jonsmum61 Posted October 31, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2023 When we have cruised previously, we have been able to purchase a Premium Drinks Package for me, and a Non-Alcoholic one for my OH as he doesn't drink. We've just been told by our agent that we both have to have the same package. Have things changed since we last cruised (pre-Covid admittedly), or has she got it wrong? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted October 31, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Yes things have changed. Your agent is correct. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmum61 Posted October 31, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Drat!! Thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfb Posted October 31, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Unfortunately, IMO, too many people sharing packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kk20 Posted October 31, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2023 If there is a valid/medical reason that your OH has such as a recovering alcoholic or if they can’t drink due to medical reasons, they can make an exception and put them on a zero proof package and you on either the classic or premium drink package. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomcruisers Posted October 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I think also, if you wait to purchase onboard, one person in the room can get it. But that may be upgrades only. Not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted October 31, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, bloomcruisers said: I think also, if you wait to purchase onboard, one person in the room can get it. But that may be upgrades only. Not 100% sure. Things are tightening up. Was ar a bar last night and someone wanted to upgrade their package and was told that both had to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted October 31, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, cbfb said: Unfortunately, IMO, too many people sharing packages. That is exactly why the rules have changed.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenluvs2cruz Posted October 31, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 31, 2023 How much does it cost to upgrade from classic package to premium package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudd Posted October 31, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, darrenluvs2cruz said: How much does it cost to upgrade from classic package to premium package? They use dynamic pricing so you never know. We paid $10 Canadian per day per person but it had previously been as high as 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoMom Posted November 2, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2023 For the current sale, I found the upgrade price to be only $6.99 (+20%) per person per day. Best price I have ever seen. I was able to upgrade one of my cruises in February (Ascent) but the sale price was not offered on my December (also Ascent) cruise. The upgrade for the December cruise is $20 per person per day (+ 20%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerblp Posted November 2, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2023 When do drink packages normally go on sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasentreelake Posted November 2, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Rangerblp said: When do drink packages normally go on sale? You should look NOW.... For our cruise in 3 weeks, no luck, but for our cruise next May the sale is $6.99+ per day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeebeeH Posted November 2, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 11:21 PM, jonsmum61 said: When we have cruised previously, we have been able to purchase a Premium Drinks Package for me, and a Non-Alcoholic one for my OH as he doesn't drink. We've just been told by our agent that we both have to have the same package. Have things changed since we last cruised (pre-Covid admittedly), or has she got it wrong? Thanks As Kk2 mentioned if you have a medical condition your husband can be downgraded. I can't drink because of medical reasons, Celebrity reluctantly changed me from the AI Classic to Zero Proof whilst my husband kept his Classic when I mentioned that I will get a medical certificate if they need it (which I have done & will bring it). During the recent sales, I had problems trying to upgrade my husband to premium drink package whilst i stay on the zero alcohol. Someone advised me to contact Captains Club & they were able to put through the sale of the upgraded package for my husband. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxFan Posted November 2, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 2, 2023 4 hours ago, hasentreelake said: You should look NOW.... For our cruise in 3 weeks, no luck, but for our cruise next May the sale is $6.99+ per day Just got this deal on my December 6 sailing. I had already purchased it so I cancelled and re-purchased. Now I have an extra $115 OBC to try and spend (or take out of a slot machine) 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallysdtr Posted November 2, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 2, 2023 15 hours ago, DingoMom said: For the current sale, I found the upgrade price to be only $6.99 (+20%) per person per day. Best price I have ever seen. I was able to upgrade one of my cruises in February (Ascent) but the sale price was not offered on my December (also Ascent) cruise. The upgrade for the December cruise is $20 per person per day (+ 20%). I grabbed the $6.99 for our Mardi Gras cruise in Feb 2024 and our B2B on the Beyond in 2025 was $13.99. maybe that is still a good deal but I am holding off on upgrading right now for the 2025 cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted November 2, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 2, 2023 This unfortunately is not offered for my Nov 20th cruise, but for next years TA it was available so Im okay with it. I keep checking the Nov 20th to see if it magically appears but doubt it will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoMom Posted November 2, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2023 @wallysdtr, I understand completely. However, $13.99 at this point does seem like a great deal. Maybe consider purchasing the upgrade now, as you can always cancel and rebook if the price goes down in the future. More paperwork to keep track of, but I have saved a lot of 💰 using this method! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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