lalenalei Posted January 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2017 It's been a year since we've cruised on RCI, and I think the Deluxe = the old Ultimate. I believe there was Ultimate and Premium, but now the lower tier is gone completely. With the Deluxe, I think I get the things I want....top shelf vodkas, cappuccino, and bottle water. Maybe a fresh squeezed juice once in awhile. Correct? Thank you for any insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler279 Posted January 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) RCI dropped the old Deluxe (beer and wine), Premium (liquor, beer, and wine), and Ultimate (Premium plus speciality coffees, juice, and water) packages. So far as I can tell the new and only alcohol package, Deluxe, is equal to the package previously known as Ultimate. I'll know for certain at the end of February. The soda package is included with the new Deluxe Package. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 22, 2017 by traveler279 Stupid Autocorrect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalenalei Posted January 22, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thank you!!! Please update if you can. I assume we are thinking correctly, but would love some confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) On Oasis, yes the old Deluxe is equal to and no diffrent than Ultimate. Just keep in mind the same rules still apply on how much is covered (In the case of Oasis, $13). A top shelf vodka (Grey Goose, Hangar 1, Stoli Elit) is still covered. Just once the mixers or drinks from the menu are added things can change. Sent from a mobile device Edited January 22, 2017 by chandom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Note, Starbucks is not included in package. Sounds like it was included for maybe one week, but they removed it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlimazel_traveler Posted January 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2017 My husband needed to get a replacement Seapass card on our cruise earlier this month, and the sticker they put on to replace the "DLX" pre-printed on his original card said "UBP." They told him it was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2017 RCI dropped the old Deluxe (beer and wine), Premium (liquor, beer, and wine), and Ultimate (Premium plus speciality coffees, juice, and water) packages. :confused: I thought beer and wine was under a package called Select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2017 :confused: I thought beer and wine was under a package called Select. You are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler279 Posted January 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2017 :confused: I thought beer and wine was under a package called Select. You're correct. Just had a Senior Moment... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalenalei Posted February 13, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Me again.... Wondering if anyone has any updates on pricing. Our cruise is still advertising $50/day with a "promotion" for 20% off. I am hesitant to book at that price (will definitely purchase once onboard)....but I wonder if I will have to pay a higher price later. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Me again.... Wondering if anyone has any updates on pricing. Our cruise is still advertising $50/day with a "promotion" for 20% off. I am hesitant to book at that price (will definitely purchase once onboard)....but I wonder if I will have to pay a higher price later. Thoughts? Prices on board will most likely be higher than the $50 per day that you are seeing on your cruise planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Me again.... Wondering if anyone has any updates on pricing. Our cruise is still advertising $50/day with a "promotion" for 20% off. I am hesitant to book at that price (will definitely purchase once onboard)....but I wonder if I will have to pay a higher price later. Thoughts? Prices are unpredictable. However, if you purchase now and a better deal comes along, you can cancel for a full refund and reorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalenalei Posted February 13, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Prices are unpredictable. However, if you purchase now and a better deal comes along, you can cancel for a full refund and reorder. Did not know that I could reorder! Thank you! Prices on board will most likely be higher than the $50 per day that you are seeing on your cruise planner. I can't remember what it was last time, but I've just noticed that it seems to be more than other sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daze6399 Posted February 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Onboard has seemed to be in the $55-$60 per day range from the few live threads I've seen. I'd definitely book now vs waiting. As a PP said you can refund and repurchase if it drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted February 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Prices are unpredictable. However, if you purchase now and a better deal comes along, you can cancel for a full refund and reorder. Clarea, do you know the full price with taxes of the Ultimate or whatever the highest package is called without the 20%? I am seriously thinking about canceling my NCL Escape cruise in July and booking Allure but need to factor in the drink package. Is there also a dining package? I'm already booked in the Haven in July but have wanted to cruise on Allure/Oasis since they came out and haven't done that yet. If I book Allure, I'll be cruising in "just" a balcony room and I'm not sure what to do LOL Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Clarea, do you know the full price with taxes of the Ultimate or whatever the highest package is called without the 20%?... Royal has dynamic pricing, so it's hard to know for sure what the price will be for a cruise that is not booked. However, I would expect the undiscounted price to be at least $55 per day, plus 18% gratuity, so around $65 total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted February 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Royal has dynamic pricing, so it's hard to know for sure what the price will be for a cruise that is not booked. However, I would expect the undiscounted price to be at least $55 per day, plus 18% gratuity, so around $65 total. Thank you, so for two people that adds almost $1000 to my bill, $910. Just trying to price out a balcony on Allure for July compared to what I'm paying for Escape Haven. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thank you, so for two people that adds almost $1000 to my bill, $910. Just trying to price out a balcony on Allure for July compared to what I'm paying for Escape Haven. Thank you again. You're welcome. Note also that many have reported 20% discounts for purchasing the beverage package pre-cruise. This discount is not always available for every sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted February 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 13, 2017 You're welcome. Note also that many have reported 20% discounts for purchasing the beverage package pre-cruise. This discount is not always available for every sailing. Thank you. Yes, from what I have been reading I noticed that so I'm not going to factor the 20% in. Have you cruised both NCL Haven and Oasis/Allure balcony? I have another thread going asking that question and if you have, can you please give your input. I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thank you.Yes, from what I have been reading I noticed that so I'm not going to factor the 20% in. Have you cruised both NCL Haven and Oasis/Allure balcony? I have another thread going asking that question and if you have, can you please give your input. I would appreciate it. Sorry, we have no experience on NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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