ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN BRIDES: were kids allowed for the day? ...and other questions

[aerazo]

HI Jesmcan,

 

You won't believe this! I emailed catamaya today with the email address you provided. they sent me back prices and they are double the price you received, i cant believe they would do that. send different pricing to different people!! here is what they sent me :

 

Morning Charter with Grilled Burgers

From 10am to 2pm

The lunch includes:

Green salad with Italian and French dressing, Guacamole, Mexican salsa, tortilla chips and an hamburger that our chef grills on our stainless steel grill on the back of the catamaran.

Cost: USD 4,000.00

 

Morning Charter with Lobster or Steak

From 10am to 2pm

The lunch includes:

Green salad with Italian and French dressing, pasta salad, mexican salsa, Guacamole, Tortilla chips and Choice of one Rib Eye Steak or one Lobster tail that our chef grills (with garlic and butter).

Cost: USD 5,000.00

 

You also may consider a Sunset Charter, as follows the prices and options for 50 people:

 

SUNSET Charter with Snacks

From 3:00pm to 6:30pm

The quoted 'standard' snacks are: Guacamole, Mexican salsa, Tortilla chips and assorted nuts.

Cost USD $2,300.00

 

SUNSET Charter with Hamburgers

From 3:00pm to 6:30pm

The lunch includes: Green salad with Italian and French dressing, Guacamole, Mexican salsa, tortilla chips and an hamburger that our chef grills on our stainless steel grill on the back of the catamaran.

Cost USD$2,600.00

 

SUNSET Charter with Lobster or Steak

From 3:00pm to 6:30pm

Green salad with Italian and French dressing, pasta salad, mexican salsa, Guacamole, Tortilla chips and Choice of one Rib Eye Steak or one Lobster tail that our chef grills (with garlic and butter).

Cost USD $3,200.00

 

All the options above include FULL OPEN BAR, which is: unlimited beer (Corona), National rum, vodka, tequila, sodas: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, juices: Orange, Pineapple and Purified water

 

Important notes:

•All the snorkel gear is provided.

•The tips and transportation are not included. If you need us to provide the round trip transportation, please consider USD 10.00 per person.

•A 30% deposit is required order to book the date, and the balance will have to be paid one week before the event.

•At the following link you could find more images of Catamaya: YouTube - Catamaya Sailing Cruises

 

 

CRazy!!

[aerazo]

Not mention Catamaya's pricing for their sunset charters are from 3:30pm-6:30pm, One Hour less than what they are telling you (3:30-7:30pm) And almost double the price.. arrghh!! this is so frustrating

[jesmcan]

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Originally Posted by aerazo Not mention Catamaya's pricing for their sunset charters are from 3:30pm-6:30pm, One Hour less than what they are telling you (3:30-7:30pm) And almost double the price.. arrghh!! this is so frustrating

OMG!!! I am floored, I cannot believe this. I think it is possible that it may have to do with time of year. I am getting married in November which is low season for them. When are you getting married? That is the only thing I can thik of. I'm mean this is just ridiculous. There has to be a reason as to why their prices are diffrent..ggrrrrrrrrrrrr

[aerazo]

Jesmcan,

 

Do you happen to have in writing or an email the prices they quoted you that you could email to me? erazo_adriana@yahoo.com. If not, no worries at all,

 

but get this, she emails me back with this:

 

Hola Adriana,

 

 

 

I’m diving crazy and trying to get the real information.

 

 

Just to making this clear, I’ve work here for more than three years, the prices for 2009 and next year are the same (attached)

 

 

I’m trying to give you all the explanations possible only with the interest you would like to join us, please make sure we don’t have any exceptions to anybody, just want to make sure everybody have a nice time.

 

 

Sorry again and hope to hear from you soon.

 

 

 

Alejandra

[jesmcan]

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Originally Posted by aerazo Jesmcan, Do you happen to have in writing or an email the prices they quoted you that you could email to me? erazo_adriana@yahoo.com. If not, no worries at all, but get this, she emails me back with this: Hola Adriana, I’m diving crazy and trying to get the real information. Just to making this clear, I’ve work here for more than three years, the prices for 2009 and next year are the same (attached) I’m trying to give you all the explanations possible only with the interest you would like to join us, please make sure we don’t have any exceptions to anybody, just want to make sure everybody have a nice time. Sorry again and hope to hear from you soon. Alejandra

I am literally so confused by all of this. No I do not have an e-mail anymore I'm sorry. Once we booked it I didn't think I needed it any more. I just pasted everything into a word doc and kept it for my wn personal reference. Did you ask if time of year varies and maybe also people? We are having 100.

[Trinas79]

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Originally Posted by jesmcan HAHAAH - still this is so unfair to other brides. This is not the first time I have heard this. We are currently looking into other options and possibly doing a non-resort wedding. I am waiting for quote from a baker, florist, musicians ect.. It will be interesting to see how the rates differ. After all the hupala with DJ Ivan and the rate changes I e-mailed Angie. I sent her over an excel sheet with everything itemized with the prices. I basically did her job for her. All I asked was for her to cofirm the prices for me and have them to me by today. That was four days ago, I re-emailed her again, guess what nada. I am beyond frusterated and fed up with the Royal at this point. I will keep everyone posted on what we end up doing and how the prices differ if you book everything your self and do a non-resort wedding. Best Jess

I am getting quite frustrated, as well. When I spoke with Angie a week ago, about this whole DJ stuff, she was supposed to get back to me - I sent her 2 emails and she was going to call me, haven't heard anything. I also haven't heard from my WC at the resort since I put the deposit down, I have sent her a few emails as well. At this point, all I want to know is the price that we were hopefully locked in at when we put down the deposit to reserve our day, and what is happening with other DJ vendors besides Ivan.

It feels like once we put our deposit down, the communication became horrific - I know that November was their busy season, but still....

[jaxsebridetobe]

Hi Royal girls!! WOW!! My time has come and gone already!! I haven't been on much but wanted to let you know I posted my review and have some pics. I have quite a few more pics and if you have questions feel free to email me.

Heres the link to my post and pics.

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...3/#post1101366

[celine]

Im thinking of getting married at the Royal in Playa del Carmen. I was wondering if anyone knows if they offer room discounts for guest since we will have 50-60 people attend.

 

Also any photographer recommendations?

[jesmcan]

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Originally Posted by Trinas79 I am getting quite frustrated, as well. When I spoke with Angie a week ago, about this whole DJ stuff, she was supposed to get back to me - I sent her 2 emails and she was going to call me, haven't heard anything. I also haven't heard from my WC at the resort since I put the deposit down, I have sent her a few emails as well. At this point, all I want to know is the price that we were hopefully locked in at when we put down the deposit to reserve our day, and what is happening with other DJ vendors besides Ivan. It feels like once we put our deposit down, the communication became horrific - I know that November was their busy season, but still....

I completely agree. I never heard back from Zulma after our site visit. And Angie still has not confirmed the prices. I am working on speaking to someone higher up at The Royal who will answer all our questions. I am more concerned about the constant changing of rates, fees, and other stuff.

[shining]

Hi Ladies -

The dj stuff seems pretty confusing - thanks for keeping us all updated as things change.

 

In terms of the sailing prices - has anyone looked into other companies in the area like Fat Cat Sailing or Paradise Catamaras? Maybe they have more consistent prices?

 

And does anyone have experience with playaweddings.com for photography?

 

-Katey (4/17/10)