Perks question

[ajee622]

Yeah I mean that's my point. When I was pricing out carnival it was as much if not more when you compared the "best package".

 

Why not get a better cruise line with better food and service.

 

My wife isn't sold yet because she likes the party and fun of carnival, which I do too. But if I eat another Guys burger I'll throw up.

 

 

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[ajee622]

I am kind of nervous about vacationing with "jack and Diane on their 2nd honeymoon" though. My mom will feel right at home though.

 

 

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[cheeseheads4ever]

Thats the whole issue with Celebritys website.. is it a policy change? With something not showing Or is it a screwup on their part when they updated..

Your guess is as good as mine...

[ajee622]

I double checked and I have the premium. I have it I'm writing too.

I think it's a website error because I went back and selected best and on the next screen it did say premium

 

 

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[levramosis]

We were on Reflection in Nov/Dec 2016. Early in the cruise some staff member referred to it as the "premium alchoholic package". I immediately said I guess I'm a premium alcoholic. :D

 

He might have said "premium alchoholic's package" for all I know though. What with all the ESL types on the ships, lots of interesting phraseology happens.

 

For those booking in suites, enjoy. We thought Luminae, Michael's Club, and the larger stateroom pretty much made the cruise. The addition of not really having to worry about paying or tipping for anything just made it a truly luxury experience.

Edited December 22, 2016 by levramosis

[Hlitner]

The Premium Drink Package is quite profitable for Celebrity. Yes, there are some folks who can probably come out ahead with the package, but we suspect that type of person is rare. Consider that most passengers will drink far less on a port day then a sea day. For those who have cruised multiple times without drink packages...we wonder how many rack up $120 per day for drinks? That is the value that Celebrity puts on the Premium Package. I am a pretty active drinker of more expensive products (good scotch, Cognac, Pelligrino, etc) and DW can also do fine with her Port. We both also drink plenty of wine at dinner. But we know that historically our bar bill will average about $75 per day (total per couple). On X we probably indulge in a bit more...but doubt if our total tab would exceed $100 per day (per couple) on a sea day....and somewhat less on port days. Celebrity has carefully researched their drink packages and knows exactly what their average cost is per passenger day. In fact, this is one reason why the bar staff still "rings up" all your drinks even though there is no charge to your account. For every person that might be a big boozer, there are probably many more persons who only drink 3 or 4 drinks in an entire day.

 

Another interesting facet for X is their drink benefit given to Elite and above (which can be hundreds of cruisers on a typical cruise). Those of us in that category normally get a 2 hour free cocktail party every day...or 3 drinks per person. But many of us now have drink packages...which partially duplicates a perk we can have for free. So on our last 3 X cruises, where we have had a beverage package, we have not used our Elite Plus drink benefit. Arguably we are now paying for something we could have for free. Go figure.

 

Hank

[whitshel]

Interesting - we are booked on Eastern Caribbean, Reflection Mar 4 2017. I chose Go Better, Drinks and 300 OBC. Figuring to pay for tips and Premium upgrade with OBC. Go Best would have preserved OBC but was not sure we would use it. And it cost $410 more than Go Better.

 

I was just thinking of using OBC to pay for excursions and wondering if we are allowed to upgrade after final payment. No need to do the math since Go Best is now Classic package. :mad:

 

I wonder if this is a website error - Go Best is now definitely not worth the extra $$$

 

When I just priced out our Aug Equinox cruise with the "go Best" the 1st page does show classic but when you go on it does show the premium drink package as part of it.

 

Get all four perks including an upgraded drinks package.

 

Premium Beverage Packages for two

Free Tips for two

Unlimited Internet for two

$150 per person to spend onboard

Traveling with family or friends? They’ll be perked up, too. Each additional guest, beyond the first two in your stateroom, receives a free Classic Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package and a 40-Minute Internet Package.

[Sandtrap328]

So as you can see by my posts I'm about to book a celebrity cruise and want to make sure I cover all my bases.

 

I intend on booking the upgrade where it's premium drinks, $300 obc per room, free wifi 2 people, and tips included for 2.

 

A few questions around this.

 

1) so you are saying I can drink as much as I want that's on the premium list?? I mean it has Red Bull's, premium water, top shelf liquors. How can this be??

 

2) obc I've read can be used for most things on the cruise but casino. So I'll get $300 obc??

 

3) wifi is self explanatory

 

4) tips. So this includes the tip I would normally include for the room. Does it also include drink tips??

 

I don't know how the cruise line can do this and make money. I honestly plan to drink probably 15 drinks a day. So what is the catch??

 

 

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It has been said here that you will get cut off if you get out of control with your drinking. I saw that happen only one time when a lady consumed too much booze, fell off her bar stool and medical was called. She was taken away in a wheelchair - leaving a trail of vomit. The security guard said she would have to appear before the captain who would decide if she and her husband would be put off the ship the following day.

[ajee622]

Lady can't hold her liquor. That's a shame.

 

Look I'm 36 years old and my wife is 32. I still drink pretty hard like I'm in college.

 

I understand the average age on this ship might be 10-15 years older.

 

That's why we booked a shorter cruise. Get a taste of what celebrity has to offer. Compare it to carnival. I don't know maybe royal is going to be our speed.

 

I know when I'm 50 I probably won't be putting down 15 drinks a day, but who knows. Maybe I will. Haha

 

 

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[Wanderlost]

We just got off the Silhouette and had a $375 OBC which we used in the casino. They load any amount you request (we did it in $50 increments) on to your room card which you then transfer to a machine (you need to ask for table play or machine play) in any increment you choose up to the original $50. Your winnings from that machine can be cashed out on to a paper ticket which can be then cashed out at the casino cage. Keep in mind that once you transfer your money to a machine, the original amount must be played in that machine but you are able to cash out any winnings. We did well for the first few nights playing this way but unfortunately wandered in to the martini bar by day 4 :confused: and should have then stayed away from the casino. You can no longer get cash from your OBC in the casino at the 5% rate. Celebrity forces you to feed the monster. :D

[ajee622]

So are you saying that if we have $300 obc then I can just say I want it to be used for table play? Then they will give me chips??

 

 

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[Wanderlost]

I'm not sure how they handle the chips but I do know they asked if we wanted the OBC for machines or table play. They may use special chips for the table, otherwise you could take the chips, not play, and then cash them out. I would assume you get special chips with OBC money but can then cash out your winnings.

[Chunky2219]

Lady can't hold her liquor. That's a shame.

 

Look I'm 36 years old and my wife is 32. I still drink pretty hard like I'm in college. I understand the average age on this ship might be 10-15 years older. That's why we booked a shorter cruise. Get a taste of what celebrity has to offer. Compare it to carnival. I don't know maybe royal is going to be our speed.

 

I know when I'm 50 I probably won't be putting down 15 drinks a day, but who knows. Maybe I will. Haha

If you're 36 and still piling it away then fingers crossed, I hope you make 50.:)

 

As for the Celebrity taster, I suspect a short cruise isn't going to give you an accurate picture of the line. Thing is, there's likely to be a higher proportion of people drinking like they're at college or keeping up the Carnival routine. Even Cunard, where the age profile is seriously old, has a very different atmosphere on short cruises serving more bpeople who often bought it on offer from the advertising pages of the tabloids and are aboard with the sole intention of getting hammered.

 

Why not take a longer voyage? Spend more time on deck looking at the scenery than in the bar looking at the decor or in the casino looking at a wheel spinning round. Take as much time in port as available and soak up the experience. Who knows, you might like it.

 

One of the great things about getting older (that began well before I was 36) was that my body decided it was time to switch quantity of booze and food for quality. We can still spend big on board but now it will be premium wine that's worth savouring rather than swilling it down, also the bottle of port we buy on the first evening will last all week, sometimes longer.

 

Cripes. I sound like my dad.

 

 

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[ajee622]

If you're 36 and still piling it away then fingers crossed, I hope you make 50.:)

 

As for the Celebrity taster, I suspect a short cruise isn't going to give you an accurate picture of the line. Thing is, there's likely to be a higher proportion of people drinking like they're at college or keeping up the Carnival routine. Even Cunard, where the age profile is seriously old, has a very different atmosphere on short cruises serving more bpeople who often bought it on offer from the advertising pages of the tabloids and are aboard with the sole intention of getting hammered.

 

Why not take a longer voyage? Spend more time on deck looking at the scenery than in the bar looking at the decor or in the casino looking at a wheel spinning round. Take as much time in port as available and soak up the experience. Who knows, you might like it.

 

One of the great things about getting older (that began well before I was 36) was that my body decided it was time to switch quantity of booze and food for quality. We can still spend big on board but now it will be premium wine that's worth savouring rather than swilling it down, also the bottle of port we buy on the first evening will last all week, sometimes longer.

 

Cripes. I sound like my dad.

 

 

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I always said if I make it past 55 I'll be happy!!

 

Also I live a pretty healthy lifestyle outside of my vacations. I drink 1 day a week and workout pretty hard 5 days a week. Probably more than most 36 year old married guys with kids.

 

Getting off work for more than a week is tough to be honest. So a shorter cruise is fine. I just want to see what the service and rooms are like. I have no desire to go to any of these foreign countries in Europe to be honest.

 

Only place I want to go is to Germany to the BMW or Audi plant. Ill probably do that when I buy my next car.

 

 

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