Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

Check Your Prices - WOW Sale

sandc4e

By sandc4e,
in Royal Caribbean International

 Share

Recommended Posts

livingonthebeach "Live from...." Rare

livingonthebeach

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, imola said:

When I called I was told you cannot get OBC AND your earned balcony discount. Makes RC "perks" not so perky. They want loyal customers but refuse to honor perks you have earned by being loyal.  This is my opinion. I am fully aware it may not match others. 

 

I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale.  Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
imola

imola

Posted
Posted
50 minutes ago, Heidi6819 said:

I’m on hold with a rep.  My price hasn’t changed, but there is now onboard credit.  They are saying I am not eligible because I got a balcony discount for being Platinum.  This was my first booking as Platinum.  Do they always give a discount for balcony or only as a promotion with Platinum and up?

 

Also, my delightful (snark) rep started the discussion by saying I wasn’t eligible for the onboard credit on any of the 3 rooms I have booked for our Aug ‘22 Alaska cruise because it was not a new reservation.  After pulling up my reservation he said, rather obnoxiously, “And this isn’t a new reservation, is it?”  I asked for his name and his tone immediately changed.

When I called was told no to OBC AND earned balcony discount. RC withholds earned perks depending on what they feel like. 

The good news is many here are receiving lower prices and OBC with re bookings. For them I am very happy.  As for me thinking of pulling the RC plug. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Luke104

Luke104

Posted
Posted

Thanks OP for the info. I called Royal on 3 cruises I had booked,  and I know it paid off. On my cruises:      #1, I received just a $20.00 reduction.

    #2, received a $150.00 OBC.

    #3, received an upgrade from O.V to balcony and a "credit" of $218.00 to be applied to my credit card.

 

Again thanks, very helpful.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
IRMO12HD

IRMO12HD

Posted
Posted

Quick question -- I can't reach my TA right now, but want to take advantage of the lower rates.  Is it okay to have two reservations in the same name for the same sailing at one time?  Or will that screw up my first reservation (that my TA is not available to change).  That first one is a group rate, and it's now about $200 more than what I can pay now.  But, I don't want to lose my current reservation with my Cruise Planner deals. . .

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
firefly333

firefly333

Posted
Posted
20 minutes ago, IRMO12HD said:

Quick question -- I can't reach my TA right now, but want to take advantage of the lower rates.  Is it okay to have two reservations in the same name for the same sailing at one time?  Or will that screw up my first reservation (that my TA is not available to change).  That first one is a group rate, and it's now about $200 more than what I can pay now.  But, I don't want to lose my current reservation with my Cruise Planner deals. . .

 

Can you put a hold on the 2nd instead of actually booking it. A hold would be better.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
molly361

molly361

Posted
Posted
27 minutes ago, IRMO12HD said:

Quick question -- I can't reach my TA right now, but want to take advantage of the lower rates.  Is it okay to have two reservations in the same name for the same sailing at one time?  Or will that screw up my first reservation (that my TA is not available to change).  That first one is a group rate, and it's now about $200 more than what I can pay now.  But, I don't want to lose my current reservation with my Cruise Planner deals. . .

 

Yes you can do that

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Heidi6819

Heidi6819

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale.  Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. 

I’m glad to hear this.  Did you book during the WOW sale?  Or did they re-price a previous booking?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
IRMO12HD

IRMO12HD

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

Can you put a hold on the 2nd instead of actually booking it. A hold would be better.

It didn't give me the option of a hold.  I messaged RCCL and they said it was okay to have two reservations, so I went ahead and made it. A savings of $240, and it's refundable, so once I'm able to get in touch with my TA, I'll just cancel it.

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
John&LaLa "Live from...." Rare

John&LaLa

Posted
Posted
6 hours ago, molly361 said:

You can't get BOTH the balcony discount and the OBC it's either one or the other.  TA's were told that they are working on making them combinable but who knows when that will happen

 

But with base pricing being so good, who needs a discount😉

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
prbeauty777

prbeauty777

Posted
Posted
On 8/12/2021 at 11:53 AM, sandc4e said:

WOW sale is up and is including OBC (haven't seen that in awhile).  Was able to get the OBC added to our reservation, no change in pricing for us but having some OBC helps with the drink bill.

 

Happy Friday Jr.

Did you book directly with RCCL? My boyfriend and I purchased 2 cruises an hour before the wow sale through ***** and I called and asked if we could still get the OBC and was told that only sailings booked August 12-15 could receive it!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nelblu

nelblu

Posted
Posted
On 8/13/2021 at 7:19 AM, John&LaLa said:

 

Not really sure yet, will see invoice later today.

John, just got my answer on the lower D+ BD.  Because it was re-priced it fell into the less than 6 months out, therefore the BD is less by $25.  Since it was priced as a solo, only half applied.  Which brings me to another interesting tidbit--If it's considered a solo, do we only get 2 points rather than the 4.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
John&LaLa "Live from...." Rare

John&LaLa

Posted
Posted
6 minutes ago, nelblu said:

John, just got my answer on the lower D+ BD.  Because it was re-priced it fell into the less than 6 months out, therefore the BD is less by $25.  Since it was priced as a solo, only half applied.  Which brings me to another interesting tidbit--If it's considered a solo, do we only get 2 points rather than the 4.

 

You will get 4

 

As long as you aren't sailing in a cabin designated as solo

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ONECRUISER

ONECRUISER

Posted
Posted
19 hours ago, TytalusWarden said:

As a follow-up, was repriced about 2 days ago, just got my $275.03 OBC for the October cruise on Harmony of the Seas out of Rome.  Pretty quick turnaround considering they said "up to 14 days"!

Yup, same experience. Also just received 5 Refunds on Canceled Cruises in 7 days. No complaints in turn around time here either

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CruiszBug

CruiszBug

Posted
Posted
22 hours ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale.  Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. 

WOW sale goes through today (Sunday). So it is still active until tonight.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
bajathree

bajathree

Posted
Posted
22 hours ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale.  Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. 

I have only seen that combo working with suites...not regular balcony cabins.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • Hurricane Zone 2024
      • Cruise Insurance Q&A w/ Steve Dasseos of Tripinsurancestore.com June 2024
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...