GetMeToTheSpa Posted August 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2018 We booked a summer special that got us a perk with our cabin. We chose the classic drink package. We'd like to upgrade to premium but wondering if it's better to wait and see if they offer a better deal onboard. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2018 We normally upgrade on board with the bartender that we’ll likely frequent the most (usually Martini Bar). They get the entire gratuity upgrade & they do remember you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglewar Posted August 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Celebrity has in the past (recent) had a 20% discount on Beverage packages and excursions ! You must check the Celebrity website. Eaglewar......Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeToTheSpa Posted August 16, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Celebrity has in the past (recent) had a 20% discount on Beverage packages and excursions ! You must check the Celebrity website. Eaglewar......Rick We are looking online.. But I'm trying to find out if there is a financial advantage to waiting to get onboard to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250373 Posted August 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Celebrity has in the past (recent) had a 20% discount on Beverage packages and excursions ! You must check the Celebrity website. Eaglewar......Rick Do you mean 20% off on the beverage package upgrade from classic to premium? Is it a discount you have received onboard or online before your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Occasionally they offer a discount to upgrade before the cruise. If your cruise has a discount offered via the Cruise Planner then that’s when I would upgrade. If no discount pre cruise then wait until you are on the ship, and as mentioned previously, pick a bar or the sommelier in your dining room and upgrade with a bartender or sommelier. On a few occasions there have been reports of discounts to upgrade once on the ship, but they aren’t frequent. We have done 22 cruise on X and have never seen a discount once on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawninFL Posted August 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If Celebrity offers the discount to upgrade online before you leave, I would say to jump on that as discount to upgrade to the Premium package are rare. Now having said that, we were on the Summit 2 years ago on the second Bermuda sailing of the season and they offered the upgrade for half price. It's the only time we've ever seen the upgrade discounted on the ship. We actually purchased our upgrade in the terminal before we even made it on the ship and the waiter we purchased it from didn't say a word about the discount. We found out later that afternoon from our friends who boarded after us and had upgraded with the discount. We inquired at the pursers desk regarding the discrepancy and they advised that everyone who upgraded on the first day received the discounted price (or received a credit if they had prepurchased the upgrade). We've never seen if offered other than that week. And upon research here on Cruise Critic after we returned home, neither the sailing before or after ours had the discounted the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purifyer Posted August 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2018 It’s cheaper to pay the difference per drink than buy the upgrade. For instance, if you wanted Crown Royal instead of Canadian Club just pay the difference between the two. However, if you’re wanting the premium wines then you may have to upgrade. The price of a Premium Package has gone up. At least that’s what I’ve heard. Do a search on this site for Premium Packages and read the comments. I’ve got the same package as you but I’m just going for the by the drink difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2018 It’s cheaper to pay the difference per drink than buy the upgrade. For instance, if you wanted Crown Royal instead of Canadian Club just pay the difference between the two. However, if you’re wanting the premium wines then you may have to upgrade. The price of a Premium Package has gone up. At least that’s what I’ve heard. Do a search on this site for Premium Packages and read the comments. I’ve got the same package as you but I’m just going for the by the drink difference. You are correct the price of the Premium package has increased so the price to upgrade has increased. The upgrade is now $ 14 per day plus the 18% gratutity =$16.52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglewar Posted August 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Do you mean 20% off on the beverage package upgrade from classic to premium? Is it a discount you have received onboard or online before your cruise? The discount was pre-cruise and offered on the Celebrity web site. eaglewar.....Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted August 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2018 The only way it may be cheaper to upgrade once onboard is if you waited a few days to see if you really needed to upgrade and then purchased the upgrade paying for only the remaining days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medtech71 Posted August 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Celebrity has in the past (recent) had a 20% discount on Beverage packages and excursions ! You must check the Celebrity website. Eaglewar......Rick Not really...if you ‘friend’ X on Facebook or Twitter etc any promotions will show up there...you don’t have to check the website everyday. In fact, the last one gave a promo code and you had to call and book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody75 Posted August 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Celebrity has in the past (recent) had a 20% discount on Beverage packages and excursions ! I remember it well, they increased the package upgrade by 40% and for a short time offered a 20% discount, they called it a sale. All the previous and post sales events have never included the classic to premier package upgrade. It was a one off to soften their rather ridiculous 40% price rise when inflation has been running at less than 3%, how do they justify it to their loyal patrons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulras Posted August 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) I remember it well, they increased the package upgrade by 40% and for a short time offered a 20% discount, they called it a sale. All the previous and post sales events have never included the classic to premier package upgrade. It was a one off to soften their rather ridiculous 40% price rise when inflation has been running at less than 3%, how do they justify it to their loyal patrons? It's really that they increased the premium package by $4 from $65 to $69. That's a 6% increase. But they also raised the limit on drinks covered from $13 to $15. that's a 15% increase to our benefit. Now fully covers some wines and world class bar drinks that I used to pay a couple extra dollars for. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Edited August 17, 2018 by Paulras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody75 Posted August 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2018 It's really that they increased the premium package by $4 from $65 to $69. That's a 6% increase. Facts are facts, please check again ! The upgrade from Classic to Premium Beverage Package was increased from $10 to $14 - that’s 40%. You then add on the gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulras Posted August 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Facts are facts, please check again !The upgrade from Classic to Premium Beverage Package was increased from $10 to $14 - that’s 40%. You then add on the gratuity. Yes. But it's because they raised price of the full package (6%). You're paying the difference between that and the classic package which stayed the same price. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody75 Posted August 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The Classic Bev Package was $55/pp/pd, the Premium Bev Package was $65/pp/pd. They increased the Premium to $69/pp/pd and the Classic was retained at $55/pp/pd. The upgrade cost was $10/pp/pd and was increased to $14/pp/pd - again that’s 40%. Get your facts correct ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulras Posted August 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The Classic Bev Package was $55/pp/pd, the Premium Bev Package was $65/pp/pd. They increased the Premium to $69/pp/pd and the Classic was retained at $55/pp/pd. The upgrade cost was $10/pp/pd that’s an increase of $14/pp/pd - again that’s 40%. Get your facts correct ! I'm saying we're both correct but it's because the full package went up 6%. Again, you're getting more anyway (up to $2 more per drink). So drink two $15 glasses of wine a day, then you won't be so upset over math. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody75 Posted August 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I give up ! The thread is about upgrading not the price of the premium package. That’s increased by 40%. END. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marelaine Posted August 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There's no advantage to booking ahead of time, unless the upgrade is offered as a sale. Keep an eye on your emails from Celebrity and check your cruise planner for sales. I like the idea of purchasing the upgrade from your favorite bar so the bartender will get the gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medtech71 Posted August 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I give up !The thread is about upgrading not the price of the premium package. That’s increased by 40%. END. You give up arguing with yourself? Score. So, don’t upgrade. i guess if they raised the price of the classic to $59, you’d be ok with the zero upgrade increase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madibeme Posted August 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We only upgraded ahead of time because we saw the package increase. It’s the same on board Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted August 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I give up !The thread is about upgrading not the price of the premium package. That’s increased by 40%. END. You are absolutely correct. It is $4 more (40%) to upgrade to the new Premium package with the higher limits. The older Premium package with the lower limits is no longer offered. (For purchase or upgrade). You are now able to pay the difference in the drink price if you are over the limited on the Classic Package instead of the full price of the more expensive drink. This is a significant reduction in cost for those going over the limit. When viewing both changes, it seems like a very fair deal to me. Of course I am assuming that Celebrity has not just increased the price of all drinks and I will be able to have wines and drinks over the Premium Drink Package limit that I previously paid extra. (Mostly wines and special beers for us). I will know for sure in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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