JCDCA Posted July 3, 2019 #851 Share Posted July 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, bouhunter said: We get free drinks in the Diamond lounge and don't buy the packages - didn't miss out on anything. But it's amusing to read the posts from all the people begging and praying and hoping they get something for nothing. Something for nothing? No, something for $18/day, the advertised price. They should absolutely honor this. In recent years, certain airlines have published "mistake fares" and in some cases honored them. It's called good business and PR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted July 3, 2019 #852 Share Posted July 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: No matter how many times you say that, it is not a true statement. NCL charges you the service charge of $138.60 when you get their drink package for "free". If you purchase a drink package, it is $99/day. Again, NO ONE buys it at that price since it is cheaper to book a 2nd room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted July 3, 2019 #853 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just remember: no sharing. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 3, 2019 #854 Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: The lost revenue will be made up some where. Maybe the poor (former?) employee who changed the Deluxe price instead of the Refreshment price? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted July 3, 2019 #855 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dixie1337 said: Jealous of all the lucky people that scored this deal! Enjoy your drinks 🙂 Labadee with the drink package should make for a good day. Fortunately the ship is big and easy to find. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShillyShally Posted July 3, 2019 #856 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Still bummed we didn't have a 2020 cruise on the books yet to try and snag this deal too 🙂 It really seems too that while a good # who booked the deal recognized the deal because it was so cheap, I expect also a good number would never have booked the DBP at "prevailing rates" and won't really cost Royal any money. Now I'm just hopeful the "prevailing rates" still go as low as the $4Xs and I'll try to still find that a bargain when I book 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinderoo Posted July 3, 2019 #857 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I think I will be a really, really, good tipper that week. 😉 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony O Posted July 3, 2019 #858 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I will be sending an email to Royal thanking them for honoring the mistake . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eaglesfam Posted July 3, 2019 #859 Share Posted July 3, 2019 No email yet but I am happy to see that Royal is owning up to their mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasm3n Posted July 3, 2019 #860 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rinderoo said: I think I will be a really, really, good tipper that week. 😉 Very much the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted July 3, 2019 #861 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Rinderoo said: I think I will be a really, really, good tipper that week. 😉 That's a very good point. Not going to start a tipping debate, but I do feel it would be good form to tip bartenders a bit extra if you benefited from this deal. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted July 3, 2019 #862 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Got the email they ARE honoring the price. YIPPEE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 3, 2019 #863 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, awestover89 said: That's a very good point. Not going to start a tipping debate, but I do feel it would be good form to tip bartenders a bit extra if you benefited from this deal. True, because their tip pool will be smaller because of the lower price. Perhaps RC will make that up for the crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted July 3, 2019 #864 Share Posted July 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Rinderoo said: I think I will be a really, really, good tipper that week. 😉 Great thought, I'll try to remember that the next 275 days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted July 3, 2019 #865 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Now that that's resolved, I'm a bit curious if they'll release the numbers to share holders. I'd be interested in knowing just how many people got this. Doubt if their SEC disclosures will be that explicit though Edited July 3, 2019 by awestover89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted July 3, 2019 #866 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Now maybe Royal can recoupe by offering me a full suite at a real good price, but I would lose the drink package. I'll take that deal as long as I get my double points! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted July 3, 2019 #867 Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, awestover89 said: That's a very good point. Not going to start a tipping debate, but I do feel it would be good form to tip bartenders a bit extra if you benefited from this deal. 1 minute ago, Host Clarea said: True, because their tip pool will be smaller because of the lower price. Perhaps RC will make that up for the crew. Enough with this crazy talk. 🙄🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinderoo Posted July 3, 2019 #868 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, awestover89 said: That's a very good point. Not going to start a tipping debate, but I do feel it would be good form to tip bartenders a bit extra if you benefited from this deal. Yeah... someone, somewhere, is going to have to "pay" for that error. Might as well hand out some cash with those cheap drinks. I have friends who bought the package because it was less than the soda. I barely hit the breakeven point with a RCI beverage package, but I have to buy it because the person with whom I travel likes her cocktails, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 3, 2019 #869 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, awestover89 said: . Doubt if they're SEC disclosures will be that explicit though Unless it's several $M, like the Oasis accident, it won't be mentioned in their SEC financials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted July 3, 2019 #870 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, awestover89 said: Now that that's resolved, I'm a bit curious if they'll release the numbers to share holders. I'd be interested in knowing just how many people got this. Doubt if they're SEC disclosures will be that explicit though I am also very curious. I know of 5 people offhand that took advantage of this, and each of them was able to do it on multiple cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artypharty Posted July 3, 2019 #871 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Cruising with my daughter next year. I am diamond (get enough free drinks to make me happy), she is not. She buys the drink package which requires me to buy it... harumph. I buy it and don't complain because I know people take advantage of the system. When this deal of the millenium appeared I jumped on it and am so excited that "in effect' I won't have to buy the drink package next year. I figure that over the past few years, RCI and I are now about even! 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 3, 2019 #872 Share Posted July 3, 2019 49 minutes ago, bouhunter said: We get free drinks in the Diamond lounge and don't buy the packages - didn't miss out on anything. But it's amusing to read the posts from all the people begging and praying and hoping they get something for nothing. Like I said earlier, not really for nothing. Cost me almost $700 for one and around $250 each for the other two. I'm like you, lounge generally works with a few supplements outside loung hours or area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnick0814 Posted July 3, 2019 #873 Share Posted July 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Rinderoo said: I think I will be a really, really, good tipper that week. 😉 Ditto. We are always very generous to the wait staff. We will remember this on 3/15/20. 🙂 Now, if I could just get my email...... 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 3, 2019 #874 Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: True, because their tip pool will be smaller because of the lower price. Perhaps RC will make that up for the crew. I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieDiva Posted July 3, 2019 #875 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Well done RC! And my wallet and I thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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