I feel like if you shop the sales, the fares will be comparable to HAL or Celebrity. However, the packages and 'extras' are crazy. I am spending much more on a peak season (July) RCCL cruise than I did on the luxury Oceania, in the same type of Balcony cabin. Last year in Sept, the beverage package was $65 per day, internet was included, and gratuities were included. We have never done RCCL before, and have not been impressed so far with the feeling of being nickel and dimed. We are with a group, so the selection was not really up to us.