constable145 Posted March 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I was bored tonight and logged into my reservation even though I'm cruising until the end of August. I checked drink package prices. They've dropped! Significantly! Last time I looked at the Premium package, it was over 80 per day plus 18% CAD. Tonight- 67$ CAD plus 18%!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zou Bisou Bisou Posted March 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I was bored tonight and logged into my reservation even though I'm cruising until the end of August. I checked drink package prices. They've dropped! Significantly! Last time I looked at the Premium package, it was over 80 per day plus 18% CAD. Tonight- 67$ CAD plus 18%!!! I have two cruises coming up in the next couple months. I am in the U.S. and the premium prices have not changed. If I was you I would book at that lower price while you see it. You can always cancel if you decide you don't want the drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted March 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I have two cruises coming up in the next couple months. I am in the U.S. and the premium prices have not changed. If I was you I would book at that lower price while you see it. You can always cancel if you decide you don't want the drink package. Yes, the drink prices haven't changed. Looks like RCL dropped the Canadian exchange from 1.5 to 1.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkie Posted March 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I have just checked mine and they have gone up, that's twice since we booked our cruise, the select package is now £30.24 and it started at £28 something then went to £29 something, not a massive increase but an increase none the less. Me think I had better book before the next increase :eek: Edited March 10, 2016 by tonkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfr1959 Posted March 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We have a few B2B cruises starting next month , and all have dropped the drink Package price between $12 & $14 AUD Per day Really happy pricing is going in right direction [emoji485][emoji485]🤓 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Same as they have been for the past 6 mths in Canadian anyways.....I have done 3 cruises in 4 mths and none of them changed..and my future cruise is the same prices as the ones I have completed..... Not sure where or why you have seen this difference on your own booking. I heard that the OBC rate is 1.4....still higher than what we would get at the bank or on your credit card so not a good deal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted March 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I see the same price as you for the premium $67 base which I believe they add 18% once you add it to your cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbie0253 Posted March 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 10, 2016 They went down for our sailing too. Back to what they were when we booked the cruise. $59, $49 for the two highest. ( can't remember the others off hand) the $49 one was listed as $58 for the past month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy0303 Posted March 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We are in Freedom of the Seas now and the drink package was $55 + 18% gratuity when booked on the ship. This was the package below the ultimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2016 that's an increase if your paying that for the PP...$55 plus 18%!! So your saying prices have gone up? Nothing on this thread seems right to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgertr Posted March 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I saved my drink package comparison in iBooks when I booked the cruise. The premium pkg was $55 including tip. Now it states that it costs 49, the disclaimer at at the bottom states gratuity may be added depending on itinerary, and we all know which itineraries, ours. It comes out higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinFan Posted March 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The prices are the same. It is a marketing tool RCCL is using. One time they show the price with gratuities included in the price, than they pull the fast one and show the price without gratuities only to add them on at checkout arriving at the same cost to the consumer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted March 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We are in Freedom of the Seas now and the drink package was $55 + 18% gratuity when booked on the ship. This was the package below the ultimate. Spring Break pricing perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2Cruise 701 Posted March 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 10, 2016 For my Oasis cruise in May, its showing at $59/pp +18% gratuity for the premium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgloersen Posted March 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yep just checked, prices dropped way down, Ultimate Package for my cruise on Oasis 10/8 is now back to $59+18% This upwards of $70 last I checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMedic Posted March 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I was just going to add a package to upcoming Empress cruise in April, but unfortunately, the website won't let me buy it, say that an error occurred and that i have to call in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted March 10, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Sailing on FoS in May - Premium Package was $59 + 18% and just recently dropped to $49 + 18%. Ultimate Package saw similar price increase/decrease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted March 10, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Watching... I just went to add it as it showed $49 plus tax for premium but when I went to add it to cart, it said cannot process and to call customer service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rance Posted March 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I was talking to a RC representing about a discount for being a platinum member. She said nothing for my cruise in February 2017 on harmony but she did say they will be experimenting with a punch card system on a few ships. Not sure how that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bril Posted March 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) In Europe a decrease too from over € 60 to € 53 excl tip for ultimate And added to my cart. Suppose, it can be a BOGO thing. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk Edited March 10, 2016 by Bril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted March 10, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The prices are the same. It is a marketing tool RCCL is using. One time they show the price with gratuities included in the price, than they pull the fast one and show the price without gratuities only to add them on at checkout arriving at the same cost to the consumer. Not true. When I checked on this sailing before it was 81 dollars plus gratuities. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkman32 Posted March 10, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The price in Canadian dollars is 80.83 for ultimate package. U.S. Price is 59.00 so RCCL is using an Canadian exchange rate of 1.37. Really that is same rate as the Canadian banks. People need to remember that both Canadian and American as well as other countries read these forums. U.S. Price 59.00 CDN Price 80.83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YadaYadaJodi Posted March 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The prices are the same. It is a marketing tool RCCL is using. One time they show the price with gratuities included in the price, than they pull the fast one and show the price without gratuities only to add them on at checkout arriving at the same cost to the consumer. Not true. When I checked on this sailing before it was 81 dollars plus gratuities. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk IT IS TRUE for my upcoming May 1st Cruise. Initial price shown was $58 for Premium Package. Price at Checkout was $57.82 per day which is equal to $49+18%. Price now showing is $49, at checkout it is $57.82 - in other words the SAME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy0303 Posted March 12, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) These prices were posted on the ship (FOS) this week. Edited March 12, 2016 by Kimmy0303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdwh1902 Posted March 13, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 13, 2016 The price in Canadian dollars is 80.83 for ultimate package. U.S. Price is 59.00 so RCCL is using an Canadian exchange rate of 1.37. Really that is same rate as the Canadian banks.People need to remember that both Canadian and American as well as other countries read these forums. U.S. Price 59.00 CDN Price 80.83 Quite agree. Our booking on the Ovation in December out of Sydney is showing for the Premium Package AUD74.10 per day and USD 55.34 per day. Not sure when they locked this in, as the AUD is slowly rising and hopefully the package will be cheaper by December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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