Black Friday sales?

[808lady]

Does Celebrity typically have Special sales in late November on cruise fares, excursions or beverage packages?  Thanks for any insight.

[sdnich]

They are having an offer till Dec.13 that is 50 % off 2nd guest .My TA Said  he would work on repriceing the 2 cruises I have booked!

[Bo1953]

Yes, yet in the current cruise environment, who knows for sure until any such sale is posted...

 

bon voyage

[The_Big_M]

Even when they have had them previous years, they haven't been anything special. Half price deposits, x% off like the current promotion.

 

Different name, same sale...

[Algebralovr]

The best "sale" I've seen on a Black Friday is a $25 Deposit per person "sale".  Not really a sale at all, just allowing you to put less down now.

[upwarduk]

27 minutes ago, The_Big_M said:

Different name, same sale...

And in some cases more expensive.

20% off worked our £1,000 more than we paid.(1st image)

 

2nd passenger half price, works out about £250 more than the 20% off ( 2nd image).😱

[Jim_Iain]

They have many sales and promotions throughout the year.   It is not uncommon for them to have a black Friday and Xmas Sales

 

In my checking over the past 20 years there are rarely "Sales"   they play a Shell Game and raise the prices then give you a sales price.   Often the price is higher or the same.   It is tricky for a cruise line with best price guarantee to drop prices as all cruisers with existing reservations will apply for the lower rate or cancel and rebook.

 

You may at times find deals on ships that aren't selling well. 

[Ex-Airbalancer]

2019 there was a good sale , $25 deposit 

we got the Reflection TA April 2021 for a great price with drink package, tips and $300 obc

was able to L&S to the Apex in 2022 

[bikerunner]

Who knows this year since they are carrying the 50% off second guest to Dec 13.  Maybe throw in something but don’t expect 2 much happening. This sale is pretty decent especially after talking to one of the TAs I deal with.  Great group rate I can get for next cruise over thanksgiving. Now to choose between 2 different ones. 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, Airbalancer said:

2019 there was a good sale , $25 deposit 

we got the Reflection TA April 2021 for a great price with drink package, tips and $300 obc

was able to L&S to the Apex in 2022 

I remember those and booked a 1/2 dozen.   It was a great sale.

It was suppose to be for non-suites only but picked up all of mine in suites.   We all know how good Celebrity IT is with programming. 

Edited November 10, 2021 by Jim_Iain

[sfaaa]

A big box TA just announced there will be a X and RCCL Black Friday sale event on Nov 18. No detail on what it is about as yet.

[countess5]

Hoping they have sales on dinning packages. Specialty dinning is getting pretty expensive anymore. We always buy the packages which reduces the per venue cost PP, but still high. 

We are sailing 49 nights this winter so need some savings! 🍸😜

 

Cheers! 

[Bo1953]

2 hours ago, countess5 said:

Hoping they have sales on dinning packages. Specialty dinning is getting pretty expensive anymore. We always buy the packages which reduces the per venue cost PP, but still high. 

We are sailing 49 nights this winter so need some savings! 🍸😜

 

Cheers! 

While I Am not sure, when did they last raise the pricing for Specialty Dining?

 

bon appetit and bon voyage

[miched]

Why is it called Black Friday.  I am offended and I am caucasian?  
 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 

[FlamingJune1967]

In 2019 Black Friday on Reflection they offered half price drink packages - but I believe Black Friday was the day we boarded.  We took advantage to upgrade to premium for half price.

[lv2cruisgrl]

1 hour ago, miched said:

Why is it called Black Friday.  I am offended and I am caucasian?  
 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 

Black Friday refers to retailers making money and being "In the Black" vs Red.

[Jim_Iain]

Just was watching a Blog on Black Friday and better strategy -