My family of seven is planning to take a cruise in either February or March. If I adjust the number of guests to 8, I can have connecting rooms and the price reduces to $2300. On Royal Caribbean, the pricing for seven people is $3065 and it states that connecting rooms are not available. I’m not sure what to think.
There’s a good chance that the cabin type (class) is being altered, which will bring down the total cost.
When you check in, there are only 7 people on the cruise even though you booked for 8. If fewer passengers show up, the cruise operator won’t adjust the price (sorry, Casper was unable to make the trip).
@Mboks For the particular cruise I’m looking for, taxes and fees only total $150 during the kids sale free time. Is there a possibility of a return if the eighth occurs? If not, it’s still about 800 less expensive, so it’s not a huge deal.
@Mitchelle Port fees and taxes are refunded to the original payment method in the event that the eighth is canceled.
Their arithmetic is really dubious. It’s likely a discount that applies to the third and fourth people in a cabin, thus having four people will apply the largest percentage off. And no, it’s not logical!
Is this the same kind of room? You can be comparing balcony to interior, etc.
One room may be maxed out, meaning you have four in one and three in another—two distinct room types—while four and four would be in the same category but less expensive.
@Nidal My goal is to sail for the least amount of money, thus I’ve chosen interior rooms. When I have seven guests, I can let them choose the room, but on the second occasion, it forces me to choose the precise room I want if I want the interior. If I want the interior, I can choose the balcony and let them choose the 3065, which is the less expensive alternative. Having two rooms with four people allows me to do “we pick” on the interior both times.
@Mitchelle Put it in the book. Px #8 does not appear. Port taxes return in about two weeks. To avoid having to follow up with it later or chase it, speak with guest services and see if they can make it onboard credit.
The eighth mythological figure might possibly spend more than the $700 difference on food, drink, gambling, shore excursions, and other things.
So why not reduce the cost?
@Adele Although the eighth person is identified as a child under 12,
@Mitchelle Children are still eligible for shore excursions, food, and nonalcoholic beverages.
If anything, one could argue that children will spend more money on things like ice cream and souvenirs.
@Adele Indeed! Items on which my kids have spent money:
The world’s most expensive build-a-bear
The world’s most costly sweet per pound
Cupcakes and a tutorial on decorating them
Without a doubt, there are more!
In actuality, how many cabins did you book?
@Banice Obtaining two
During my previous cruise, three two-person rooms cost the same as two three-person rooms. Consider dividing them into separate rooms; there may even be a single room available. In addition, give the cruise line a call to make your reservation as occasionally their website doesn’t have connecting rooms.