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The drinks on the menu in Eden are what they are. Only one or two is included in the premium package, the rest you pay the difference plus the gratuity.
You can order a lesser alcohol and soda etc that will probably be on the classic package, just not from the Eden drink menu....
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33 minutes ago, STNGR said:
By the way, I'm not the only one that thinks this way;
Nobody said you were…but I have to say, your math above is closer than you think to working out..if you value any type of internet on board, the AI rates may actually be in your favor..
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55 minutes ago, highway180 said:
Don't forget the premium waters, some say why bother, but if it's included, we do.
I also couldn't see cruising without one
Cheers
I did forget, we drink those too, and always take extras back to the cabin..it does add up for some.
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On 3/25/2024 at 9:10 PM, NMTraveller said:
I have gigabyte at home and 3 to 5 Mb is just slow...
Agreed, the few times I have tried to use it, just frustratingly slow..not worth my time..I have made a few voice calls when I had the internet included in an AI rate just for kicks,,that seemed to work..friends just love to hear about how much fun you are having while they are at work. 🙂
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1 hour ago, STNGR said:
We always used to get all inclusive on Celebrity, but the current Celebrity drink package is not worth the price. We priced the cost for our 11 day cruise and it was outrageous. Not only do they charge $80/day/person, but they tack 20 percent gratuity on top of it! I normally give a base of 20 percent in tips, normally more, based on the quality of the service provided, but to be forced to pay for tips in advance is basically subsidizing Celebrity for not paying their employees a living wage in the first place. I find this outrageous in principle since most of the days I will not be drinking $80 worth of drinks, again subsidizing Celebrity with tips for service not even provided. Absolutely outrageous! Ergo, I will be paying tips only for the drinks I order, the drink package is worthless.
How much per day was it using the AI booking?
Like I said, math isn’t hard..it works great for my Wife and I…a coffee or two a day. A few Mimosas…pool drinks, evening drinks. Gambling drinks…at $10-15 a pop, it doesn’t take long..plus, no slips to sign.
Im not cruising without a few trips to the Martini Bar, that adds up quick..
You are letting the 20% get under your skin..every drink you buy on board will have the same amount applied..
Options are good, I like paying one price and being done..others not so much. There really is no right or wrong..
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I sailed on a suite on Ascent in Jan of this year, it was booked when the pricing first came out..one week was much cheaper than the others...Celebrity honored the price for the SS...we paid substantially less than many on the ship in a SS.
Here's to them honoring this price...it is not like they priced it at $100 for the entire cruise...
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21 minutes ago, desibee said:
Just a note to those who say "if you don't want to sail with kids just don't cruise during school holidays", some of us teach the little.....darlings.....and therefore must take our vacations when they take theirs.
And I like a break from shrieking littles from time to time. 😉
Blessed are those who teach the little tykes, thank you for your service.
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1 hour ago, NMTraveller said:
Yes. Either adults only or enforce no teens running the halls at night.
Are they running a Motel 6?
I have never witnessed rampaging kids on a Celebrity ship.. When was the sailing where they hurt you? You reference it constantly, others must have been a party to the carnage.
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Getting off topic, but AI works well for my Wife and I…yeah, it was better with room grats, but we always get the drink package and consider the internet a throw in..the math works for us, I hope they at least keep the option.
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1 hour ago, MISTER 67 said:
I miss Rodney Dangerfield.
No respect I tell ya, no respect..
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Yes to all questions..
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1 hour ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:
They did this on the Connie with a lot warning that is was going to be over the top
nobody was force to go
Seems fair to me..warning was given. Entertainment is very subjective and every adult oriented show I have ever been too it was made clear ahead of time…I have also never seen them not let anyone leave the show if they were caught off guard, etc..
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It was open in January…great place for lunch..
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10 hours ago, BeasleysMom66 said:
I feel the same way. A mandatory 20% does not incentivize all employees to go above and beyond but to do the minimum. Not to mention in bartending 20% can be high for a gratuity. I am not one to be stingy (I just had birthday dinner at Hell's Kitchen and we tipped WAY over 25% because we got the full monty on that night) but their policy on Celebirty doesn't necessarily allow for when service falls below minimum. My last cruise (before pre-paid) our entire table was in agreement that our 2 servers in the MDR fell way way below acceptable service and no where near 20% gratuity level. We chose to tip 5% and gave the envelope to the maitre d and explained why. I prepaid gratuities for my upcoming cruise but am waiting to see how much customer service is in place for the voyage.
5%….
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20 hours ago, Liao said:
doubtful it would be allowed for safety reasons. Better not tell Virgin this.
Obviously they designed/built the ships with this in mind. You think Celebrity had this in mind when they designed their current fleet?
Frankly I don't care what folks do on their balconies, but I can understand why Celebrity wouldn't condone hammocks.
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Music is subjective for sure…reading this thread proves that…I think overall, Celebrity does a good job..
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12 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:
What is a price worth paying? My first cruise was in 1992. I didn’t have a cell phone and I had never heard of the internet. My pictures were taken on a Kodak disposable camera (some of which are in a box in the attic still waiting to be taken to Walgreens for 1 hour development) and all my memories of the trip were relayed to anyone who cared once I got back home. How ever do we manage now a days and what I wouldn’t give to go back to that simpler time.
No doubt about it.,
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1 hour ago, patty1955 said:
Getting drunk on a cruise never crosses my mind but I know lots of people do.
I thought this was about the internet… 🙂
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22 hours ago, Traderboy said:
I was pleased to have a package with WiFi included.
Unfortunately this is another trick to take your money.
While it does include a basic access to the Internet you find that you cannot even send a single photo to your loved ones.
In order to share even simple photos you have to pay another 91 dollars for 12 days.I can understand why they might want to prohibit streaming videos or online video chats. However the banning of sharing a few photos is just a way for Celebrity to make money.
What do others think?
Using the internet never crosses my mind on a cruise…
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15 minutes ago, DJLDRUMS said:
What's the dress up difference between a smart casual and evening chic, please describe.
Evening Chic is totally optional …check out Celebrity FAQ’s.
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Glad to see you taught your Son the right way to order steak…
The YC Pool Deck buffet is my favorite for breakfast and lunch, weather permitting of course.,
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18 hours ago, hcat said:
We like E Class ...as seniors we miss out on some of the late night stuff but are happy as it is. A ship can appeal to more than one type of cruiser..teens, couples, singles etc.
The key is a Modern Luxury experience, rather than pigeon- holing guests. Great food, service and entertainment are what we look for..
Example..
on ASCENT during one day, the younger cruisers seemed to enjoy the outdoor pool, loud music and beach party vibe. At the same time, a diff crowd was SRO around the Grand Plaza area enjoying a top notch show with a Bllly Joel tribute singer..
No one was unhappy!
This 60 year old would have been at the pool…
I agree with you, choices are good and it’s one of the things I like about cruising on ships with these options.
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You bid, it was accepted, go enjoy it.,
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Hate is a strong word…I can’t say I ever hated any cruise I have been on..
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Premium coffee?
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Posted · Edited by PTC DAWG
Cafe Al Bacio and specialty coffee there is included..including coffee's with alcohol with your package.