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Awesome! I have been told not to let RCI know of the solo thing until just before travel. That way they don't try and increase the cabin rate. Is that really a concern?

 

 

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You may be correct. I know it's the same amount of money, but in one scenario you are paying for 2 people to cruise, but one doesn't show. In the other, you are paying the (double) solo rate for one person to cruise. Like I said, I may be wrong. Someone else will either be able to confirm or deny.

 

 

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If I'm paying for 2 people I am paying a "solo" rate

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You may be paying the solo "amount" but not necessarily the solo "rate". Rates for single occupancy are not necessarily twice the double occupancy rate.

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If I'm paying for 2 people I am paying a "solo" rate

 

 

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Not necessarily! I was looking for a cruise. The price for a solo cruiser was wayyy more than the price for two people.

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Awesome! I have been told not to let RCI know of the solo thing until just before travel. That way they don't try and increase the cabin rate. Is that really a concern?

Just to be safe, I would not tell them at all. Just have the other guest be a no show.

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I was told that calling them to ask will increase my rate. Come on Dhaden. That's what this forum is for. Getting some type of suggestions without calling the company. We know what the cruise lines want. Any way to get more $

 

 

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Besberry that's what I'm worried about. I hear a solo can actually pay more than the double rate. But I want my double points!

I have a friend who was in a similar situation. The second guest backed out of the cruise after full penalty date. He did not notify RC in advance, just had the second guest be a no show, and got the extra C&A points.

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I was told that calling them to ask will increase my rate. Come on Dhaden. That's what this forum is for. Getting some type of suggestions without calling the company. We know what the cruise lines want. Any way to get more $

 

ASKING them a question will NOT increase your rate! :confused:

 

The reason booking a solo is MORE is because of what "special" they are running. If there is 50% off the "Second Guest" then it is cheaper to book 2 people. We had the same thing with my sister sailing solo; we CALLED RCI and talked to them and they booked her solo at the REDUCED PRICE.

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Don't know if this helps you, but a friend had to pay full price for a cabin on Royal Carribean, but now another person may join him.

We called and were told the second person in the cabin would pay about $110 more.

 

 

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Don't know if this helps you, but a friend had to pay full price for a cabin on Royal Carribean, but now another person may join him.

We called and were told the second person in the cabin would pay about $110 more.

That extra cost sounds like taxes.

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I get double points all the time. I can't get my 150% supplement price during certain times.

I put a name in there, person is a no show, I get the taxes back for the second person AND I get double points, triple if in a JS.

Once in awhile, I do have to call for my double points.

This year, I booked a NYE cruise and put a name in.

Since I have to pay for Two people, I called Club Royale.

I was happy to get a JS for 2 people for $2073.

I will get $85.78 taxes back for the second person.

If someone can go, great, if not, no problem.

 

It is only a 5 night cruise, but I will get 15 points.

I think of it as $/pts.

So....... Less than $133 per point.

 

The Enchantment GS (9) points is way more..... $200 per point.

This cruise, Club Royale couldn't beat my single supplement rate.

 

I wish they would change the rules for Club Royale and the single supplement.

 

Royal would love to have more solo D+ with over 350 points gambling in the casino.

There are some, but not many.

 

 

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I get double points all the time. I can't get my 150% supplement price during certain times.

I put a name in there, person is a no show, I get the taxes back for the second person AND I get double points, triple if in a JS.

Once in awhile, I do have to call for my double points.

This year, I booked a NYE cruise and put a name in.

Since I have to pay for Two people, I called Club Royale.

I was happy to get a JS for 2 people for $2073.

I will get $85.78 taxes back for the second person.

If someone can go, great, if not, no problem.

 

It is only a 5 night cruise, but I will get 15 points.

I think of it as $/pts.

So....... Less than $133 per point.

 

The Enchantment GS (9) points is way more..... $200 per point.

This cruise, Club Royale couldn't beat my single supplement rate.

 

I wish they would change the rules for Club Royale and the single supplement.

 

Royal would love to have more solo D+ with over 350 points gambling in the casino.

There are some, but not many.

 

 

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Very good to know!

 

 

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But the person that does show up gets double points from what I've read?

This is 100% correct. Just have the second person no show and you'll get the port charges refunded in about a week. You will indeed get the double points but you might have to call and ask for the extra points. They're not very accurate on giving the extra points even when you book solo and sail solo.

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