chamima Posted January 14, 2023 #101 Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Cjdbrit said: The classic doesn’t allow you to pay the difference on a more expensive drink. It used to be that way? The premium does. Just buy the premium relax and enjoy your vacation 😊😊 Where did you see that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted January 14, 2023 #102 Share Posted January 14, 2023 It was my understanding that you could pay the difference with the Classic package. Has this recently changed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 14, 2023 #103 Share Posted January 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, CaroleSS said: It was my understanding that you could pay the difference with the Classic package. Has this recently changed? No. Drink difference plus 20% gratuity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted January 14, 2023 #104 Share Posted January 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, Cjdbrit said: The classic doesn’t allow you to pay the difference on a more expensive drink. It used to be that way? The premium does. Just buy the premium relax and enjoy your vacation 😊😊 I believe you just pay the difference would you pay $32 a day to up grade , because that is the price in CAD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogDog Posted January 14, 2023 #105 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Current Drink Package FAQ's are here: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/CEL_Beverage_Package_FAQs.pdf It clearly allows for paying the drink difference from Classic Package allowance of $10. It's also been updated to clearly show that the Classic includes non-alcoholic drinks like specialty coffees and bottled water. Like others, we may have just been priced out of the Premium upgrade. Curious though, how much is a Tanquery (my favorite gin) and tonic? I hope it's not more than $12 or $13... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVDmedic Posted January 14, 2023 Author #106 Share Posted January 14, 2023 This whole thread started because of this message I received from Celebrity Cruises Facebook chat. Celebrity Cruises is constantly reviewing our competitive environment and this adjustment positions us in line with our competitors. We thank you for your feedback, your input will be shared with the proper teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted January 14, 2023 #107 Share Posted January 14, 2023 57 minutes ago, DVDmedic said: This whole thread started because of this message I received from Celebrity Cruises Facebook chat. Celebrity Cruises is constantly reviewing our competitive environment and this adjustment positions us in line with our competitors. We thank you for your feedback, your input will be shared with the proper teams. I don't know which "competitors" they are referring to. Celebrity's drink package is the most expensive one of all the lines I'm familiar with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted January 14, 2023 #108 Share Posted January 14, 2023 18 minutes ago, chamima said: I don't know which "competitors" they are referring to. Celebrity's drink package is the most expensive one of all the lines I'm familiar with. Much like their current cruise pricing, YIKE$!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Knight Posted January 14, 2023 #109 Share Posted January 14, 2023 What are considered "premium coffees?" Would it include all of the coffees in Cafe al Bacio that don't contain alcohol, such as typical lattes and cappuccinos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spif Barwunkel Posted January 14, 2023 #110 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Personally, we've never felt "gouged" by X's drink package upgrade. We will upgrade to premium on the ship, if we have not already been given one while booking. That is if the typical per person cost is $10 to $12 per person per day. We upgrade for convenience and access to different non and alcoholic beverages, and we never use all of what we spend on the upgrade. We currently have two upcoming Celebrity cruises with the Classic drink package. We will not upgrade on either cruise because our TA onboard credit will more than allow us to drink whatever we want to, with lots left over for a good credit card credit. Yes, all cruise pricing is higher, across the board. If you must use every dollar you spend on any drink package, then you will either not get your full money's worth or you will spend every day in a drunken stupor. Either way, we all have to decide if it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natshala Posted January 14, 2023 #111 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, Vagabond Knight said: What are considered "premium coffees?" Would it include all of the coffees in Cafe al Bacio that don't contain alcohol, such as typical lattes and cappuccinos? Unless it’s changed in the last month—yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted January 14, 2023 #112 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Spif Barwunkel said: Yes, all cruise pricing is higher, across the board. If you must use every dollar you spend on any drink package, then you will either not get your full money's worth or you will spend every day in a drunken stupor. Either way, we all have to decide if it's worth it. Not necessarily. If you drink lots of Perrier or Pellegrino or the like , at approximately the $5 a bottle Celebrity charges, you can easily break even or come out ahead for upgrading to Premium (not covered AT ALL in the Classic so you'd pay the entire $5) * Edited January 14, 2023 by chamima 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceGord Posted January 14, 2023 #113 Share Posted January 14, 2023 8 hours ago, StellaTN said: Just upgraded my drink package last night (for Beyond 7 day sailing March 19) from classic to premium (1/13) with 5% CC discount here’s the exact cost. $132.93 package ($20/day - 5% x 7 days) $26.53 - 20% gratuity = $159.46. Screenshot attached. Hard to believe on the Apex last year I did the same thing for $84. Were you able to upgrade for just one person in your cabin, or did you have to upgrade for each person, as seems to be the new ruling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted January 14, 2023 #114 Share Posted January 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, chamima said: Not necessarily. If you drink lots of Perrier or Pellegrino or the like , at approximately the $5 a bottle Celebrity charges, you can easily break even or come out ahead for upgrading to Premium (not covered AT ALL in the Classic so you'd pay the entire $5) * I really don’t notice much difference between Perrier and Club Soda 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted January 14, 2023 #115 Share Posted January 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: I really don’t notice much difference between Perrier and Club Soda 😁 FYI "Sparkling mineral water is made with water from a mineral spring, like Perrier or Topo Chico. Club soda is carbonated water infused with added minerals, which give it a salty or lightly sweet flavor. Additives you may see in club soda are potassium sulfate, sodium chloride, disodium phosphate, or sodium bicarbonate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted January 14, 2023 #116 Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, chamima said: FYI "Sparkling mineral water is made with water from a mineral spring, like Perrier or Topo Chico. Club soda is carbonated water infused with added minerals, which give it a salty or lightly sweet flavor. Additives you may see in club soda are potassium sulfate, sodium chloride, disodium phosphate, or sodium bicarbonate." That’s ok with me 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talljules1 Posted January 14, 2023 #117 Share Posted January 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Vagabond Knight said: What are considered "premium coffees?" Would it include all of the coffees in Cafe al Bacio that don't contain alcohol, such as typical lattes and cappuccinos? Yes. I think the 'premium coffees' are all those other than the coffee you can get for free at the buffet/MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapie Posted January 15, 2023 #118 Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 hours ago, JaniceGord said: Were you able to upgrade for just one person in your cabin, or did you have to upgrade for each person, as seems to be the new ruling. Two days ago I upgraded one of us in the cabin from classic to premium for our cruise next month by calling the main 1-800 number so was pleased I was still able to do so as premium would be a waste for one of us who does not drink wine or martinis, just simple drinks like bacardi & coke, pina colada, mudslide, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellaTN Posted January 15, 2023 #119 Share Posted January 15, 2023 7 hours ago, JaniceGord said: Were you able to upgrade for just one person in your cabin, or did you have to upgrade for each person, as seems to be the new ruling. Yes they let me do one and keep the other classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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