Yes, I got my father and step mom to sign up for CC before their sailing and for PUPs. I had to walk them through it but they were able to get 2 points each before staining and sailed their first ever Celeb cruise as Classic.
I really think this is a step backwards and lessens the value of a Premium line that Celeb is. Especially when they are trying to feel more like a luxury line with their ship in a ship moves. It seems like a money grab and short sighted.
I have always brooked Concierge and taken advantage most every perk. Best are the following that we have used a lot:
-Expanded room service breakfast menu
-Canapes/Cheese
-Embarkation lunch
-Bottle(s) of sparkling wine*
-Velour bathrobes
*We use this one almost daily, we just ask for more and they bring it 🙂
I like to get the extra 2 points per night as well. The placement of the rooms are nice and really if you use the perks I think it is worth the minor upgrade in price.
Just got my status match approved but did not notice the fine print that the sailing must be before March 31, so I don’t get the Deep Blue Extras. The email did say I can get the $100 bonus to Bar Tab (vs $50 I assume), but not sure I need $700 in Bar Tab (got the $300 for the promo that was running when I booked).