1) In North America I have used Smart Cruiser and CruCon. Both have extra deals periodically that they offer. Celebrity does not allow discounting the actual cruise fares beyond their rates.
2) Only line where there was a complimentary cake for our event was Disney. Loved Disney though.
3) Current offers from Celebrity include an option for a Beverage package as a bonus. Book by April 15. Otherwise really depends on what he drinks and how much. IN my calculations you have to drink a fair amount for it to be worth it. It also includes coffees, soft drinks, fresh orange juice etc so take that into account.
4) Aqua class cabins/balconies are the same size as CC. Main differences IMO are shower, Aqua class is max 2 people per cabin and thus less likely to have small children next to you, access to the Persian Garden and Blu. I would be happy with a AC guarantee. You will likely be forward or Aft rather than mid ship but if you do not care about that, all is good.
5) Blu versus MDR? Matter of preference I think. When staying in Aqua we have not had difficulty also dining in the main dining room at times. Lunch is open seating in MDR and in Oceanview cafe which is also quite good.
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1) In North America I have used Smart Cruiser and CruCon. Both have extra deals periodically that they offer. Celebrity does not allow discounting the actual cruise fares beyond their rates.
2) Only line where there was a complimentary cake for our event was Disney. Loved Disney though.
3) Current offers from Celebrity include an option for a Beverage package as a bonus. Book by April 15. Otherwise really depends on what he drinks and how much. IN my calculations you have to drink a fair amount for it to be worth it. It also includes coffees, soft drinks, fresh orange juice etc so take that into account.
4) Aqua class cabins/balconies are the same size as CC. Main differences IMO are shower, Aqua class is max 2 people per cabin and thus less likely to have small children next to you, access to the Persian Garden and Blu. I would be happy with a AC guarantee. You will likely be forward or Aft rather than mid ship but if you do not care about that, all is good.
5) Blu versus MDR? Matter of preference I think. When staying in Aqua we have not had difficulty also dining in the main dining room at times. Lunch is open seating in MDR and in Oceanview cafe which is also quite good.
6) Highly recommend Qsinem specialty dining.