Boring (but needed) question about balcony discounts

[jc24cruiser]

Hi,

 

I am sure that this has been asked lots of time, I have sat and scrolled through several pages of the forum to see if I could save you from my boring question! But I figured that lots of you will have the answer on the tip of your tongue, so thought I would ask....

 

I am wanting to book a Trans Atlantic cruise quite far in advance. Between now and then I will become a Platimum Member from other cruises.....

 

(you know what's coming don't you! :rolleyes: )

 

If I have already reserved a balcony stateroom in advance, could I then get the discount when I turn Platinum after making the booking? If so, how? (we book direct with RCI)

 

P.S - I know that it is different per ship, per location, per time of year...etc (unless it is a set universal %) but could some of you give examples of the discount you receive. Just so I can work out roughly what we would be paying whilst looking at the prices on the website.

 

I usually say "Thanks in advance".....but shall say "Sorry in advance" for the boring question! :o

 

Jenni x

[Ourusualbeach]

Soon as you turn platinum just call RCI and they will adjust your discount.

 

Link to discounts.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1343629

Edited November 12, 2013 by Ourusualbeach

[Loyal2RCCL]

Yes, once you turn Platinum you can call C&A and have them apply the balcony discount.

[karena1]

Hi,

 

I am sure that this has been asked lots of time, I have sat and scrolled through several pages of the forum to see if I could save you from my boring question! But I figured that lots of you will have the answer on the tip of your tongue, so thought I would ask....

 

I am wanting to book a Trans Atlantic cruise quite far in advance. Between now and then I will become a Platimum Member from other cruises.....

 

(you know what's coming don't you! :rolleyes: )

 

If I have already reserved a balcony stateroom in advance, could I then get the discount when I turn Platinum after making the booking? If so, how? (we book direct with RCI)

 

P.S - I know that it is different per ship, per location, per time of year...etc (unless it is a set universal %) but could some of you give examples of the discount you receive. Just so I can work out roughly what we would be paying whilst looking at the prices on the website.

 

I usually say "Thanks in advance".....but shall say "Sorry in advance" for the boring question! :o

 

Jenni x

 

Absolutely. Once your turn Platinum you just call Royal or have you TA call Royal and they will apply your discount. Have done this many times for family that turned a certain level prior to their next cruise. I cannot find the information right now on what the discounts are, but if you book more than 6 months in advance, the balcony discount is an extra $25 I think

 

Here is the discount list. I found it.

 

Platinum Balcony Discount When Booking More Than 6 Months From Sailing Date:

$ 50 * for sailings of 3-5 nights

$100* for sailings of 6-9 nights

$200* for sailings of 10-14 nights

$200* for sailings of 15+ nights

 

Emerald Balcony Discount When Booking More Than 6 Months From Sailing Date:

$ 75 * for sailings of 3-5 nights

$125* for sailings of 6-9 nights

$225* for sailings of 10-14 nights

$225* for sailings of 15+ nights

 

Diamond Balcony Discount When Booking More Than 6 Months From Sailing Date:

$125* for sailings of 3-5 nights

$225* for sailings of 6-9 nights

$325* for sailings of 10-14 nights

$325* for sailings of 15+ nights

 

Diamond Plus & Pinnacle Balcony Discount When Booking More Than 6 Months From Sailing Date:

$150* for sailings of 3-5 nights

$250* for sailings of 6-9 nights

$350* for sailings of 10-14 nights

$350* for sailings of 15+ nights

 

*When booking less than 6 months from sailing date subtract $25 from each dollar amount.

Edited November 12, 2013 by karena1

[kgrassel]

It seems that something has changed, or I'm missing something (possible!) Just did a test booking for the Indy on 12 April 2014. Tried it WITHOUT entering a C & A number (for the discount) and just looked at the Resident Rate. The Resident rate for a D! was $1394. Went back and entered my C & A number, and the rate changed to $1294. Only $100 discount! According to the (old?) chart, it should be $200, like it's been on previous cruises. What's up with that? Is this additional discount? Or, has something been taken away with the new booking "upgrade"?

[Ourusualbeach]

It seems that something has changed, or I'm missing something (possible!) Just did a test booking for the Indy on 12 April 2014. Tried it WITHOUT entering a C & A number (for the discount) and just looked at the Resident Rate. The Resident rate for a D! was $1394. Went back and entered my C & A number, and the rate changed to $1294. Only $100 discount! According to the (old?) chart, it should be $200, like it's been on previous cruises. What's up with that? Is this additional discount? Or, has something been taken away with the new booking "upgrade"?

 

The $200 is per cabin. You saw the $100 per person which is in fact the same.

[cruisenfever]

I believe that the OP is from across the pond and therefore the balcony discounts are different.

 

UK C&A Balcony/Suite Discounts-Per Stateroom

 

Platinum -

Sailing-----More than 6 months----Less than 6 months

3-5 nights----------£30--------------------£15

6-9 nights----------£70--------------------£50

10+ nights---------£135------------------£120

 

Emerald –

3-5 nights----------£50-------------------£30

6-9 nights----------£85-------------------£70

10+ nights---------£150-----------------£135

 

Diamond –

3-5 nights----------£85-------------------£70

6-9 nights----------£150-----------------£135

10+ nights---------£220-----------------£200

 

Diamond Plus & Pinnacle –

3-5 nights---------£100-----------------£85

6-9 nights---------£165-----------------£150

10+ nights--------£235-----------------£220

Edited November 14, 2013 by cruisenfever

[kgrassel]

Oh, duh! Of course! You're right, thanks!!