drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 13, 2019 We’re about to embark on the Dec 22 sailing and purchased the DBP through cruise planner at the BOGO 50% off. The total came out to $925 for 2 people. I saw in past compass scans and other posts that the first day onboard is also BOGO 50% off and the price is $70 pppd. Does that mean it’s $70+ $35 each or is the $70 after the discount? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 13, 2019 The $70 is after the fake discount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Thank you! These prices are steep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted December 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 13, 2019 What was the per person/per day price that you booked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted December 13, 2019 $56 pppd and 18% gratuity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted December 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) So $70 + $35 divided by 2 is about $53 per person (+18%). I think you should keep the price you have booked for. When you board, ask one of the sellers what the price is. If you want to mess with it, you can go to guest services immediately (before you order a drink) and cancel your packages and re-book at the onboard price. The price on a previous Compass may or may not be available onboard, and it depends on if you want to hassle with it right after boarding. Have fun on your cruise! And since it is a Christmas cruise, you may find that the price on everything is significantly higher. Edited December 13, 2019 by Coralc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Thanks, the above post confirmed my suspicions that the $70 was already taking into account the discount so it would be $140 pd for two. I’m comfortable with keeping my package and thanks, I am looking forward to it very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Here's the cruise compass from day 1. It's been the same for both eastern and western Caribbean sailings as far back as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted December 13, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) We are on board now. The D+ 30% off was $49/day plus 18%. They do use the $70/day this week to determine the 50% off the second package. Edited December 13, 2019 by later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, later said: We are on board now. It is $56/day plus 18% for the buy one at $70 get second 50% off. I still don't get it. The second should be $35, which would make it $105 for both, or the equivalent of $52.50 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted December 13, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Host Clarea said: I still don't get it. The second should be $35, which would make it $105 for both, or the equivalent of $52.50 each. If you are quoting me I edited my post before your reply it was 52.50 and not 56. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted December 13, 2019 This is the craziest math I know. They say that to get the discount they apply 25% off each one: 25% off $70 is $52.50. If you add 25% to $56 though, you do get $70, but that's not what the add says. I was just looking at this to try to save $60 at the end but really it's probably not worth trying to argue with RCI about it. And like Coralc said, the christmas cruise might be an entirely different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted December 13, 2019 @later So the first day offer is $52.50 each plus the 18% gratuity? I read that it's possible to cancel the cruise planner purchase after we board, can anyone confirm? I could technically purchase this package (if it exists) and cancel the one I bout pre-trip. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, later said: If you are quoting me I edited my post before your reply it was 52.50 and not 56. Thanks, I appreciate the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Just now, drdirx said: @later So the first day offer is $52.50 each plus the 18% gratuity? I read that it's possible to cancel the cruise planner purchase after we board, can anyone confirm? I could technically purchase this package (if it exists) and cancel the one I bout pre-trip. Thanks! Yes, you can cancel on board and they will give you refundable OBC for your purchase price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Can I use the OBC to re-purchase the package at the onboard price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, drdirx said: Can I use the OBC to re-purchase the package at the onboard price? Essentially, but you cannot direct which purchases are covered by OBC. All purchases are added and OBC is deducted at the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Thank you for the clarifications. I guess I'll see what happens once we get onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted December 13, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Please come back after the cruise and let us know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted December 13, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 13, 2019 17 hours ago, drdirx said: Thank you! These prices are steep! They seem to be getting these prices. Capitalism in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdirx Posted December 13, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Honestly at $8-13 per drink the package still seems worth it because that's just 5-6 per day. Also it's convenient to not have to worry about how much you're spending on board. That said.... I'm hoping to get that $60 back 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 13, 2019 #22 Share Posted December 13, 2019 The Grandeur introduced "special Christmas cocktails" a few days ago. $14 per drink. Higher than most drinks on the Grandeur. Just beware on your newer, bigger ships. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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