yvrbos Posted August 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2022 So I am past final payment and I want to upgrade to an AI package. Four days ago, Celebrity said about $500. I decided to wait. I called today and they are saying that they can’t change to AI at all since I am past final payment. Which one is accurate? I am confused. Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted August 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I would venture to think that no will be the answer. I booked a cruise while on board for us and my daughter and son in law. At the time elevate was still offered. I called to see if we could upgrade to it and was told no. The cruise isn’t until March so not close to final payment. We just upgraded the drink package since that was all they would let us do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 24, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2022 The answer is probably no - unless. If you cancelled and rebooked the same cabin with AI at prevailing pricing, ask them what that would cost you. If you booked a while back when prices were cheaper, you may find it's a lot cheaper to just buy the AI pieces separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted August 24, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2022 There is some internal confusion about this. It’s really no different than upgrading after final payment to a different cabin category at the prevailing rate. You can’t simply add All Inclusive or downgrade to Cruise Only, but there isn’t anything that would prevent this as long as you are clear you are willing to pay the current rate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 24, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Unfortunately, no. AI isn't an upgrade, like going from balcony to minisuite. It's a different booking package. You would have to cancel and rebook at the current rate. Since you are past final payment, you would lose a very large chunk of what you've already paid. It would be cheaper at this point to just buy the components: drinks package, wifi, and prepay the gratuities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 24, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2022 12 hours ago, Jeremiah1212 said: It’s really no different than upgrading after final payment to a different cabin category at the prevailing rate. There's an idea.... OP are you willing to upgrade to Aqua Class, assuming it is available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvrbos Posted August 24, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted August 24, 2022 If I upgrade to Aqua Class, does that include everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted August 24, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 minute ago, yvrbos said: If I upgrade to Aqua Class, does that include everything? If you do it directly (i.e., not via a MoveUp bid), it should include the AI package. You might want to confirm that should you call about the upgrade, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaNicole Posted August 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2022 29 minutes ago, DCPIV said: If you do it directly (i.e., not via a MoveUp bid), it should include the AI package. You might want to confirm that should you call about the upgrade, though. Aqua class includes drinks, tips, and wifi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted August 24, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, AnnaNicole said: Aqua class includes drinks, tips, and wifi? Yes, it does...at least when you book directly... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted August 24, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, dlh015 said: Yes, it does...at least when you book directly... What if you do a Move-Up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted August 25, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) That I do not know...have not done one... See post #8... Edited August 25, 2022 by dlh015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted August 25, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2022 3 hours ago, LB_NJ said: What if you do a Move-Up? The AI woukd not be included unless you already have it on your current booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 25, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2022 9 hours ago, yvrbos said: If I upgrade to Aqua Class, does that include everything? No. Aqua Class is no different than any other type of cabin that you can book either with or without the AI package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 25, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2022 7 hours ago, dlh015 said: Yes, it does...at least when you book directly... No it doesn't unless you specifically select it and pay extra for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted August 25, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Fly and Sail said: No. Aqua Class is no different than any other type of cabin that you can book either with or without the AI package. The current Cruise-Only rate excludes Aqua Class and Suite cabins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 25, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Mark_K said: The current Cruise-Only rate excludes Aqua Class and Suite cabins. My AQ booking doesn't include anything. Had to book every item extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted August 25, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2022 11 hours ago, AnnaNicole said: Aqua class includes drinks, tips, and wifi? No.. only if you pay for a all inclusive rate. I have never had this with my Aqua class cabins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted August 25, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2022 46 minutes ago, gold1953 said: No.. only if you pay for a all inclusive rate. I have never had this with my Aqua class cabins Currently, if you go to the Celebrity website and try to book an Aqua Class cabin you aren’t given the choice to book Cruise-Only or All Included like you are with lesser categories. You are automatically given All Included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted August 25, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I did a couple of dummy bookings on a balcony and an O/V, and the difference between the AI and no perks was about $1300, so do the math to see if it is worth the AI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaNicole Posted August 25, 2022 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Mark_K said: Currently, if you go to the Celebrity website and try to book an Aqua Class cabin you aren’t given the choice to book Cruise-Only or All Included like you are with lesser categories. You are automatically given All Included. I see that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted August 25, 2022 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2022 You should be able to "upgrade" to your current cabin category with the AI package. As Jeremiah1212 correctly points out it will be a the prevailing rates and there would probably have to be a cabin available in your category to be able to do this. The people suggesting to upgrade to Aqua Class is for the same reason. Since about June Aqua Class and Suites are only priced with AI and are unavailable with a cruise only rate. So if you were to do a paid upgrade to Aqua at the prevailing rates the AI package would be included. Move Up no. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted August 25, 2022 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Fly and Sail said: No it doesn't unless you specifically select it and pay extra for it. That has changed. Who knows, maybe it'll go back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted August 25, 2022 #24 Share Posted August 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Fly and Sail said: My AQ booking doesn't include anything. Had to book every item extra. I expect you booked before things changed. When they recently reworked the system such that you can choose between AI and cruise only, they made it so that only applies to Concierge and below. Aqua must book with AI, and Retreat must book with Retreat perks. That probably doesn't apply to such things like comp cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruseKrazy Posted August 26, 2022 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) On 8/25/2022 at 6:58 AM, Wineaux007 said: I did a couple of dummy bookings on a balcony and an O/V, and the difference between the AI and no perks was about $1300, so do the math to see if it is worth the AI. In our case on Beyond, the difference for AI vs. no perks in a balcony is now a staggering $4700. The current price of this upcoming cruise has more than doubled since we booked. Edited August 26, 2022 by CruseKrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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