Extra Kim Posted May 4, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Is there anyone in Europe that has been able to benefit from the "Buy one get one 1/2 off" - deal? In the fine print it states that "Offer available to residents of the United States or Canada", on the other hand it states that "Offer applies to new individual and named group bookings only" and several people have been able to get the deal on existing bookings. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithGallery.do?icid=mybg_2_tctclp_gt5_dlsprm_cntntr_8549&pagename=may_bogo_offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 4, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2014 You would have to book through a US TA in order to take advantage of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted May 4, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Well even if I have done that before (one in that cruise party lives in the U.S and he did the bookings), that´s not an option this time. When you book a travel package in Sweden (flights and cruise/hotel) you are automatically protected by a "travel insurance" (can´t find the right english word for it). I don´t want to lose that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted May 5, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Have anyone been able to get it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted May 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Is there anyone in Europe that has been able to benefit from the "Buy one get one 1/2 off" - deal? In the fine print it states that "Offer available to residents of the United States or Canada", on the other hand it states that "Offer applies to new individual and named group bookings only" and several people have been able to get the deal on existing bookings. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithGallery.do?icid=mybg_2_tctclp_gt5_dlsprm_cntntr_8549&pagename=may_bogo_offer I am surprised that someone hasn't filed a law suit against RCCL for "Discrimination against Europeans". Totally out of order :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Well even if I have done that before (one in that cruise party lives in the U.S and he did the bookings), that´s not an option this time. When you book a travel package in Sweden (flights and cruise/hotel) you are automatically protected by a "travel insurance" (can´t find the right english word for it). I don´t want to lose that. That would be the trade off. Book in Sweeden and pay the higher price and get the insurance or book through the US and get the lower price and purchase your own insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke of Bethnal Green Posted May 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2014 In the Uk its called ABTA OR IATA. your probably wondering why so many Pinnacle members are USA based. Simple answer they nearly always live within 5 miles of one of the ports and they mind deck 1 or bilges if available, inside cabins at 50c per night [emoji33][emoji23][emoji15] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted May 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 6, 2014 That would be the trade off. Book in Sweeden and pay the higher price and get the insurance or book through the US and get the lower price and purchase your own insurance. The poster in Sweden does not mean personal travel insurance but something else that is required of TAs in Europe to cover companies going bust or bad experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock804 Posted May 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2014 "I am surprised that someone hasn't filed a law suit against RCCL for "Discrimination against Europeans". Totally out of order" Just came off the Adventure this past weekend so was on it when my fellow American travellers were alerted to this BOGO offer. You can Imagine the rush to the Future Cruise desk !! Of I went to the Future Cruise desk to be told that it was only for Americans and Canadians. Also was told that the price that appears in the UK's brochure is set by the UK office and has nothing to do with their head office in Miami . Never seen a more blatant case of discrimination:mad: Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yolanda1 Posted May 6, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2014 "I am surprised that someone hasn't filed a law suit against RCCL for "Discrimination against Europeans". Totally out of order" Just came off the Adventure this past weekend so was on it when my fellow American travellers were alerted to this BOGO offer. You can Imagine the rush to the Future Cruise desk !! Of I went to the Future Cruise desk to be told that it was only for Americans and Canadians. Also was told that the price that appears in the UK's brochure is set by the UK office and has nothing to do with their head office in Miami . Never seen a more blatant case of discrimination:mad: Ian As there isn't a UK office any more, I can't see how they can use that excuse! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 6, 2014 "I am surprised that someone hasn't filed a law suit against RCCL for "Discrimination against Europeans". Totally out of order" Just came off the Adventure this past weekend so was on it when my fellow American travellers were alerted to this BOGO offer. You can Imagine the rush to the Future Cruise desk !! Of I went to the Future Cruise desk to be told that it was only for Americans and Canadians. Also was told that the price that appears in the UK's brochure is set by the UK office and has nothing to do with their head office in Miami . Never seen a more blatant case of discrimination:mad: Ian Us too, just off Adventure this weekend and as usual, the numerous flyers from the Future Cruise personnel (3 members of staff to cope with the demand) said reduced deposits of $100 pp (approx £63). Does that apply to UK bookers? Heck no, that'll be £300 (approx $480) for the 2 of you thank you! It's quite disappointing to see that friends you are sailing with making savings on existing bookings (not new, but existing bookings made months ago) amounting to hundreds of $ (although pleased for them), only to see the UK prices increase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted May 7, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have said it before - use a US based TA. Australia has more consumer protections also, but I feel the risk of Royal going bust is pretty low so I'm prepared to take that chance and get better deals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliisa77 Posted May 7, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) But if the offer is only available to residents of the United States or Canada, is it enough only to use TA in US? I might consider that option in the future. :) Last month there was an offer in the Finnish website (I think also in other European websites?): 200 euros off per cabin (balcony). Our family saved 600 euros. :) Edited May 7, 2014 by Eliisa77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojan3000 Posted May 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Extra Kim check your RCL web price then go onto the RCL US and check their price. Just priced a Vision TA in 2015 for a D1 on the UK site at both persons at full price compared to the US site one at full price and one at 50% off. UK site is $259 cheaper Do not be fooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariad1000 Posted May 7, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Extra Kim check your RCL web price then go onto the RCL US and check their price. Just priced a Vision TA in 2015 for a D1 on the UK site at both persons at full price compared to the US site one at full price and one at 50% off. UK site is $259 cheaper Do not be fooled. Trojan, every time I try to get on the RCI.com US website, I'm automatically redirected to the UK site. Do you have a specific website address please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshrich Posted May 7, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Trojan, every time I try to get on the RCI.com US website, I'm automatically redirected to the UK site. Do you have a specific website address please? Cariad, google rci miami contact details, the link it gives you will take you to the US site, you can look at prices but not book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazza_0712 Posted May 7, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Australian's can access the sale. Definitely not just US and Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariad1000 Posted May 7, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thank you welshrich, off to do that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad098 Posted May 7, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi If you want to book direct with RCI US you can book through their international department no problem here is the info from the website If you are outside the US or Canada: Reserve your Royal Caribbean Vacation by calling our Certified Vacation Planners at the International reservations desk or send us an e-mail: reservationroyal@rccl.com Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 8am to 8pm EST Sunday, 9am to 6pm EST +1 (305) 341-0204 Booked and had to cancel with them no problem full refund and confirmed with them that we could take advantage of price drops if applicable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted May 7, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 7, 2014 "I am surprised that someone hasn't filed a law suit against RCCL for "Discrimination against Europeans". Totally out of order" Just came off the Adventure this past weekend so was on it when my fellow American travellers were alerted to this BOGO offer. You can Imagine the rush to the Future Cruise desk !! Of I went to the Future Cruise desk to be told that it was only for Americans and Canadians. Also was told that the price that appears in the UK's brochure is set by the UK office and has nothing to do with their head office in Miami . Never seen a more blatant case of discrimination:mad: Ian I thought the UK office had been closed down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&C4/16/67 Posted May 7, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Extra Kim check your RCL web price then go onto the RCL US and check their price. Just priced a Vision TA in 2015 for a D1 on the UK site at both persons at full price compared to the US site one at full price and one at 50% off. UK site is $259 cheaper Do not be fooled. DH did that too, but there was an exact difference. Went to UK site and booked Liberty Canada for Aug. 2015 and when he took 1/2 off 2nd guest, it matched the US BOGOHO price after converting pounds to dollars. So, for that cruise, it is BOGOHO in the US and full price in UK. It's a shame that they can't get the promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragilek Posted May 7, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) It was the vision of Aug 2015 in an OV room for 4 that I priced up and the US deal was over £800 cheaper. uk £3928 and the US was $5667 with OBC OF $525 = base cost of $5142 about £3116 on the exchange I have charged my fairfx at to pay. Not to be sniffed at - that should cover our bar and some diy trips. Edited May 7, 2014 by fragilek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock804 Posted May 7, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I thought the UK office had been closed down? Their call centre is closed. Their office is open. How do I know. Just off the adventure Sunday past, whilst on board upgraded to a balcony at a cost of £600, yes £600. In at my travel agent today asking her to call RCCL. she did this but I ended up talking to the call centre in Guatemala, albeit the lady was sympathetic to my cause, I was looking for the $200 OBC that was being offered on the ship, she told me that she had spoken with the UK office and that there was nothing they could offer. The American lady was very apologetic for not being able to assist me. This appears to show that RCCL UK are not playing on a level playing field Not a happy bear:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnotron Posted May 7, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 7, 2014 But if the offer is only available to residents of the United States or Canada, is it enough only to use TA in US? I might consider that option in the future. :) Last month there was an offer in the Finnish website (I think also in other European websites?): 200 euros off per cabin (balcony). Our family saved 600 euros. :) I'm in Mexico and my TA must book through a US TA, since we do get the BOGOHO promotion (and most other ones). Maybe you can find a TA in your country that does it like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costafox Posted May 8, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 8, 2014 We are booked through a US agent and have got the discount and we were also able to buy next cruise certificates on board our last cruise which means we only had to pay a deposit of €100 pp - we have had a price drop of nearly $1100 on the two cabins that we have booked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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