RC perks compared to Celebrity

[MamaChach]

Hello!  Need information regarding how RC works when booking cruise. We are long time cruisers of Celebrity and book the 4 perks upon booking. 
 

how does RC work prepaid tips, beverages, WiFi and OBC?

 

thanks for advice!

[silentbob007]

Some specific sales may include those things but otherwise they are available for purchase. There is not up front pricing like Celebrity when booking for those items except for tips. 

[Biker19]

30 minutes ago, MamaChach said:

how does RC work prepaid tips, beverages, WiFi and OBC?

You pay for them.

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, MamaChach said:

how does RC work prepaid tips, beverages, WiFi and OBC?

Now booking bundled perks like on Celebrity. 

[h20skibum]

Occasionally, your TA may offer prepaid tips and OBC, and a specialty dinner.   Usually, RCI will have A small OBC. 
 

When purchasing, WiFi is less than on Celebrity.  Drinks are about the same.  
 

Before Celebrity’s prices went crazy this last year, we found a cruise with their 4 perks included was less than RCI when adding theirs in.  
 

Glad we got the last of the Go Best deals for our Equinox sailing next week. 

[DaniDanielle]

On 12/30/2019 at 2:12 PM, davekathy said:

Now booking bundled perks like on Celebrity. 

When did they start?  Haven’t seen anything yet?

[Clarea]

1 minute ago, DaniDanielle said:

When did they start?  Haven’t seen anything yet?

 

I think the poster meant RC is not booking bundled perks.

[DaniDanielle]

Thanks.  Happy and Healthy New Year🎉

[davekathy]

7 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

When did they start?  Haven’t seen anything yet?

Should have read "no"...

Bob got it correct

[Clarea]

2 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

Thanks.  Happy and Healthy New Year🎉

 

Same to you and yours.😊

[lovemylab]

On 12/30/2019 at 5:40 PM, h20skibum said:

Before Celebrity’s prices went crazy this last year, we found a cruise with their 4 perks included was less than RCI when adding theirs in.  

 

This is what we've noticed as well.  Our last 4 cruises were on Celebrity and for our upcoming med cruise we are going back to RCI mainly due to price.  It's cheaper for us to book with RCI and pay for drinks/gratuities/internet vs. booking a similar Celebrity cruise with the included perks.

[George C]

On oasis class WiFi is free for grand suites and above. 

[Cruise a holic]

While we sail on both cruise lines, IMO Celebrity is a much better buy.  When you take the all inclusive pricing it really saves money.  We really like not having to think about what we drink, including water and special coffees, not to mention the alcoholic drinks.  Tipping and WiFi also included.

 

A question for somebody- we are saiing in a full suite on the Harmony.  We are three adults, will high speed wifi be free for the three of us?

 

Txs.

[Ourusualbeach]

1 hour ago, Cruise a holic said:

 

 

A question for somebody- we are saiing in a full suite on the Harmony.  We are three adults, will high speed wifi be free for the three of us?

 

Txs.

You will get free internet for each of you. 

[Tee & Chilli]

I've found Celebrity cruises with perks more expensive than Royal if you're traveling solo. 

[Cruise a holic]

57 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

You will get free internet for each of you. 

I will need a refund as I paid for the third person in error!

[Ourusualbeach]

6 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said:

I will need a refund as I paid for the third person in error!

Just go on the cruise planner and cancel it. You can still cancel now for your Jan 5 cruise 

Edited January 1, 2020 by Ourusualbeach

[Cruise a holic]

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

Just go on the cruise planner and cancel it. 

Will they send me credit?

[Ourusualbeach]

3 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said:

Will they send me credit?

It will be refunded to the card that you used to purchase it. If you used OBC it will go back to your account and the OBC will appear on your on board account.