Royal Caribbean has a new sale on pre-cruise purchases, including drink packages, shore excursions, wifi and more.The Countdown to the Holidays sale runs between December 10 – 16 2021 and is valid on sailings from December 14, 2021 to December 31, 2022. It includes all ships, except Spectrum of the Seas and charter sailings.Here is what is included during the sale:BEVERAGE: Up to 40% offClassic Soda Beverage Package: 30% off onboard prices.Classic Soda Beverage Package + VOOM Surf & Stream 1 Device: Over 35% off onboard prices.Dasani Water Cans: 40% off onboard prices.San Benedetto Water Cans: 40% off onboard prices.Evian Water Bottles: 40% off onboard prices.Deluxe Beverage Package: 30% off onboard prices.Deluxe Beverage Package + VOOM Surf & Stream 1 Device: Over 35% off onboard prices.Refreshment Package: 30% off onboard prices.SHORE EXCURSIONS: Up to 25% offINTERNET: Up to 50% offVOOM Surf + Stream Voyage Package 1, 2, 3, 4 Device(s): Discount varies by ship.VOOM Surf Voyage Package 1, 2, 3, 4 Device(s): Discount varies by shipDINING: Up to 55% offUnlimited Dining Package on 3N – 9N sailings: Discount varies by shipACTIVITIES: Up to 20% offAll Access Ship Tour (excl. Grandeur of the Seas)Gifts & Gear: Up to 55% OffAnniversary Decorations with ChampagneHappy Birthday Decorations with Chocolate Cake & StrawberriesHappy Birthday Decorations with Vanilla Cake & StrawberriesInky Beach SetInky Beach Towel (TicTacToe)Inky Travel SetRed Wine and CheeseRoyal Caribbean Beach TowelStrawberries with ChampagneWhite Wine and CheesePHOTO PACKAGES: Up to 70% offPhoto Packages: From 5 – 100 Print and/or Digital Options: Discount varies by ship.Photo Package: Private Photo Session: Discount varies by ship.Photo Package: Picture This Private Studio: Discount varies by ship.Photo Package: All Digital: Discount varies by shipSpa: Up to 30% OffSpa Packages: Discount varies by ship.Will this sale save me money?In general, cruise planner sales have the potential to save money, but exact savings differ from sailing to sailing.Royal Caribbean does not apply a flat discount across its sailings, but many items are cheaper to buy online before the cruise than once onboard.To check if your sailing has this new offer available, log into the Cruise Planner on Royal Caribbean’s web site look for any available offers. Keep in mind that not all sailings may see the sale applicable, nor are all offers significantly cheaper than previously posted.If you spot a better discount on something you already pre-purchased, you should be able to cancel the purchase and then re-purchase the same item under this promotion.More helpful information
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