eadien7

Thanks for your response.

No, it is a seven day cruise. And the price was the one given by the web page, the $900 plus total that I quoted earlier.

When I booked mine a couple of weeks ago it seemed to be charging the 15% fee twice through the booking process, but the price at the end was correct. Not sure if that's what is happening to you, but its a possibility.

I notice it does not say "free" glasses. Maybe a discounted price is going to be shown when you go to redeem?

Good point. Whichever happens, for my $17.50 I'll be happy. But I have to wonder if once on the ship, if the wine tasting shows up in your portfolio, will the people on the ship know how much you paid for it?

Does anyone know if I can purchase the package now for a cruise that is in Dec of next year and lock in on the price should they raise it again.

If I had another cruise planned, I would book it as soon as possible. I hesitated on my November cruise and the price went up. You can always cancel prior to sailing if you change your mind.

Wow, didn't mean to start so much drama..... The wine tasting for $15 is still a good deal. But I find Celebrity's website and phone customer service horrible. Seems like no one talks to each other. We shall see what happens in the next few weeks.

I believe that people are really missing the

 

*pricing starts at $17.00

Understood, but it charged me $17.00.....

Nope, but I'm told you won't be getting any glasses for $17.25. Per Celebrity, this is a new "tasting only" option. The package with the glasses is (or will be) $89 and can only be booked on board.

 

(I am just conveying what I was told. If it turns out to be wrong, well, it wouldn't be the first time.! :))

I think I'll print out what it said I was buying. Sounds like a bait and switch to me.

Riedel Comparative Wine Crystal Workshop

Conducted by highly-trained Celebrity sommeliers, this seminar includes the opportunity to savor four different varietals from our superb collection of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, and their matching stemware. The wines are transferred into each glass to illustrate how the aromas and flavors of the wine change from glass to glass. Participants receive a set of Riedel stemware to take or ship home (shipping not included).

*Starting from: 15.00 USD Per Package

My mother succumbed on our Baltic cruise a few years back. Later in the cruise she returned them for a full refund.

Yes, I can see that from your picture. However on their website price is starting from 82$. Well if you can get it for 17,50$, it is totally bargain then.

I booked it and paid for it. Shows up as purchased in my reservation. Maybe I should play the lottery today. :D

Maybe you should go check again Jezza... Pat is looking at it on line and its showing her $82 outside of our reservation.

 

 

I've tried to attach a picture of the screen that shows $15.00 then they add 5.00 service charge.

Oh well, looks like its too small to see. You'l have to trust me.

We also booked online. Price was a bit over 60€ per person. 17,50$ sounds way too cheap.

Maybe you should go check again Jezza... Pat is looking at it on line and its showing her $82 outside of our reservation.

I've tried to attach a picture of the screen that shows $15.00 then they add 5.00 service charge.

Hi

 

We are travelling to the Eastern Med on the Solstice in September and would love to book places on this for my partner who is training for his advanced wine certificate.

 

I am a bit confused as have just spoken with Celebrity UK Customer Services who have said its not possible to book these workshops online and that if I want to 'suprise' my partner I should sneak off and book them when first embarking on the ship.

 

• Can anyone advise on how they booked and how in depth the workshops were and would they be ok for someone who isn't a novice?
  
• Are the workshops more about the glasses than the wine??
  
• If you have a drinks package that includes wine do you still have to pay?
  

Thanks in advance.

Interesting. I am on the Solstice in November. I just booked the Riedel Wine tasting for my sister and me on-line. Not sure if you can't book it because you are in the UK?

Also it was only $17.50 each? I verified and it does say we get the wine glasses. Wonder why the difference in price? Lower quality glasses?