Cassicruiser Posted January 5, 2016 #2226 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Celebrity has a Big,Better promo at the moment with 2 free perks (eg $150 OBC per person + free grats, or drinks package) AND reduced deposits for $25 per person. Not sure how long it's on for. I called them and asked if another perk could be added to my booking, which I booked back in October, as I only got 1 perk. They refused, which is disappointing as it didn't say for new bookings only.... Bummer. I could have rebooked and lost my $50 deposit (there was a reduced deposit promo when I booked as well), but I booked a balcony guarantee and got a fantastic allocation, so will stick with what I have. This is all direct through the Celebrity website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted January 5, 2016 #2227 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Does anyone know how much the grats are per day per person on celebrity? Was also looking at their special and wondering if it's worth cancelling and rebooking Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 5, 2016 by Ru2on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted January 5, 2016 #2228 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Does anyone know how much the grats are per day per person on celebrity? Was also looking at their special and wondering if it's worth cancelling and rebooking Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk $12.95 US pp/per day It's on till 31 January on selected sailings. I would cancel and rebook if I had a specific cabin, but want to hang on to my guarantee allocation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted January 5, 2016 #2229 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Celebrity has a Big,Better promo at the moment with 2 free perks (eg $150 OBC per person + free grats, or drinks package) AND reduced deposits for $25 per person. Not sure how long it's on for. . I was looking at the Top End cruise in March. There is a a choice Go Big 1 perk, Go Better 2 perks and Go Best 4 perks. The price difference for a balcony between the Go Big and Go Better is $339pp. That's quite a big difference to pay per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted January 5, 2016 #2230 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I was looking at the Top End cruise in March. There is a a choice Go Big 1 perk, Go Better 2 perks and Go Best 4 perks. The price difference for a balcony between the Go Big and Go Better is $339pp. That's quite a big difference to pay per person. Perhaps that cruise isn't on the promo. If it is, it doesn't show a Go Big option - just a Go better with 2 free perks and Go best with all 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted January 5, 2016 #2231 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Perhaps that cruise isn't on the promo. If it is, it doesn't show a Go Big option - just a Go better with 2 free perks and Go best with all 4. On the top of the page it says Go Big on Oceanview & Up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gogo65 Posted January 5, 2016 #2232 Share Posted January 5, 2016 On the top of the page it says Go Big on Oceanview & Up. It's for cruises departing from April 1st:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gogo65 Posted January 5, 2016 #2233 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I checked the prices for my April Panama Canal cruise. It works out nearly the same price, as I booked on board so ended up with $275OBC, grats and Bev package, but will keep checking all month in case the price drops as we head towards final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted January 6, 2016 #2234 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I checked the prices for my April Panama Canal cruise. It works out nearly the same price, as I booked on board so ended up with $275OBC, grats and Bev package, but will keep checking all month in case the price drops as we head towards final payment. If the price does drop - will they honour the new price? I called Celebrity about my Go Better offer, and also asked about price drops and they said they will not change the price on the booking. Would have to cancel and rebook. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted January 6, 2016 #2235 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Celebrity has a Big,Better promo at the moment with 2 free perks (eg $150 OBC per person + free grats, or drinks package) AND reduced deposits for $25 per person. Not sure how long it's on for. I called them and asked if another perk could be added to my booking, which I booked back in October, as I only got 1 perk. They refused, which is disappointing as it didn't say for new bookings only.... Bummer. I could have rebooked and lost my $50 deposit (there was a reduced deposit promo when I booked as well), but I booked a balcony guarantee and got a fantastic allocation, so will stick with what I have. This is all direct through the Celebrity website. Are you sure about that? Just copied this from Celebrity website: Terms & Conditions Terms and Conditions of Sale: Go Better Offer: Applicable to new individual and non –contracted group bookings made between 4-Jan-16 to 31-Jan-16 Edited January 6, 2016 by boeckli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted January 6, 2016 #2236 Share Posted January 6, 2016 San Fran to Sydney 25 January 2016 25 Nights Aurora Twin From $1802.79 pp Quad From $4576 pp $72pn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted January 6, 2016 #2237 Share Posted January 6, 2016 With these cheap cruises, it is best to check with the TA before making a deposit/final payment as they may not be combinable with other offers (shareholder credit, future cruise credits, Military Benefits etc). The TA site does not mention this, but found out when we rang Princess to have our Military credits applied (and rejected due to the fare type). They are still great prices without the "extras" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted January 6, 2016 #2238 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Are you sure about that? Just copied this from Celebrity website: Terms & Conditions Terms and Conditions of Sale: Go Better Offer: Applicable to new individual and non –contracted group bookings made between 4-Jan-16 to 31-Jan-16 Dang! Didnt see that! I went through the booking (dummy booking) and that's where I saw the offer, and it didn't say new bookings at that stage. It must have been elsewhere on the Celebrity site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted January 6, 2016 #2239 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ar you sure your TA is correct I am assured the shareholder and military benefit is not refused due to any other bargain fares You are entitled to these benefits and with Princess cannot be refused them they are combinable with anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gogo65 Posted January 6, 2016 #2240 Share Posted January 6, 2016 If the price does drop - will they honour the new price? I called Celebrity about my Go Better offer, and also asked about price drops and they said they will not change the price on the booking. Would have to cancel and rebook. :rolleyes: It does depend, we had reduced deposits so have taken the potential loss of deposit into consideration. At the moment I would be $23 in front on an $8000 cruise, hence me leaving it as is. I did note today that the $25 deposit had disappeared:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted January 6, 2016 #2241 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ar you sure your TA is correct I am assured the shareholder and military benefit is not refused due to any other bargain fares You are entitled to these benefits and with Princess cannot be refused them they are combinable with anything Yes, Princess told me it was because of the special deal - fair enough. On their website, as part of the Terms and Conditions, it says: "Offer excludes all concessionary Staff and Travel Agent travel (including family and friends specials) and Breakaway/Interline fares. This offer is combinable with most cruise fares. Some restrictions apply." We've never considered the OBC an entitlement, but something we have previously been grateful to receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2016 #2242 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I was looking at the Top End cruise in March. There is a a choice Go Big 1 perk, Go Better 2 perks and Go Best 4 perks. The price difference for a balcony between the Go Big and Go Better is $339pp. That's quite a big difference to pay per person. It depends on if you feel you get value from the perks and I suppose which perks you pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 7, 2016 #2243 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yes, Princess told me it was because of the special deal - fair enough. On their website, as part of the Terms and Conditions, it says: "Offer excludes all concessionary Staff and Travel Agent travel (including family and friends specials) and Breakaway/Interline fares. This offer is combinable with most cruise fares. Some restrictions apply." We've never considered the OBC an entitlement, but something we have previously been grateful to receive. Reading that, I agree with Windsor26. I think the Military OBC should apply. It is not a concessionary staff and travel agent travel (either free or very very cheap) or a Breakaway/Interline fare. I think it is worth phoning again and asking someone else. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted January 7, 2016 #2244 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Aus Traveller - what exactly is a Breakaway/Interline fare? Does anone have a number to ring in Sydney, rather than go through the call centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2016 #2245 Share Posted January 7, 2016 12 NIGHTS Cruise South Pacific And Fiji Voyager Ship: Voyager of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Embarkation Port: Sydney, Australia Disembarkation Port: Sydney, Australia Departure Dates: 13 Mar 2016 Up to $500.00 ONBOARD CREDIT * OBC on selected categories Big New Year Offer NOW $1,007.04 $83.92 p/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 7, 2016 #2246 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Aus Traveller - what exactly is a Breakaway/Interline fare?Does anone have a number to ring in Sydney, rather than go through the call centre? This one I have to guess. It is in the same sentence as Travel Agents travel (they pay only a very nominal amount) and family and friends (a bit more but still very cheap). Because the Breakaway/Interline fare is described as concessionary travel, I suggest it is a courtesy extended to employees of other cruise lines in the same way employees of one airline get a discount on other airlines. It cannot apply to a person booking as a passenger. I assume you have booked as a passenger. Therefore I cannot see that this part of the Terms and Conditions applies to you. I am sure if they let you book your cruise at one of those concessionary rates, you wouldn't mind if you didn't get the military OBC. Try again and see how you go. :) Edited January 7, 2016 by Aus Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtam2 Posted January 7, 2016 #2247 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Breakaway is another agency or booking service for travel industry personnel (also employees of cargo companies) to access discounted rates....cruises, flights, hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted January 7, 2016 #2248 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Breakaway ,and others like it, really apply to the American market . It is aimed at flight personnel who have access to cheap/free ,last minute/standby flights and as such can fly at a moments notice to take a cruise and fill an empty cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelwingsflys Posted January 8, 2016 #2249 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hi Everyone , Found a cheap balcony cruise on the Voyagers of the sea ,last min deal leaves on the 30th Jan ,I will be in Victoria at this time or I would be on it !! South Pacific & Fiji Royal Caribbean International, Voyager of the Seas Depart: 30th January 2016, for 10 nights X - Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed just $744 each Now that is a great price !!!! for a balcony Cheers Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 8, 2016 #2250 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hi Everyone ,Found a cheap balcony cruise on the Voyagers of the sea ,last min deal leaves on the 30th Jan ,I will be in Victoria at this time or I would be on it !! South Pacific & Fiji Royal Caribbean International, Voyager of the Seas Depart: 30th January 2016, for 10 nights X - Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed just $744 each Now that is a great price !!!! for a balcony Cheers Deb Wow what a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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