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maybe higher deck, better perks (like embarkation day lunch, priority dining time, etc.) , plus 5 points per night vs 3 for veranda.

I am having the opportunity to upgrade FOR FREE from a veranda at 7153 stateroom (shown below) to Concierge Guaranteed on Beyond for a Panama Canal sailing. Should I do it? Thanks a lot!

My email has different layout and I don't see any book now buttons at all. Thanks Just curious why bcc is sending out different kinds of email? What's the benefits?

I got the offer email as well but I must call to book or submit a request form to book. Nothing changed for me. Where did you see the book online link in the email?

Thanks for the info! I will definitely check it out!

I understand - Still no orders in my order history. However, the Prepaid Gratuities show up in my account without increasing the total balance to pay. Hopefully the wifi and classic drinks show up soon.

Thanks for the info. That's why I want to make sure if I got the perks. I talked to 3 different agents, 2 of them said the aqua perks(tips, wifi, drinks) are included for casino rate, one said only perks are blu and spa. I would just book concierge if wifi drink and tip are not included.

Thanks - I have not seen them with $0.00 yet. I booked the cruise using Casino rate and the agent mentioned that I will have all the perks as an usual Aqua class booking, but the perks will show up in my reservation in a couple of days. I will give it another a couple of days and see what happens.

When I log in and select 'Manage Reservation', I can only see my room is 'Aqua Class'. All the included perks are not listed anywhere. This is my first aqua class booking, are the perks supposed to be summarized somewhere? Thanks, Since we have the classic beverage package included for aqua class, I expect to see only the classic-to-premium upgrade option in my upcoming cruise planner, but both premium and classic packages are available for me to purchase. No upgrade option is provided. Same thing for wi-fi. Thanks,

I can get comped cruise using URCOMPED. However, they can only do it for me for RCL, Celebrity, Virgin, and MSC. I do want to sail with NCL, HAL, and Princess. Those lines have access to Glacier Bay in Alaska. Any advice? Thanks,

It depends on people's preference. For instance, my wife and I don't drink much, so the added free classic drink package ($1,100ish) does not as valuable for us. Therefore, we probably rather stay at Concierge and pay $200 more for my wife to get spa access. The basic wifi is not a necessity either. The Blu is good, but not something has to have.

I am Onyx (but very close to next level) with only one cruise so far and was offered free Concierge with Classic drinks pack and Basic Wifi. Another offer I got is free Aqua but no drinks or wifi. I do have the privileges to dine at Blu and use Spa.

My first choice would be Millennium as well if time and money are no issues....

I agree that the nothing beats the convenience from Seattle for working parents with young kids who would like to see Alaska without too much extra work. Thanks for all the inputs. I am booking the Solstice this summer. The only problem for me now is that the 6/30 sailing is so popular and no many veranda rooms left (all guarantee category X now). I will have to book it or spend more to upgrade...

Thanks! If so, I can really start thinking of some b2b on millennium.

How was the speed and reliability for the premium wifi on those routes? Are they good enough for Microsoft team calls? Thanks

A related question - anyone knows which ship/route has the best internet connection? I am thinking of working from the cruise for at least a couple of days during the trip. Thanks,

Trying to decide which ship to take for a 7-night Alaska this summer - please help! Thanks,

Caribbean routes are usually more reasonable priced for 3rd and 4th person. My last Thanksgiving on Apex was only $1000 each for my children including all the port fee and tax. And it is for concierge class. It would be only around $900 if just for standard veranda.

https://www.celebritycruises.com/content/dam/celebrity/pdf/casino-bcc-flyer-jan-2023.pdf this flyer from bcc does not show that priority embarkation as Amethyst level benefit. it starts from Sapphire.

Celebrity is running some promo now, their website rate for the 3rd and 4th after discount is $1006 per person before tax and fee. However, it seems that the Blue Chip Club quote of $1650 is the rate without the same discount.

Thanks for sharing your strategy. I am wondering what the rates for 3rd and 4th you got. In my example above, the 3rd and 4th is about $1650 per person before port fee & tax.

I get free Concierge Class and sometimes Aqua Class from Blue Chip Club. However, when I add my kids to the stateroom, the cruise fare increases significantly! For instance, I was quoted $4349 for 7-nights Alaska on Solstice Concierge sailing 6/30/2023 for 4 of us. Considering I only pays the port fee and taxes if it only for me and my wife, which is round $530, I think the big jump is hard to swallow.... I am wondering if you have any tips or suggestions on how to cut the added costs when adding my kids to the reservation. I have also posted the same question on the "Cruise Casino" board and look forward to getting some feedbacks. Thanks a lot,

I get free Concierge Class and sometimes Aqua Class from Blue Chip Club. However, when I add my kids to the stateroom, the cruise fare increases significantly! For instance, I was quoted $4349 for 7-nights Alaska on Solstice Concierge sailing 6/30/2023 for 4 of us. Considering I only pays the port fee and taxes if it only for me and my wife, which is round $530, I think the big jump is hard to swallow.... I am wondering if you have any tips or suggestions on how to cut the added costs when adding my kids to the reservation. Thanks a lot,

hi fellow cruise casino lovers, Anyone knows which cruise line offer kids sail free for comped cruise? I have got comped free cruise from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, but have to pay for my two kids. (the extra cost can be as big as $1000 per kid for a 7-night cruise). Thanks,