Good deal or not

[ukellie]

advice please from you seasoned cruisers

We are currently on b2b over Xmas new year (14 night) inside cabin, original total cost was apox £5550 incl grats ( inside cabin)

To upgrade to balcony 1A including drinks package and grats is an additional £1500 - good deal or not ( that includes loss of current deposit) :):)

[adenough]

does that include flights , hotel , ect and is your 1500 total or each ?

[ukellie]

does that include flights , hotel , ect and is your 1500 total or each ?

I wish nope cruise only - £1500 is total to upgrade from inside to highest balcony cabin and includes the £300 I will loose on deposit

[adenough]

I wish nope cruise only - £1500 is total to upgrade from inside to highest balcony cabin and includes the £300 I will loose on deposit

 

Firstly you should not be losing your deposit to upgrade your cabin to the same cruse , second you are paying top dollar as this is a new ship , third the 1500 for the upgrade is not a bad price as the drinks package alone is $55 a day per person .

Just checked some prices and you could do a BTB on Equinox same time for £4800 ov cabin but that gives you a drinks package .

So back to your TA if they insist that you will loose your deposit get hold of Celebrity direct and sort it with them.

Just a small tip i am from the uk but for last 6 years i have book with american Ta as you dont loose any deposit if cancel before the final payment and the service is better.

good luck Phil

[ukellie]

Firstly you should not be losing your deposit to upgrade your cabin to the same cruse , second you are paying top dollar as this is a new ship , third the 1500 for the upgrade is not a bad price as the drinks package alone is $55 a day per person .

Just checked some prices and you could do a BTB on Equinox same time for £4800 ov cabin but that gives you a drinks package .

So back to your TA if they insist that you will loose your deposit get hold of Celebrity direct and sort it with them.

Just a small tip i am from the uk but for last 6 years i have book with american Ta as you dont loose any deposit if cancel before the final payment and the service is better.

good luck Phil

Thanks for that info I did try to just upgrade without loosing deposit but no way hosay - I would be really interested to know how to book using a TA in the states my email is 1961ellie@gmail.com

I have just checked a booking I have with cunard nearly £1000 cheaper but paid a huge deposit and it's now a guaranteed cabin ☹️

Thanks for alternative info but one of my bucket list is a brand new ship so that comes with a price

Once again your response is much appreciated 😁

[JFontaine]

Not sure if you made a decision, but my answer would be yes, upgrade. I would take upgrade without the drinks package. This is a perfect cruise to have a balcony- it will be very crowded and it would be nice to have private outdoor space. The drink package seals the deal. If it isn't too late, grab this upgrade, but I agree, you shouldn't lose the deposit on a same ship upgrade. I'd call Celebrity myself, and if that doesn't work, write a letter. You have plenty of time to sort this out. And they could give you some on board credit, even if they continue to say no. Good luck.

[ukellie]

Not sure if you made a decision, but my answer would be yes, upgrade. I would take upgrade without the drinks package. This is a perfect cruise to have a balcony- it will be very crowded and it would be nice to have private outdoor space. The drink package seals the deal. If it isn't too late, grab this upgrade, but I agree, you shouldn't lose the deposit on a same ship upgrade. I'd call Celebrity myself, and if that doesn't work, write a letter. You have plenty of time to sort this out. And they could give you some on board credit, even if they continue to say no. Good luck.

 

Yes I did upgrade to an E3 cabin and with a lot of bartering with my TA finally pd £1000 more plus loss of deposit so pleased with that - looking forward to the new gadgets :):):):)