resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Hi all, Considering booking a Celebrity Eclipse short cruise.Are gratuities included in just the standard fare out of Australia.? Any assistance appreciated. Cheryle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I am 99% sure they are ,along with taxes and fees. If not your Australian website should say otherwise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeroWA Posted January 22, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2023 All bookings made on the Australian Celebrity Cruises website include ALL taxes, Charges & Gratuities - not just cruises from Australia but Worldwide - it is a Government requirement that they are all included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Thanks all. It was just that if I took the drinks package it said ‘gratuities included’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2023 40 minutes ago, resordanis said: Thanks all. It was just that if I took the drinks package it said ‘gratuities included’ You get free drinks in the lounge cheryle. You can jump across to the captains club and get access to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted January 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: You get free drinks in the lounge cheryle. You can jump across to the captains club and get access to the lounge. Which lounge are you referring to - I thought only Elite and above had a few free drinks included between 5 and 7pm. Although gratuities are included in $AU pricing, this does not include bars or spa (18%). resordanis - assume the 'gratuities included' in the drink package refer to bar grats not the daily service ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Aussieflyer said: Which lounge are you referring to - I thought only Elite and above had a few free drinks included between 5 and 7pm. Although gratuities are included in $AU pricing, this does not include bars or spa (18%). resordanis - assume the 'gratuities included' in the drink package refer to bar grats not the daily service ones. I haven’t been on celebrity for a while but I believe elite and above get a happy hour in the lounge . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted January 22, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2023 40 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I haven’t been on celebrity for a while but I believe elite and above get a happy hour in the lounge . I am Elite but haven't been on X for a while. In the past there was no dedicated lounge on most ships but free cocktails and canapés in one of the big areas in the evening. Looks like they have followed RCI and the free drinks are now available at all bars between 5 and 7pm (RCI had a max of 4 when I was last one them some years ago). I wondered why you were suggesting resordanis pop into the lounge when they looked like they weren't elite at all. That was just my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Chiliburn said: You get free drinks in the lounge cheryle. You can jump across to the captains club and get access to the lounge. Yes, Chili, that was great last time we were on Solstice. Evening drinks were great plus a very nice breakfast too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted January 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, Aussieflyer said: I am Elite but haven't been on X for a while. In the past there was no dedicated lounge on most ships but free cocktails and canapés in one of the big areas in the evening. Looks like they have followed RCI and the free drinks are now available at all bars between 5 and 7pm (RCI had a max of 4 when I was last one them some years ago). I wondered why you were suggesting resordanis pop into the lounge when they looked like they weren't elite at all. That was just my question. Aussieflyer yes we are Elite! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2023 46 minutes ago, Aussieflyer said: I am Elite but haven't been on X for a while. In the past there was no dedicated lounge on most ships but free cocktails and canapés in one of the big areas in the evening. Looks like they have followed RCI and the free drinks are now available at all bars between 5 and 7pm (RCI had a max of 4 when I was last one them some years ago). I wondered why you were suggesting resordanis pop into the lounge when they looked like they weren't elite at all. That was just my question. I believe she is diamond plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted January 22, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I believe she is diamond plus I stand corrected - apologies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted January 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I believe she is diamond plus Yes, Chili I am diamond plus. You are correct. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted January 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, resordanis said: Aussieflyer yes we are Elite! As noted above, apologies. And yes some free drinks between 5 - 7 at any bars according to the X site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, resordanis said: Yes, Chili I am diamond plus. You are correct. Thank you! I have be spying on you cheryle LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsmiths Posted January 22, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I understand from reading the Celebrity thread that the Captains Club Elite and above cocktails, beer/ wine & spirits are still available between 5-7pm at various bars across their ships, but they no longer have a dedicated lounge with canapés. Bit if a shame really because we had enjoyed that part of the experience in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted January 22, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Ok. Just returned from 2 weeks Celebrity Sydney to NZ. "Always included " package from Australia. Included were all gratuities, "basic " Wifi package and standard drinks package. We upgraded to premium drinks package. No further charges for any additional gratuities were made So with that already included beverage package, what's the stress about "free elite drinks" or cocktail hour??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsmiths Posted January 22, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, buchhalm said: Ok. Just returned from 2 weeks Celebrity Sydney to NZ. "Always included " package from Australia. Included were all gratuities, "basic " Wifi package and standard drinks package. We upgraded to premium drinks package. No further charges for any additional gratuities were made So with that already included beverage package, what's the stress about "free elite drinks" or cocktail hour??? If you purchase the Cruise Only fare (generally much cheaper) the drinks are not included. So the Elite Cocktail hour provides a couple of hours of drinks at no cost for those cruisers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted January 22, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, buchhalm said: Ok. Just returned from 2 weeks Celebrity Sydney to NZ. "Always included " package from Australia. Included were all gratuities, "basic " Wifi package and standard drinks package. We upgraded to premium drinks package. No further charges for any additional gratuities were made So with that already included beverage package, what's the stress about "free elite drinks" or cocktail hour??? Or as mentioned about the cruise only fare, why would you pay for a drinks package if you are getting a number of free evening drinks each day. The prices I was looking at yesterday were around $90pp/day difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted January 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Chiliburn said: I have be spying on you cheryle LOL Ooh, I am scared Chili🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have actually been on Solstice,,I have seen a cheap short cruise and as I wasn’t quite as happy with Royal Caribbean recently, I think it might be time to try someone else and still get some benefits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted January 22, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted January 22, 2023 6 hours ago, arxcards said: Or as mentioned about the cruise only fare, why would you pay for a drinks package if you are getting a number of free evening drinks each day. The prices I was looking at yesterday were around $90pp/day difference. Totally agree Geoff, We can take 2 bottles, drinks 5-7pm and if I remember the breakfast was fantastic and rivals the suite breakfast on Princess. The cruise is only 5 nights, so internet, no great issue! Will book today when I get home from Sydney! Thanks all for information, including you Chili. Cheryle PS Be nice to Gbenjo this week please, or I will about you in April when I see him again🤣🤣🤣🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted January 23, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 23, 2023 20 hours ago, buchhalm said: Ok. Just returned from 2 weeks Celebrity Sydney to NZ. "Always included " package from Australia. Included were all gratuities, "basic " Wifi package and standard drinks package. We upgraded to premium drinks package. No further charges for any additional gratuities were made So with that already included beverage package, what's the stress about "free elite drinks" or cocktail hour??? From what I have seen recently for cruises over 2023 (AU based) it seems to be only suites and AQ that have the 'always included' included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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