All Inclusive Cruise NCL- Will RCL be Next?

I wonder if RCL will follow NCL? I guess it is only a matter of time. It has been heading in that direction

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5931

Who knows, but at least no one can complain about "nickel and dimed " issues again!

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Seems to represent decent value; 10% off main booking, all tips included, etc.

If you want the food and booze and plan to do excursions it's a good deal.

I always see the highest OBC offers from NCL; maybe they are trying to get away from that and get cash flow instead of handing out credits?

I wonder if RCL will follow NCL? I guess it is only a matter of time. It has been heading in that direction

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5931

Interesting. We would pass, however, as all 4 of us in the cabin must purchase the program. 2 of my adults don't drink (medication issues) so the unlimited alcohol wouldn't be used, and the 1,000 minutes of internet time would be wasted. (250 min. x 4 - we use around 50 min. per cruise). I am sure some people will be thrilled, though!

I wonder if RCL will follow NCL? I guess it is only a matter of time. It has been heading in that direction

 

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5931

Interesting. Too much money for my taste, but I like that the option is available.

The cost is too high to interest me. At $899 Per person that's almost the cost of of the 7 night cruise, and I don't drink enough to make it anywhere near a decent value.

RCL will watch carefully I'm sure and if they think they could make a profit will follow suit.

We did get the all you can drink package on last cruise and love AI's so we would consider this if offered by RCCL or any other line we like

Thats expensive to me but just paying for one Ultimate package alone and you already over half the price of the AI.

I dont like that they will make everyone purchase it either. Im wondering if they will rethink that like RCI did with their drink packages.

http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/docs/rcc_latest_offers_731_3117702655.pdf

Ask and ye shall receive. While not a complete all inclusive, its getting closer. I suspect this will be rolled out on the US site tomorrow.

http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/docs/rcc_latest_offers_731_3117702655.pdf

 

Ask and ye shall receive. While not a complete all inclusive, its getting closer. I suspect this will be rolled out on the US site tomorrow.

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http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/docs/rcc_latest_offers_731_3117702655.pdf

 

Ask and ye shall receive. While not a complete all inclusive, its getting closer. I suspect this will be rolled out on the US site tomorrow.

It says on beverages it is worth up to $25 pp per day

SO are the limiting the amounts of beer and wine?

The cost is too high to interest me. At $899 Per person that's almost the cost of of the 7 night cruise, and I don't drink enough to make it anywhere near a decent value.

RCL will watch carefully I'm sure and if they think they could make a profit will follow suit.

Agree, for the price per, I can get an almost free cruise. Not much of a drinker and basically satisfied with the D lounge offering.

http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/docs/rcc_latest_offers_731_3117702655.pdf

 

Ask and ye shall receive. While not a complete all inclusive, its getting closer. I suspect this will be rolled out on the US site tomorrow.

Just seems to me aside from the drinks and gratuities, they've got a LOT of stuff listed as free that was already free. Pools. Cinema. Room Service. Also notice the Specialty Dining still has an extra charge.

Not as inclusive as I'd expect. My idea is I'm going to get any all-inclusive thing, the only time I bust out money-- or Sea Pass in lieu of-- on that ship is in the Casino or tipping above and beyond.

Who knows, but at least no one can complain about "nickel and dimed " issues again!

 

 

 

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agree whole heartily.

Interesting. Too much money for my taste, but I like that the option is available.

it would be good to have that option.

I wonder if RCL will follow NCL? I guess it is only a matter of time. It has been heading in that direction

 

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5931

Had not seen this... thanks for the info.

Sounds like a good deal for a Med or Europe cruise booked in the US....my husband says...only if the JEWELRY is included.

Hey I just did 2 mock reservations: 1 on the UK website with the all inclusive and 1 on the Canadian website No All inclusive.

I used the Freedom sailing Nov 09 2014 in both cases and a PR Interior Stateroom (the cheapest) and the UK site was $1000 CAD more than the Canadian one so if you add the basic drinks package and the tips it's still cheaper to book out here....and I did not use the resident discount which sometimes makes a small difference.

Just for your info.

Good that it is available, though it wouldn't work for me.

Hey I just did 2 mock reservations: 1 on the UK website with the all inclusive and 1 on the Canadian website No All inclusive.

 

I used the Freedom sailing Nov 09 2014 in both cases and a PR Interior Stateroom (the cheapest) and the UK site was $1000 CAD more than the Canadian one so if you add the basic drinks package and the tips it's still cheaper to book out here....and I did not use the resident discount which sometimes makes a small difference.

 

Just for your info.

interesting.

Ran some totals on the Norwegian offer, but I had to guess at some of the numbers. That's assuming we use everything. Also, some people have said they don't get all their money's worth w/ the drink package. Some I got off the website, and some I guessed.

Shore Excursion $200.00

Bottled Water $28.45

Photos $400.00

Internet $150.00

chocolate covered strawberries $9.00

dining $120.00

wine $40.00

bingo $25.00

tips $85.00

beverage $440.00

total $1,497.45

I probably would use it if it went down to $600 pp.

Interesting idea for those who might think the extra money is worth it. But not for me. :eek:

I just ran the numbers for how we cruise & it would work for us. We certainly wouldn't use all the internet minutes or take all those photos but if it's offered the next time we cruise NCL we'll probably take it.

Our next two are with Royal & I'd love to see them offer something similar. But..... one of them is 15 days so I'm not sure I could swing it!

Interesting idea for those who might think the extra money is worth it. But not for me. :eek:

agree.