Dolebludger Posted July 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I just got my daily Celebrity email, and AI isn’t mention. Is this option gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted July 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Now called 'All Included' ......when you check online. Other option is 'Cruise Only'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted July 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Did a spot check, and the cruises I checked had AI for Retreat and Aqua, and the other SRs were Cruise Only. Need to look at specific cruises and see. Only shows up when you select Book, then see the list of SR classes and should show if AI is included and which. den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted July 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Denny01 said: Did a spot check, and the cruises I checked had AI for Retreat and Aqua, and the other SRs were Cruise Only. Need to look at specific cruises and see. Only shows up when you select Book, then see the list of SR classes and should show if AI is included and which. den I didn't know that. When I select concierge class it shows. So it may be cruise only if it's another class? I've always seen those two options, unless I select Retreat and then it's a given it's AI. IMO not good options for those not selecting a certain class. Maybe removing AI from all classes except Retreat in time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Denny01 said: Did a spot check, and the cruises I checked had AI for Retreat and Aqua, and the other SRs were Cruise Only. Need to look at specific cruises and see. Only shows up when you select Book, then see the list of SR classes and should show if AI is included and which. den AI is showing available as an option on any class for have looked at lately..seems to be standard on Aqua and The Retreat. Edited July 27, 2022 by PTC DAWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted July 27, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Oceangoer2 said: I didn't know that. When I select concierge class it shows. So it may be cruise only if it's another class? I've always seen those two options, unless I select Retreat and then it's a given it's AI. IMO not good options for those not selecting a certain class. Maybe removing AI from all classes except Retreat in time? No, there is an All Included option and a Cruise Only option available for every class of stateroom up to CC level on every ship. AQ and suites have no Cruise Only rate by default. Edited July 27, 2022 by Jeremiah1212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted July 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Interesting... so something to consider when looking at posted prices for CC vs AQ.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolebludger Posted July 27, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks, I see that one must go through the booking process to stateroom choice, and then there will be an opportunity to chose All Included. I think options and choices like this are good, and I would have been sad to see this one go. I tried a booking for an inside room, and after I selected the room, I was given the option of Cruise Only or All Included. So apparently AI is available in all room classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted July 27, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 27, 2022 With AI no elevate or indulge upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 27, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Dolebludger said: I just got my daily Celebrity email, and AI isn’t mention. Is this option gone? Nope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted July 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Dolebludger said: Thanks, I see that one must go through the booking process to stateroom choice, and then there will be an opportunity to chose All Included. I think options and choices like this are good, and I would have been sad to see this one go. I tried a booking for an inside room, and after I selected the room, I was given the option of Cruise Only or All Included. So apparently AI is available in all room classes. Yes every cabin upto and including Concierge has the 2 options: Cruise only or AI. Aqua and above AI only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I didn’t see any options when we booked sky suite on beyond, got everything included plus 400 OBC each. Great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Definitas Posted July 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 27, 2022 54 minutes ago, the penguins said: Yes every cabin upto and including Concierge has the 2 options: Cruise only or AI. Aqua and above AI only. Have you had chance to do any research on cruise only prices yet Geoff? I'm sceptical that there will be any real benefit to non-drinkers such as you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg51 Posted July 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Dolebludger said: ... I see that one must go through the booking process to stateroom choice, and then there will be an opportunity to chose "All Included." I think options and choices like this are good, and I would have been sad to see this one go. I tried a booking for an inside room, and after I selected the room, I was given the option of Cruise Only or All Included. So apparently AI is available in all room classes. . So you are saying that Celebrity -- after more than a year of seeing many CruiseCritic members complaining about the foolishness of calling it "Always Included" (when it was only "Sometimes Included" or "Usually Included") -- has finally changed the name -- to something just as silly (if not more silly): "All Included"? It is false for "X" to say, "All Included," because not "ALL" is included. The "AI" fare does not include ... (1) the highest level of beverage package ... (2) the halfway-decent level (speed) of Internet access ... (3) the air fare and airport transfer, if needed ... (4) the excursions that one may like ... (5) any specialty restaurant fees ... (6) the travel insurance ... and ... (6) probably some other things that are not coming to our minds at this moment! Oh, well. Despite the deception/inaccuracy, we wish to cruise so much that we are now booked anyway! Unfortunately, we the public are at the sorry point, in human history, in which most people running businesses are so unethical, dishonest, or ignorant that we must either avoid them completely [e.g., never cruise again] or just sadly shake our heads and pray for them to repent and reform their ways! . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 28, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Is Al still with us? Who is this Al person, and did he die or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Wow, it took them almost two years to change ALWAYS to ALL. They're also promoting your "choice" of fare. This is how it ALWAYS should have been. Edited July 28, 2022 by NutsAboutGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 28, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, zitsky said: Is Al still with us? Who is this Al person, and did he die or something? Password please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted July 28, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 28, 2022 23 hours ago, jg51 said: It is false for "X" to say, "All Included," because not "ALL" is included. The "AI" fare does not include I just read it as 'all' items they list on the offer are included... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Here's what X says about the Galapagos; if you want to get technical, there's no such thing as a Michelin starred chef since they're awarded at the restaurant level. The James Beard Awards recognizes individual chefs, not the restaurant. Edited July 28, 2022 by NutsAboutGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted July 28, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 28, 2022 42 minutes ago, Mark_T said: I just read it as 'all' items they list on the offer are included... Come on. That would be WAY too simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rihabo Posted July 28, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just wondering with Classic Beverage Package included with AI (All Included), it states Non-Premium bottled water is included. Will that be made available in my cabin by the steward or will I have to pick that up myself at different locations throughout the ship? I know on other cruise lines, if you open the bottled water that is left in your stateroom it will be charged to your ship account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted July 28, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, rihabo said: Just wondering with Classic Beverage Package included with AI (All Included), it states Non-Premium bottled water is included. Will that be made available in my cabin by the steward or will I have to pick that up myself at different locations throughout the ship? You will need to collect it from a bar or other area where it is being offered, such as when disembarking at a port stop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted July 28, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 9:04 PM, Definitas said: Have you had chance to do any research on cruise only prices yet Geoff? I'm sceptical that there will be any real benefit to non-drinkers such as you The reduction is not as much as the original increases but it's hard to be precise as prices have risen so much. However we have booked Reflection Transatlantic October 2023 which is a 14 night cruise in a balcony on deck 7 and the reduction for not having the drinks and internet but including the tips was £740. That's a reduction of just over £26 per person per day which makes it very worthwhile for us. Of course as Elite+ the big benefit for us is all our Lattes/teas/hot chocolate are free (we don't drink any form of alcohol) plus we get free bottled water every day between 5 and 7, and 240 minutes free WiFi each which is way more than we need. So yes on balance for Elite+ who don't drink alcohol and don't need unlimited WiFi it's a win. For anyone else they will need to do the maths (sorry math). I don't understand why Aqua are still being forced to buy AI other than to justify the huge price difference over other cabins. We will just have to see how it all pans out but certainly a positive move. Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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