karpela Posted January 7, 2013 #126 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Was so excited to book our first ever cruise and now Celebrity UK is telling me the offer does not apply to the UK!!! Not a very good start... Not sure if it is ok to ask this (if not Sorry) but can I book via the .com webiste and still get the offer? Or alternatively how do I get a US travel agent? The UK Celebrity reservation staff I spoke to was no help as all he said I would not be able to book via the US as not a US resident... We have also booked through a US TA in the past, so it is possible! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travalerie Posted January 7, 2013 #127 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I had a cruise booked with an open passage. They let me take off my $100 credit and replace it with one of the current offers. I figured $200 OBC is better than $100 even though I technically "lost" my open passage perk. Of course I wish I had waited, but you just never know when these things will come up. I am satisfied!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaman2011 Posted January 7, 2013 #128 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Greetings The current sale being advertised includes a free Classic beverage package. Does anyone know if that package can be upgraded to the Preminum package by paying the difference? Thanks for the help. Good Sailing Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangocherie Posted January 7, 2013 #129 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yes the promo does offer to pay $11.50/day to upgrade to the premium package which in my view is worth the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macruisefan Posted January 7, 2013 #130 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I believe that once you're on board, you can upgrade a purchased package. I don't see why this would be different. I'm not certain if that can be done ahead of time however. This is speculative I should say, hopefully someone will be able to confirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted January 7, 2013 #131 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yes, in the fine print it says you can upgrade. There is another much longer thread on this topic started a day or 2 ago you might want to visit. Discussesall of the 1,2,3 promo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcourt Posted January 7, 2013 #132 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Does anyone know how this would work if the 2nd passenger is a minor child? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 7, 2013 Author #133 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Greetings The current sale being advertised includes a free Classic beverage package. Does anyone know if that package can be upgraded to the Preminum package by paying the difference? Thanks for the help. Good Sailing Tom Hi Tom, As mentioned in the fine print, you can upgrade to the Premium package for an additional charge of 11.50 per person, per day. Please check my first post in this thread for details. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 7, 2013 Author #134 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I believe that once you're on board, you can upgrade a purchased package. I don't see why this would be different. I'm not certain if that can be done ahead of time however. This is speculative I should say, hopefully someone will be able to confirm this. Hi Maccruisefan, In the fine print, it mentions contacting your TA or Celebrity (if you booked direct) to purchase the package upgrade. I'm not certain if the upgrade can be purchased once onboard, but if anyone wishes to upgrade, I highly recommend making the purchase in advance. This way, you know it's taken care of, and will avoid any disappointment. I hope this helps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanourw Posted January 7, 2013 #135 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks Karpela, did you have to give an US address as Jackie and Adrian mentioned in the post just before yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonnie0808 Posted January 7, 2013 #136 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I just booked my cruise for the TA on Silhouette 12/1/03. I chose the beverage package and told them I wanted to upgrade to the premium package. They said in 6-8 weeks the upgraded charge will be added to my reservation and can be paid at the time when final payment is due. They also said you could upgrade when you get on the ship. I figured why not pay for it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted January 7, 2013 #137 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Was so excited to book our first ever cruise and now Celebrity UK is telling me the offer does not apply to the UK!!! Not a very good start... Not sure if it is ok to ask this (if not Sorry) but can I book via the .com webiste and still get the offer? Or alternatively how do I get a US travel agent? The UK Celebrity reservation staff I spoke to was no help as all he said I would not be able to book via the US as not a US resident... You need a US address to be able to book through a US Travel Agent.As stated before there is an on- line Travel Agent who was still advertising 'All inclusive' Celebrity packages, stating that the Classic Drinks Package was included, I think to the end of January. I am not allowed, by the rules of this site, to name the TA. Sorry. You do not need an US address to book with Celebrity. I always book my cruises with an US agent - no problems at all:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem 12 Posted January 7, 2013 #138 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oh well I was getting quite tempted to book something in the Med for this year, but as it doesn't include UK passengers for the drinks package, I won't bother. :( I will wait and see what the prices do, we usually buy the non alcoholic package which we love, the alchohol we get in the Elite lounge is nearly enough to keep us going for the evening, but we wouldn't want to be the only nearly sober people on the ship:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted January 7, 2013 #139 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just got a call back from my cruise consultant at X.. Can't be combined PERIOD! I could re-book with no problem BUT at a higher rate - no senior discount; however that would cost more than the free options. Oh well, it didn't hurt to ask, and I like Enid a lot. We have booked with her in the past and she's done well by us! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordoncruickshank Posted January 7, 2013 #140 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oh well I was getting quite tempted to book something in the Med for this year, but as it doesn't include UK passengers for the drinks package, I won't bother. :( I will wait and see what the prices do, we usually buy the non alcoholic package which we love, the alchohol we get in the Elite lounge is nearly enough to keep us going for the evening, but we wouldn't want to be the only nearly sober people on the ship:) Eclipse sailings from Southampton have this package included in the price see http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/cruise-deals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyDiamond Posted January 7, 2013 #141 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I am very tempted by this offer. The fine print says, "Single occupancy bookings eligible for Offer." If I choose the OBC, does for an 11 night cruise, would I get $300 OBC (for the cabin) or only $150 since most bookings are double occupancy? I'll be traveling solo. Also, does anyone know what the price is for soft drinks if you purchase them individually? TIA! Paula Edited January 7, 2013 by LucyDiamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted January 7, 2013 #142 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I just booked today. decided on the beverage package and $300 OBC. The OBC can be combined with a TA OBC:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterPlaying Posted January 7, 2013 #143 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Have a B2B scheduled for next fall. Noticed on the link Andy posted that (if you search the applicable sailings in Europe) TA's are included if they start from Europe. Just checked with Celebrity. TransAtlantics that end in US only qualify as a US sailing. So you don't get a choice of two which would of made this a fantastic offer with the cabin increase. Still is a good deal for the drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyrotorhead Posted January 7, 2013 #144 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Also, does anyone know what the price is for soft drinks if you purchase them individually?Paula It's $2.30. EACH! :eek: Next time I will wrap a case of cans of Coke and put a luggage tag on it to help soften the blow. ;) Wish I could do the same for my martini addiction as well! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem 12 Posted January 7, 2013 #145 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Eclipse sailings from Southampton have this package included in the price see http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/cruise-deals/ Hi thanks for infomation, I had realised this was an option, but not keen on itinery, loved the Adriatic cruise we did in October on Silhouette (also for half the price) but thanks anyway.:) Sailing from Southampton would be brilliant though!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgparent Posted January 7, 2013 #146 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I just went online and cancelled my reservation for April 2014 - then I rebooked it - same cabin 6143 on Constellation, called them and they added the beverage package :) I do not see it on the reservation yet, I will give it 2 days and call again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Hampshire Posted January 7, 2013 #147 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I just booked! What a great deal! I called my TA on Thursday to make this booking and she told me to wait until today because of the Celebrity promo that was to begin today. We chose the Classic Drink Package upgraded to Premium. We have to call our agent's customer service in two weeks to make the upgrade. My TA offered us pre-paid gratuities, plus we discovered that our concierge cabin selection was priced at $100 less per person than the price on Celebrity's website, so there was another $200 saved! Today was a very good day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpela Posted January 7, 2013 #148 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks Karpela, did you have to give an US address as Jackie and Adrian mentioned in the post just before yours? No we didn't. I have just checked their website tho and I'm not sure if they are doing this promotion. Send me an email and I'll send you the link. You could always ring them, it's free from the UK. the 4 karpels at aol dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubamargie Posted January 7, 2013 #149 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Forgive me if someone already answered this, but what happens if the drinks onboard the ship go up and the Classic Package only covers coffees or maybe beer? We usually like wine with dinner, but I'm concerned that once we choose the classic beverage promotion for drinks up to $8 there won't be any wines available at that price in November. Do you think Celebrity would then raise the allowed rate (i.e. $8/glass for lower priced wines) in the classic beverage package to match the new onboard drink prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappytraveller Posted January 7, 2013 #150 Share Posted January 7, 2013 got excited over the idea of 2 free beverage packages for the cruise I have in mind .... until I looked at the Celebrity website and saw no Hawaii cruises qualify. Darn it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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