GeoGirl22 Posted July 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2018 So I know RCI runs promos all the time, but the current kids sail free is good through April or May of next year. We’d rather sail in June, but could also go in April 2019. Would you wait to book in hopes of kids free pops up, or go ahead and book the April date? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I would not wait. Sales are unpredictable and they are unlikely to have a KSF promo that covers the summer. Prices could go up beyond what would be saved with a promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted July 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2018 With the exception of the very first KSF promo they ran, they all have had blackout dates that include the majority of times when kids will be out of school. Blackout dates are typically during spring break season, summer break season (starting at the end of May), Thanksgiving week and Christmas/New Years sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoGirl22 Posted July 17, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted July 17, 2018 With the exception of the very first KSF promo they ran, they all have had blackout dates that include the majority of times when kids will be out of school. Blackout dates are typically during spring break season, summer break season (starting at the end of May), Thanksgiving week and Christmas/New Years sailings. We got lucky! Our spring break is the first week of April and were able to take advantage of the promo!! [emoji119] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted July 17, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2018 We got lucky! Our spring break is the first week of April and were able to take advantage of the promo!! [emoji119] Sent from my iPhone using Forums same here. Spring break, yeah! Are you on the Allure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTreadOnMe Posted July 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 18, 2018 MLK day week is the only other week that is available which allows you to only miss 4 days of school. Even Presidents day is blacked out. I would not wait. I would book. My wife is a school teacher so it is double ding in our family. Which is why we try to pick either Pres day or MLK day to minimize the days missed when we cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley525 Posted July 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2018 How often do they usually have KSF? We are looking at another cruise in January, but husband wants to see how this one in August goes. But current promotion ends July 31sr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2018 How often do they usually have KSF? We are looking at another cruise in January, but husband wants to see how this one in August goes. But current promotion ends July 31sr No discernable pattern to the promos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2018 How often do they usually have KSF? We are looking at another cruise in January, but husband wants to see how this one in August goes. But current promotion ends July 31sr You could always book now at a refundable rate and then cancel before final payment date if you don't want to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cube1982 Posted July 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2018 For the last 2 years it seems that they have KSF in fall/winter time again......thats when we usually book because we know the kids school schedule then....but like any sale, you never know when it will come again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted July 23, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2018 The next KSF will be 7/25 - 7/29 on select sailings. As usual there will be lots of black out dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted July 23, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2018 The next KSF will be 7/25 - 7/29 on select sailings. As usual there will be lots of black out dates. what do you mean - WILL be? Isn't it running RIGHT NOW through the end of July? https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-deals/offers/kids-sail-free?icid=rtlfrt_conten_4th_dealsp_sec1ti_2412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted July 23, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2018 what do you mean - WILL be? Isn't it running RIGHT NOW through the end of July? https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-deals/offers/kids-sail-free?icid=rtlfrt_conten_4th_dealsp_sec1ti_2412 This one is part of their famous "WOW" sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted July 23, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2018 This one is part of their famous "WOW" sale is it going to be even better than the KSF I booked 2 weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 23, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 23, 2018 is it going to be even better than the KSF I booked 2 weeks ago? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted July 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Probably not. you were right. I priced the same cruise today, and it's $2,330 as opposed to $1,654 I paid for it 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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