jules815 Posted March 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2023 We're currently booked for the April 2024 transatlantic on ASCENT. Our last cruise with X was on Reflection back in 2018, pre-Retreat. We did enjoy Luminae and Michael's Club. We'll be in a Prime Edge with Infinite Balcony room. Got a great deal, but it's for room only. As of today, even if I add on Premium Beverage Packages and Internet, we're still getting a good deal compared to a Sky Suite. As the cruise gets closer, if we were to bid on a suite, say the lowest level suite needed to get us into the Retreat, would we get all those things included with a suite? (Premium Bev, Internet, gratuities, etc.) Conciege Class doesn't get you into Luminae, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted March 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, jules815 said: We're currently booked for the April 2024 transatlantic on ASCENT. Our last cruise with X was on Reflection back in 2018, pre-Retreat. We did enjoy Luminae and Michael's Club. We'll be in a Prime Edge with Infinite Balcony room. Got a great deal, but it's for room only. As of today, even if I add on Premium Beverage Packages and Internet, we're still getting a good deal compared to a Sky Suite. As the cruise gets closer, if we were to bid on a suite, say the lowest level suite needed to get us into the Retreat, would we get all those things included with a suite? (Premium Bev, Internet, gratuities, etc.) Conciege Class doesn't get you into Luminae, correct? No, you would get access to the Retreat Venue's (Retreat Lounge, Retreat Sundeck, and Luminae). You would get free drinks in the Suite loung but no where else. You would not get the 8-points per night, you would not get the Premium Beverage Package, and you would not get pre-paid gratuities. No, Concierge does not get access to Luminae. Only Suite Class gets you access to Luminae. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 20, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2023 You will not be able to get the perks you listed on an Upgrade. You keep your current perks but only get the amenities that come with the room 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted March 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2023 The lowest price suite is typically an S3 Sky Suite along the Magic Carpet. You could look there now and do the comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 20, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, DaKahuna said: No, you would get access to the Retreat Venue's (Retreat Lounge, Retreat Sundeck, and Luminae). You would get free drinks in the Suite loung but no where else. You would not get the 8-points per night, you would not get the Premium Beverage Package, and you would not get pre-paid gratuities. No, Concierge does not get access to Luminae. Only Suite Class gets you access to Luminae. Great thanks. Exactly what I thought the answer was going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 20, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, TeeRick said: The lowest price suite is typically an S3 Sky Suite along the Magic Carpet. You could look there now and do the comparison. What does this mean? Is it obstructed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted March 20, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2023 14 minutes ago, jules815 said: What does this mean? Is it obstructed? To some degree yes. They are videos on line if you search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 20, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted March 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, jelayne said: To some degree yes. They are videos on line if you search. Just watched a YouTube video. Nice room! The Magic Carpet doesn't go up and down all the time like that bar on some Royal Caribbean ships, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted March 20, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted March 20, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2023 39 minutes ago, jules815 said: Just watched a YouTube video. Nice room! The Magic Carpet doesn't go up and down all the time like that bar on some Royal Caribbean ships, right? That is correct. The magic carpet is normally on the upper decks at sea and is only lowered when in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar & Bob Posted March 20, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2023 3 hours ago, DaKahuna said: No, you would get access to the Retreat Venue's (Retreat Lounge, Retreat Sundeck, and Luminae). You would get free drinks in the Suite loung but no where else. You would not get the 8-points per night, you would not get the Premium Beverage Package, and you would not get pre-paid gratuities. No, Concierge does not get access to Luminae. Only Suite Class gets you access to Luminae. One additional item is that you have to pay the higher gratuity rate for Suites also. Here is a link to the Move Up FAQs https://www.celebritycruises.com/bid-on-cruise-room-upgrade/celebrity-moveup-faqs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted March 20, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2023 3 hours ago, jules815 said: What does this mean? Is it obstructed? You can search here on reviews for S3 Magic Carpet Sky suites on Edge, Apex and Beyond. Most people love them and do not notice the Magic Carpet. It is usually stationary and not in your line of vision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted March 20, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just to clarify, you would not get the benefits you mentioned if you upgrade via MoveUp. If you simply do a direct upgrade (i.e., call them up and do it then and there), you WILL get those benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 21, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted March 21, 2023 17 hours ago, DCPIV said: Just to clarify, you would not get the benefits you mentioned if you upgrade via MoveUp. If you simply do a direct upgrade (i.e., call them up and do it then and there), you WILL get those benefits. Yes, understood. We're over a year out and I will definitely be keeping an eye on those suite prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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