Please check the prices of all of your current bookings

[pcur]

We should all listen and do what Mom says.  I've had 1 price drop for $99, and 1 inside-to-balcony upgrade for $3.

 

Mom knows best............................

[latebuyer]

I saved 100.00 so thanks. This thread was a constant reminder to me to check. Be for warned to remind them if it is a refundable fare. The agent made mine non refundable and it took an hour to fix it.

[Max and Ruby]

My booked cruises are still cheaper (and refundable rates).  Christmas week 2022 and next June.  Did not book direct with Royal, but it is always good to check!

[Arzeena]

On 5/27/2022 at 1:38 AM, Merion_Mom said:

 

That's usually me, but this time, I won the Price Drop Lottery!

Thanks for the heads up MM. Did not win the price drop lottery this time. Cruising in August on the Oasis.

[mspink98]

15 hours ago, pcur said:

We should all listen and do what Mom says.  I've had 1 price drop for $99, and 1 inside-to-balcony upgrade for $3.

 

Mom knows best............................

That's the best $3 you'll ever spend! What a deal!

[pcur]

5 hours ago, mspink98 said:

That's the best $3 you'll ever spend! What a deal!

It could have been better, but RCCL can never "see" the price I'm looking at on their web site.  It was actually about a 50 cent difference in price from the inside to the balcony.  But, I am NOT complaining, but explaining.......

[Sunseeker20]

I've definitely noticed the price of our cruise drop significantly, however we are booked in a spacious interior (family of 5) so how can I check to see if the price for that category has dropped without calling all the time? 

[Bizaro86]

We're booked for our first Royal cruise and I had a related question. We booked in May for a cruise in 2023, so CWC doesn't apply, and the price difference for refundable vs non-refundable deposits was enough that I booked non-refundable.

 

If the price declines can I still call in and get the discount or would I be out of luck due to the non-refundable deposit? Ok either way, I just won't bother watching prices if non-refundable. But if I can get a discount or OBC I'll be a bit diligent in checking...

[Biker19]

6 hours ago, Bizaro86 said:

If the price declines can I still call in and get the discount or would I be out of luck due to the non-refundable deposit?

Price drops apply to NA bookings, regardless of deposit type.

[Maureen52]

No price drop on my June 24th cruise. Just checked and all that is left for cabins is inside. Guess it's going to be pretty full.

[RandomUser123]

Yesterday I booked an 8 night cruise on Anthem of the Seas for me, my wife and our 2 kids sailing Oct 29th and it was an incredible deal we got for an Ocean View room guarantee with a promo code, resident discount and the kids sail free deal. We just had to do it. I am excited. Our first cruise since Oct 2019 and our first on Royal Caribbean. I will check periodically but I do not think the price for me will drop any further. 

[BecciBoo]

M'Lady, you just saved us $600!!!!!!  That's whopping!!!!!

 

See people, it pays to post on CC.  Some good friend is always looking out for ya!

 

Thanks, Merion Mom!🥰

And all I did was call RCCL and ask for an adjustment, didn't even make a mock booking!  The rep was terrific.  She did a price match inquiry and came back with the reduced fare.  We've had this one booked for a year almost.  Easy Peasy  Unfortunately, the Wonder cruise has gone up, but ya never know.

Edited June 5, 2022 by BecciBoo

[PompeySailor]

For those that like to venture out and sail Celebrity as well, they have a 60% off second guest sale.

Managed to get a $499 saving yesterday on one of our Beyond cruises. 👍🏻

 

 

[latebuyer]

What is the minimum people will phone in for? Mine has dropped 13.00 but after being on hold an hour for last drop, i’m not sure i want to phone.

[latebuyer]

Sorry just to clarify i was on hold withe agent. He had a lot of trouble making it refundable. I don’t want to go through that again,

[cruisegal40]

Ours is up $639.00 from when we booked back in February. And it looks to be getting pretty full.

[ninsim]

Our cruise has gone up 

[Bizaro86]

16 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Price drops apply to NA bookings, regardless of deposit type.

 

Thanks! I just checked and it's ~$500 more than when we booked. I'll continue to monitor regularly. 

 

That does bring up a somewhat related question. When I was checking I noticed a stateroom I'd prefer has become available. It is in the same class (ultra spacious ocean view) as my booking. 

 

Can I switch rooms without repricing? I'd prefer the other room, but not for $500. Can I do so online or do I need to call?

[Biker19]

7 hours ago, Bizaro86 said:

Can I switch rooms without repricing?

Yes, you need to call.

[orville99]

7 hours ago, Bizaro86 said:

Can I switch rooms without repricing? I'd prefer the other room, but not for $500. Can I do so online or do I need to call?

Depends on how that cabin was actually categorized. Even though it may appear to be in the same category from the description, it may have a configuration that sleeps more people, or be in a different area of the ship. The key is the number/letter combination. For example, on Wonder the balcony cabins with oversized balconies are 3D and 4D - one of which sleeps two, and the other sleeps up to 4. If you try to switch from a 3D to a 4D, they will reprice. Also, if you are on a different deck or in a different location on a given deck, the price may be different. We have one cruise currently booked on deck 7. If we want to switch to the exact same cabin on deck 8 (3D to 3D in the exact same location), the price/pp goes up by ~$100

[BecciBoo]

On 6/5/2022 at 11:34 AM, latebuyer said:

Sorry just to clarify i was on hold withe agent. He had a lot of trouble making it refundable. I don’t want to go through that again,

I asked for an "adjustment" not a refund, that's a whole nother ball of wax.

[kikitaz]

On 5/28/2022 at 12:43 AM, Merion_Mom said:

 

Um...........NO.

I think this is true.  I just copied this from the website's Best Price Guarantee Form (fine print at the bottom).

 

All Royal Caribbean Best Price Guarantee claim forms must be submitted on-line within 48 hours of reserving your cruise and verified by Royal Caribbean in order to qualify for the onboard credit.  

 

[VegasVic14]

On 6/5/2022 at 12:39 PM, cruisegal40 said:

Ours is up $639.00 from when we booked back in February. And it looks to be getting pretty full.

Our 2 cruises in 2023 are up $350 and $300 from booking last April.

[latebuyer]

It was a refundable deposit rather than non refundable deposit. He switched it to non refundable and then it took an hour to make it a refundable deposit again. My booking dropped 10.00 but i just don't want to go through the hassle again.

[latebuyer]

Just a note to check your invoice very carefully after they make change to the booking. I've also had problems with taxes and once had a change fee added inappropriately.