Rare livingonthebeach Posted August 14, 2021 #101 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, imola said: When I called I was told you cannot get OBC AND your earned balcony discount. Makes RC "perks" not so perky. They want loyal customers but refuse to honor perks you have earned by being loyal. This is my opinion. I am fully aware it may not match others. I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale. Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TytalusWarden Posted August 14, 2021 #102 Share Posted August 14, 2021 As a follow-up, was repriced about 2 days ago, just got my $275.03 OBC for the October cruise on Harmony of the Seas out of Rome. Pretty quick turnaround considering they said "up to 14 days"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imola Posted August 14, 2021 #103 Share Posted August 14, 2021 50 minutes ago, Heidi6819 said: I’m on hold with a rep. My price hasn’t changed, but there is now onboard credit. They are saying I am not eligible because I got a balcony discount for being Platinum. This was my first booking as Platinum. Do they always give a discount for balcony or only as a promotion with Platinum and up? Also, my delightful (snark) rep started the discussion by saying I wasn’t eligible for the onboard credit on any of the 3 rooms I have booked for our Aug ‘22 Alaska cruise because it was not a new reservation. After pulling up my reservation he said, rather obnoxiously, “And this isn’t a new reservation, is it?” I asked for his name and his tone immediately changed. When I called was told no to OBC AND earned balcony discount. RC withholds earned perks depending on what they feel like. The good news is many here are receiving lower prices and OBC with re bookings. For them I am very happy. As for me thinking of pulling the RC plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke104 Posted August 14, 2021 #104 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Thanks OP for the info. I called Royal on 3 cruises I had booked, and I know it paid off. On my cruises: #1, I received just a $20.00 reduction. #2, received a $150.00 OBC. #3, received an upgrade from O.V to balcony and a "credit" of $218.00 to be applied to my credit card. Again thanks, very helpful. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted August 14, 2021 #105 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Quick question -- I can't reach my TA right now, but want to take advantage of the lower rates. Is it okay to have two reservations in the same name for the same sailing at one time? Or will that screw up my first reservation (that my TA is not available to change). That first one is a group rate, and it's now about $200 more than what I can pay now. But, I don't want to lose my current reservation with my Cruise Planner deals. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 14, 2021 #106 Share Posted August 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, IRMO12HD said: Quick question -- I can't reach my TA right now, but want to take advantage of the lower rates. Is it okay to have two reservations in the same name for the same sailing at one time? Or will that screw up my first reservation (that my TA is not available to change). That first one is a group rate, and it's now about $200 more than what I can pay now. But, I don't want to lose my current reservation with my Cruise Planner deals. . . Can you put a hold on the 2nd instead of actually booking it. A hold would be better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 14, 2021 #107 Share Posted August 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, IRMO12HD said: Quick question -- I can't reach my TA right now, but want to take advantage of the lower rates. Is it okay to have two reservations in the same name for the same sailing at one time? Or will that screw up my first reservation (that my TA is not available to change). That first one is a group rate, and it's now about $200 more than what I can pay now. But, I don't want to lose my current reservation with my Cruise Planner deals. . . Yes you can do that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTCruiser76 Posted August 14, 2021 #108 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I checked out August 14th cruise out of Bayonne....alas $200 more with the WOW sale.......boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi6819 Posted August 14, 2021 #109 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, livingonthebeach said: I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale. Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. I’m glad to hear this. Did you book during the WOW sale? Or did they re-price a previous booking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted August 14, 2021 #110 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, firefly333 said: Can you put a hold on the 2nd instead of actually booking it. A hold would be better. It didn't give me the option of a hold. I messaged RCCL and they said it was okay to have two reservations, so I went ahead and made it. A savings of $240, and it's refundable, so once I'm able to get in touch with my TA, I'll just cancel it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted August 14, 2021 #111 Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Heidi6819 said: I’m glad to hear this. Did you book during the WOW sale? Or did they re-price a previous booking? They repriced a previous booking that I had previously paid in full. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 14, 2021 #112 Share Posted August 14, 2021 6 hours ago, molly361 said: You can't get BOTH the balcony discount and the OBC it's either one or the other. TA's were told that they are working on making them combinable but who knows when that will happen But with base pricing being so good, who needs a discount😉 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prbeauty777 Posted August 15, 2021 #113 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 11:53 AM, sandc4e said: WOW sale is up and is including OBC (haven't seen that in awhile). Was able to get the OBC added to our reservation, no change in pricing for us but having some OBC helps with the drink bill. Happy Friday Jr. Did you book directly with RCCL? My boyfriend and I purchased 2 cruises an hour before the wow sale through ***** and I called and asked if we could still get the OBC and was told that only sailings booked August 12-15 could receive it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted August 15, 2021 #114 Share Posted August 15, 2021 16 hours ago, CTCruiser76 said: I checked out August 14th cruise out of Bayonne....alas $200 more with the WOW sale.......boo August 14 fro🤪m Bayonne. Must be a ghost ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted August 15, 2021 #115 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 7:19 AM, John&LaLa said: Not really sure yet, will see invoice later today. John, just got my answer on the lower D+ BD. Because it was re-priced it fell into the less than 6 months out, therefore the BD is less by $25. Since it was priced as a solo, only half applied. Which brings me to another interesting tidbit--If it's considered a solo, do we only get 2 points rather than the 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 15, 2021 #116 Share Posted August 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, nelblu said: John, just got my answer on the lower D+ BD. Because it was re-priced it fell into the less than 6 months out, therefore the BD is less by $25. Since it was priced as a solo, only half applied. Which brings me to another interesting tidbit--If it's considered a solo, do we only get 2 points rather than the 4. You will get 4 As long as you aren't sailing in a cabin designated as solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted August 15, 2021 #117 Share Posted August 15, 2021 23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: You will get 4 As long as you aren't sailing in a cabin designated as solo That's comforting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 15, 2021 #118 Share Posted August 15, 2021 19 hours ago, TytalusWarden said: As a follow-up, was repriced about 2 days ago, just got my $275.03 OBC for the October cruise on Harmony of the Seas out of Rome. Pretty quick turnaround considering they said "up to 14 days"! Yup, same experience. Also just received 5 Refunds on Canceled Cruises in 7 days. No complaints in turn around time here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTCruiser76 Posted August 15, 2021 #119 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, nelblu said: August 14 fro🤪m Bayonne. Must be a ghost ship. 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted August 15, 2021 #120 Share Posted August 15, 2021 22 hours ago, livingonthebeach said: I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale. Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. WOW sale goes through today (Sunday). So it is still active until tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted August 15, 2021 #121 Share Posted August 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, CruiszBug said: WOW sale goes through today (Sunday). So it is still active until tonight. Thanks - this is very helpful for those who haven't taken advantage of this promotion yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted August 15, 2021 #122 Share Posted August 15, 2021 22 hours ago, livingonthebeach said: I got a balcony discount and was still able to get additional OBC with the WOW sale. Check again although I think the WOW sale is done but there might be other sales in the future. I have only seen that combo working with suites...not regular balcony cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted August 15, 2021 #123 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 minute ago, bajathree said: I have only seen that combo working with suites...not regular balcony cabins. I have just a regular balcony cabin and was able to get it. Guess it pays to keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted August 15, 2021 #124 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said: I have just a regular balcony cabin and was able to get it. Guess it pays to keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" Then consider yourself lucky 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted August 15, 2021 #125 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Just now, bajathree said: Then consider yourself lucky 🙂 Thanks but I don't think I'm alone -- others were able to get either additional OBC or upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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