Last Minute Deal?

[tbyrd79]

So after watching Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, my son is in love with the idea of going on a cruise. My wife and I are happy to oblige and are looking to book something on the Celebrity Summit for the last Bermuda sailing of the season (August 28). Any tips for how long I should wait to book for the best deal?

[villauk]

I haven't checked the inventory for your particular cruise, but I would keep an eye on it. Mainly because if you want a 3 or 4 berth cabin, they can sometimes be far and few between in the last minute deals. Many of the super deals are only for 2 pax per cabin, even though there may be staterooms that hold more, it all depends on current numbers already booked i.e. maximum capacity ;).

[Kamloops50]

Book now or you'll pay more then you want.

[Xport]

And if you are relatively indifferent as to cabin category [recognizing that some of the offers are for guaranties], I suggest you check Celebrity's

"Exciting Deals" listing weekly... You'll find it here...

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Exciting_Deals/XcitingDeals_cel_tues.pdf

 

This week's listing has offerings for the 24 July and 31 July Summit sailings to Bermuda [which may or may not be sold out by now]...

 

The weekly "Exciting Deals" list--if there is one--is generally available online on Sunday night/Monday morning with related sale of those deals beginning on Tuesday and lasting for two/three days while supply lasts... If you see something that appeals, act quickly--first Tuesday--as sometimes offerings sell out in a "flash"...

[tbyrd79]

Thanks for the help!

[pattycakes]

I just received an email on Sunday for pink sand and perks with a family offer of 75% off kids fares and they get classic non-alcohol package and 40 minutes free internet. you can call and ask if it's still on.

[grandgeezer]

And if you are relatively indifferent as to cabin category [recognizing that some of the offers are for guaranties], I suggest you check Celebrity's

"Exciting Deals" listing weekly... You'll find it here...

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Exciting_Deals/XcitingDeals_cel_tues.pdf

 

This week's listing has offerings for the 24 July and 31 July Summit sailings to Bermuda [which may or may not be sold out by now]...

 

The weekly "Exciting Deals" list--if there is one--is generally available online on Sunday night/Monday morning with related sale of those deals beginning on Tuesday and lasting for two/three days while supply lasts... If you see something that appeals, act quickly--first Tuesday--as sometimes offerings sell out in a "flash"...

 

I've seen it posted as early as Friday, on a regular basis. If you find something you like keep checking their web site to see if they open it up early. This past March I found a steal on a transatlantic, on their sister line, Celebrity on Friday. I kept checking and was able to book it that Monday morning.

[thinfool]

This is cute....I hope your boy doesn't figure out that he is not on the Carnival ship used in the movie. LOL

[tbyrd79]

This is cute....I hope your boy doesn't figure out that he is not on the Carnival ship used in the movie. LOL

 

Me too. He keeps saying they have games, I think he is referring to the casino (or shuffleboard)!

[thinfool]

Me too. He keeps saying they have games, I think he is referring to the casino (or shuffleboard)!

 

wow....Carnival has arcade games....I don't know about Celebrity. And I have seen ping pong and miniature golf.

 

What that movie didn't feature (as I remember) was the youth programs that most all cruise lines feature. He should really enjoy those (you too).

[TRAVELBABE1]

wow....Carnival has arcade games....I don't know about Celebrity. And I have seen ping pong and miniature golf.

 

What that movie didn't feature (as I remember) was the youth programs that most all cruise lines feature. He should really enjoy those (you too).

 

Celebrity does have arcade games. They also have fun nights planned for the kids where the arcade is free to a particular age group for certain hours. Be sure to carefully look over the information placed in your stateroom each night.

[Xport]

This past March I found a steal on a transatlantic, on their sister line, Celebrity on Friday. I kept checking and was able to book it that Monday morning.

 

Is for Celebrity; it just happens to be posted by their parent company, Royal Caribbean...

 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines publishes their own weekly listing of specials... That link--different--follows...

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf

[grandgeezer]

Is for Celebrity; it just happens to be posted by their parent company, Royal Caribbean...

 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines publishes their own weekly listing of specials... That link--different--follows...

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf

 

I understand that. What I was trying to say is that Celebrity usually post their Xciting deals early, maybe their sister line does the same. Since a lot of the deals are limited number of cabins, if they open it up early maybe you can beat the rush and get the one you want.

[zoncom]

I see Aug 14 starting at $799 and Aug 28 at $899 on a large discount cruise agency with a 90 day out list. Those Summit cruises seem to have best pricing upon opening; in 400s. Its late, watch this weeks Xciting deals. for last chance at a deal. Celebrity seems to only go up in month prior to sail.

Edited July 5, 2016 by zoncom

[fleckle]

Additionally if you qualify for any special category discounted pricing

(e.g., military, interline, resident) check those rates, as well as travel agency group rates.

 

Then for each cruise it is a matter of determining whether it is more advantageous for you to pay the regular price with the perks, or take the discounted price without the perks.

 

For those who do not want a beverage package, there are often some great deals available, mainly on the cruises that still have a lot of availability close to the departure date.

 

If you give your booking to a travel agent, the TA will usually throw in some perks even if you are not getting any from the cruise line, especially if you book a higher category stateroom.

 

It can be worthwhile to take the time to check around because different TAs offer better deals on different cruises, so the TA we used last time may not be the best one for us to use the next time.

 

 

 

Edited July 5, 2016 by fleckle

[trbarton]

And if you are relatively indifferent as to cabin category [recognizing that some of the offers are for guaranties], I suggest you check Celebrity's

"Exciting Deals" listing weekly... You'll find it here...

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Exciting_Deals/XcitingDeals_cel_tues.pdf

 

This week's listing has offerings for the 24 July and 31 July Summit sailings to Bermuda [which may or may not be sold out by now]...

 

The weekly "Exciting Deals" list--if there is one--is generally available online on Sunday night/Monday morning with related sale of those deals beginning on Tuesday and lasting for two/three days while supply lasts... If you see something that appeals, act quickly--first Tuesday--as sometimes offerings sell out in a "flash"...

 

Thanks for posting. Some questions...How do you know how these prices compare to what the use to be so you can see what you're saving?....Do I sign up for these sale of emails on the Celebrity web site?

 

Thanks!

 

Tom😎

[BEAV]

Thanks for posting. Some questions...How do you know how these prices compare to what the use to be so you can see what you're saving?....Do I sign up for these sale of emails on the Celebrity web site?

 

Thanks!

 

Tom😎

 

Tom, bookmark the link. The link is updated each Thursday (late in the day) or on Friday for the following week's sale. Look at today's prices for your sailing date, and then if your sail date goes on sale, you can compare the prices and savings.

[Kamloops50]

Thanks for posting. Some questions...How do you know how these prices compare to what the use to be so you can see what you're saving?....Do I sign up for these sale of emails on the Celebrity web site?

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

Tom[emoji41]

 

 

Many times his prices are not any cheaper than 30 days out or 75 days out.

 

 

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[tbyrd79]

Thanks again for all of the input everyone!