Question for those sailing Celebrity - Classic beverage package value and menu request

[adelaidefc]

I'm trying to sort out the value proposition of different NZ sailings for this time next year. 

I'm extremely keen to try Celebrity Edge, but the cost is certainly a little more than the RCI/Princess sailings for similar itineraries. 

 

The all-inclusive packages on Celebrity which include Classic drinks package and Wifi seem pretty decent value on the surface, but it doesn't take much digging to see that a huge number of wines, beers and especially cocktails aren't included. Limiting to drinks <$9USD seems well, fairly limiting. 

 

Could anyone sailing Celebrity soon post a few pictures of drinks menus onboard and their experience with the Classic package? 

And if you have an existing booking, is there an option to upgrade your all-inclusive Classic package to a Premium one? And for how much?

 

Thanks!

[arxcards]

Keen to know as well, but not in a rush. We have booked on Edge for March 2024. 

 

When we have had the drink packages on Solstice in the past, the cap was a bit limiting, but we still found enough of the drinks we like to have made it worthwhile.

[Cruisers47]

11 hours ago, arxcards said:

Keen to know as well, but not in a rush. We have booked on Edge for March 2024. 

 

When we have had the drink packages on Solstice in the past, the cap was a bit limiting, but we still found enough of the drinks we like to have made it worthwhile.

Hi

 

we are booked on Celebrity edge for Christmas 2023.

 

just had a look at the Celebrity website and it gives a large range of spirits and drinks that are available on the Classic package, which is the one that I think is included in the ‘All included’.   But then it also mentions the $9 up to cost.

 

this seems like a contradiction?    I also would like to know what is actually included if someone is on Celebrity?

 

thanks

 

Eileen

 

[Snoopkat]

15 hours ago, adelaidefc said:

 

And if you have an existing booking, is there an option to upgrade your all-inclusive Classic package to a Premium one? And for how much?

 

Thanks!

I'm going on the Eclipse in Feb 2023. I asked my TA about a month ago and she said I could upgrade to the Premium package for about AUD$160 but prices can change. Waiting to see what Black Friday deals come out but if the price doesn't change too much, I will most likely get the upgrade as I like my martinis.

Edited November 9, 2022 by Snoopkat
currency added

[buchhalm]

Hi all.

We are booked for a January 2nd 2023 departure for a 2-week cruise on Celebrity Eclipse. 

I purchased the "Elevate" package for $500 per person.🥃🍸🍷🍹🍺🥤🍾🍶

Edited November 9, 2022 by buchhalm
Added name of the ship

[OzKiwiJJ]

17 hours ago, adelaidefc said:

I'm trying to sort out the value proposition of different NZ sailings for this time next year. 

I'm extremely keen to try Celebrity Edge, but the cost is certainly a little more than the RCI/Princess sailings for similar itineraries. 

 

The all-inclusive packages on Celebrity which include Classic drinks package and Wifi seem pretty decent value on the surface, but it doesn't take much digging to see that a huge number of wines, beers and especially cocktails aren't included. Limiting to drinks <$9USD seems well, fairly limiting. 

 

Could anyone sailing Celebrity soon post a few pictures of drinks menus onboard and their experience with the Classic package? 

And if you have an existing booking, is there an option to upgrade your all-inclusive Classic package to a Premium one? And for how much?

 

Thanks!

We cruised on Celebrity a few times pre-pandemic. We always upgraded our drinks package as soon as we boarded as the Classic package options didn't cover the cocktails we liked plus it gave us a greater selection of wines by the glass. In 2019 it was US$10.80 pp per day to upgrade. I'm not sure if it's the same price now but you might find more info in the Celebrity forum here.