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I just did it last week , I went from free Veranda to a move up bid to an Aqua Sky Suite 

Just a note though as other people where getting there offers I did not and I had to email them to ask if i could bid, They said yes and it took about 30 hours before I got my email offer 

On 7/24/2022 at 3:16 PM, Sascol said:

There really are not any bar lines enough to offset the hassle of bringing your own soda onboard. 

I am not sure its a hassle 🙂 I decided not to get a drinks package for my 12 cruise to Scandinavia as they wanted about $1900 for 2 people. Went with the pay as you go method so maybe bringing a 12 pack of coke I will see if its a hassle 🙂

I had no problem I got the card, Charged 1k paid the bill , Once my total said 26k points I hit the redeem button on the BoA Website, Which sent me to a cart added 26k to the shopping cart selected it and then added my cruise reservations number. about 6  or 7 days later I notched that I had $250 OBC to spend 

I am not happy about this because I do like to order Bacon and eggs and eat on the balcony 🙂 when I booked the cruise it was free but know they added the charge. I think its a bit steep to be honest considering they will bring you pastry and coffee for free in the morning just slide on some bacon 🙂 lol

14 minutes ago, dlh015 said:

What 'savings' do you expect on gratuities?? You expect they should stiff the crew so you can save a few dollars??

 

Are you going to save a bundle on your CC interest or what? (assuming you maintain a balance on your CC)  

 

I guess if you're living paycheck to paycheck, it matters. Then the decision would be a no-brainer...

 

 

wow FYI i have zero balance on any credit card. I was just commenting that there is zero reason to pay it in advance, And I am not living pay check to pay check but thanks for being concerned 🙂

46 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Just easier 

but it still get charged to the same credit card 🙂 give them $420 6 months before you go or pay it as you get off the ship 🙂

I don't understand the point of pre paid . 

Example 

if I pre - pay on the website for my 12 day cruise they say its $420 for 2 

if I don't pre - pay and let them charge me $17.50 per person its still $420 

there is no savings ? so why give them your money months before you leave ? 

I know all including is different so i am not comparing that 

On 2/5/2023 at 1:27 PM, Holly g said:

Just off the Edge. Morning continental breakfast is included but if you order eggs, bacon, sausage or anything hot it is $9.95 per cabin. Lunch, dinner or anything else is also $9.95 plus 20% gratuity. 

Hope it was really hot as on the Beyond in a suite all the hot food was not that hot .. maybe with less people ordering it will be hot .. bit for 10 dollars I will walk buffet 🙂

its a new ship everything it tight and not worn in . I was on it last year and yes during rough seas it was creaking like a new house expands and contracts 🙂 i think it will bed down after a while 

I got a 12 day Scandinavian trip in May for just port fees and taxes. its a Balcony room. I did not get free drinks and I noticed on there blue chip page that if you have 100,000 points you get Classic free . I only have 39,000 points and drinks where not included. So perhaps your offers depend on your status. It does say i get 100 free play and digital picture package. It was offered to me as I was 3 days into a transatlantic crossing on the Beyond.

23 hours ago, LGW59 said:

Didn't I already answer that question?  Yes there are USB ports but only on one side of the bed and also on the dressing table but you have to run a long cord across the room and have the room steward tape it down for you so nobody trips over it.

there is one in the back of the phone on the edge class 

OK I am done - 2 hours and 47 min to connect and 3 minutes to get the order in  🙂 Phew 

2 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said:

The last time I called I was advised that the wait time was 60-90 minutes, so I opted for the call back. Unfortunately I was at the vet’s office when the call back came, so I had to repeat. I was advised of a 90-120 minute wait time, so again opted for the call back. All to upgrade drink packages. WHY can’t this be done online? They know my booking details and captain’s club level when I log in. 

I did not get the call back option and yes why cant we do it online its silly you have to talk to a person . 

Just now, Saturngrl said:

Wow, you are incredibly patient!   I hope you are able to get your needs met when they finally come on line! 

I have it on speaker phone while I do other things .. but I am starting to get annoyed 🙂 I just want to pay for internet on the ship with the 25 percent discount 🙂

its really hard to be on hold for 2 hours now listing to them brag about all the awards they have won for customer service. they said 30  min wait time 

we are at 2 hours 😞

I got a free cruise from the Beyond when I was on the transatlantic crossing 12 Scandinavian trip next  May 

I was wondering if Move offers will still work. The person at the future bookings desk said he thinks it might but was not sure

Has anyone done this ? 

thanks

6 hours ago, the penguins said:

And typical with Celebrity. Mainly the offers seem to move the money around with very little change to the overall cost.

your right I done some price tracking they say a one day a cruise is 5k then a wonderful sale 75 percent off but the cruise is now 6,600k .. they change there pricing like the price of oil 

18 hours ago, barneyboy said:

Just managed to access it. The cost of our 2024 Australia and New Zealand cruise has dropped by about £600. I don’t suppose they’ll reprice it but will be worth cancelling and rebooking as our deposit was £300. Will try to get through on the phone tomorrow. 

I don't have the link with me but when my cruise went down I filled in a form sent it in they said yes it was now cheaper and they knocked $700 off my bill 

I had no problems on an IV cabin on the APEX in the Greek islands it was great . I would lean out of them get the fresh air. feel the breeze and hear the ocean at night with the Window open. the room was so much bigger of useful space. I been on balconies where you have a deck above walls on either side. and a glass door behind you .. and a glass wall to lean over .. when you measure the actual open space between the walls above and the side its not that different . 🙂 but if you dont like them there are lots of other ships to go on .. Each to there own 

9 hours ago, Stu UK said:

Did not try that. 

I have not been on the Beyond but will be in 3 weeks but I did use VPN on the APEX and it worked fine so i would imagine that the faster Beyond should be fine

4 hours ago, dleahy4444 said:

People on my October cruise are beginning to get noticed of winning bids in the last few days. I’ve been compulsively checking my email but so far no luck. The only time I have ever received any form of communication from the Move Up program have been during business hours Monday through Friday. Has anyone ever received a winning bid notice on the weekend? Should I keep my compulsion in check until Monday? ( probably should do that anyway lol.)

I got a winning bid on the Beyond Transatlantic leaving from Barcelona . from IV to Sky suite can in last Wednesday

8 hours ago, Charles4515 said:

Soverign governements control who enters their courntry and territorial waters. Bermuda has the right to decide and set requirements just like the United States has requirements and controls who can enter the US. None can embark on a ship or airline to the US who does not meet US requirements. The US requirement includes a travel authorization. Some countries only require passports. Others also require visas. Some have an electronic travel authorization document. The airlines or cruise lines won't let you board without the required documents. It is not about you. If you can't understand that then perhaps you should not travel internationally. 

they do have the right to control who comes into there country and they have made it that you must have a mandatory test if your on a cruise that is 4 days or longer 2 days before you get there .. what is a problem that on some transatlantic crossings and one that I am on the because of Bermuda we have to take a pay for a test 12 days before we reach the island. That's right 12 days.  That is a meaning less test as well as that making all 3,000 people on the ship pay $44 even if they decide not to get off the ship. while making everyone on the ship take a covid test 2 days before the ship gets there .. once again even if you don't get off 

they could make it simple .. if you want to get off pay the 44 dollars and take the test 2 days before you get there ? what's wrong with that . ? 

Bermuda - Keep your $40 fee, Keep your 2 day Covid test . but drop the Covid test for boarding for ships that leave longer than 4 days before arriving. I see no reason why a Transatlantic passenger leaving Barcelona has to test about 12 days before arriving in Bermuda ? 

1 hour ago, njhorseman said:

l've already told you why.

You gave me and educated guess not an explanation 🙂 but thanks for your thought . i am hoping that things will change 🙂 

21 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

To be blunt, it doesn't matter one iota whether you or anyone else understands why. Every country has the right to make its own rules and they don't owe an explanation to anyone.

 

But if you want an explanation, I'll make an educated guess. It's likely they want the minimize the chances of someone boarding a ship bound for Bermuda having a COVID infection and thereby minimize the potential spread of infection that might  be present but not yet detectable at the time of the test taken two days out. That way it theoretically reduces the chances of someone having an undetected infection going ashore in Bermuda and infecting Bermudians. So, they're saying the pre-boarding test does have a use. It's their opinion and I'm not arguing whether it's right or wrong, just explaining what it is.

it would be 10 days before we get to Bermuda on the TA 8 days from Barcelona when we have to take the second test.. it would be like them asking you to take a test 8 days before a 7 day cruise to Bermuda from the east coast where you arrive at 2 days into the cruise. I am ok doing the self test i just don't see why we cant take a self test like all the other ships that don't go to Bermuda. 🙂