MoveUp and Suite benefits

[RobertybobUK]

We're booked on an August 2022 European cruise on Silhouette and recently received an email to Upgrade our stateroom with Celebrity MoveUp.

We’re currently in a “Deluxe Ocean View Veranda - 1B” on Deck 9 which we’re happy with to be honest – we've no problems with the MDR, but may well try some of the speciality dining options. Also, and importantly, because we’re travelling with our daughters who are in an adjacent cabin, I’m conscious of the risk that even if we bid for the same upgrade for the same bid amounts, bids are decided individually and the two pairs could end up in different classes of cabin with incompatible dining venues. Specifically if we bid for suites, a successful pair could be dining in Luminae with the other two in the MDR, which would not be a good outcome, so for us, on this cruise, it's not really an option.
However, for future reference, for when we cruise just as a couple, could anyone answer a few queries, specifically about MoveUp to a suite?

If a bid is accepted to MoveUp to a suite, what ‘perks’ or benefits are you entitled to?
From the X website it says benefits are:-
•    Dining at Luminae
•    The Retreat Sundeck
•    The Retreat Lounge (Michael’s Club on non-revolutionized ships)

 

Then - “As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with five newly added perks”.
•    A shore excursion credit (No mention of how much)
•    Premium drinks
•    Premium Wi-Fi
•    Tips (which I thought were Always Included)
•    An onboard credit to spend almost any way you like (Again, no mention of how much)

 

Do any of these come with an accepted MoveUp bid?

Although not mentioned on the page of the X website I was on, did I read on the forums that Suite guests can also dine in restaurants other than Luminae and the MDR? So, can suite guests dine (subject to seating availability) in Blu and at no extra charge in the Speciality Restaurants (Murano, Tuscan Grille, Lawn Club Grill, Le Petit Chef and Sushi on Five)?

I think I also read on the forums that some benefits only apply to certain categories of suite. Is that correct? The MoveUp suite options being offered to us are Royal Suite; Celebrity Suite; Sky Suite and Sunset Suite. The starting bids for the letter two are tempting, especially if they come with some of the above benefits / perks. 

I've noticed in the General Terms on the X website it says, “The Upgrade will not be eligible to receive any promotions or benefits that are applicable to the stateroom had it been originally booked at that stateroom category”. This could be read that you just get the benefit of a bigger room, but I’m unclear as to what is regarded as a promotion or benefit with regards to a MoveUp to a suite.

 

If someone could confirm what is / isn't included with reference to the above, that would be great.

Edited June 21, 2022 by RobertybobUK

[jelayne]

The OBC, premium beverage package, premium wi-fi are not included with a Move Up bid to a Suite.  You retain the beverage package and wi-fi  if any that you had with your original booking.  You do have Luminae as your dining room and have access to the Retreat Sundeck  and Retreat Lounge. 

 

Unlimited  complimentary specialty dining is for those in Royal Suites and above. Sky Suites, Sunset Suites, Aqua Sky Suites and Celebrity Suites do not have complimentart specialty dining.   
Suite guests can dine in Blu on a space available basis and should be arranged with the Retreat Concierge.

[RobertybobUK]

51 minutes ago, jelayne said:

The OBC, premium beverage package, premium wi-fi are not included with a Move Up bid to a Suite.  You retain the beverage package and wi-fi  if any that you had with your original booking.  You do have Luminae as your dining room and have access to the Retreat Sundeck  and Retreat Lounge. 

 

Unlimited  complimentary specialty dining is for those in Royal Suites and above. Sky Suites, Sunset Suites, Aqua Sky Suites and Celebrity Suites do not have complimentart specialty dining.   
Suite guests can dine in Blu on a space available basis and should be arranged with the Retreat Concierge.

Thank you so much for this. It answers my questions perfectly.

 

[Chase101]

If I’m in a Veranda with no perks, other than Elite perks, do I get any additional perks if I move up to Royal Suite? Thanks,

Barbara

[CHEZMARYLOU]

You get Luminae and the Retreat, 2 bottles of alcohol, unlimited specialty dining, bottle of champagne, free laundry and dry cleaning. These are the amenities.

You do not get the premium beverage package, upgraded WIFI, pre paid gratuities and additional OBC which are considered perks.

  If you book the RS instead of a move up, you would get the perks that come with the suite as well as the amenities.

[Chase101]

CHEZMARYLOU,

     Thank you so much for the information!

Barbara

[jagoffee]

59 minutes ago, CHEZMARYLOU said:

You get Luminae and the Retreat, 2 bottles of alcohol, unlimited specialty dining, bottle of champagne, free laundry and dry cleaning. These are the amenities.

You do not get the premium beverage package, upgraded WIFI, pre paid gratuities and additional OBC which are considered perks.

  If you book the RS instead of a move up, you would get the perks that come with the suite as well as the amenities.

The exception might be the four device Wifi, which I believe is an RS amenity.  

[DaKahuna]

 

 One note to mention, along with access to the Retreat Lounge, you get free drinks while in the lounge without a beverage package.  These free drinks do not extend to the Retreat Sundeck and or Luminae.

 

[LGW59]

6 hours ago, Chase101 said:

If I’m in a Veranda with no perks, other than Elite perks, do I get any additional perks if I move up to Royal Suite? Thanks,

Barbara

Good luck with your MoveUp bid, I hope it is accepted!  I was recently in an EV and the Retreat is incredible. all I can say is Ohh La La!!