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4 hours ago, Fly and Sail said:
My honest suggestion: After the recent changes with Blue Chip Club, I wouldn't bother anymore. I got a very solid offer over the past 6 years, but now nothing anymore, and the benefits for Amethyst are deceptive at best. You will NOT receive a free cruise as outlined in the pamphlet and program pdf. They will tell you it's based on your play of the most recent cruise, so even after you risked enough money for Amethyst, they still tell you to bugger off.
There are no tangible benefits associated with Amethyst. Unless you plan to become a heavy gambler and get to the higher levels stay clear of gambling on Celebrity.
If you earn 25,000 points for the current period, then it will reset, and the status counts for the next cruise onward. No status changes on the actual cruise either, no matter how many points you earn.
Appreciate the honest insight. I'd be gambling at the casino either way but may as well try and milk it for all it's worth. Such a shame that they seem to be getting tighter and tighter with the offers they are offering. -
6 hours ago, sixpackeddie said:
I had the exact same question and emailed Blue Chip Club a few months ago. Here is their response.
Thank you for reaching us at The Blue Chip Club. May I inform you that December 31, 2023 will be the last day to earn points for the current earning period. Whatever tier status you finish at this date, you will keep and maintain for 2024. But, very importantly, next year 2024 you will need to earn the same amount of points you finish with at the end of this year so you can maintain tier status for the year 2025.
In example:
You currently have 114,284 points and currently Sapphire. Next year you will remain as Sapphire, but next year 2024 you will need to earn 100,000 or more points so you wont drop tier level in 2025.
I also just got off the Apex on Saturday, I did a fair amount of gambling. I had over 24 hours of time at the table. On day 5 the Pit Boss told me I had 21 hours of gambling and average bet was $120 per hand. The last night of the cruise I saw the casino host and she told me I had 14.2 hours of gambling and average bet was $80 per hand. Total BS. Really watch how they are tracking you, nothing like Vegas.I am done gambling on Celebrity accept when my $500 free play chips are gone.
The Blue Chip Club has really changed, not for the better in my opinion.
That sucks that the reporting is so inconsistent. Are all cruise lines this bad at tracking their casino play or is this exclusively a Celebrity issue?
Here is hoping they release something better in 2024...
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8 hours ago, DingoMom said:
If you earn Amethyst status on play this calendar year, that status would be good for the REST of this period (currently Dec 31) and for all of the next period, which starts on Jan 1. (I am not sure how long the next period is. It used to be for a year. CoVid changed the length of the period.)
On the ship, you can periodically check with the casino host/hostess to get updates on where you stand.
Have a great cruise!
Thank you so much for the clarification. We are beyond excited for our first cruise!
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Hello!
My wife and I are cruising for the first time on the Celebrity Edge in 5 days sailing to New Zealand from Sydney.
I plan on spending some time in the Casino on the sea days and had a few questions regarding the Blue Chip Club.
Hypothetically, If I reach the Amethyst Tier (25,000 Points) during my cruise, will my tier reset on the 1st of January 2024?
Or will I remain Amethyst in the new year due to reaching this during the current earning period?
All I can find online is about the current earning period which doesn't state what happens once the 1st of January, 2024 comes long.
"The current earning period is from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 but has been extended to December 31, 2023."
Secondly, Is there anyway I can track my progress while I am on the cruise?
My final question relates specifically to Australians. Has anyone who cruises with Celebrity who is Australian, received offers due to their volume of play in the Casino on any Celebrity cruises?
Any insight into this would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
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Thank you so much for sharing your insight and experience. This has been so informative and helpful.