Internet Package - Which Discount is Better

[cruisegal#116]

I have been searching this forum about Internet Package Discounts and I am thoroughly confused as to whether I should buy the package in advance or once onboard.

 

We are going on the Allure in August. DH and I are Diamond Plus, DS and his wife are Diamond.

 

DH and I want a 2 device unlimited package and DS and wife are looking for the same thing. I know we each get different loyalty discounts because we are at different levels.

 

Here is my question: There is a current offer for a 30% discount on Internet Packages if we book it now before boarding. Is that a greater discount than we will receive if we wait to use our loyalty discounts onboard? I am presuming we will not get any loyalty discount if we buy in advance. I can't imagine Royal Caribbean being so generous as to give us a double discount.

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can give us.

[Clarea]

I'll give you the discounts and you can figure out which is better.

 

D+: Two free 24-hour periods for one device or $60 off a package.

 

D: One free 24-hour period for one device or $30 off a package.

 

Each of these is per person, however they only allow one discount per package.

[cot427]

I'll give you the discounts and you can figure out which is better.

 

D+: Two free 24-hour periods for one device or $60 off a package.

 

D: One free 24-hour period for one device or $30 off a package.

 

Each of these is per person, however they only allow one discount per package.

 

Bob - so you don't need to get the package in order to use these benefits?

 

Since we have a D and a D+ traveling:

 

For example, my itinerary is as follows

Day 1 - Bayonne -

Day 2 - At Sea - Sign up using D, 24 hour period. Say 9am-9am

Day 3 - Bermuda - Expires at 9am

Day 4 - Bermuda - Sign up using D, 48 hour period. Say 9am again

Day 5 - At Sea - All day access

Day 6 - Boston - Expires at 9am. Pull into Boston at 9am to connect to data.

Day 7 - At Sea

 

Last time, I used it to apply to a package, but I'm thinking it would be better just to use the free time slots and then don't renew when they expire.

[Clarea]

Bob - so you don't need to get the package in order to use these benefits?...

You do not need to purchase a package in order to use your free 24-hour periods.

[cot427]

You do not need to purchase a package in order to use your free 24-hour periods.

 

Great - thanks for the confirmation!

[DPurcell58]

Trying to figure this out too. So what is the regular price of a 2 device pkg on the ship that I would get $30 off? Is the 30% pre pay cheaper? Thanks

[ChristieK0310]

Would you know what the platinum discount off voucher is for (if anything)????

[Clarea]

Would you know what the platinum discount off voucher is for (if anything)????

Platinum has been 15% off a package, so the 30% pre-cruise discount is better, unless you don't plan to purchase for the entire cruise.

[Shocked91]

Hi.My mom and dad are both diamond members.I'm on a 3 days cruise soon would I be able to use their free diamond 24 hours as they don't use the web.Also would Royal let us use the surf and stream or just the normal speed internet?Thank you.

[Clarea]

Hi.My mom and dad are both diamond members.I'm on a 3 days cruise soon would I be able to use their free diamond 24 hours as they don't use the web.Also would Royal let us use the surf and stream or just the normal speed internet?Thank you.

Anyone who knows the username and password can use your parent's internet connection. I believe the free internet is for the slower surf only package.

Edited May 14, 2016 by clarea

[Shocked91]

Anyone who knows the username and password can use your fparent's internet connection. I believe the free internet is for the slower surf only package.

 

Thank you very much for your reply.Think I will buy the surf and stram package before we board.