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Hello everyone again!

The prices on our cruise seems to have been reduced and the website gives me the opportunity to upgrade to Aqua Class for almost nothing. However it does not state if I will keep or miss my beverage package if I upgrade. Does anyone know?

I just called celebrity and was quoted a much higher rate if I wanted to upgrade. Also the Celebrity reps seems to be focused on upselling rather than helping me which is a bit disappointing.

Great thread! I can't wait for my cocktails!

I'm also very curious. Going on Silhouette in April and would love an apple Martini or something like that on the classic beverage package, but there seems to be much conflicting information about this.

Hi Norris,

You have given me some nice hours of entertainment and information! Silhouette looks like an amazing ship - can't wait for April.

Thank you to you all! I think I have gotten a great deal with the "free" beverage package.

Ya'll doing 7 days, or longer on your next sailing?

7 Days - regular Caribbean cruise. Wish we could do longer but it's our "short and cheap" vacation next year.

We have upgraded on our last 3 cruises, 2 on the Equinox with the wonderful GastroBar and 35+ craft beers! One Dogfish 90 @ $11.00 out of pocket, and I can upgrade for that and have another for ZERO :D Then try all the rest for nuttin that day. Our last Equinoix cruise was the 10 day, so for $118.00 ea of our OBC we came home with a 7 page bar tab of $38.00!

No way I can handle Bud, Miller, or Coors swill for 10 days any more! :eek:

 

We have $750.00 in OBC to find a way to use on our next cruise!

EW

I would probably do the same if I had some OBC - but sadly I do not. :(

Looks like a great selection of drinks, I can certainly live with that cocktail / beer / wine collection. The only thing I sort of miss is more specialty bears - but no way I am paying $ 12 a day pp to upgrade to premium just for that.

A question - I have read somewhere that Seagrams brand sparkling water is included in the package - is this true - I prefer to drink sparkling water over regular water with my meals.

We are going on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, and we have a normal Veranda Class cabin - what is the earliest they will let us on?

We will check in the luggage - and waiting for the cabin to be ready is no issue.

Thanks!

Cheers on booking your first cruise. I'm sure you'll fall in love with Celebrity as we did six years ago.

 

The frozen drinks can be had at a few different bars. The most popular to find them will be at the pool bar or sunset bar. As others have said just let them know you have the classic package. Also, tell them what you like (fruit wise) and they're usually able to come up with something different for you that might not be on the menu. We always make sure to befriend a couple bartenders. It makes the experience that much better, especially when the bars become crowded.

 

Almost all the martinis at the martini bar will not be covered by the classic package, but you can ask for a martini covered under the classic and they can make smaller versions of standard martinis for you in a smaller martini glass.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

Thank you for the tips! The classic package seems perfect for us!

I'm not directly familiar with that room. However, the general location is very good. We like being by the elevators (just a few doors off). That way it is easy access but not busy.

Regarding drinks, you can get lots of things (including frozen ones). Just make sure you let the waiter/bartender know you have the classic package. They should be able to use the liquor brands that fit into that price range (which are still pretty darn good). The wine selection, unfortunately, is pretty limited - even on the premium package.

I will be on the Silhouette on the April 9 sailing this year, so we may see you! I was on this same sailing last year and had a blast. The drink (and dinner) menus from that cruise are here (https://goo.gl/photos/kbWoo3hRLaURB3LU6).

Goede reis!

Thank you for your tips and the menus, it seems like most of what we drink at home is covered. I can live with prosecco, some rosé, some cabernet and some pinot grigio so I don't think I need to upgrade - it looks like this selection is better than what is typically offered at all inclusive resorts etc. which is what I have previously done to satisfaction!

I will be on the April 16 Sailing - so we cross each other at FLL. :)

Mats

When we cruise we always get a cabin on deck 7 or 8 as we have cabins above us and below us. You will have stores below you but I do not think it will be all that bad. As for drinks in the Oceanview they have waiters that come by and they will be happy to get you your cocktails. This will be our 10+ cruise on Celebrity and we just are thrilled with this cruise line. Have a great cruise. We are on the Silly in Jan. 2018. Jeff and Wendy

Thank you for help! I am sure I will be amazed!

Mats

Hello CC people,

This is my first post here after being a long time lurker, and the last few weeks a hard core lurker.

I just booked my very first cruise ever. :) After consulting different cruise lines, we decided Celebrity has currently the best offer, and their ships look beautiful. I am going there with my partner, and we are both very exited!

Since we are on a budget, as this is jut an "extra" vacation, we were very happy to see that Celebrity now offers a complimentary classic drink package. When I say complimentary, I know that the package is factored into the price, however, the price is very good for what we are getting.

So we are going on a 7 night Easter Caribbean cruise in April 2017. We chose a verandah stateroom with obstructed views (cat. 2C), as these were much cheaper than unobstructed staterooms - in fact they were just a couple of Euros more than regular ocean view state rooms.

Cruise Critic have been a great source of information, and I have used hours searching this very forum for information, but I still have some questions:

We chose stateroom 6160 - is this a good location, stateroom? We want a very quiet stateroom where we are not disturbed by nightlife, elevators or crowds - I understand that we will be on a ship and there will be noise - but as quiet as possible would be lovely. Also this cabin seems to be in a "corner" - will our neighbors be able to see our entire verandah from their verandah? Some privacy i always nice.

Regarding our classic beverage package, I understand that most regular cocktails are included in this package. I am a huge fan of frozen cocktails - where on the Silhouette can you get these?

Oceanview Café looks great - will we be served drinks at the table, or do we need to go to a bar for our wines, etc?

I will probably have more questions - but thank you so much for your help!