Photo package-any suggestions

[luapgib]

So we are going on a cruise in mid Jan. There is a total of 14 people spread across 4 rooms. Do we have to all buy the photo package? What is the best way to maximize the package?

 

[KashasMom]

Some info I learned (unfortunately AFTER our cruise last month)... If one room buys the package (believe it applies to the full package), the others will get 50% off that same package. Also the package is discounted if you buy before the cruise. If you are in another family's photos then THOSE photos will be will be in your portfolio because they use facial recognition to ID photos but if there are just photos of that family then they will ONLY be in that family's portfolio so yes, each family would need to buy their own package if they want the photos. Of course, you don't have to buy the full package, you can buy smaller packages (10/20 photos) or individual photos. Also - stop in every couple of days to check your portfolio. Sometimes photos may be missing but the photo guys are good about tracking them down. Hope that helps.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

If one room buys the package (believe it applies to the full package), the others will get 50% off that same package.

I'm not sure, but I believe the "buy one full price, get 50% off" only applies one-for-one. I don't think one room pays full price and ALL OTHERS get 50% off.

From the My Cruise Photos info page (bolding mine):
For larger families traveling together across multiple staterooms, we offer a discount on the Get the Picture! Unlimited discs: Purchase Get the Picture! Unlimited for one stateroom, and the second Get the Picture! Unlimited disc is 50% off the onboard price.

Also, some information I've put together:
PHOTOS (Sep 2014)
Individual prices are:
8X10 print - $20.95
6X8 print - $14.95
Digital photo each - $20.95

The packages are 6 ($99.95), 10 ($149.95), 15 ($199.95), and 20 ($249.95 precruise) photos. Different length cruises have different options. You can also purchase an all prints package (all your photos printed) for the same cost as the length of cruise full digital package.

The length of cruise digital package cost varies with length of cruise. The prices I've seen are (for pre-cruise purchase/onboard cost):
7 night $295.95/$100.00 to add prints/$349.95, $100.00 to add prints;
5 night $249.95/$50.00 to add prints;
4 night $194.95/$75.00 to add prints/$229.95, $75.00 to add prints;
2 night $199.95/$50.00 to add prints

Special digital package prices (or just the all prints package)
14 night $339.95/$100.00 to add prints;
12 night $399.95/$100.00 to add prints

The 6, 10, 15, & 20 photo packages are the full digital package with 6, 10, 15, or 20 photos unlocked for your access once home.

Photobook $149.95

INFORMATION ABOUT WHO CAN BE ON THE CDs (from the MyCruisePhotos.com website):
The following are benefits of your photo package (digital or print):

· When purchasing any size digital photo package, you will take home all the photos seen on your kiosk account and can choose which photos to keep from home.
· Photos of your children aged 21 and under, who may be traveling in a separate stateroom are included.
· Artistic borders and templates as seen on all printed photos are included.
· Digital photos are in a size and resolution that allow for printing up to 8X10.
· “Unlimited” photos means all the photos in your photo kiosk account and/or all the photos prints that YOU collect while adhering to these terms.