Looks like 1-2-3 Coming Back on Black Friday

[jasm8449]

Starts with "C" and ends with ???

[MicCanberra]

It does not look like it is restricted to North Americans either. Bonus.:D

[güerejo]

Is it just me or does the offer on that 'big online' travel site appear not to offer the classic beverage package as one of the perks? I see OBC, free gratuities and then classic soft drink package for 3rd/4th guest ... Sure hope celebrity offers it as a perk - just had it on our European cruise and don't know how we could live without it! :D

[ariawoman]

Thanks. Guess I'll just wait & see what happens Friday. This is the fine print, which seems to specify non-discounted standard cruise fare:

 

Offer requires ocean view or higher stateroom booking at the non-discounted standard cruise fare. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or price program. Offer is applicable to new individual bookings and to staterooms in non-contracted group bookings, which must be named and deposited during the Offer Period. Bookings that meet all of these requirements are “Qualifying Bookings.”

 

Yes but a cabin booked under "standard" price code can be pulled into a group and still have that price code....so, I'm thinking it'll be possible. Of course, never know for sure until the official unveiling of these things.

[ariawoman]

Is it just me or does the offer on that 'big online' travel site appear not to offer the classic beverage package as one of the perks? I see OBC, free gratuities and then classic soft drink package for 3rd/4th guest ... Sure hope celebrity offers it as a perk - just had it on our European cruise and don't know how we could live without it! :D

 

It says "and more" so maybe they are elluding to more.

 

Personally it angers me that these sites put it out when X explicitly told travel agents NOT to say ANYTHING about the sale until 11/29.

[4cats4me]

I just want to mention that there are "cons" to booking with this agency. One thing to be aware of is a $100 (for 2 ppl) cancellation fee.

 

 

That is not the agency I booked with then. Different one

I remember getting quotes from alluded-to agency and actually beat their supposedly "great" prices many years ago with a different T.A.

I don't like cancellation fees :eek:

[4cats4me]

Is it just me or does the offer on that 'big online' travel site appear not to offer the classic beverage package as one of the perks? I see OBC, free gratuities and then classic soft drink package for 3rd/4th guest ... Sure hope celebrity offers it as a perk - just had it on our European cruise and don't know how we could live without it! :D

 

The ad from my TA, large online TA, states that passengers 1and 2 will be able to choose from Classic Beverage package, up to $350 shipboard credit or pre-paid gratuities, as well as a non-alcoholic drink package for passengers, 3,4,5 or 6:confused: in same cabin, as well as $38 of Internet time for passengers 3 and 4. Verbatim.

[MicCanberra]

The ad from my TA, large online TA, states that passengers 1and 2 will be able to choose from Classic Beverage package, up to $350 shipboard credit or pre-paid gratuities, as well as a non-alcoholic drink package for passengers, 3,4,5 or 6:confused: in same cabin, as well as $38 of Internet time for passengers 3 and 4. Verbatim.

 

6 in one cabin, I think they would all need a drink.:D

[poffles]

The ad from my TA, large online TA, states that passengers 1and 2 will be able to choose from Classic Beverage package, up to $350 shipboard credit or pre-paid gratuities, as well as a non-alcoholic drink package for passengers, 3,4,5 or 6:confused: in same cabin, as well as $38 of Internet time for passengers 3 and 4. Verbatim.

 

Is the "up to" $350 for both passenger 1 and 2 or is that a per cabin thing? Assuming the prepaid gratuities is for both 1 and 2 but wondered about the OBC. Suppose unless you are booking a high category cabin the OBC wouldn't be that great anyway but curious if for both passengers.

 

Thanks....

[ghstudio]

The ad from my TA, large online TA, states that passengers 1and 2 will be able to choose from Classic Beverage package, up to $350 shipboard credit or pre-paid gratuities, as well as a non-alcoholic drink package for passengers, 3,4,5 or 6:confused: in same cabin, as well as $38 of Internet time for passengers 3 and 4. Verbatim.

 

Now all I have to do is figure out which TA you are using because I hate that cancellation charge. Don't give me the name here....just the first letter might be ok....

Edited November 27, 2013 by ghstudio

[ghstudio]

How's this for a price increase to cover 1-2-3.

 

We booked 4/30 cruise last month on board and paid $4800 total for 2 for an A2 plus an obc with the 15% offer included. Today, that cabin is priced at just over $7000. So how good a deal is 1-2-3 again?

[chamima]

How's this for a price increase to cover 1-2-3.

 

We booked 4/30 cruise last month on board and paid $4800 total for 2 for an A2 plus an obc with the 15% offer included. Today, that cabin is priced at just over $7000. So how good a deal is 1-2-3 again?

 

It's not at all good for 2014 cruises.

(Our 2014 cruise is UP $1500/pp since we booked it last year with the 1,2,3!!!)

Look at 2015 cruises.

My problem is that we booked with a Passages certificate and my TA isn't sure we can get the 1,2, 3 with that (I know I'll lose the OBC from the Passages - just wanted to use it as my deposit.)

Edited November 27, 2013 by chamima

[RealDeal]

Now all I have to do is figure out which TA you are using because I hate that cancellation charge. Don't give me the name here....just the first letter might be ok....

 

I use a place that does "more" than just cruises, if that helps. No canx fee & good service.

[RealDeal]

Yes but a cabin booked under "standard" price code can be pulled into a group and still have that price code....so, I'm thinking it'll be possible. Of course, never know for sure until the official unveiling of these things.

 

Thx....will let you know!

[Cruise Junky]

How's this for a price increase to cover 1-2-3.

 

We booked 4/30 cruise last month on board and paid $4800 total for 2 for an A2 plus an obc with the 15% offer included. Today, that cabin is priced at just over $7000. So how good a deal is 1-2-3 again?

 

I think over the past year there have been enough cases to prove that not all cruises go up with a 123 package. But yes, some do go up and you happened to book one. Mine luckily didn't go up at all.

[Ugaaucruisers]

I use a place that does "more" than just cruises, if that helps. No canx fee & good service.

Haha! Good one! Love the "hint"!! I use them, too. Usually get the best deal with them. Waiting to see what I can book on Friday!!

[AlbertaCruisers]

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My problem is that we booked with a Passages certificate and my TA isn't sure we can get the 1,2, 3 with that (I know I'll lose the OBC from the Passages - just wanted to use it as my deposit.)

 

I will be interested to see this as well. During the last pick your perk I was able to add the free drink package to my November 2014 cruises and keep the OBC and reduced deposit from booking onboard, but I think that was because there was a separate promotion at the same time allowing that. I booked back in April of 2013, so before the changes to the passages certificates, so I'm not sure what will happen with my March 2015 cruise. I'm hoping they have a similar promo this time!

 

I think I saw somewhere though in fine print that it is a 50% deposit for Captain Club members as well during this new promo, but I'm hoping to keep my OBC as well again. I guess we will see.

[RealDeal]

Haha! Good one! Love the "hint"!! I use them, too. Usually get the best deal with them. Waiting to see what I can book on Friday!!

 

I mostly use them. I've booked a couple with the other large agency & every time I do I say, "I'm not booking with them anymore!"....yet every once in a while they lure me back in.

[bagelme]

Wow....you are so right! Just checked the date I'm booked and the price went up $200 per person. The good news is I paid the lower price AND my TA got me 3 perks back when I booked early.

Pat :)

 

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There is definately craziness going on with prices!! I just checked my Med cruise pricing on all the TAs you've all been hinting at, and now the price on this cruise has gone up an additional $250 per person (balcony). That makes it $450 more per person than the price I booked it at the end of Aug. And I have the drink pkg, gratuities and OBC to boot!

Giving Thanks today!

Pat :)

[Ugaaucruisers]

I mostly use them. I've booked a couple with the other large agency & every time I do I say, "I'm not booking with them anymore!"....yet every once in a while they lure me back in.

It has a few "cons".....I've never booked with them but have will get a quote on Friday. What were the "cons"??

[RealDeal]

It has a few "cons".....I've never booked with them but have will get a quote on Friday. What were the "cons"??

 

First of all, their cancellation fee. I also find them pretty unfriendly & it usually takes longer than I'd like to speak with someone...plus I tend to get a different person each time. The other thing is that I find they play games w/prices....not initially, but if there's a drop or a savings cert. that becomes available, it's a whole ordeal. Took me over a week to get a revised invoice recently. I also feel they don't "go to bat" for you as much as the other agency that does "more" does. The last time I booked a RCCL cruise w/the agency that has "cons," I had a platinum balcony discount & then there was a savings cert that became available. They tried to reduce my obc a huge amount & I was like "Huh??? Why would I give up $75 to save $50???" She tried to tell me I would get both the balc discount & the savings cert. amt, which I knew wasn't the case. When I asked her if she could check w/RCCL to see if I could have both, she said, "I just TOLD you you can." Well, yes, she was wrong. Conversely, I'm leaving on a HAL cruise this wkend & there were 2 drops after FP. My agent at the "other" agency didn't think there was anything she could do but was more than willing to call HAL....Well, she got us an additional $400 in OBC! I rest my case.

[upwarduk]

How's this for a price increase to cover 1-2-3.

 

We booked 4/30 cruise last month on board and paid $4800 total for 2 for an A2 plus an obc with the 15% offer included. Today, that cabin is priced at just over $7000. So how good a deal is 1-2-3 again?

 

That is one of the deals you leave alone.

 

I tried to get a UK version of 1-2-3, when they first came out in Jan2013.

I was told I could cancel & re- book at today's prices- + £650, minus £200 early booking bonus, minus our $150 OBC. I left it, as it would have cost us almost £900 more p.p.

 

After having numerous e-mails from Celebrity re the ' included beverage package' I rang again in August and apart from loosing our OBC, I had the Classic beverage package added.

'Todays prices' must have really come down!

 

I just wonder if the $7000 is a 'mistake.'- Celebrity do make them!!!!

I remember seeing the Royal Suite on Infinity TA being advertised for months at over a £1,000,000 ( yes million)

Eventually, someone who transferred their booking from CC to guarantee suite was put in it.

I know , because I was shown round.

Edited November 27, 2013 by upwarduk

[Ugaaucruisers]

First of all, their cancellation fee. I also find them pretty unfriendly & it usually takes longer than I'd like to speak with someone...plus I tend to get a different person each time. The other thing is that I find they play games w/prices....not initially, but if there's a drop or a savings cert. that becomes available, it's a whole ordeal. Took me over a week to get a revised invoice recently. I also feel they don't "go to bat" for you as much as the other agency that does "more" does. The last time I booked a RCCL cruise w/the agency that has "cons," I had a platinum balcony discount & then there was a savings cert that became available. They tried to reduce my obc a huge amount & I was like "Huh??? Why would I give up $75 to save $50???" She tried to tell me I would get both the balc discount & the savings cert. amt, which I knew wasn't the case. When I asked her if she could check w/RCCL to see if I could have both, she said, "I just TOLD you you can." Well, yes, she was wrong. Conversely, I'm leaving on a HAL cruise this wkend & there were 2 drops after FP. My agent at the "other" agency didn't think there was anything she could do but was more than willing to call HAL....Well, she got us an additional $400 in OBC! I rest my case.

Interesting. We have always gotten a great deal "more" with them. Can't wait until Friday. We are booked on a 7 night Cruise in April and want to cancel and rebook a 10 night cruise. Hope we can get it all worked out!!

[RealDeal]

Interesting. We have always gotten a great deal "more" with them. Can't wait until Friday. We are booked on a 7 night Cruise in April and want to cancel and rebook a 10 night cruise. Hope we can get it all worked out!!

 

You have it booked w/the "more" agency? Shouldn't be a problem.

[Ugaaucruisers]

You have it booked w/the "more" agency? Shouldn't be a problem.[/qu

Yep. Just hoping we can get as good a price with this cruise now that the 123Go is back. We decided that the 123Go was a better option for us than the Thanksgiving Sale because of the cost of the drink pkg. on a 10 day cruise. Hope our waiting pays off:)