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On 12/18/2023 at 10:31 AM, dleahy4444 said:

I have been having an issue with my blue chip account since September. ( not getting my offers) I have been calling and e-mailing,  and every rep claims to have fixed the issue but none of them have. I tried an email to Laura Hodges (not sure if the email address was correct) but someone in the Resolution Center contacted me and said the issue was resolved. My account on their website then showed one offer listed. I thought the issue was resolved, but after that one offer I haven’t received any others. I’m Amethyst tier and generally get veranda offers. My husband, who is a lower tier has been getting offers at least twice a month, several after I received that one solitary offer. Obviously the problem remains .I  need to speak with someone at a higher level then the usual reps or Resolution Center who will  actually make sure it’s resolved. thanks 

Hi!  Did you ever get a phone number or a different email address than the general bluechipclub@celebrity.com?  Thank you!

On 12/18/2023 at 10:31 AM, dleahy4444 said:

I have been having an issue with my blue chip account since September. ( not getting my offers) I have been calling and e-mailing,  and every rep claims to have fixed the issue but none of them have. I tried an email to Laura Hodges (not sure if the email address was correct) but someone in the Resolution Center contacted me and said the issue was resolved. My account on their website then showed one offer listed. I thought the issue was resolved, but after that one offer I haven’t received any others. I’m Amethyst tier and generally get veranda offers. My husband, who is a lower tier has been getting offers at least twice a month, several after I received that one solitary offer. Obviously the problem remains .I  need to speak with someone at a higher level then the usual reps or Resolution Center who will  actually make sure it’s resolved. thanks 

I would also be interested in knowing the telephone number of an executive of the Blue Chip Club.  We have received offers but now are very "watered down" even though we played quite a bit on the last 10 day Med cruise.  I just want to confirm their new not-so-good policy on the offers.  I will keep an eye on this post to see if someone provides that information.  Thanks!

Check www.bluechipcluboffers.com for the available offers you and your husband have.  🙂

Living just south of the 49th parrallel, we are closer to Vancouver than Seattle. Our local merchants take Canadian dollars without hesitation and I have encountered most if not all merchants in Vancouver and in Victoria all take US dollars as well. However, change will only be given in Canadian coin/dollars.

 

One word of caution when using US credit cards. I have encountered many merchants who will not take US "reward" cards. Merchants are actually charged a greater rate on these cards. So, be sure to take non-reward cards (no airline cards, or cards with the word "reward, cash back etc). Also, let your credit card company know you are traveling. I have a Target Visa I use and it will work the first time, then declines the second.

 

In the US, we have merchants which will still exchange "at par". Great for those north of the boarder...you do not want to exchange at par in Canada.

 

Our city collects around 50% of our local sales tax from Canadian Visitors and I am always happy to travel north and pay it back!

BTW, I love your name!

Thank you for all the info. Will take into consideration while in Victoria!

Eliana

Do I need to convert my cash from US dollars to Canadian dollars while having a port stop in Victoria, BC?

I'm glad you asked this question as we also are going to be in Victoria for just a few hours. We usually charge to our credit card while traveling but there might be the need for small change for the shuttle bus if we decide to go that route into town instead of walking. :)

Just got back from PV.

 

Bus is now 7.50 pesos and the taxi was $8 from the Malecon to port for three pax. The drivers were asking anywhere from $8-$12 US.

Thank you, Sadie, we'll be in PV in 45 days or so! Cannot wait!

Eliana

No the price is now 7,50 Pesos per person per ride,

Ship back to the pier from old town will be around Pesos 100,- from the Malcon around Pesos 80,- Check the rate before boarding.

Thank you, Ine, for this information! Cannot wait for our cruise! 58 more days...

Guess I could walk out our door and ask a few :). And we should mention that tipping bus drivers (or taxi drivers) is not a normal practice here although I am sure they would be appreciative of the gesture. We do tip taxi drivers if they do a little more then required (such as help us with grocery packages, luggage, etc.).

 

Hank

Hello! Going to PV in April, and was wondering if the taxi and bus rates/policies have changed much since this post from last year? Still taking USD? Still at 6.5 pesos for the OW into town? We probably will take the bus south and a taxi back to the pier.

Eliana