Annefran Posted September 24, 2015 #26 Share Posted September 24, 2015 If folks would stop shelling out the bucks, the prices would drop. Simple supply and demand....no "demand", and they'll be "giving them away"! CB I completely agree with you. I love getting a cabana in Labadee for the day but I absolutely refuse to keep paying these prices and getting no additional amenities. If we as loyal Royal cruisers just stepped back and thought about this; we don't NEED to keep accepting these increases. If we stop buying them, the prices will go down as you say. Royal will hear you if it affects their pocketbooks. If we keep buying them, they will continue to raise the prices. When does it end? People are making excuses about splitting the costs with others and I truly get that. I started to think the same way but just can't justify it. In the past you got the bottled water and upgraded buffet but now those privileges have even been deleted with the new increased prices. I have to ask myself why bother? My next stop at Labadee will be under a shaded tree or in a nice comfy lounger along the water. So disappointed in Royal right now! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clochette Posted September 24, 2015 #27 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I just checked for my cruise in January and it it is listing $495 for over the water cabana that is insane, and even though it says book on board I could book online which I did not do. We did enjoy a cabana once when it was $225 for over the water I think and loved it, at that time it also included the upgraded lunch. I guess we will never experience it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 24, 2015 #28 Share Posted September 24, 2015 CB I completely agree with you. I love getting a cabana in Labadee for the day but I absolutely refuse to keep paying these prices and getting no additional amenities. If we as loyal Royal cruisers just stepped back and thought about this; we don't NEED to keep accepting these increases. If we stop buying them, the prices will go down as you say. Royal will hear you if it affects their pocketbooks. If we keep buying them, they will continue to raise the prices. When does it end? People are making excuses about splitting the costs with others and I truly get that. I started to think the same way but just can't justify it. In the past you got the bottled water and upgraded buffet but now those privileges have even been deleted with the new increased prices. I have to ask myself why bother? My next stop at Labadee will be under a shaded tree or in a nice comfy lounger along the water. So disappointed in Royal right now! :rolleyes: Most every cruise I have been on that stopped in Labadee I have run into someone that was disappointed the could not book a cabana. This should help those folks out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted September 24, 2015 #29 Share Posted September 24, 2015 CB I completely agree with you. I love getting a cabana in Labadee for the day but I absolutely refuse to keep paying these prices and getting no additional amenities. If we as loyal Royal cruisers just stepped back and thought about this; we don't NEED to keep accepting these increases. If we stop buying them, the prices will go down as you say. Royal will hear you if it affects their pocketbooks. If we keep buying them, they will continue to raise the prices. When does it end? People are making excuses about splitting the costs with others and I truly get that. I started to think the same way but just can't justify it. In the past you got the bottled water and upgraded buffet but now those privileges have even been deleted with the new increased prices. I have to ask myself why bother? My next stop at Labadee will be under a shaded tree or in a nice comfy lounger along the water. So disappointed in Royal right now! :rolleyes: I completely agree with all you stated! However, in all reality there will always be people that are not budget consious that will pay the price no matter what it is. Especially considering there are not that many cabanas, and when a ship full of several thousand passengers pulls up, it'll be easy to fill them all even at $495. It is unfortunate as they are pricing many many people out of them, but that's how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted September 24, 2015 #30 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I completely agree with all you stated! However, in all reality there will always be people that are not budget consious that will pay the price no matter what it is. Especially considering there are not that many cabanas, and when a ship full of several thousand passengers pulls up, it'll be easy to fill them all even at $495. It is unfortunate as they are pricing many many people out of them, but that's how it goes. Exactly, if we keep accepting the price increases as many have decided, it will never stop. Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted September 24, 2015 #31 Share Posted September 24, 2015 A little off topic, but does anyone else take the unopened Evian bottles from your cabana cooler back to the ship with you? They gave us 5 bottles last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 24, 2015 #32 Share Posted September 24, 2015 A little off topic, but does anyone else take the unopened Evian bottles from your cabana cooler back to the ship with you? They gave us 5 bottles last week. Sure, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted September 24, 2015 #33 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We're in a suite but only Nellie's cabanas are showing. The sailing is for this October and the prices listed for Nellie's is $250 for the beach and $350 over the water. The new prices are for cruises originating in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted September 24, 2015 #34 Share Posted September 24, 2015 It seems that ever since RCI announced the new "suite" perks prices have been higher to cruise in all categories ( just looking at Allure). Hoping for at least one price reduction before final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 24, 2015 #35 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The new prices are for cruises originating in January! I did see your earlier post on the pricing dates. I should have pointed that out in my comment. I mostly wanted to point out that we couldn't see the Barefoot Beach cabanas in our planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 24, 2015 #36 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sure, why not? They're really heavy. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 24, 2015 #37 Share Posted September 24, 2015 A little off topic, but does anyone else take the unopened Evian bottles from your cabana cooler back to the ship with you? They gave us 5 bottles last week. Absolutely! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted September 24, 2015 #38 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sure, why not? I did, and my husband wondered why I'd do that. Um, because we paid for them. (And he knew the cabana wasn't a suite perk!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark22mac Posted September 24, 2015 #39 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Are you in a suite? I read yesterday that if you are in a suite you can see BB cabanas John were in a suite for this Sunday and I can't see BB only nellies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 24, 2015 #40 Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) John were in a suite for this Sunday and I can't see BB only nellies. Maybe they are gone by now or they don't show up until 2016 cruises. Have you contacted Concierge. Laura was on last week and had Concierge waitlist her for October and December. FWIW, the coco Cay cabanas show up on my excursion list but it says to see concierge. Edited September 24, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 24, 2015 #41 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Maybe they are gone by now or they don't show up until 2016 cruises. I'd go with the latter. I can't imagine RC being proactive enough to remove them if they've been reserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark22mac Posted September 24, 2015 #42 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Maybe they are gone by now or they don't show up until 2016 cruises. Have you contacted Concierge. Laura was on last week and had Concierge waitlist her for October and December. FWIW, the coco Cay cabanas show up on my excursion list but it says to see concierge. Yes I emailed Rahul and he confirmed that he reserved me one. I asked for a standard don't know which one yet. Didn't want the over the water cabana being the ladder into the water my wife can't use so we're happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted September 24, 2015 #43 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Booked Nellie over water for 320 on Monday this week. went back to check today and the cost is 495. Sent email to concierge, we have grand suite and I am hoping I can get one on barefoot beach for less $$ and cancel the one I currently have booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark22mac Posted September 24, 2015 #44 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Booked Nellie over water for 320 on Monday this week. went back to check today and the cost is 495. Sent email to concierge, we have grand suite and I am hoping I can get one on barefoot beach for less $$ and cancel the one I currently have booked. BB $175 for a standard $250 over the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 25, 2015 #45 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yes I emailed Rahul and he confirmed that he reserved me one. I asked for a standard don't know which one yet. Didn't want the over the water cabana being the ladder into the water my wife can't use so we're happy with that. S3 and S4 are close to bar and buffet. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 25, 2015 #46 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Booked Nellie over water for 320 on Monday this week. went back to check today and the cost is 495. Sent email to concierge, we have grand suite and I am hoping I can get one on barefoot beach for less $$ and cancel the one I currently have booked. When is your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richst48 Posted September 25, 2015 Author #47 Share Posted September 25, 2015 This will be our first time to Labadee and first time on Oasis. We are on the Jan 2nd sailing. Daughter and Son-in-law will be with us and they are big beach goers and I thought they would really enjoy a cabana. But I'm not going to pay $495 for one. I'm very disappointed in Royal for increasing the price that much. That's as bad as price increases from the drug companies! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 25, 2015 #48 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) This will be our first time to Labadee and first time on Oasis. We are on the Jan 2nd sailing. Daughter and Son-in-law will be with us and they are big beach goers and I thought they would really enjoy a cabana. But I'm not going to pay $495 for one. I'm very disappointed in Royal for increasing the price that much. That's as bad as price increases from the drug companies! :eek: If they were not selling them online the odds that you would get one were pretty slim anyway. BTW, we've paid $200 for two people, so $500 for four isn't that much more. Find two more people to share with ;) Edited September 25, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted September 25, 2015 #49 Share Posted September 25, 2015 When is your cruise Signature shows 2/28/16 on Navigator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richst48 Posted September 25, 2015 Author #50 Share Posted September 25, 2015 If they were not selling them online the odds that you would get one were pretty slim anyway. BTW, we've paid $200 for two people, so $500 for four isn't that much more. Find two more people to share with ;) $500 is a lot when I expected to pay $250 for 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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