2 for 1 Fares?

[Av8tor]

Looking to try Regent and don't quite understand the

 

• 2-FOR-1 All-Inclusive Fares
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listed on the website

 

What exactly does that mean?

 

If the site shows a $6400 fare, is that the total for 2 people or, like other sites, would the total be $12,800?

[SusieQft]

The terminology is a marketing gimmick.  The rack rate is $12,800 per person, discounted to $6,400 per person.

[Av8tor]

Thanks, typical hype...Inflate the original price so you can "discount" it to the price you actually want to get!

[RetiredandTravel]

6 hours ago, Av8tor said:

Thanks, typical hype...Inflate the original price so you can "discount" it to the price you actually want to get!

 

 

You're also not going to believe all the "free" stuff you get for $12,800.  All these cruise lines overhype IMO.  Hope your first Regent cruise is as pleasurable as ours was. 

 

 

[UUNetBill]

FWIW, before our first Regent cruise way back in '09 I did the same thing - looked at the fares and was like, "This has to be for two people - it can't be one bunk" - but it was.

 

On our third day on board we had already met with the cruise consultant to book our next cruise.  Once you're on board it's really easy to justify the spend...

[UUNetBill]

33 minutes ago, RetiredandTravel said:

You're also not going to believe all the "free" stuff you get for $12,800.  All these cruise lines overhype IMO.  Hope your first Regent cruise is as pleasurable as ours was. 

For years I've wanted Regent to change that to 'Included' instead of 'Free'.  More accurate, and doesn't seem as tacky, IMO.

[SandJCruiser]

Several years ago were on a Tauck river cruise, which are all-inclusive.  Over cocktails one evening with some new friends, one of the ladies commented, "I really like that the drinks are free.". Her husband looked at her and dryly remarked, " They're not free; they're pre-paid. " 😁 Pretty much sums it up.

[RetiredandTravel]

My wife does the eye roll when she hears "free".  I will say that Regent is truly "all inclusive", the spa & upgraded wines(liquors) and excursions are the only things that are  additional.  The OBC usually covers those.  When we've left the ship we've never owed a nickel, nice touch.  Shops & the Casino are also extra of course.

 

 

[wishIweretravelling]

1 hour ago, RetiredandTravel said:

My wife does the eye roll when she hears "free".  I will say that Regent is truly "all inclusive", the spa & upgraded wines(liquors) and excursions are the only things that are  additional.  The OBC usually covers those.  When we've left the ship we've never owed a nickel, nice touch.  Shops & the Casino are also extra of course.

 

 

And, actually, most of the excursions are included. Depending on the port and the operator(s), I've often found the included ones to be as good as or better than the ones you pay extra for. 

[UUNetBill]

2 hours ago, SandJCruiser said:

Several years ago were on a Tauck river cruise, which are all-inclusive.  Over cocktails one evening with some new friends, one of the ladies commented, "I really like that the drinks are free.". Her husband looked at her and dryly remarked, " They're not free; they're pre-paid. " 😁 Pretty much sums it up.

Definitely a distinction.  But something very easy to get used to...on other cruises, even if you purchase a package you still need to swipe or sign...I much prefer the Regent business model of just getting what you want...regardless of whether it's pre-paid or not.  🙂

 

2 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said:

My wife does the eye roll when she hears "free".  I will say that Regent is truly "all inclusive", the spa & upgraded wines(liquors) and excursions are the only things that are  additional.  The OBC usually covers those.  When we've left the ship we've never owed a nickel, nice touch.  Shops & the Casino are also extra of course.

I've often told people that you can definitely spend a few weeks on board a Regent ship and not pay a penny past what you've already paid.  Granted, some bumps make it better, like better wine and some upgraded excursions...but those are optional and not necessary to have a great vacation, IMO.

 

42 minutes ago, wishIweretravelling said:

And, actually, most of the excursions are included. Depending on the port and the operator(s), I've often found the included ones to be as good as or better than the ones you pay extra for. 

I will say we haven't seen this often, but we have seen it.  We always let DS know (politely, of course) when we're unhappy with an excursion, especially one we paid extra for, but fortunately that's not a common thing.

[RetiredandTravel]

We've had very good success with the included excursions.  Mentioned in another thread wish we took a private tour to Kyoto, got shut out of a pay extra Bordeaux excursion to a top chateau with lunch that we would have liked to do.   Other than that great experiences.