CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2018 It has been a good decade since I have sailed Royal, and I have no idea what is normal and what isn't. We are sailing on the Allure at the end of May. Currently, the deluxe beverage package is $56 per day, plus gratuity. The total for two people is $925.12. Should I buy this now, or wait for the price to come down? Will it even come down with the current prices being increased? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Buy and then cancel/rebuy if you see a lower price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted October 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, CruisingSince1982 said: It has been a good decade since I have sailed Royal, and I have no idea what is normal and what isn't. We are sailing on the Allure at the end of May. Currently, the deluxe beverage package is $56 per day, plus gratuity. The total for two people is $925.12. Should I buy this now, or wait for the price to come down? Will it even come down with the current prices being increased? Thanks! You can buy it now, keep an eye on the pricing, and then cancel your purchase and re-buy it at a lower price should you see one. I've noticed that the Oasis and Quantum class generally seem to have higher pricing than some other ships too. I did read yesterday that the price of the packages are going up in 2019 too. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Ok, thank you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb31 Posted October 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Interesting. Just got it on the Allure next month for $44/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, mattb31 said: Interesting. Just got it on the Allure next month for $44/day. I think I'm too far out. My sailing is still 7 months away. I will keep checking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneclear Posted October 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I recently read that for 2019 sailings the Deluxe package will be going up between to $62 to $70 per day per person depending on ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, goneclear said: I recently read that for 2019 sailings the Deluxe package will be going up between to $62 to $70 per day per person depending on ship. Yeah, that's why I'm afraid not to buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted October 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Here's the scoop on drink package price increases: https://www.*****.com/2018/10/15/royal-caribbean-posts-2019-drink-package-pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted October 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I'm on the Allure in Feb and the lowest I've seen it go for my cruise is $52 a day plus 18%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted October 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, dwayneb236 said: I'm on the Allure in Feb and the lowest I've seen it go for my cruise is $52 a day plus 18%. I just got off Allure and I paid $42. I think you should check pricing around Black Friday/Cyber Monday for your Feb cruise. Maybe they'll have some aggressive offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.M.J.R. Posted October 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, goneclear said: I recently read that for 2019 sailings the Deluxe package will be going up between to $62 to $70 per day per person depending on ship. Does that include 18% gratuity? $54+18% = $63.72. $62+18%=$73.16 I had the Deluxe package on my last cruise, I think I broke even, but barely. I don't see being able to break even at $60+/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted October 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, CruisingSince1982 said: It has been a good decade since I have sailed Royal, and I have no idea what is normal and what isn't. We are sailing on the Allure at the end of May. Currently, the deluxe beverage package is $56 per day, plus gratuity. The total for two people is $925.12. Should I buy this now, or wait for the price to come down? Will it even come down with the current prices being increased? Thanks! I've been getting email notices for my cruises that are 6 months to 2 weeks out, offering drink packages at reduced prices. I got one this morning for a cruise leaving in 11 days that was a BOGO50-off. As a previous poster said, you can buy now and then cancel and re-purchase later if the price goes down. Keep an eye on the cruise planner online for your cruise. Edited October 16, 2018 by pcur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted October 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, BNBR said: I just got off Allure and I paid $42. I think you should check pricing around Black Friday/Cyber Monday for your Feb cruise. Maybe they'll have some aggressive offers. Will the aggressive pricing show up if I already purchased the package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted October 16, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Just now, CruisingSince1982 said: Will the aggressive pricing show up if I already purchased the package? Yes. I actually just did this for a Feb 2019 sailing I have. Purchased it awhile ago and just repriced over the weekend. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted October 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, pcur said: I've been getting email notices for my cruises that are 6 months to 2 weeks out, offering drink packages at reduced prices. I got one this morning for a cruise leaving in 11 days that was a BOGO50-off. As a previous poster said, you can buy now and then cancel and re-purchase later if the price goes down. Keep an eye on the cruise planner online for your cruise. But the new pricing doesn't show up once you buy it ... unless I am missing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted October 16, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, BNBR said: I just got off Allure and I paid $42. I think you should check pricing around Black Friday/Cyber Monday for your Feb cruise. Maybe they'll have some aggressive offers. Yeah, i was wondering about that. I'm not getting the package myself but a friend going with us has bought it. We're just doing the refreshment package. We did the deluxe on our last cruise and while I loved not worrying about every little drink I ordered, we just felt we were pushing it to get to our break even. Man it was nice though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Just now, Dan-P said: Yes. I actually just did this for a Feb 2019 sailing I have. Purchased it awhile ago and just repriced over the weekend. Dan. Ok, thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted October 16, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Just now, CruisingSince1982 said: But the new pricing doesn't show up once you buy it ... unless I am missing it. You will still log in to the Cruise Planner to check pricing. Nothing will come automatically about it. If you see a lower price, you just cancel your original purchase and re-buy at the new price. I've done it numerous times over the years. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted October 16, 2018 #20 Share Posted October 16, 2018 When they announced the higher prices for 2019 sailings all the prices mentioned were on-board prices. I haven't been paying that much attention to the 2019 prices mentioned on here as I don't currently have a cruise booked then, but I don't think I've seen people mentioning prices as low as $42/45 for those cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Just now, Dan-P said: You will still log in to the Cruise Planner to check pricing. Nothing will come automatically about it. If you see a lower price, you just cancel your original purchase and re-buy at the new price. I've done it numerous times over the years. Dan. thank you - I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted October 16, 2018 #22 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, dwayneb236 said: Yeah, i was wondering about that. I'm not getting the package myself but a friend going with us has bought it. We're just doing the refreshment package. We did the deluxe on our last cruise and while I loved not worrying about every little drink I ordered, we just felt we were pushing it to get to our break even. Man it was nice though.. You could just order a few long islands and come out way below the beverage package. I drink a ton on cruises and even for me, if they push this up in the $60 - $70/range I'm not sure I'd get it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted October 16, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, CruisingSince1982 said: But the new pricing doesn't show up once you buy it ... unless I am missing it. I just priced the deluxe drink package for my cruise in 11 days, and the total for an 8 night cruise, two people, was $793. So, the lower price is already reflected in what they are charging. Includes gratuity, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted October 16, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Yeah, I'm just putting money on my books here and there to cover alcohol before the cruise. My wife drinks more than me. I'm a lightweight. Won't need much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted October 16, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted October 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, BNBR said: You could just order a few long islands and come out way below the beverage package. I drink a ton on cruises and even for me, if they push this up in the $60 - $70/range I'm not sure I'd get it anymore. I'm having a problem justifying $925 for two, but, I will still buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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