lackcreativity Posted May 15, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2022 I have attempted to use the search feature to get my answer, but never have had success with that function on Cruise Critic. I realize that "2 for 1" cruise fare should seem obvious, but it seems too good to be true. As a potential future cruiser with Oceania in 2024, can you please let me know the details? Is it just the cruise cost that is two for one price, and airfare is charged for both passengers? How long will this promotion be offered? Are there special payment requirements, as in payment in full at time of booking? Thanks in advance for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JoePDX Posted May 15, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) Nothing magical about it and definitely not too good to be true. It has been Oceania’s pricing model since they were founded. No one ever pays brochure rate for a cruise…and the 2 for 1 offer is based generally on brochure rate. No expiration date…. What can make this confusing I guess is the rate you see on their website is a per person rate, that has been “discounted”. Deposit depends on stateroom category and cruise length. https://oceaniacruises.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005305934-What-is-your-deposit-and-payment-policy- That said. We love Oceania. Joe Edited May 15, 2022 by JoePDX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 15, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 for 1 is marketing Just look at the cruise only fare or the O life fare prices are PP & include port taxes/fees You can get an air credit (discount) if you do not want to use the economy air O Life perk ..it depends on if any of those work for your needs The OBC/SBC you usually are paying for & it is non refundable so the least attractive choice Excursions are per cabin Drink Package is PP & is for Wine by the glass /beer during lunch & dinner only However you can upgrade to the Prestige package once onboard for $20 PP PD https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value Free internet is one account per cabin (top suites get 2) one device at a time You can choose cruise with air and O life perk Cruise with air no Olife cruise with O life no air Cruise only 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted May 15, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: 2 for 1 is marketing Just look at the cruise only fare or the O life fare prices are PP & include port taxes/fees You can get an air credit (discount) if you do not want to use the economy air O Life perk ..it depends on if any of those work for your needs The OBC/SBC you usually are paying for & it is non refundable so the least attractive choice Excursions are per cabin Drink Package is PP & is for Wine by the glass /beer during lunch & dinner only However you can upgrade to the Prestige package once onboard for $20 PP PD https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value Free internet is one account per cabin (top suites get 2) one device at a time You can choose cruise with air and O life perk Cruise with air no Olife cruise with O life no air Cruise only Agree with LHT, just marketing. Doesn't everyone want to know they got something for less money? If you can read the "extremely" fine print in T&C's, in every brochure, 2 for 1 fares are based on full published brochure fares, which may or may not have resulted in actual sales. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackcreativity Posted May 15, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Thanks everyone. This does not surprise me, as the published O-fares seamed reasonable, and I couldn't really believe that those were then 2 for 1. There are a number of interesting itineraries that would suit us, so hope to see you on board one day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanEcosse Posted May 17, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 17, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 2:55 PM, FetaCheese said: Agree with LHT, just marketing. Doesn't everyone want to know they got something for less money? If you can read the "extremely" fine print in T&C's, in every brochure, 2 for 1 fares are based on full published brochure fares, which may or may not have resulted in actual sales. How you can have a full published brochure fare which "may not have resulted in actual sales" never ceases to amaze me but we all learn to live with it and ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 17, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 17, 2022 1 minute ago, CanEcosse said: How you can have a full published brochure fare which "may not have resulted in actual sales" never ceases to amaze me but we all learn to live with it and ignore it. Yes it would be nice if they did away with that marketing ad & just put the true price But I have been saying that for 16 yrs & no one at O is listening 🤔 so back to ignoring it LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanEcosse Posted May 17, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Yes it would be nice if they did away with that marketing ad & just put the true price But I have been saying that for 16 yrs & no one at O is listening 🤔 so back to ignoring it LOL Not sure it would be legal in Canada if they can't show they ever sold anything at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 17, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, CanEcosse said: Not sure it would be legal in Canada if they can't show they ever sold anything at that price. I wonder if car dealerships sell cars at the MSRP ?? I know we have never paid the suggested price on a new car 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted May 17, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2022 43 minutes ago, LHT28 said: I wonder if car dealerships sell cars at the MSRP ?? I know we have never paid the suggested price on a new car 😉 I'll bet you haven't bought one lately. Dealerships here in the US pretty much don't have new inventory, taking orders at full price. Used car sales are quite good. Local dealership sends me an email about once a week trying to buy our car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 18, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 hours ago, ORV said: I'll bet you haven't bought one lately. Dealerships here in the US pretty much don't have new inventory, taking orders at full price. Used car sales are quite good. Local dealership sends me an email about once a week trying to buy our car. no last car was in 2016 it will have to do for a few more years Yes I am sure post covid they will try to get as much as they can for limited inventory same as houses ..the crazy train is here & prices are through the roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty1955 Posted May 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 18, 2022 19 hours ago, LHT28 said: Yes it would be nice if they did away with that marketing ad & just put the true price But I have been saying that for 16 yrs & no one at O is listening 🤔 so back to ignoring it LOL The same is true for home improvement. We got an estimate for some rain gutter work yesterday. The first quote was outrageous but then he applied the "discounts" which brought it down 40%. Funny, the same thing happened with our roof and the shower replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted May 18, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) My opinion: I believe that sellers of anything, get the price that they want. Sellers set prices to achieve the" average selling price" they want, for the total quantity sold of that item, which may require occasional markdowns. Edited May 18, 2022 by FetaCheese Addl info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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