RCCL Pre buying OBC.

Well, I'm a bit miffed that the Sin - Perth ultimate is twice the price ($52) of the Bris - HGK. You would think the passenger demographics would be similar.:(

The 10 day Singapore - hong king on legend in November ultimate package is twice the price of the Hong Kong to Brisbane cruise. As we are doing b2b it will cost $36 a day on average.

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We're just off Voyager last Monday. Our friends had the package which is unlimited and I think they paid US$49.00 per person per day for the 11 days.

I'm wondering if it's because they are expecting passengers on the HKG cruises to contribute more to profits via the casino?

Yes you are probably right. The crew were telling us that the shops are sold out by day 3 on Asia cruises. The casino is in full swing and plenty of money is turned over. Some just staying in the casino until dawn.

That is what i was told by an RCI rep. Apparently it is traditional for less money spent on drinks and more in the casino.

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Well sounds like I will have more room in the bars and pool areas :)

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True. Have also heard they allow smoking in the casino on Asian cruises - no more short cuts for me! The sold out in 3 days in the shops is an interesting one - haven't been on Legend but don't imagine she would have more than 2 or 3?

I think the 'sold out in 3 days' is a bit of a stretch. Sold out of what? Ive been on 3 Mariner cruises from Singapore and havent had any problems.

As long as everyone knows how to queue I will be happy. Empty shops and all :)

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Explorer of the Seas December 2015 (Xmas/New Year)

Ultimate Package - $84AUD

Premium Package $71AUD

Select Package - $52AUD

Royal Replenish Package - $28AUD

Royal Refreshment - $10AUD

 

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This is why we are now sticking to Celebrity and booking when the 123go! offers are on (or on board as future cruises). Free drinks package, including gratuities, and that includes premium tea and coffee as well as wine/beer/cocktails, soft drinks and bottled water. No more RCI for us!

I'm sure no cruise company offers anything for free :)

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I'm sure no cruise company offers anything for free :)

 

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You do receive the beverage package for no charge, so I call that free. Otherwise prepaid gratuities or OBC. I guess that encourages you to book Celebrity rather than another brand, and it works.

Celebrity have the promotion out again now, called "Pick Your Perk" this time. And yes, it is free. We had this package on Solstice last March. Our total bill of zeros over all beverages would have added up to $450or so each on the 12 night cruise.

What I meant was I'm sure it was built into the overall cost of your cruise.

Cruise companies are out to make a profit and one of their biggest profit makers are drinks. So yes you did not 'pay' for the package but I'm sure you are paying in other ways.

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Just checked our cruise reservation for 2017 where we bought $800US OBC to find that the OVC has been converted to a payment and deducted off our final total cruise bill.[emoji29] has this happened to anyone else and should I ring CELEBRITY and talk to someone about it?? Thanks for any help with this if you've experienced the same [emoji3]

Just checked our cruise reservation for 2017 where we bought $800US OBC to find that the OVC has been converted to a payment and deducted off our final total cruise bill.[emoji29] has this happened to anyone else and should I ring CELEBRITY and talk to someone about it?? Thanks for any help with this if you've experienced the same [emoji3]

When we phoned Celebrity on Monday, we were told that there isn't any deals for OBC; just the regular C/Card exchange rate:(.

When we phoned Celebrity on Monday, we were told that there isn't any deals for OBC; just the regular C/Card exchange rate:(.

Pretty sure it ended a while ago.

Yes but I bought OBC before the cut off date & have a celebrity receipt for it but on my Manage your reservation My Cruises site they have taken it OFF my payment total, ie it's not showing as OBC!