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aliwnec10
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cruise deals
Are there any cruise deals that happen once or twice a year?
Next february is my aunts 80th birthday. So we were thinking of going down to FL where she lives and taking her on a cruise.
We can't just take her on a vacation with us because she really can't be in the sun. She had a liver transplant 7 years ago and the meds she's on, increase skin cancer.
Anyway... we were thinking about a cruise. This way she can still do other things (gamble, shows, bingo, etc etc) or park herself in the shade by the pool if she wants.
So there would be 3 adults and 3 kids going.
Any frequent cruise people want to share how they get a good deal on them?
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JandJ1224
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Re: cruise deals
Royal Caribbean usually does a kids sail free promotion. It might actually be going on now. If not you can book something and then price adjust when they do have the sale.
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| Posted 2/18/19 10:05 PM |
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LoveDayLove
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Re: cruise deals
If you have a Costco membership take a look at their travel promotions. I have booked several trips through them and have gotten the same discount as the boat and onboard discounts.
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| Posted 2/19/19 12:31 AM |
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Cruisin
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The earlier that you book the better. Next February break really should be booked now. Then you can price watch it and they will adjust to a lower price when you call up until final payment. I should warn you though, it’s not the cruise that will be overly expensive for February break. The flights are insanely expensive. Our flights usually cost more per person than a 7 day cruise!
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| Posted 2/19/19 5:23 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by Cruisin
The earlier that you book the better. Next February break really should be booked now. Then you can price watch it and they will adjust to a lower price when you call up until final payment. I should warn you though, it’s not the cruise that will be overly expensive for February break. The flights are insanely expensive. Our flights usually cost more per person than a 7 day cruise!
Her birthday is the 4th so I’m hoping to go that first week and avoid feb break. ??
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| Posted 2/19/19 6:31 AM |
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JWG421
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by JandJ1224
Royal Caribbean usually does a kids sail free promotion. It might actually be going on now. If not you can book something and then price adjust when they do have the sale.
YES , i LOVE RC
they always have kids sail free promo
and/or 60% second guests
We been on 5 Royal carribean Cruises
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| Posted 2/19/19 12:05 PM |
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We always cruise with NCL and they are always having promotions on and off- usually it's pick your promotions (up to 5) with things like onboard credits, room upgrades, unlimited drinks, free wi-fi, specialty dining, shore excursions, reduced airfare, etc. Also I believe the 3rd person in any cabin sails free. They're having the promotion right now actually, but it looks like it's mostly for 2019 dates.
NCL.com
ETA: I like NCL because it's freestyle dining. I know a lot of other cruise lines are also moving away from a set dining time with shared tables and all that old school cruising stuff, but NCL was one of the only or few when we started cruising.
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| Posted 2/20/19 9:34 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
do you all find the best price through the cruise site itself or another website?
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| Posted 2/20/19 7:09 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by JandJ1224
Royal Caribbean usually does a kids sail free promotion. It might actually be going on now. If not you can book something and then price adjust when they do have the sale.
I don't see a kids sail free promotion. Only 60% off 2nd guest. Where do you see that?
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| Posted 2/20/19 8:49 PM |
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JWG421
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When you are on the web site, go under plan a cruise, then Deals. Scroll downa little further and there is a sale called Kids Sail Free
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| Posted 2/21/19 9:38 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by JWG421
When you are on the web site, go under plan a cruise, then Deals. Scroll downa little further and there is a sale called Kids Sail Free
Ahh I see, thank you. But they only have listed 2019 for dates. Nothing for 2020.
Do I have to wait until they’re next kids sail free promotion for 2020?
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| Posted 2/21/19 10:22 AM |
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JandJ1224
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You can book now if you are comfortable with the pricing and then when they offer the sale for 2020 sailings call and have your fare price adjusted.
I always price everything out directly on their site so I know what promotions should be as far as obc etc. Last cruise we booked through Costco Travel as we got an additional costco cash card on top of what rate was direct through Royal.
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| Posted 2/21/19 10:27 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by JandJ1224
You can book now if you are comfortable with the pricing and then when they offer the sale for 2020 sailings call and have your fare price adjusted.
I always price everything out directly on their site so I know what promotions should be as far as obc etc. Last cruise we booked through Costco Travel as we got an additional costco cash card on top of what rate was direct through Royal.
Sorry for all the questions but total newbie with cruises. But now only certain cruises have the kids sail free right? So I want to make sure it’s one listed and hope they run it again on the one I book?
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| Posted 2/21/19 10:37 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by JandJ1224
You can book now if you are comfortable with the pricing and then when they offer the sale for 2020 sailings call and have your fare price adjusted.
This.
DH and I cruised this past June and had our fare adjusted 3 times.
We paid $1200 less than the original booked price and got some extra perks too.
Book as early as you can, we always book directly with RC because we want specific cabins, and if there ever is an issue, we deal directly with the cruise line instead of a third party.
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| Posted 2/21/19 11:31 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
ok one last question.
Can you add a person later?
My brother is on the fence about going. He would just be bunking in 1 of the rooms if he went.
Can i book it and then add another person to one of the rooms?
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| Posted 2/21/19 7:09 PM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by aliwnec10
ok one last question.
Can you add a person later?
My brother is on the fence about going. He would just be bunking in 1 of the rooms if he went.
Can i book it and then add another person to one of the rooms?
I'm not 100% familiar with this but I believe it would be better to book him and then cancel him if you need to. If the ship happens to be full you wouldn't be able to add him later. Also you'd want to make sure you get a room that can accommodate the extra person.
There is no guaranty on the kids sail free future promotions but we almost always go for a week in January and it has never been excluded. I've also priced February in the past and it was also included.
Good luck!
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| Posted 2/22/19 12:33 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
Thanks everyone!!!! a few more questions...
The drink packages:
1- definitely worth it for my husband, but for me i'm not a big drinker. Definitely not a day drinker and more of a glass of wine or two with dinner. Is it worth getting for me? How much is a glass of wine without it?
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| Posted 2/22/19 1:02 PM |
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JWG421
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you can actually bring 2 bottles onboard with you for free :)
I always do
Not sure if you are on facebook, but there are so MANY royal carribean groups that can help as well :)
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| Posted 2/22/19 3:28 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
Posted by JWG421
you can actually bring 2 bottles onboard with you for free :)
I always do
Not sure if you are on facebook, but there are so MANY royal carribean groups that can help as well :)
2 bottles of wine?
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| Posted 2/22/19 3:39 PM |
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JWG421
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Yes you are alloweed to take 2 per cabin
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| Posted 2/22/19 3:57 PM |
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JandJ1224
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Probably not worth it if you aren't a big drinker. Wine would be about $10/glass.
If you are booking as more than 1 cabin put one adult in each room and just get drink package for him. He would be able to get glass of wine here and there and give to you.
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| Posted 2/22/19 4:39 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: cruise deals
ok one more opinion question because you guys have been so helpful...
do you choose which itinerary you like the most and then which cruise line and/or ship?
or do you compromise on the itinerary for a nice newer ship?
The one i like is an older ship which my husband isn't keen on. (PR, Haiti, st maarten, st thomas, etc). Which is the Adventure of the Seas.
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Debs521
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Adventure of the Seas is a great ship. It may not be royal Caribbean’s newest ship but don’t let that scare you away. I have been on it a few times and always enjoyed it.
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