Rare Stockjock Posted June 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) Celebrity is offering some good prices on short cruises on Eclipse out of L.A. I could get a veranda guarantee for 6 nights, or a concierge class guarantee for $150 more per person. Would you spend the extra money for the concierge class? I'm thinking maybe, as a veranda GUAR might be partially obstructed but a Concierge Class would not be, as I understand it. Of course, I might be able to use the Captain's Club upgrade to get away from obstructed, but not sure how that would work on a GUAR booking. Your thoughts? Edited June 17, 2023 by Stockjock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted June 17, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2023 No. I would put that $300 towards a specialty dining package. Sorry, I highly doubt a guarantee booking is eligible for the one-category Captain’s Club upgrade. However, I must say there are some “Exciting Deals” on those 6-night sailings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted June 17, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 17, 2023 The Captains Club one category upgrade does not apply to guarantee bookings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stockjock Posted June 17, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted June 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, WestLakeGirl said: The Captains Club one category upgrade does not apply to guarantee bookings In that case, might be worth $150 pp to ensure that I don't have a lifeboat in front of me. Wouldn't be a huge deal to me, but my buddy could be a bit more fussy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahasamatman Posted June 17, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 17, 2023 39 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said: No. I would put that $300 towards a specialty dining package. I would probably pay to avoid obstructed views, but whether or not you do that, I certainly wouldn't waste any money on specialty dining. I would use the savings for a real restaurant on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. B. Posted June 17, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Stockjock said: Celebrity is offering some good prices on short cruises on Eclipse out of L.A. I could get a veranda guarantee for 6 nights, or a concierge class guarantee for $150 more per person. Would you spend the extra money for the concierge class? I'm thinking maybe, as a veranda GUAR might be partially obstructed but a Concierge Class would not be, as I understand it. Of course, I might be able to use the Captain's Club upgrade to get away from obstructed, but not sure how that would work on a GUAR booking. Your thoughts? 1 hour ago, Stockjock said: Celebrity is offering some good prices on short cruises on Eclipse out of L.A. I could get a veranda guarantee for 6 nights, or a concierge class guarantee for $150 more per person. Would you spend the extra money for the concierge class? I'm thinking maybe, as a veranda GUAR might be partially obstructed but a Concierge Class would not be, as I understand it. Of course, I might be able to use the Captain's Club upgrade to get away from obstructed, but not sure how that would work on a GUAR booking. Your thoughts? The Concierge Class veranda cabin is Not worth the higher cost. Just book a regular veranda cabin and spend the savings on something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianef Posted June 17, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I booked Eclipse for Oct 22 and got $150 pp obc booking Veranda guarantee.Husband was military veteran so got a reduced rate for that.TA also gave a little obc.Win,win situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebtrip Posted June 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I booked Aqua A 2 guarantee. A day after booking I was given a cabin very forward not to my liking. Called my TA asked if there was a chance to be moved, stated I am Elite Plus. Yes I was relocated to a great cabin location A 1. Don’t know if my level got me the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianef Posted June 17, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 minute ago, ebtrip said: I booked Aqua A 2 guarantee. A day after booking I was given a cabin very forward not to my liking. Called my TA asked if there was a chance to be moved, stated I am Elite Plus. Yes I was relocated to a great cabin location A 1. Don’t know if my level got me the upgrade. When is your cruise?Was wondering when I would be assigned a cabin for Oct 22 cruise.Probably not for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebtrip Posted June 17, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, dianef said: When is your cruise?Was wondering when I would be assigned a cabin for Oct 22 cruise.Probably not for awhile. We’re on the Equinox in September. Aqua class on celebrity website was sold out. This agency had a group Edited June 17, 2023 by ebtrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stockjock Posted June 17, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted June 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, dianef said: I booked Eclipse for Oct 22 and got $150 pp obc booking Veranda guarantee.Husband was military veteran so got a reduced rate for that.TA also gave a little obc.Win,win situation. How did you get that much OBC? I think I can get $200 OBC from my Amex Platinum Cruise Privileges, but $300 is better. Considering that same date. My buddy has to clear it w/his GF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianef Posted June 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, Stockjock said: How did you get that much OBC? I think I can get $200 OBC from my Amex Platinum Cruise Privileges, but $300 is better. Considering that same date. My buddy has to clear it w/his GF. My TA had group space .I guess that is how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted June 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Stockjock said: In that case, might be worth $150 pp to ensure that I don't have a lifeboat in front of me. Wouldn't be a huge deal to me, but my buddy could be a bit more fussy about it. How much time do you spend on the balcony? Save the $, invest it wisely in the Casino and use the winnings to book another cruise. 😀😂😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted June 17, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 17, 2023 @Stockjock we recently booked a "free" cruise through Blue Chip and by virtue of that booking we essentially got a guarantee balcony assignment...we were given the highest level veranda cabin you can get without getting into the Concierge category. Deck 7 mid ship...no obstructed view. For a short cruise like this I would roll the dice and book the guarantee...unless of course, you're interested in the Concierge class embarkation day lunch in the MDR...for that benefit you'd be paying $150 bucks pp...which is a very pricey lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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