam Posted September 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2018 My beverage packages aren’t on sale yet but I just got Voom for 40% off- hooray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted September 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just checked the price for our cruise in Nov and it’s down to $39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted September 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2018 For those that booked on Black Friday...do you recall what your rate was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmstevens Posted September 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2018 My rate last year on Black Friday was $42.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluelock Posted September 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I got an email saying that the deluxe drinks package was on sale for my cruise, BOGO 50% off. I was excited, until I called (I really am starting to hate their website) and the price per person AFTER the discount said $42 per person per day plus service charge. I am pretty darn sure it was $42 per person per day yesterday with no sale. I am so disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2018 For those that booked on Black Friday...do you recall what your rate was? It's different on different ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I got an email saying that the deluxe drinks package was on sale for my cruise, BOGO 50% off. I was excited, until I called (I really am starting to hate their website) and the price per person AFTER the discount said $42 per person per day plus service charge. I am pretty darn sure it was $42 per person per day yesterday with no sale. I am so disappointed! It was a different sale yesterday. ;) Just buy it when you like the price. Stop worrying about what they are calling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluelock Posted September 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2018 It was a different sale yesterday. ;) Just buy it when you like the price. Stop worrying about what they are calling it. Just complaining because I won't buy it for $42 per person. Neither of us drink enough to make it worth it at that price. I would however buy it for the price I thought it was going for. It was just too good to be true, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgdehoyos Posted September 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just complaining because I won't buy it for $42 per person. Neither of us drink enough to make it worth it at that price. I would however buy it for the price I thought it was going for. It was just too good to be true, sadly. And here I am thinking $42 pp/pd sounded like a great deal! I’d book it at that rate ... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckery73 Posted September 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I got an email saying that the deluxe drinks package was on sale for my cruise, BOGO 50% off. I was excited, until I called (I really am starting to hate their website) and the price per person AFTER the discount said $42 per person per day plus service charge. I am pretty darn sure it was $42 per person per day yesterday with no sale. I am so disappointed! Same thing for my cruise. I looked yesterday and it was $49 a day and thought that is a great deal. Then today I saw the BOGO 50 % and thought what an even better deal. Went to book it and found out the price shown already reflects the discount which is 25% off each guest and turns out it wasn't any cheaper than before the sale, still $49. I don't know why RC does this.:confused::confused: Its really misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2tcdx2 Posted September 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just complaining because I won't buy it for $42 per person. Neither of us drink enough to make it worth it at that price. I would however buy it for the price I thought it was going for. It was just too good to be true, sadly. Their price on the site is always a sale price, regardless of how they word it. Usually the base price of the drink package is $60 per person. At least that is what Royal says when I have called - sales were then based off of that base price. So for instance when they advertised it at 30% off the price is $42 per person. When advertised as buy one get one half off it is $45 per person. When advertised at 20% off the price is $48 per person. I have to say I don't understand how no one seems to figure out the price listed is always considered to be a sale price to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2tcdx2 Posted September 21, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2018 And here I am thinking $42 pp/pd sounded like a great deal! I’d book it at that rate ... Sent from my iPad using Forums We bought for that on the Allure - drinks are roughly $11 to $13 a piece. It doesn't take but three drinks in a day to pay for the package. Add in maybe a soda, coffee, bottled water, or milkshake and the price is over the $42. Really seemed like a great deal to me. You figure 3 a day is rather easy to do. That is only one by the pool in the afternoon, 1 with dinner and maybe 1 late night after a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluelock Posted September 22, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Their price on the site is always a sale price, regardless of how they word it. Usually the base price of the drink package is $60 per person. At least that is what Royal says when I have called - sales were then based off of that base price. So for instance when they advertised it at 30% off the price is $42 per person. When advertised as buy one get one half off it is $45 per person. When advertised at 20% off the price is $48 per person. I have to say I don't understand how no one seems to figure out the price listed is always considered to be a sale price to begin with. It’s back to being advertised as $42 pp with no sale banner listed. So even if it is a “sale” it doesn’t say so. So of course I wouldn’t assume it’s a sale price when it is not advertised as such! I am not used to playing Royal’s weird “sale” game. I know pretty much everywhere does this, but RCCL seems to be more ridiculous than I am used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted September 22, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 22, 2018 It’s currently $39 on my upcoming cruise in November. If you have time, it’s a good idea to check the price every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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