Bigtex1622 Posted December 25, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) It seems that RCL is starting to charge for North Star, and Ripcord's IFly. So would you pay extra, for what was once free? . Edited December 25, 2015 by Bigtex1622 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted December 25, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 25, 2015 IFly yes.........paid $1 minute for it in Vegas. Would gladly pay for it again and again and again! Northstar - really doesn't interest me so even if it were free I wouldn't go on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted December 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling2Some Posted December 25, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 25, 2015 When I'm choosing which cruiseline or ship to book, the prospect of additional costs will make the whole package much less appealing to me. I'd be more likely to make a different choice when booking. (Hint: NCL had me at "free drink package"!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted December 25, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 25, 2015 IFly yes.........paid $1 minute for it in Vegas. Would gladly pay for it again and again and again! Northstar - really doesn't interest me so even if it were free I wouldn't go on it.RCI is charging about $28 usd($33.38 au) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamFritz Posted December 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 25, 2015 For starters, I wouldn't pay a higher fare just to be offered more opportunities to be charged for things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted December 25, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Just clearing this up for people who may not be following the other thread about this: The charge is currently only on Quantum of the Seas. Not Anthem. Personally, it strikes me as a change for the Chinese cruise market. Edited December 25, 2015 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted December 25, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Northstar no, not interested...Ripcord yes, I would, how much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted December 25, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Having been on both a few times my answer is no. In fact I wouldn't even spend a lot of time queuing up for Nth Star. If I can walk up and the line is short I would go up again to pass a few minutes but it is an over rated gimmick IMO. While iFly is fun it is not worth paying for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted December 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Having been on both a few times my answer is no. In fact I wouldn't even spend a lot of time queuing up for Nth Star. If I can walk up and the line is short I would go up again to pass a few minutes but it is an over rated gimmick IMO. I guess like food, then, North Star must be very subjective, because I loved it. It was great fun. Probably the closest I'll ever get to having a helicopter view of a ship and the ocean. (photo by turtles06) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted December 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I am not on a cruise for carnival type rides. Can't say that they would not be fun, but I tend to not spend money on cruise other than for food/drinks, but that is me. To those who would pay, as long as they see value in the extra fee, there should not be a problem. When base cruise fare rises to where along with fees for everything else I like to do reaches a point beyond my perceived value, then we will adjust and not cruise. Kinda hard to argue with pricing now with the high demand cruise lines are creating along with the loyalty of many past cruisers complaining as they book the higher rates. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted December 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (Just guessing.) It seems something has probably happened on the short cruises from China 4 - 5 nighters that has caused this to start. Chinese are not well known for lining orderly. I could not imagine the Chinese taking it lightly if they missed out on I fly or North Star. Also remember these activities are subject to the sea and wind conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted December 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) IFly yes.........paid $1 minute for it in Vegas. Would gladly pay for it again and again and again! Northstar - really doesn't interest me so even if it were free I wouldn't go on it. I have to agree. IFLY was far more impressive than the North Star. The difference was possibly due to the fact that we had a reservation for IFly when we boarded the Q. We stood in line for a long time to get a reservation for the North Star. When I finally got to the front of the line, the time they offered conflicted with a "lunch date" that I had with CC ladies, but, the "accommodating" staff of the North Star would NOT give me a later time! So, I was a little ticked off that I had to miss lunch and that took a lot of the thrill out of the experience. I would NOT do North Star again. They should have invested more training/money in the staff taking reservations if they wanted the North Star to be an amazing experience! Edited December 26, 2015 by JMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 26, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 26, 2015 For those of you who want to try this "at home" or "on land": https://www.iflyworld.com/find-a-tunnel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted December 26, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 26, 2015 It seems that RCL is starting to charge for North Star, and Ripcord's IFly.So would you pay extra, for what was once free? . Maybe once just to try them out, but highly unlikely on repeat visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtex1622 Posted December 26, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted December 26, 2015 For those of you who want to try this "at home" or "on land": https://www.iflyworld.com/find-a-tunnel/ Yes, we have one less than 2 miles away. But still have not done it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted December 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (Just guessing.)It seems something has probably happened on the short cruises from China 4 - 5 nighters that has caused this to start. Chinese are not well known for lining orderly. I could not imagine the Chinese taking it lightly if they missed out on I fly or North Star. Also remember these activities are subject to the sea and wind conditions. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted December 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) I just think it's ridiculous to be honest. The justification for the high base price on Quantum is all of the new features. I'm okay with that. But then If you're going to charge for those features separately, then don't charge inflated cabin prices. Pick a lane... This is just another example of RCs nickel and diming mentality. I honestly don't mind the a la carte approach if that's the way to go. But then by base fare should be MUCH lower. Edited December 26, 2015 by Overtyme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling2Some Posted December 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 26, 2015 The justification for the high base price on Quantum is all of the new features. I'm okay with that. But then If you're going to charge for those features separately, then don't charge inflated cabin prices. Pick a lane... Well said. If I start feeling that I'm being charged twice for the same thing I get annoyed. I'm fine either way but not both. If I want the bells and whistles I'll pay more for the ship. We're going on Allure soon and paying more than we usually do for a 7 day cruise on an "ordinary" ship. I got a perfectly positioned balcony so I'm satisfied. Generally, though, I prefer the "a la cart" approach as long as the base price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted December 26, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) "No, am thinking of canceling my cruise, or changing cruise lines" Changing cruise lines due to an up charge for the North Star or Ripcord's IFly seems a bit extreme Edited December 26, 2015 by LilBlackDress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted December 26, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Nope would not pay more. They interest me, but, not for that amount of money. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 26, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 26, 2015 For starters, I wouldn't pay a higher fare just to be offered more opportunities to be charged for things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This. One of the reasons why now I am seriously thinking of cancelling my Ovation of the Seas cruise. RCL needs to look at the pricing of these cruises if they going to make attractions on it userpays. I have to reconsider this now because the things that were included at the time I made the booking will now be charged at extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted December 26, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Maybe. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 26, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 26, 2015 "No, am thinking of canceling my cruise, or changing cruise lines" Changing cruise lines due to an up charge for the North Star or Ripcord's IFly seems a bit extreme Not really, when the product was sold to you at the time of booking that included these activities and now RCL charging them. Then maybe the people who booked back before the change should get a pro-rata reduction to reflect the change in the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted December 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 26, 2015 "No, am thinking of canceling my cruise, or changing cruise lines" Changing cruise lines due to an up charge for the North Star or Ripcord's IFly seems a bit extreme I don't think that those who cancel are doing so because of a $26 charge for a 1 minute flight in the iFly. They're doing so because of the bigger picture, because they can get a cruise on another ship for a lot less and possibly because they're tired of RC charging for things that they once said were included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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