I have called CRO and asked theis question to 3 different CMs. The price is the same both ways. Per all 3 CMs, it does not matter which way you figure it, it will come out to be the same price.
So, I tried that theory. I asked one CM to quote me on a room-only reservation and then tickets. Then I asked another CM to quote me on a package, providing all of the same details, it came out to be the same both ways.
And of course, a room code for a room-only reservation will make it much cheaper.
Just wondering.....did the prices of the cruises drop any?