Cruise Wonderland Posted November 10, 2020 #26 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, suenneil said: according to the website this doesnt apply to the UK or not yet, again we are discriminated against. Need a good US agent. But UK agents are also invited to join another webinar (which is arranged for the European time zone)https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8139815833154061325 Let's see if there's any difference for the pricing structure in UK or Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 10, 2020 #27 Share Posted November 10, 2020 3 hours ago, suenneil said: according to the website this doesnt apply to the UK or not yet, again we are discriminated against. Need a good US agent. Judging from past discussions here if there's any area that needs the grats rolled in to the price upfront and non removable it would be the UK. I'm sure it'll be that way there also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted November 10, 2020 #28 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I see from one of the posts it says ‘ all guests should have the same package’ which I take to mean both people in a cabin, which is a change from their present stance in that couples do not have to have the same perks (eg alcohol package). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted November 10, 2020 #29 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 minute ago, ORV said: Judging from past discussions here if there's any area that needs the grats rolled in to the price upfront and non removable it would be the UK. I'm sure it'll be that way there also. Please don’t make this a gratuity thread or judge all from the UK in the same vein Liz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 10, 2020 #30 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just now, emmas gran said: Please don’t make this a gratuity thread or judge all from the UK in the same vein Liz I"m not trying to, nor do I judge all from that area that way. BUT, I've been around here a long time and read a lot of gratuity threads. Just stating an observation of past discussions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted November 10, 2020 #31 Share Posted November 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, emmas gran said: Please don’t make this a gratuity thread or judge all from the UK in the same vein Liz All inclusive = gratuities, thus it is a gratuity thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 10, 2020 #32 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeremiah1212 said: More info was released and it is not targeted only at suite passenger. However there are apparently two different versions at two price points ($30 and $60pp/pd) and still NRD and refundable options. I'm curious how those shore excursions levels break down. Is that by cabin type I assume? Let's say the $150 would be for a balcony cabin. On a 10 day cruise you would pay $300 extra for the elevate. Looks like you paid about $15 a day for the upgrade from Classic to Premium. Slightly more than now, but not bad. Depends on how much the upfront increase in fares will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2c Posted November 10, 2020 #33 Share Posted November 10, 2020 How are solo cruisers going to be handled. If I am forced to pay for packages that I can't use, I am afraid Celebrity will be off my cruise list. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted November 10, 2020 #34 Share Posted November 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, LGW59 said: All inclusive = gratuities, thus it is a gratuity thread Not as ORV posted!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie201 Posted November 10, 2020 #35 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I will be waiting to see how current bookings are handled. I currently have an Edge cruise booked for next November. Firstly, I am hoping it can sail as planned on a ten day itinerary. We already have four perks included - classic bev, wi-fi-, gratuities, OBC. We like to upgrade on board to the premium bev. package using our OBC. I assume there will remain an option to do this at a close to current pricing - i.e. not $30 per day ..... since we already have wi-fi and OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted November 10, 2020 #36 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Here is link that clarifies some things: https://neverstopcruising.squarespace.com/blog/celebrity-cruises-always-included?fbclid=IwAR0kbOQQWKKZ9CR-xD36jXtY_hHnq-T6jpvnGK9qKfT21rcNKPrOWuJr-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted November 10, 2020 #37 Share Posted November 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, ORV said: I'm curious how those shore excursions levels break down. Is that by cabin type I assume? Let's say the $150 would be for a balcony cabin. On a 10 day cruise you would pay $300 extra for the elevate. Looks like you paid about $15 a day for the upgrade from Classic to Premium. Slightly more than now, but not bad. Depends on how much the upfront increase in fares will be. I assumed the $100/$150/$200 was inside/balcony/aqua+ or inside/all balconies/suite...something to that effect. I didn't read the FAQ closely so that is just a guess. Given the current state of travel, I think base prices from here on out are just a wild guess. They could be super high to offset massive debt or they could tank due to very low demand. I would lean towards the latter, but who knows at this point. If base prices remain stable, I don't think this all approach is all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted November 10, 2020 #38 Share Posted November 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Gracie115 said: Here is link that clarifies some things: https://neverstopcruising.squarespace.com/blog/celebrity-cruises-always-included?fbclid=IwAR0kbOQQWKKZ9CR-xD36jXtY_hHnq-T6jpvnGK9qKfT21rcNKPrOWuJr-14 So there are multiple categories of Always Included. It seems just like a renamed version of "free perks". And probably more expensive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 10, 2020 #39 Share Posted November 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, TeeRick said: So there are multiple categories of Always Included. It seems just like a renamed version of "free perks". And probably more expensive. Undoubtedly more expensive. And with the elevated prices that we are already seeing for the next year or so, it will be difficult to pinpoint how much more we are paying for these "free perks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted November 10, 2020 #40 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Has anyone seen any details on the last line? Re-inventing Captains Club? As part of its new approach, Celebrity has also re-invented its loyalty program to offer Captain’s Club members new perks and special onboard experiences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Buoy Posted November 10, 2020 #41 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Do you think they'll start cruising before the double points promotion expires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted November 10, 2020 #42 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just got a bunch of info from my TA all I can say is $$$$$. Should be interesting 😷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted November 10, 2020 #43 Share Posted November 10, 2020 The website cruiseradio.net has an article whereby X just announced their All Inclusive plan. Argo. Has a thread that this was coming. Many posters felt it was just another rumor. Guess it is now true. Looking forward to see how this affects Elite happy hour and the wifi benefits we had under that tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 10, 2020 #44 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Starts Nov 17, now which cruises is that on? Hey Celebrity, here's a novel idea for you, get a product that you know that can be delivered then I'm a buyer, until then you're just making marketing noise. You would think their biggest concern at this time would be to get back to cruising, not create extra confusion and angst with their customers. It is pretty obvious that there is a certain type of cruiser that they would be okay with pushing away. If you start a post with " I'm not going to pay for others..............fill in the blank, then you're the one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted November 10, 2020 #45 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Here's another link to Seatrade Cruise News about the program. I'm also curious about the Captains Club enhancements mentioned at the end of the article. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/hotel-operations-concessions/celebrity-unveils-always-included-simplified-pricing?NL=ST-004&Issue=ST-004_20201110_ST-004_280&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_4&utm_campaign=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_11102020_1316&utm_emailname=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_11102020_1316&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_MDMContactID=1e6a3fb1-5794-47d7-85d4-8b20adcd2f9b&utm_campaigntype=Newsletter&utm_sub=Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines&eM=e03caacfb49ac9ba279ad9f48403136e4fc077331b661460bb04b3c4f47f16f2&eventSeriesCode=ES_SEATRDCRSCTNT&eventEditionCode=MTM00SCC&sessionCode=S_STRDCRSNEWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted November 10, 2020 #46 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 minute ago, dkjretired said: Here's another link to Seatrade Cruise News about the program. I'm also curious about the Captains Club enhancements mentioned at the end of the article. Curious also about the $200 PP charge for shore excursions, especially since when cruising starts you may not be able to leave the ship unless you're on a Celebrity sponsored tour. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/hotel-operations-concessions/celebrity-unveils-always-included-simplified-pricing?NL=ST-004&Issue=ST-004_20201110_ST-004_280&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_4&utm_campaign=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_11102020_1316&utm_emailname=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_11102020_1316&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_MDMContactID=1e6a3fb1-5794-47d7-85d4-8b20adcd2f9b&utm_campaigntype=Newsletter&utm_sub=Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines&eM=e03caacfb49ac9ba279ad9f48403136e4fc077331b661460bb04b3c4f47f16f2&eventSeriesCode=ES_SEATRDCRSCTNT&eventEditionCode=MTM00SCC&sessionCode=S_STRDCRSNEWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted November 10, 2020 #47 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ORV said: Starts Nov 17, now which cruises is that on? Hey Celebrity, here's a novel idea for you, get a product that you know that can be delivered then I'm a buyer, until then you're just making marketing noise. You would think their biggest concern at this time would be to get back to cruising, not create extra confusion and angst with their customers. It is pretty obvious that there is a certain type of cruiser that they would be okay with pushing away. If you start a post with " I'm not going to pay for others..............fill in the blank, then you're the one. Resident and Senior rates are also being eliminated. There is another piece that specifically focuses on Gen X passengers and their wants/needs. From a finance and operations perspective, this simplifies pricing and promos quite a bit. Not a bad move on their part, IMO. With no cruises and crushing debt, changes like these really come as no surprise. Edited November 10, 2020 by Jeremiah1212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted November 10, 2020 #48 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Jeremiah1212 said: Resident and Senior rates are also being eliminated. Their is another piece that specifically focuses on Gen X passengers and their wants/needs. From a finance and operations perspective, this simplifies pricing and promos quite a bit. Not a bad move on their part, IMO. With no cruises and crushing debt, changes like these really come as no surprise. Probably means bookings after that date, not cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted November 10, 2020 #49 Share Posted November 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, dkjretired said: Probably means bookings after that date, not cruises. Agreed. And I'm wondering if the specific date, Nov. 17, might be when X is going to release the rest of the 2022-2023 itineraries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 10, 2020 #50 Share Posted November 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, dkjretired said: Here's another link to Seatrade Cruise News about the program. I'm also curious about the Captains Club enhancements mentioned at the end of the article. Curious also about the $200 PP charge for shore excursions, especially since when cruising starts you may not be able to leave the ship unless you're on a Celebrity sponsored tour. I don't think you pay $200 for shore excursions, you get up to $200 in shore excursions for your $30 a day charge that also upgrades you to the Premium package. I somehow doubt they make anything better in the Captain's Club, but I'm sure they'll tell us they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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