Binbrooklady Posted January 30, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Anybody know what the next promo will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted January 30, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2019 It really doesn't matter. In most cases if they offer you a promotion they simply roll the cost of whatever they are telling you that they are giving into the price. They make you think that you are getting something at no cost that you are really paying for, Largely smoke and mirrors. Now rarely there is a great deal so you need to do your homework. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted January 30, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2019 The net to pay is the same with any promotion, it is the game of the cat against the mouse. The only promotions are the price drops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaCruiseBug Posted January 30, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2019 While many times it is true that the end game is the same...there are times where a promotion is indeed a better deal. I don't think the details of promotions are ever released before they're loaded on their website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted January 30, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Keep checking, and always do your homework by watching the price yourself...keep everything written down, so that you can always compare. If it looks good and you have some facts, make the decision...that way you will know if it is a deal or not. I have been watching CA for many weeks, and just got a fantastic deal with business class to Europe...it always pays to do your homework with cruises and air! Edited January 30, 2019 by Lastdance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CulverCityCruisers Posted January 30, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Most likely the change will be back to 1 perk unless you book a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted January 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I am hoping for discounts on packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted January 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Does Celebrity ever discount the cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium Beverage package? Currently $11.80 per day per person. I sail in 7 1/2 weeks. Should I pay for it now with my OBC posted to my account, or wait and see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 30, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, mfs2k said: Does Celebrity ever discount the cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium Beverage package? Currently $11.80 per day per person. I sail in 7 1/2 weeks. Should I pay for it now with my OBC posted to my account, or wait and see? Why not wait until you are onboard and compare the selection of drinks between the two packages to see if it's worth upgrading? I've never heard of the price to upgrade from CBP to PBP being discounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted January 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, davekathy said: Why not wait until you are onboard and compare the selection of drinks between the two packages to see if it's worth upgrading? I've never heard of the price to upgrade from CBP to PBP being discounted. Discounts on select excursions and packages, including CBP to PBP were offered twice during the months prior to South America cruise in Dec 2018. I agree with your recommendation to wait until onboard unless there is a special discounted rate offered before the cruise begins. Edited January 30, 2019 by kathynorth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPCW Posted January 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Orator said: It really doesn't matter. In most cases if they offer you a promotion they simply roll the cost of whatever they are telling you that they are giving into the price. They make you think that you are getting something at no cost that you are really paying for, Largely smoke and mirrors. Now rarely there is a great deal so you need to do your homework. While I agree, Celebrity doesn't typically lower base fares drastically. So if you book a "good deal" outside of a promo - you may miss out on getting the booze package and/or some onboard credit at a similar base fare price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzzzinma Posted January 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2019 http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Flyers/FCV_Onboard_Offer_Feb_2019v1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted January 30, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, cruzzzinma said: http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Flyers/FCV_Onboard_Offer_Feb_2019v1.pdf It seems those offers are only for those onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare J80crew Posted January 30, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 hours ago, mfs2k said: Does Celebrity ever discount the cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium Beverage package? Currently $11.80 per day per person. I sail in 7 1/2 weeks. Should I pay for it now with my OBC posted to my account, or wait and see? I was able to upgrade the drink package at a 25% discount for my upcoming Edge cruise. X emailed offers a few times for discounted excursions and packages. I don’t know if they do it for every cruise, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegoer Posted January 31, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 31, 2019 6 hours ago, mfs2k said: Does Celebrity ever discount the cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium Beverage package? Currently $11.80 per day per person. I sail in 7 1/2 weeks. Should I pay for it now with my OBC posted to my account, or wait and see? Last summer those premium beverage package upgrades were a big deal, usually it was just 10% but something is better than nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmieg Posted January 31, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 31, 2019 They offered the upgrade from C to P for $5.00+18% on two upcoming cruises last month for a short period. Keep eyes open for such specials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMEEE06 Posted February 1, 2019 #17 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I got 20% off an excursion today. Canceled and rebooked to save $40 per person! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartgv Posted February 1, 2019 #18 Share Posted February 1, 2019 The email we got today offers premium drink package, prepaid gratuities, unlimited internet and a $300 OBC. Plus....our TA adds 10% of the base fare as additional OBC. This is for cruises between 5/1/19 and 3/31/20. The caveat is that it's a non-refundable deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtaSea Posted February 1, 2019 #19 Share Posted February 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, Kartgv said: The email we got today offers premium drink package, prepaid gratuities, unlimited internet and a $300 OBC. Plus....our TA adds 10% of the base fare as additional OBC. This is for cruises between 5/1/19 and 3/31/20. The caveat is that it's a non-refundable deposit. Got the same email so checked pricing on a Summit cruise we've already booked with this TA. The price is up about 21%, or $1400 total. It's a suite which already gets all the perks, so there's no added value involved. In fact, our deposit is refundable, so the value is now less. I agree with others that these "promotions" often represent an across-the-board price increase to cover the perks and for some it's just a price increase, period. As some have noted, do your homework, shop early and make sure any promos that pop up are really of value to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Divers Posted February 1, 2019 #20 Share Posted February 1, 2019 33 minutes ago, XtaSea said: Got the same email so checked pricing on a Summit cruise we've already booked with this TA. The price is up about 21%, or $1400 total. It's a suite which already gets all the perks, so there's no added value involved. In fact, our deposit is refundable, so the value is now less. I agree with others that these "promotions" often represent an across-the-board price increase to cover the perks and for some it's just a price increase, period. As some have noted, do your homework, shop early and make sure any promos that pop up are really of value to you. Exactly what I received and exactly what I found when I compared the math/numbers for a Summit in Jan. 2020.... A bit disappointing tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartgv Posted February 1, 2019 #21 Share Posted February 1, 2019 35 minutes ago, XtaSea said: Got the same email so checked pricing on a Summit cruise we've already booked with this TA. The price is up about 21%, or $1400 total. It's a suite which already gets all the perks, so there's no added value involved. In fact, our deposit is refundable, so the value is now less. I agree with others that these "promotions" often represent an across-the-board price increase to cover the perks and for some it's just a price increase, period. As some have noted, do your homework, shop early and make sure any promos that pop up are really of value to you. Right - sounds great on the surface, but prices are still high. We already have 3 cruises booked in the next 8 months, and really don't see anything we'd want between Nov/2019-March/2020. If they did Hawaii or any West Coast cruises during that period, we'd be booking, but there's nothing in that time period that's worth the winter travel issues for us. We did get this same promo last year when booking our Sept.2019 Summit New England cruise; those prices seemed high at the time, but they're higher now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgcass123 Posted February 2, 2019 #22 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I rebooked our balcony room under this deal just a couple hours ago - got extra perks and an additional $200 dollars obc - all for LESS money than original booking. Even the person helping me couldn't believe it. I call that a win in my book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortime05 Posted February 2, 2019 #23 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, sgcass123 said: I rebooked our balcony room under this deal just a couple hours ago - got extra perks and an additional $200 dollars obc - all for LESS money than original booking. Even the person helping me couldn't believe it. I call that a win in my book! What is your sail date & ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgcass123 Posted February 2, 2019 #24 Share Posted February 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, taylortime05 said: What is your sail date & ship? Reflection in July 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedybren Posted February 2, 2019 #25 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 3:16 PM, davekathy said: Why not wait until you are onboard and compare the selection of drinks between the two packages to see if it's worth upgrading? I've never heard of the price to upgrade from CBP to PBP being discounted. They actually will sometimes run a discount. There was 20%off in the fall for the cruise we are taking in April. Just watch your email or check your cruise planner...you never know there maybe some kind of offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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