mfs2k Posted October 4, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Celebrity includes the Premium drink package in most suite fares. Is this because they've determined that suite passengers drink less than other passengers and it's a cheap give-away? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 4, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Includes vs. Classic, or includes period? Not sure which way you're asking it. In either case, I'd expect it's one of the ways that Celebrity goes about justifying the high differential in $ per square foot for suite pricing, assuming someone might say, "Yeah, it's expensive, but I get..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted October 4, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 4, 2022 You pay more, you get more..seems legit to me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted October 4, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2022 It goes with the “Suite Life” concept, the best of everything; accommodations, food, drink, wi-if. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted October 4, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2022 At the prices I’m paying for a suite I expect to get the drink package. I also think it’s probably easier for the staff as well. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted October 4, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted October 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, canderson said: Includes vs. Classic, or includes period? Not sure which way you're asking it. includes period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgman1 Posted October 4, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2022 At the prices that suites are going for now, I would expect to get ANY alcoholic drink I wanted that the ship offered by the glass, wine or spirit, not just the ones under a certain price point.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4HCG Posted October 4, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, mfs2k said: Celebrity includes the Premium drink package in most suite fares. Is this because they've determined that suite passengers drink less than other passengers and it's a cheap give-away? Not sure having the classic vs premium is an indicator of how much people drink. We drink the same regardless, but don’t have a taste for fancy cocktails or spirits so when we had the premium, made no difference to us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted October 4, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, C4HCG said: Not sure having the classic vs premium is an indicator of how much people drink. We drink the same regardless, but don’t have a taste for fancy cocktails or spirits so when we had the premium, made no difference to us I’m comparing suite included premium to cruise only fares in lower categories. not premium vs classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4HCG Posted October 4, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, mfs2k said: I’m comparing suite included premium to cruise only fares in lower categories. not premium vs classic. Fair enough, I will shut up then 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Another factor is even if drink package wasn’t included with suites , you could drink all day and night for free in suite lounge , celebrity suite lounge is far superior to rccl which gives you a 3 hour free drink window . If suite lounge doesn’t have what you like they will normally get it so you can drink it on next visit . We have always booked celebrity suites ( first celebrity cruise we booked balcony and was upgraded to suite, that’s what hooked us ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted October 4, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2022 All the perks aren’t always included in suite fares. There are some cruises with cruise only fares. It is a perk and not an amenity of the lower end suites On some cruises the perks are included, but you will find cruises that do offer cruise fare only for the lower end suites. There are many passengers that like the extra space in suites and don’t need all the perks. They could be Zenith or are content with the drinks in the retreat lounge. They may not need or want to have the internet. The only thing they have to pay more for is the gratuities and may be able to pay for that thru OBC from a future cruise booking and stockholder benefit. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted October 4, 2022 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2022 We don't necessarily drink more but since we drink wine we like the premium beverage package included. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted October 4, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I have to have my premium water! The rest is very nice to try and mix it up a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted October 5, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I like getting the premium beverage package being included with my suite on Celebrity. This frees me from having to go to the Retreat lounge whenever i would like an adult beverage. Our favorite place for relaxation on Solstice class is the Ensemble Lounge, right outside the Retreat lounge and while it is easy to get up and go into the lounge for a drink, it's easier just to order one at the bar in the Ensemble Lounge. I am also very fond of Bailey's and coffee at Cafe al Bacio. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare prmssk Posted October 5, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I realize I am just one data point but I don't drink any less (or more) when I am in a suite vs. when I am in a standard room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted October 5, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2022 31 minutes ago, prmssk said: I realize I am just one data point but I don't drink any less (or more) when I am in a suite vs. when I am in a standard room. Me either. But I wouldn’t pay the current suite prices if they didn’t include the Premium Beverages, premium wi-fi, gratuities and OBC. Those make it a all inclusive vacation. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted October 5, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2022 For me it’s also to do with the wines. I’m very fussy. I like good wine. I generally will try the premium wines & then will more likely order a bottle as they are often better. I get a discount on the bottles so it’s a win for me. I drink white. Dh red so he does the same. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted October 5, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted October 5, 2022 4 hours ago, wineoclock said: For me it’s also to do with the wines. I’m very fussy. I like good wine. I generally will try the premium wines & then will more likely order a bottle as they are often better. I get a discount on the bottles so it’s a win for me. I drink white. Dh red so he does the same. How much of a discount does one receive on a bottle if two of you have a premium beverage package ? It seems logical one should get a credit of $15 x 4 glasses = $60 per bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted October 5, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 5, 2022 59 minutes ago, mfs2k said: How much of a discount does one receive on a bottle if two of you have a premium beverage package ? It seems logical one should get a credit of $15 x 4 glasses = $60 per bottle Discount is 20% 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 5, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 hours ago, mfs2k said: How much of a discount does one receive on a bottle if two of you have a premium beverage package ? It seems logical one should get a credit of $15 x 4 glasses = $60 per bottle One could say that $15 X 6 would be even closer to equitable, but unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkerBee74 Posted October 5, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 5, 2022 18 hours ago, mfs2k said: Celebrity includes the Premium drink package in most suite fares. Is this because they've determined that suite passengers drink less than other passengers and it's a cheap give-away? IMO if I was affording a suite I'd be spending a lot more time in it than a normal cabin, and I'd be drinking IN the suite (at cost obviously since drink package drinks aren't coverered for room service). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 5, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, WorkerBee74 said: IMO if I was affording a suite I'd be spending a lot more time in it than a normal cabin, and I'd be drinking IN the suite (at cost obviously since drink package drinks aren't coverered for room service). Depending upon the suite, your preferred drink will be waiting for you when you arrive at your cabin. Granted, that covers only a fairly small % of suites... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkerBee74 Posted October 5, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, canderson said: Depending upon the suite, your preferred drink will be waiting for you when you arrive at your cabin. Granted, that covers only a fairly small % of suites... That's the % of suites I wish I was affording hahah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted October 5, 2022 #25 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, canderson said: Depending upon the suite, your preferred drink will be waiting for you when you arrive at your cabin. Granted, that covers only a fairly small % of suites... We had a bar set up of gin, my choice & JD, Dhs choice when we were in PH. In CS this time so no bar set up. I’m sure we will cope 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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