upwarduk Posted November 10, 2020 #176 Share Posted November 10, 2020 16 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: Existing bookings will keep their pricing and amenities, as always is the case when a new promo or pricing campaign starts. But, how many existing bookings will remain, once cruising restarts. I think it will depend on the number of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted November 10, 2020 #177 Share Posted November 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: This makes sense to me. My assumption was incorrect. This applies to all cabins fleetwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 10, 2020 #178 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeremiah1212 said: My assumption was incorrect. This applies to all cabins fleetwide. I've read that the Galapagos cruises are excluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted November 10, 2020 #179 Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Jeremiah1212 said: There are a few documents out there already that make me believe the new pricing structure (as they call it) may only apply to the Galapagos ships and Edge class. We'll see. I'll hold off on posting the graphic. There are a few descriptors listed that will undoubtedly ruffle some feathers here. Galapagos has been all-inclusive for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted November 10, 2020 #180 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) Here is all I could find on it so far: http://www.thecelebritycommitment.com/Always_Included.html?utm_source=TCC HomePage Looks like it starts on Nov 17th. There are 5 pages of FAQs.... Edited November 10, 2020 by mahdnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted November 10, 2020 #181 Share Posted November 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, sippican said: Galapagos has been all-inclusive for years! The FAQ does indeed say Galapagos cruises are excluded. I'm not familiar at all with those ships or how they operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted November 10, 2020 #182 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fouremco said: I've read that the Galapagos cruises are excluded. 22 minutes ago, Jeremiah1212 said: The FAQ does indeed say Galapagos cruises are excluded. I'm not familiar at all with those ships or how they operate. Flora is an all suite ship, all-inclusive, including shore excursions, so that may be why. Edited November 10, 2020 by C-Dragons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvt8 Posted November 10, 2020 #183 Share Posted November 10, 2020 20 hours ago, dvt8 said: All inclusive is whatever the cruise line deems to be profitable. I suppose it's like flying economy, premium or business on a full service airline. The level of all inclusiveness will depend on the class in which you choose to travel. Drinks might be included for everyone but you might pay a higher price if you want a premium package. Wifi might be included for everyone but do you want to check emails or stream movies? These changes are designed to increase profit so don't go expecting one level of AI in my opinion. Looks like I was right in that they have offered 3 levels of all inclusive. Doesn't surprise me at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHappyGal Posted November 10, 2020 #184 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I have enjoyed the Galapagos aboard the Expedition and it is an all inclusive cruise.... Even when you book the chepest cat of cabin... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted November 10, 2020 #185 Share Posted November 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, dvt8 said: Looks like I was right in that they have offered 3 levels of all inclusive. Doesn't surprise me at all Feels so good I bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted November 10, 2020 #186 Share Posted November 10, 2020 If they were really trying to simplify then why are there still many options. To me there are as many options or more than there were before. Let's call it what it is a profit grab. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvt8 Posted November 10, 2020 #187 Share Posted November 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, LGW59 said: Feels so good I bet It feels good that they have listened to customers. I was part of the research groups where they sent surveys on AI and I pretty much supported what they were thinking. So yes, it feels good that they are offering something that I want to buy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted November 10, 2020 #188 Share Posted November 10, 2020 It will be easier on the wait staff if everyone has a drink package , Happy hour in lounge will be dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisersTimesThree Posted November 10, 2020 #189 Share Posted November 10, 2020 So with this new “all inclusive” has anyone heard if the higher end suites still keep the other amenities like stocked mini bar, 2 bottles of liquor for the suite and unlimited speciality dining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted November 10, 2020 #190 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I think it stinks! It totally ignores loyalty levels. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvt8 Posted November 10, 2020 #191 Share Posted November 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, sippican said: I think it stinks! It totally ignores loyalty levels. Have they confirmed what happens to loyalty levels? The press release says there will be new benefits although I can't see the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted November 10, 2020 #192 Share Posted November 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, dvt8 said: Have they confirmed what happens to loyalty levels? The press release says there will be new benefits although I can't see the detail. I asked the question and it was ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted November 10, 2020 #193 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, C-Dragons said: Flora is an all suite ship, all-inclusive, including shore excursions, so that may be why. During the seminar it was explained that it was stated that way since all Galapagos ships are already all inclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted November 10, 2020 #194 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 minute ago, sippican said: During the seminar it was explained that it was stated that way since all Galapagos ships are already all inclusive. I was only familiar with Flora, hence my answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted November 10, 2020 #195 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, sippican said: During the seminar it was explained that it was stated that way since all Galapagos ships are already all inclusive. If you cruise for itineraries, not lines, seems you have answered your question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted November 10, 2020 #196 Share Posted November 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Jeremiah1212 said: My assumption was incorrect. This applies to all cabins fleetwide. No, none of us are ever wrong with assumptions on here. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted November 10, 2020 #197 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, wrk2cruise said: If they were really trying to simplify then why are there still many options. To me there are as many options or more than there were before. Let's call it what it is a profit grab. It effectively ends all of the various promotional and perk combinations that people here complain about endlessly. It is a profit grab. They have not sailed in 8 months and are bleeding cash. Without this profit grab and the additional grabs to come, there are no Celebrity cruises. At all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted November 10, 2020 #198 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Looks like I’ll be elevating...I like it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted November 10, 2020 #199 Share Posted November 10, 2020 This seem fair to, at least for my Wife and I. From the FAQ on the link above.. Q. #17: How can a guest upgrade from classic beverage package to premium beverage package when they book the Always Included package? A: If a guest books their cruise with Always Included package pricing and would like to upgrade their Classic Beverage Package to the Premium Beverage Package, they may do so via our Cruise Planner platform once their booking is within final payment. The upgrade charge will be $11 per person per day which includes the beverage gratuity. Guests may not purchase a beverage upgrade before final payment when they book Always Included. Alternatively, guests may also upgrade their beverage package from Classic to Premium once onboard the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelhansen Posted November 10, 2020 #200 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I have put a summary of the new program in the parallel AI thread: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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