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We are thinking about purchasing this package for our June 12th cruise.  Has anyone else?   Our cruise was comped through Blue Chip Club so did not receive any perks.  We are looking at the $129 a day per adult package.  We always upgrade to premium drink package and purchase the Wifi package. So for the price seems to be a good deal especially since it includes $225 excursion credit each and a dinner in a specialty restaurant.  

I got an email on Friday and sent in my 3 choices.  We also got an email back in September  another BC comp cruise and booked July 14th out of Rome. 11 Nights.  Only had to pay port fees.  No perks included but still a great deal.  

I also received an offer from Blue Chip Club.  We chose the January 24, 2021 Cruise on the Edge and then went into my Celebrity Cruise account and paid the port fees.  I am not crazy about our cabin location though.  Curious if they offer any great deals on perks.  By the time we pay for premium drink package, internet, and gratuities that adds up to the cost of the cruise.  UGH

Our Dubai April 1st cruise just got cancelled.   We are now looking at a May 30th cruise out of Southampton 14 nights.  Before I book (we use Costco Travel) should I call BCC to see what benefit we would get hoping it will be the same $200 a night.  If so the cost of the cruise with all 4 perks in Concierge and the 25% FCC would bring it down to around $2800 for both of us instead of the $7100.  Also would I have to book through BCC which I would if we get this same benefit or can use Costco.  Thanks for any advice.

Leesa

On 3/6/2020 at 3:12 PM, WonderMan3 said:

 

What was the benefit from BCC that you received on this cruise that you might cancel?

We received $200 a day which came up to $3000.  At this point we still plan on going on our cruise leaving Dubai but the cruise before us has just been cancelled the 3/17/2020 cruise. Our April 1st cruise leaves Dubai, Muscat, Oman, Jordan, then travel through the Suez Canal, Athens, (we were then to go to Katakolon, Greece then depart Rome). Now no Katalolon and departing from Barcelona.  If cruise is cancelled hopefully still be able to get another annual cruise benefit because we didn't actually get benefit because we didn't get to go on the cruise.  What do you think?

Hey another question. Our April 1st cruise out of Dubai is iffy now.  Celebrity has changed our debarkation port from Rome to Barcelona which I am fine with.  We are given the option to cancel the cruise and get future cruise credit. If we choose to cancel the cruise will we be able to go back to Blue Chip Club and request another annual cruise chip benefit. Since we will lose the annual cruise chip benefit on this cruise. I hope this makes sense.   Leesa

4 minutes ago, Paulras said:

Same as land casinos, you give your players card (sea pass card) at the tables or put in the slot machines and they track your play. 

 

Just remembered one more thing. If you're playing slots, you'll accumulate redeemable points that you can convert to free play. Do it before the casino closes on the last night as it doesn't transfer to the next cruise. Only tier points follow you during the 18 month earning period. The casino people can explain how to redeem them right on the machine. 

  I. play tables but my husband plays more slots than me.  However when he. does play. tables he seems to have more. luck. than me.  HA.  Sorry. for all the periods.  in. my message.  My keyboard is messed up.   LOL

Another question how does a casino know how much we gamble?    I know they swipe our  sea  pass.

Thanks.  

Leesa

I just had a thought!.  I did not get anything in writing that I am receiving a comp  on my cruse.  I. didn't. even get the representatives name.  UGH.  Should I be worried or in your experience they follow through on what they say!.  Also I asked if she had my credit. card. on file and she said yes but I booked through Costco (hope I am allowed to say that). However have been on 6 prior cruises with Celebrity so they should have the credit cards we used for charges. on the ship etc.   Anything to be worried about?

Thanks Leesa

1 hour ago, Paulras said:

Don't forget to get your free play at the cashier when the casino opens. Oh. One more thing. On the last day of the cruise (not too late), ask the casino host to check your play to see if he/she can comp anything off of your bill. They'll look at the play and look at your bill. They're more stingy now. They used to take 5% off based on your actual or theoretical loss. Now it's only 2%. I remember when they'd tell me to buy stuff at the gift shop so they can credit me for that. Now I'm like "that's it??". But hey, freebie. Doesn't hurt to ask. 

 

 

Thanks Paulras I sure will.   We have also booked an Alaskan cruise in September!!!     Maybe we got so much comp because the cruise in April is 15 nights.  I will keep this topic informed on our cruise.

Leesa

On 11/19/2019 at 2:38 PM, malted muse said:

just booked on to this - very little space now left.

On 1/13/2020 at 10:50 PM, Beanb41 said:

Who is coordinating the gift exchange?

11 minutes ago, Paulras said:

Did you specifically ask if they can apply any comps to your April cruise? Even if you did and they said no, call back and you'll probably get a different answer. 

 

 OMG. thank you so much Paulras.  I called back and at first she said since it is after payment it may be to late but she put me on hold and came back and said yes!   $3000. going back on my credit card.  I am in shock.  LOL

THANK. YOU SO. MUCH Paulras again!!!!!  I will buy you a drink if we are ever on the same cruise. 

So. I called Blue Chip Club today and basically he told me what being an amethyst level gets. I brought up the annual cruise benefit and he said that I will receive in the mail or email if I am entitled to a benefit.  I was thinking I could just call up and ask but I guess not.

Thanks for all the responses.  
Leesa

We sailed on two cruises in 2018.  One transatlantic in April 2018 and then an 11 days Caribbean  cruise in November 2018.  Didn't  sail on any cruise in 2019.  For 2020 we have an 15 day Dubai to Rome in April and an Alaskan Cruise in September 2020.  I will call BCC tomorrow and see if any credit can be applied.  However have already paid for the April cruise.  Will let you know what I find out.  

Leesa

We will be on the Celebrity Constellation in April 2020.  I printed my Xpress pass and on the pass I am listed as Amethyst for the casinos.   This is only own 7th cruise all on Celebrity and we actually do not gamble a lot per cruise.  So I was so surprised I am at this level.  Could it be a mistake?  Anyway looking at the benefits it seems I get a unlimited digital package for free.  We already have all 4 perks so not interested in free drinks in casino.   What is an annual cruise benefit and also does it seem I get $100 in free chips?  Thanks for any information.

Leesa

We will be on the Celebrity Constellation in April 2020.  I printed my Xpress pass and on the pass I am listed as Amethyst for the casinos.   This is only own 7th cruise all on Celebrity and we actually do not gamble a lot per cruise.  So I was so surprised I am at this level.  Could it be a mistake?  Anyway looking at the benefits it seems I get a unlimited digital package for free.  We already have all 4 perks so not interested in free drinks in casino.   What is an annual cruise benefit and also does it seem I get $100 in free chips?  Thanks for any information.

Leesa