DennisAndJudy Posted July 21, 2015 #101 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We just got off Millie where we were thinking of booking onboard. I wish I had saved the flyer, but we found out that X does not have this figured out yet. We were offered the "go Big", with one perk for a price. (Best value was drink package.) then, for $15/pp/p/day, we could get "Go Better." So for $15/pp/pd we could get "free" gratuities that would only cost us $12.50 pp/p/day if we paid for them. We left without booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted July 21, 2015 #102 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We just got off Millie where we were thinking of booking onboard. I wish I had saved the flyer, but we found out that X does not have this figured out yet. We were offered the "go Big", with one perk for a price. (Best value was drink package.) then, for $15/pp/p/day, we could get "Go Better." So for $15/pp/pd we could get "free" gratuities that would only cost us $12.50 pp/p/day if we paid for them. We left without booking. Celebrity appears to be somewhat math challenged. Apparently they're hoping their potential passengers are equally math challenged. However, a lot of us can do the math. Bad news, Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted July 21, 2015 #103 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We just got off Millie where we were thinking of booking onboard. I wish I had saved the flyer, but we found out that X does not have this figured out yet. We were offered the "go Big", with one perk for a price. (Best value was drink package.) then, for $15/pp/p/day, we could get "Go Better." So for $15/pp/pd we could get "free" gratuities that would only cost us $12.50 pp/p/day if we paid for them. We left without booking. I would have taken the $300 OBC for the included perk and chosen the drink pkg ( for $15 per day pp) for the Go Better second perk. Works better in my mind that way:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted July 21, 2015 #104 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I would have taken the $300 OBC for the included perk and chosen the drink pkg ( for $15 per day pp) for the Go Better second perk. Works better in my mind that way:) I would look at it the other way. Drinks in the Big, OBC in the Bigger. If cruise length is 9 days or less, make out slightly better with the OBC, 10 days is break even, and more than 10 days is a losing proposition. The real question to me is how much are they charging us to go from a base rate (no perks) to the Big package? I am so glad I booked the weekend before this BBB "stuff" started. 10 night CC at $150/night with all 3 perks. Current price (2 1/2 weeks after booking) is $500 pp higher (granted, includes unlimited internet, but we get plenty through captains club). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted July 21, 2015 #105 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I would look at it the other way. Drinks in the Big, OBC in the Bigger. If cruise length is 9 days or less, make out slightly better with the OBC, 10 days is break even, and more than 10 days is a losing proposition. The real question to me is how much are they charging us to go from a base rate (no perks) to the Big package? I am so glad I booked the weekend before this BBB "stuff" started. 10 night CC at $150/night with all 3 perks. Current price (2 1/2 weeks after booking) is $500 pp higher (granted, includes unlimited internet, but we get plenty through captains club). And if you want that unlimited internet it's a little over $200/pp to buy it (with your CC discount). STILL less than that $500! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted July 21, 2015 #106 Share Posted July 21, 2015 And if you want that unlimited internet it's a little over $200/pp to buy it (with your CC discount).STILL less than that $500! :D True! I'm not going to buy it, but another factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted July 21, 2015 #107 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) As I said on another thread about this - the new BBB has had the (unintended , I'm sure) consequences of making our 4 future cruises with Celebrity with the 1, 2, 3 package, which initially looked a little expensive, look like huge bargains. We'll take them but after that............. :( :confused: Edited July 21, 2015 by chamima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted July 21, 2015 #108 Share Posted July 21, 2015 As I said on another thread about this - the new BBB has had the (unintended , I'm sure) consequences of making our 4 future cruises with Celebrity with the 1, 2, 3 package, which initially looked a little expensive, look like huge bargains.We'll take them but after that............. :( :confused: Karen, although I only have 3 cruises booked, I feel much the same way! By the time we booked the '17 Mardi Gras Cruise, the inventory was down, and the prices were high (to say the least). But, when I recently checked pricing for the same veranda cabin, under the BBB promo -- looks like my original booking was more of a bargain than I thought! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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