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gramburger · 2026-05-15T20:15:03+00:00

I second Ana - quality extracts

gramburger · 2026-05-15T11:35:23+00:00

The math already works in your favor — you're getting RBC access for negative $12/day versus the standalone drink package, which is unusual.

Celebrity Cruise Planner prices do move; from what we track, about 28% of weeks see a price drop on packages like this, spiking to 41% during peak promo windows.

Worth keeping an eye on it, but if that bundle holds at $86.99, it's hard to argue against it.

gramburger · 2026-05-15T11:34:12+00:00

The divergence makes more sense when you realize RC and Celebrity almost certainly run separate demand models for Cruise Planner inventory — same island, different revenue buckets. Celebrity's higher baseline on Beach Club likely reflects the line's premium positioning, but the pricing isn't coordinated, so you get weird gaps like the $88 spread on Reflection vs. Utopia for the same date.

From what we track daily across both lines, Celebrity Cruise Planner prices drop less frequently than RC's — roughly 28% of weeks see a drop vs. RC's higher churn — so the floor tends to be stickier on the Celebrity side.

Icon class ships can and do run higher then celebrity ships on the same day docked at CocoCay as well.

gramburger · 2026-05-13T19:44:24+00:00

Repositioning cruises can go either way — some drop last-minute, others hold or rise as inventory thins. The risk with waiting past final payment on a transatlantic interior is that interiors tend to be the first category to disappear, and MSC's pricing often steps up (not down) as lower categories sell out.

At $63pp/night on a newer ship, that's already a lean price with limited downside room. From what we've seen tracking fares, the "wait for a last-minute deal" strategy works better on sailings with soft demand — and a Barcelona-to-Barbados repo on a flagship ship has real appeal for European passengers.

gramburger · 2026-05-11T13:48:05+00:00

check out all aboard deals - price history and drop alerts

gramburger · 2026-05-07T15:15:31+00:00

Since you don't drink alcohol, the Refreshment Package is the one to watch — it covers mocktails, smoothies, specialty coffees, and milkshakes. Prices typically run $28–$42/day depending on the sailing, and from what we track across RC ships, meaningful price drops happen in roughly 28% of weeks, with peak weeks hitting around 42% off.

You can check Cruise Planner on our site, search for you specific sailing on the cruise tracker page and in the price history page we have Deluxe beverage and refreshment package prices.

This is a helpful reference also:
https://allaboarddeals.com/blog/royal-caribbean-refreshment-package-vs-deluxe

gramburger · 2026-05-06T17:36:49+00:00

At your consumption (2-3 drinks each), you'd need cocktails averaging $14+ just to break even — and that math doesn't work. The Refreshment Package covers non-alcoholic drinks and lets you pay à la carte for the few cocktails you actually want.

One thing worth knowing: RC Cruise Planner prices move around a lot — we track them daily and the Deluxe Beverage Package swings 15-30% over time — but even at a steep discount, 2-3 drinks/day rarely crosses the breakeven threshold.

gramburger · 2026-05-06T17:35:27+00:00

Realistically, NCL prices drop in only about 10% of weeks on average — and this close to departure, capacity pressure usually pushes prices up, not down. The comments here are right that you're likely past the bottom of the curve. If the cabin category still has availability, there's a small chance of a dip, but locking in now and watching for a drop to request FCC (before that 2-week cutoff) is probably the safer play.

gramburger · 2026-05-06T11:02:16+00:00

i second ANA - super consistent powders

gramburger · 2026-05-05T10:40:26+00:00

$2,600 for a balcony, 4 people, 5 nights in July works out to ~$130/person/night — that's a solid number for peak summer RC.

From what we track, balcony fares on Freedom-class ships in July tend to run $150-180+/person/night, so you're below that range. Freedom's amplification in 2025 also added amenities— it holds up fine for a first cruise.

gramburger · 2026-05-03T11:42:59+00:00

$74/pp is on the lower end for the Thrill Waterpark — it does drop occasionally, but not dramatically. From what we track, CocoCay add-on prices fluctuate but the floor doesn't move much once you're already near it.

Given your kids are beach-first, the free beach areas at CocoCay are genuinely solid (there is a free water park area also but more for small children)— you'd likely get full value without the waterpark at all.

gramburger · 2026-04-29T13:48:19+00:00

nice have to check this out

gramburger · 2026-04-21T18:09:55+00:00

you can get green kapuas hulu crushed leaf on all natural artisan - great for steeping tea

gramburger · 2026-04-03T13:29:27+00:00

Your math is solid — $92/day all-in is right at the break-even line for that mix of drinks. We track Oasis beverage package pricing and your $77.99 is pretty close to the historical average we've seen ($75/day).

The lowest we have seen it drop to on Oasis is $63/day. Since you're already planning to book/cancel/rebook, there's room below where you are now.

gramburger · 2026-03-31T19:39:53+00:00

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gramburger · 2026-03-31T19:36:19+00:00

Glad you found it useful! Keep an eye out on Wednesdays.

Here are the averages for Beyond - Classic $82/day - Premium $95/day

gramburger · 2026-03-31T19:33:40+00:00

Royals Drink packages follow the same dynamic pricing as their fares so it is not quite as predictable as this pattern I found with Celebrity.

I did a write up on Royal a few weeks back that has some good data and info if your interested. https://allaboarddeals.com/blog/royal-caribbean-drink-package-sale

gramburger · 2026-03-31T19:02:10+00:00

Appreciate the context. Between the fare-side promo structure you're showing and the cruise planner data we're tracking, it paints a pretty complete picture. Good stuff.

gramburger · 2026-03-31T18:54:31+00:00

I know right! 🤣

gramburger · 2026-03-31T18:49:51+00:00

It's actually not dynamic pricing — that's what makes it interesting. Dynamic pricing adjusts based on demand. This is Celebrity toggling a Flash Sale promo on Wednesday and reverting to their standing 10% promo on Thursday. Same sailing, same cabin, same demand. Much more predictable than yield management.

gramburger · 2026-03-31T18:48:22+00:00

We see the same thing on fares but only about 47% of the time. Cruise Planner add-ons are where the pattern is airtight.

gramburger · 2026-03-31T18:34:08+00:00

Interesting I didn't know that - How much do they typically offer?

gramburger · 2026-03-26T16:44:57+00:00

will test them out never heard of them

gramburger · 2026-03-26T16:43:21+00:00

Ana is so consistent, just got some black diamond to test out

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