Rare mahdnc Posted November 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2023 This was just posted on Celebrity's trade website: November Offer 75% Off - Black Friday Event 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted November 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Kind of find it funny looking at the small print up to x amount of dollars savings based on Quad occupancy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted November 2, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2023 OBC seems to have disappeared completely. Last year we got $200 OBC when we booked an 8 night and re-fared another 8-night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfred Posted November 2, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: OBC seems to have disappeared completely. Last year we got $200 OBC when we booked an 8 night and re-fared another 8-night. OBC is probably gone. That was literally just giving money (and profit) away There isnt a vacation resort in the world that does that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted November 2, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2023 29 minutes ago, bikerunner said: Kind of find it funny looking at the small print up to x amount of dollars savings based on Quad occupancy. good catch.. they really want to stuff the ships to the max! Glad AQ class only allows 2 per AQ cabin.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notagoose Posted November 2, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I'm no mathematician, but isn't this a worse deal than their usual 40% off every guest "sale"?🤔 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTShaker Posted November 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2023 33 minutes ago, Notagoose said: I'm no mathematician, but isn't this a worse deal than their usual 40% off every guest "sale"?🤔 The bonus has to come from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted November 2, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2023 32 minutes ago, Notagoose said: I'm no mathematician, but isn't this a worse deal than their usual 40% off every guest "sale"?🤔 All a numbers game, the sales all come out to approx the same, Best bet is book once the cruises come out as those tend, not always, be the best prices, and or find a TA that does group blocks, my preference overall is the TA as I have gotten substantial savings around 35% plus off the celebrity site 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notagoose Posted November 2, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, bikerunner said: All a numbers game, the sales all come out to approx the same, Best bet is book once the cruises come out as those tend, not always, be the best prices, and or find a TA that does group blocks, my preference overall is the TA as I have gotten substantial savings around 35% plus off the celebrity site Oh I agree - I wouldn't have been able to afford our upcoming holiday cruise were it not for a TA's group rate plus generous OBC. I just find the rejigged sales amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedIguana Posted November 2, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) The price on the one cruise I am tracking jumped a few days ago, I assume it will go back to roughly what it was when the new "sales" take effect. Edited November 2, 2023 by RedIguana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. B. Posted November 2, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, RedIguana said: The price on the one cruise I am tracking jumped a few days ago, I assume it will go back to roughly what it was when the new "sales" take effect. Just think there are people paid by X to juggle the numbers and Word the fine print to make a Special Offer look appealing? the modern version of 3 card Monty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not a username2 Posted November 2, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Same "sale" every week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruzin_for_a_cruizin Posted November 2, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I know that all of us CC citizens look at the various cruise line sales the same way. "Bemused" would be the polite way to put it. I just don't understand how they can continue to get away with it. I am always surprised general vacationers are so obtuse they can't figure out "40% off each guest!" is pretty much the same as "80% off second guest" or "kids sail free!" or whatever nonsense verbiage the cruise lines use to promote their non-sales. It's all the same. The best strategy remains to book far in advance using one of the larger group-booking agencies and monitor pricing for a possible price drop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrabb1513 Posted November 2, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 hours ago, bikerunner said: All a numbers game, the sales all come out to approx the same, Best bet is book once the cruises come out as those tend, not always, be the best prices, and or find a TA that does group blocks, my preference overall is the TA as I have gotten substantial savings around 35% plus off the celebrity site I have always been a "book it myself" type. How does one find a TA that books blocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted November 2, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, rcrabb1513 said: I have always been a "book it myself" type. How does one find a TA that books blocks? I had mine from when I use to work in the Hospitality industry and so knew quite a few. I know many find them from just when they are on cruises and talking with fellow cruisers. There is also a great site not allowed to mention but gets you direct to the cruise agencies and a bunch will send you quotes on cruises you ask about. Have a feeling this post might be banned by admins...lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocruiseinblue Posted November 2, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Isn’t there a bonus $50 if you signed up for Black Friday alerts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocruiseinblue Posted November 2, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 2, 2023 6 hours ago, hcat said: good catch.. they really want to stuff the ships to the max! Glad AQ class only allows 2 per AQ cabin.. What does it mean for a cabin if three? No discount for a third person, only if you have four? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted November 2, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Will there be a cruise planner flash sale? That's the elephant in the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted November 2, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, newtocruiseinblue said: What does it mean for a cabin if three? No discount for a third person, only if you have four? There should be a discount for three. The flyer simply gave numbers for four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH2 Posted November 4, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 4:09 PM, newtocruiseinblue said: Isn’t there a bonus $50 if you signed up for Black Friday alerts?? Yes, you do. But here's the question - where do you add the promo code? I'm doing a mock booking and I cannot find any place to add the promo code to the booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted November 4, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 5:47 PM, NutsAboutGolf said: Will there be a cruise planner flash sale? That's the elephant in the room My cruise is already booked. So, yes, I'm most interested in a sale on items in thr cruise planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH2 Posted November 4, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, PH2 said: Yes, you do. But here's the question - where do you add the promo code? I'm doing a mock booking and I cannot find any place to add the promo code to the booking. Nevermind, I accidentally found it. It's on the page where you choose the number of passengers. Counter-intuitive, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahasamatman Posted November 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 7:00 AM, tfred said: There isnt a vacation resort in the world that does that Definitely false. Marriott Resorts frequently have offers that include resort credits, and I'm sure they're not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocruiseinblue Posted November 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 4, 2023 5 hours ago, PH2 said: Nevermind, I accidentally found it. It's on the page where you choose the number of passengers. Counter-intuitive, but whatever. I was just going to say there…I use a travel advisor and she adds mine… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted November 4, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I wonder which base fare is it based on 🤔🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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