B2B Discount / OBC ?

[downundermatt]

Hi there -

 

Am looking into my first B2B (Transatlantic, then Carribean) so 28 days on the Eclipse later in the year, and friends suggested I asked about a B2B deal on when on board the Infinity this week. (discount or OBC ?)

 

The Cruise Consultant looked at me like I was from another planet.:confused:

 

Is it common to get a discount (or OBC) when booking B2Bs ?

 

Any benefit booking with Celebrity direct rather than a Travel Agent.

 

Frankly I was surprised at the response of the agent on board.

 

Appreciate any advice / Cheers, Matt:

[WestLakeGirl]

No it's not common. It has happened but very rarely, that there is special pricing for B2B bookings. No OBC though

[Algebralovr]

From what I've read, there are lines that offer B2B discounts, but Celebrity isn't one of them. You'll get OBC as a thank you for booking on board.

[cruisestitch]

I've done 9 or 10 B2B and a couple B2B2B. Exactly once I got a $50 discount on the second cruise. I've never gotten any particular OBC for booking B2B cruises.

[neverbeenhere]

Almost always B2B or more B's and have never received a special discount. But, have received additional OBC a few times. This OBC came from the Cap'n Club Host or an officer.

[jelayne]

Never received a discount or additional OBC for booking a B2B on either Celebrity or Royal.

 

As to your ? Is there any benefit to booking on board rather than with a TA.

 

When you book onboard you get OBC from Celebrity and normally a reduced deposit. Currently if you book on board for most cruises you also get the free Classic beverage package ( not a available for trans-Atlantic or trans- pacific's) You can book on board and have your booking assigned to your Travel Agent and get any perks or OBC they are offering.

 

Makes booking on the ship very attractive😃

[grandgeezer]

Booked a B2B on the Equinox in October. Celebrity gave me a $75 OBC for the second leg. First time in four B2Bs that we got anything.

[cle-guy]

Booked a B2B on the Equinox in October. Celebrity gave me a $75 OBC for the second leg. First time in four B2Bs that we got anything.

 

Any chance the 1st leg is a TA and therefore ineligible for perks, but the 2nd leg is caribbean and therefore does get standard perks (to clarify as to if the OBC is truly related to a B2B sailing or just a coincidence and it's really a PYP promotion)

[grandgeezer]

Any chance the 1st leg is a TA and therefore ineligible for perks, but the 2nd leg is caribbean and therefore does get standard perks (to clarify as to if the OBC is truly related to a B2B sailing or just a coincidence and it's really a PYP promotion)

 

The first leg is a 13 day Med. cruise. The second leg is the 14 day transatlantic. I double checked my conformation and it was a $75 discount not an OBC. Sorry for the mistake.

[cruzngrl]

We booked a btb in Feb from the online TA and received 100.00 obc each leg plus another 25.00 each leg for referring friends. plus the drink package for both..