Robinola Posted September 5, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2016 So....I just bought the Premium package because today, Sept. 5th, it is $44/day including gratuity and should be upgraded to the new Deluxe package which is going to be $55/day. I am hoping this all works out. My cruise is in November, and I am in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgekid Posted September 5, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I think you should check the pricing again..I was told the price is 44.00 PLUS gratuity, which makes it 51.92 per day..hope I’m wrong.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NouCruzer Posted September 5, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2016 The Deluxe is also priced excluding gratuities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 5, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) I think you should check the pricing again..I was told the price is 44.00 PLUSgratuity, which makes it 51.92 per day..hope I’m wrong.. You might be right. Mine was $44 plus gratuity but it could vary from ship to ship. Edited September 5, 2016 by Big_G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvosu1 Posted September 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Bought mine today also. I purchased two packages so I'm saving $180 over purchasing tomorrow & I will be upgraded for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinola Posted September 5, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 5, 2016 You are correct, I am sorry. It is plus gratuities. I am happy to be upgraded to the new Deluxe. I called Royal first. They said the increase is definitely happening. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 5, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just bought the Replenish package. Currently around $19 and going to $26 tomorrow although they may now start offering it at 20% off as they are with the other packages. I oasis $24.70 CDN. If it turns out that it's a better desk tomorrow I can just cancel the existing package however something is telling me that Royal is using the "new" packages as a way to increase prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted September 5, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I went ahead today and bought a Premium package for my husband and a Replenish package for me, for our next 4 cruises. I will check tomorrow to see if the prices change and will cancel and rebook if needed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted September 5, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just bought the Replenish package. Currently around $19 and going to $26 tomorrow although they may now start offering it at 20% off as they are with the other packages. I oasis $24.70 CDN. If it turns out that it's a better desk tomorrow I can just cancel the existing package however something is telling me that Royal is using the "new" packages as a way to increase prices. Bought my RRP today too for November on the Freedom. I was worried that the price would be ridiculous in Cdn if I waited...:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 6, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Bought my RRP today too for November on the Freedom. I was worried that the price would be ridiculous in Cdn if I waited...:eek: Yep, $33.80 in CDN at a 30% exchange rate.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg43 Posted September 6, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Is the price going up for all the drink packages? I have not bought yet for our Oct 15th trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire cat Posted September 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I purchased a beverage package today, can I use this in the dining room and the Windjammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg43 Posted September 6, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I purchased a beverage package today, can I use this in the dining room and the Windjammer? Yes. For the dining room and Windjammer ask your server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted September 6, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Bought my RRP today too for November on the Freedom. I was worried that the price would be ridiculous in Cdn if I waited...:eek: Hey Robin, I also bought the RRP yesterday for my sailing on Freedom in November. I think I'm sailing on her the week before you, mine being the first week out of PE. So looking forward to this trip, and going solo in a PR room!!! BTW, will I be able to get a Starbucks coffee at the Café Promenade? It looks like it is covered under the new RRP... Edited September 6, 2016 by Johnamac123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 6, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Is the price going up for all the drink packages? I have not bought yet for our Oct 15th trip. If you buy Premium before midnight tonight, you will get the equivalent of Ultimate on board. Edited September 6, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted September 6, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I purchased a beverage package today, can I use this in the dining room and the Windjammer? Yes. For the dining room and Windjammer ask your server. In addition, in the Windjammer, you can pick up a drink at the Plaza Bar on your way in. That may be faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted September 6, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 6, 2016 BTW, will I be able to get a Starbucks coffee at the Café Promenade? It looks like it is covered under the new RRP... Cafe Promenade might have Starbucks espresso beans today but Illy beans tomorrow. Cafe Promenade has always been included in old-Replenish and should be included in new-WhateverName. Honestly, their "Starbucks on selected ships" is so confusing because they have OBVIOUSLY forgotten that several ships that do not have "a Starbucks" have Cafes "proudly serving" Starbucks espresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shekim Posted September 6, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 6, 2016 What gets me is that I cashed in all this OBC to buy a drink package onboard and now I will end up paying more for it. If I purchase the PP now I will save money but then I'll have too much OBC. Bad timing for me! We sail next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 6, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 6, 2016 What gets me is that I cashed in all this OBC to buy a drink package onboard and now I will end up paying more for it. If I purchase the PP now I will save money but then I'll have too much OBC. Bad timing for me! We sail next month Purchased OBC is fully refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted September 6, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I guess the drink packages are not open for our August 2017 cruise, I keep checking but it keeps saying check back later or on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren61 Posted September 6, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 6, 2016 What gets me is that I cashed in all this OBC to buy a drink package onboard and now I will end up paying more for it. If I purchase the PP now I will save money but then I'll have too much OBC. Bad timing for me! We sail next month Maybe you can pay for your automatic gratuities with your OBC, that's what we are going to do. I chose not to prepay for them so I could use our OBC for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shekim Posted September 6, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Purchased OBC is fully refundable. Cashed in points...will the points go back on the card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Breeze Posted September 6, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I tried buying the premium package tonight before the price goes up but I keep getting an error. Anyone else have this issue tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 6, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Cashed in points...will the points go back on the card? No, the points won't go back on the card. Just go to Guest Services on the last day and get cash for any remaining refundable OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted September 6, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Just bought the Replenish package. Currently around $19 and going to $26 tomorrow although they may now start offering it at 20% off as they are with the other packages. I oasis $24.70 CDN. If it turns out that it's a better desk tomorrow I can just cancel the existing package however something is telling me that Royal is using the "new" packages as a way to increase prices. I went ahead and purchased mine too, for a cruise in October and one in November. Even if they offer it at 20% off, it's still a better deal at $19. At $26, I won't be purchasing it in the future...I'm not even sure how they justify that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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