sonia2509

That is the joy of living in a free market we can pick and chose where we want to holiday. I was not canny in getting a special deal it was just pure luck. I am certain you will have a great time on your cruise and enjoy!

What I consider a good deal might not be a good deal for you. It worked out to $300 a night for each of us. 3 in a sky suite in a perfect location Deck 10 right in the middle. This was for everything including drinks up to $20 USD including gratuities. How much would have a hotel room cost per night for 6 nights, then add breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks, transport to any tourist sites etc? The website states how much the drink packages are. We had no issue finding the drinks we wanted under $20, coffee, water, sparkling water, smoothies, juices and soft drinks. You download the App and will receive notification when deals are offered, We paid an extra $10 a day to upgrade from classic to premium during the Black Friday sales. The original cost was approximately $1200 each for a concierge suite which included Classic Beverage and internet. The only extra we paid since boarding is the Eden food experience. We found a bargain and have enjoyed the whole cruise.

If you bought the beverage package on a good deal like we did, none of these prices matter. We are on American ship with over 1200 staff who have to be paid (yes not very well), but the same staff have their accommodation , food and I think work clothes to be laundried for free. Then actual cost of running a ship, insurance, fuel etc on top of staff costs would be millions a year, and the company reports to shareholders and therefore have to make a profit, what are they meant to do cut prices to keep us happy? Unfortunately the AUD is not good and if we go back 11-12 years ago when you would get $1.05 USD to $1 AUD people would not be complaining. And yes that was in 2013 when we travelled to the States. If you are not happy to pay for the beverage package even the basic which includes coffee and water and some alcoholic beverage, then do not buy the drinks. This is my first cruise since 2019, and we were very lucky to get the classic beveridge and wifi included in the cost, we then upgraded to premium during the Black Friday sales for $10 a day! The whole 6 night cruise with a successful bidding upgrade for, concierge to sky suite worked out to $1,800 per adult. There are 3 of us and we cannot complain. I have at least 3 coffees a day plus 3-4 sparkling waters plus wine and cocktails and at $300 a night for accommodation food and drink we are not complaining. There is no additional gratuities on top of the prices, therefore what you see is the actual price. I am so happy to finally be back on a cruise ship and on my favourite cruise line Celebrity, if you are not happy go somewhere else, there will always be happy American tourists who will replace us Aussies! You go to the States you will be paying the same price for coffee plus state taxes plus tips!