D+ to Elite on Celebrity - can anyone help me understand how to work the perks?

[watcher_62]

We are loyal to Royal, but were offered a deal thru URCOMPED on Celebrity, so we've booked our first cruise on Celebrity since 2011.  I can see we are Elite, but I'm confused by the perks and packages, and I'm hoping others who have cruised both can help us navigate to make the best of the benefits.

 

I see we are offered discounted drink and internet packages, along with Captains Club drinks between 5 and 7pm. I believe we are also given free drinks in the casino.  I don't see the "discounts" outlined on the Elite benefits page on the planner (they're offering 9% off - where did that come from?🤑).

 

Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks! 

 

[davekathy]

31 minutes ago, watcher_62 said:

We are loyal to Royal, but were offered a deal thru URCOMPED on Celebrity, so we've booked our first cruise on Celebrity since 2011.  I can see we are Elite, but I'm confused by the perks and packages, and I'm hoping others who have cruised both can help us navigate to make the best of the benefits.

 

I see we are offered discounted drink and internet packages, along with Captains Club drinks between 5 and 7pm. I believe we are also given free drinks in the casino.  I don't see the "discounts" outlined on the Elite benefits page on the planner (they're offering 9% off - where did that come from?🤑).

 

Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks! 

 

If you booked your cruise with AI (Always Included) option you will get the CBP, gratuities and unlimited WiFi.  You will also get the unlimited CC HH drinks in the evening (excluding the first evening, embarkation) from 5 to 7 at most bars and dining venues. A wash if you have AI. No dedicated lounge like the DL on RC. So no pre diner snacks. That has been taken away from the elite, elite + and zenith members. If you don't book with AI then you only receive the CC unlimited drinks from 5 to 7 at most bars excluding the first evening and excluding the dining venues. As an elite you will get 90 minutes of internet. It's better than the CAS internet perk as you can log on and off until you use up your 90 minutes. You will also get as elite a free bag of wash n fold laundry bag. BTW, like with CAS all perks/benefits are per person. You will receive in your stateroom a full list of onboard perks/benefits  for elite. Free drinks in the casino has nothing to do with the CC elite tier level. That must be for the high rollers. Call the CC at 1-800-760-0654 to ensure you have been given your CC numbers. You can also check that out on RCs and Celebrity's website once you're logged in. 

Edited November 23, 2022 by davekathy