Cruisegoer Posted July 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I've been contemplating buying a beverage package and today when I went to my cruise planner I noticed prices have increased SIGNIFICANTLY! With a 10% discount it's now at $73.13 per day for the Premium package and $61.88/day for the Classic, the Premium Non-Alcohol package also jumped from $21/day to $27.50!!! It's now over $600pp to buy a Premium Beverage package for a 7 day cruise! Unlimited Soda is now $11.25/day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarf Posted July 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I also noticed today that the internet package on cruise planner increased from $269 on my 10 day cruise to $336.25 (a 25% increase). Meal package prices seem to have stayed the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavovsky Posted July 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2017 They have to make up the losses from purchasing all that Kobe beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiff1997 Posted July 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Do you think then the upgrade from Classic to Premium will increase from the $11.80 per day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChucktownSteve Posted July 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Do you think then the upgrade from Classic to Premium will increase from the $11.80 per day ? The upgrade cost is always the difference in cost between the two packages. So if the gap between the two remains at $10pd, then the upgrade remains the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted July 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just checked the celebrity US web page and the package prices remain unchanged $55 and $65...plus 18% gratuity. Not sure where you saw higher prices..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted July 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I did see the increase in WIFI packages last night as another poster mentioned, but see the same prices on beverage packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrtonj Posted July 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just viewed my Reservation and the upgrade cost is $14.75 USD Adult per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just checked prices on 4 upcoming cruises and the beverage package price remains at $55 for Classic & $65 for Premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarf Posted July 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2017 My cruise planner was showing a higher price for the beverage packages this morning when the original post was made. But now it's showing the $55/$65 prices. So I guess they reduced it back to where it was. But the 25% increase in the internet package is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted July 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 28, 2017 They have to make up the losses from purchasing all that Kobe beef. lol :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecruisin Posted July 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Did anyone read anything about still being able to pay the difference in individual drinks from classic package to a premium drink? I would hate for them to change that also! Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Did anyone read anything about still being able to pay the difference in individual drinks from classic package to a premium drink? I would hate for them to change that also! Thanks for any help. No reports of that being changed and the price of the of the beverage packages remains unchanged on when I checked my bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted July 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Sounds like they are in the planning stages and haven't rolled it out yet. I suspect we will see it reappear in the not too distant future:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted July 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hence why I always take the bev pkg as our Perk. We are both totally fine with the Classic package, has everything we need on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted July 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It could also be a function of the wonky website. There's been a lot of erroneous info that has appeared and disappeared. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think it is the website. There was a post that the price to upgrade was showing as $14.75. On another thread someone mentioned the upgrade price was $14.75 in Candian Dollars. Possibly websites being updated for currency conversion & got prices messed up in USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare missthesea Posted July 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Our August 6 sailing on Equinox has the higher prices on the drink packages now shown in our cruise planner. 61.88 classic and 73.13 for premium - that's with 10% off. We were trying to decide between packages, but I guess they made the choice for us now. Maybe we are being punished for our Mast Grill revolt. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiff1997 Posted July 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 28, 2017 On our cruise planner the Premium is showing $56.88 /day and the Classic $48.13 these are Canadian dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted July 28, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I don't know why everybody is getting so upset, I'm reading all the time that people are getting it for free. By all the crowds at the bars, they should charge more, supply and demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Junky Posted July 28, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think it is the website. There was a post that the price to upgrade was showing as $14.75. On another thread someone mentioned the upgrade price was $14.75 in Candian Dollars. Possibly websites being updated for currency conversion & got prices messed up in USD. I think you're on to something there. I have had numerous price alert drops today in Canadian dollar and when I go into the site, the price is not what's shown. They're messing with the exchange I think. All the price drops I got were showing the Canadian price the same as the US price. They're definitely doing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villauk Posted July 28, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think you're on to something there. I have had numerous price alert drops today in Canadian dollar and when I go into the site, the price is not what's shown. They're messing with the exchange I think. All the price drops I got were showing the Canadian price the same as the US price. They're definitely doing something. If you've had the alerts from the fishy site, then I would agree as some of my sailings are showing the same price for all balconies and all insides, irrespective of category :confused:? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare missthesea Posted July 28, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I just called Celebrity. When you call, the old - lower - prices are given. I recommend calling to buy these instead of trusting the website. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegoer Posted July 29, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Just checked the celebrity US web page and the package prices remain unchanged $55 and $65...plus 18% gratuity. Not sure where you saw higher prices..... On my Cruiser Planner for my cruise on 8/6/17 that's where. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegoer Posted July 29, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Our August 6 sailing on Equinox has the higher prices on the drink packages now shown in our cruise planner. 61.88 classic and 73.13 for premium - that's with 10% off. We were trying to decide between packages, but I guess they made the choice for us now. Maybe we are being punished for our Mast Grill revolt. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Maybe like the Mast Grill upcharge burgers the 8/6 sailing of the Equinox is getting a trial price increase in beverage packages! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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