jerick Posted March 29, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2023 … how do you find out about it? Do you need to go onto the RCL website and go through the booking process until you get to the cabin prices? Is there a better way to find out? How often do you recommend doing that after you’ve booked a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted March 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Need to do a mock booking or have a above average TA that looks out for you. I check prices at least twice a week, we have had as many as 5 price drops honored by Royal for a single cruise. You need to call whoever you booked with for a price reduction. I use the TA website and it just takes a minute or so to search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted March 29, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, jerick said: … how do you find out about it? You will start seeing ads for ice skating lessons in hades.😇 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Use RC's watchlist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbluebird Posted March 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I go on the RCL site and do a mock booking. I've gotten several price reductions, but can't get anymore even though our final payment isn't due for another month or so because there aren't any cabins left in our category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted March 29, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I have used cruisewatch.com to watch for price drops. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted March 29, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I suggest checking prices on August 18, 2027. There likely will be a temporary reduction in prices that day, but that day only. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted March 30, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2023 55 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said: I suggest checking prices on August 18, 2027. There likely will be a temporary reduction in prices that day, but that day only. You know that falls on a Wednesday, good day for the Walking Dead to travel but not for the rest of us. Wednesday is named for the god Woden, who is paralleled with the Roman god Mercury, probably because both gods shared attributes of eloquence, the ability to travel, and the guardianship of the dead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted March 30, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) And I thought it was only full of woe. I’m one, the wife thinks Wednesday’s kid might be full of ship. Or something like that. Edited March 30, 2023 by neverbeenhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted March 30, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Our TA notified us today that a booking we have for May 2024 went down $308.00. She sent us the revised confirmation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thisguylikestocruise Posted March 30, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I have 4 cruises booked and they’ve only gone up. It’ll be interesting to see if this summer I can reprice lower like last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 30, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2023 We got a really good rate on harmony by booking very early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted March 30, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2023 10 hours ago, George C said: We got a really good rate on harmony by booking very early. We always book as soon as the new itineraries come out, and rarely see a price lower than what we booked for. IMO, the closer to the cruise date one books, the higher the price they pay. If they do see a "price drop" after they book, it is almost always a reduction from a price that is higher than those who booked early paid for the same cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted March 30, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Thisguylikestocruise said: I have 4 cruises booked and they’ve only gone up. It’ll be interesting to see if this summer I can reprice lower like last year. Last summer was very unusual because many cruisers delayed booking until the "C" word restrictions were lifted. Trips to Bermuda were still being affected until about December. I booked my three cruises during that time with "C" restrictions still in effect (2023 cruises) and they have all doubled or more before being sold out this year. I think we will be holding our breath for a long time before there are any price declines in 2023 and even to the end of 3rd quarter 2024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted March 30, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Engineroom Snipe said: I think we will be holding our breath for a long time before there are any price declines in 2023 and even to the end of 3rd quarter 2024. Considering that one of RCL's main competitors just announced that they have to continue to increase their prices due to increased costs of food, fuel, and labor because they are still losing money even though bookings are back to pre shutdown levels, I doubt we will see lower cruise prices any time soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted March 30, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 minute ago, orville99 said: Considering that one of RCL's main competitors just announced that they have to continue to increase their prices due to increased costs of food, fuel, and labor because they are still losing money even though bookings are back to pre shutdown levels, I doubt we will see lower cruise prices any time soon. A cruise line actually stated that they need to continue increasing prices? No euphimisms such as 'A return to profitability will continue to face strong headwinds'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted March 30, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, d9704011 said: A cruise line actually stated that they need to continue increasing prices? No euphimisms such as 'A return to profitability will continue to face strong headwinds'? "We are being flooded with negative cashflow below the waterline and will need additional shoring of the ship's financial structures by all aboard before we set to sea." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thisguylikestocruise Posted March 30, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 30, 2023 11 hours ago, George C said: We got a really good rate on harmony by booking very early. Seems to be the only advantage right now is booking 1-2 years in advance for certain dates and ships. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted March 30, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Engineroom Snipe said: "We are being flooded with negative cashflow below the waterline and will need additional shoring of the ship's financial structures by all aboard before we set to sea." You need to include some reference to Free Surface Effect and the stability of the business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted March 30, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, d9704011 said: You need to include some reference to Free Surface Effect and the stability of the business. You got it! ""We are being flooded with negative cashflow below the waterline with its associated 'Free Cash Effect' which has led to instability of the ship's financial condition. We will be acquiring additional shoring of the ship's financial structures by asking all aboard to buy an Unlimited Drink Package and Unlimited Dining Package before setting sail. After all, our stockholders are the reason we stay afloat. We thank you for your continued support." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethesealife Posted April 3, 2023 #21 Share Posted April 3, 2023 To keep an eye on prices you can setup a Watchlist for up to 5 cruises on the RCCL website. i have a Watchlist for cruises that I think might go down in price or where I want to see if a particular cabin type is available if I’m looking for a more desirable cabin location. I check this a couple of times a day, and often I luck out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveWeMetYet Posted April 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Alaska prices have really dropped. I am seeing Insides for under 350 and I got a balcony on the Ovation for 750 which included 175 in OBC and a 200 flight credit. Carribean prices are still elevated. They will eventually drop once the post covid travel surge and trip credits are worked through. I am seeing large price drops in hotels, rental cars, and flights for most markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 3, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I haven't seen any flight price drop for any high yield market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thisguylikestocruise Posted April 3, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I’m hoping international flights drop by the time I book for my 9/24 Greek Isles cruise on Odyssey. Currently it’s $3,000-$5,000 for 2 people ATL-FCO 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted April 3, 2023 #25 Share Posted April 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Thisguylikestocruise said: I’m hoping international flights drop by the time I book for my 9/24 Greek Isles cruise on Odyssey. Currently it’s $3,000-$5,000 for 2 people ATL-FCO 😳 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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