downundermatt Posted May 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi there - Am looking into my first B2B (Transatlantic, then Carribean) so 28 days on the Eclipse later in the year, and friends suggested I asked about a B2B deal on when on board the Infinity this week. (discount or OBC ?) The Cruise Consultant looked at me like I was from another planet.:confused: Is it common to get a discount (or OBC) when booking B2Bs ? Any benefit booking with Celebrity direct rather than a Travel Agent. Frankly I was surprised at the response of the agent on board. Appreciate any advice / Cheers, Matt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted May 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2014 No it's not common. It has happened but very rarely, that there is special pricing for B2B bookings. No OBC though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted May 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2014 From what I've read, there are lines that offer B2B discounts, but Celebrity isn't one of them. You'll get OBC as a thank you for booking on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted May 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've done 9 or 10 B2B and a couple B2B2B. Exactly once I got a $50 discount on the second cruise. I've never gotten any particular OBC for booking B2B cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted May 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Almost always B2B or more B's and have never received a special discount. But, have received additional OBC a few times. This OBC came from the Cap'n Club Host or an officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted May 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Never received a discount or additional OBC for booking a B2B on either Celebrity or Royal. As to your ? Is there any benefit to booking on board rather than with a TA. When you book onboard you get OBC from Celebrity and normally a reduced deposit. Currently if you book on board for most cruises you also get the free Classic beverage package ( not a available for trans-Atlantic or trans- pacific's) You can book on board and have your booking assigned to your Travel Agent and get any perks or OBC they are offering. Makes booking on the ship very attractive😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted May 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Booked a B2B on the Equinox in October. Celebrity gave me a $75 OBC for the second leg. First time in four B2Bs that we got anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cle-guy Posted May 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Booked a B2B on the Equinox in October. Celebrity gave me a $75 OBC for the second leg. First time in four B2Bs that we got anything. Any chance the 1st leg is a TA and therefore ineligible for perks, but the 2nd leg is caribbean and therefore does get standard perks (to clarify as to if the OBC is truly related to a B2B sailing or just a coincidence and it's really a PYP promotion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted May 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Any chance the 1st leg is a TA and therefore ineligible for perks, but the 2nd leg is caribbean and therefore does get standard perks (to clarify as to if the OBC is truly related to a B2B sailing or just a coincidence and it's really a PYP promotion) The first leg is a 13 day Med. cruise. The second leg is the 14 day transatlantic. I double checked my conformation and it was a $75 discount not an OBC. Sorry for the mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzngrl Posted May 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2014 We booked a btb in Feb from the online TA and received 100.00 obc each leg plus another 25.00 each leg for referring friends. plus the drink package for both.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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