Celebrity UK FREE classic drink package. Can we upgrade to Premium

[Crissi the crazy cruizer]

We are going on Italy and greek islands. UK site offered free Classic drinks and 2 person 50% off on Ocean view or above Amazing offer really.

 

one question;

can we upgrade to the full premium as we like the top shelf vodka etc and if so is it better to do it at sea to avoid addition VAT in Rome

 

Also tips are included in drinks package i presume and we are paying up from gratuities. would there be any additional costs to upgrade ??

 

 

 

Many thanks

[keesar]

There will be stations set up offering drink packages when you are on the ship. Tips are included in the price of the packages.

[jelayne]

Tips are included. If you are concerned about VAT you can upgrade before your cruise.

[oliver1821]

Tips are included. If you are concerned about VAT you can upgrade before your cruise.

 

You can upgrade on the website. I just did last week. I think:D

[dutchclogs]

Current cost of upgrading is $11.90 per night ie $10 plus 18% grat. If you have booked in UK the pre cruise pricing will be in GBP. Taking into account exchange rates, this may or may not be better to book before boarding.

[dutchclogs]

You can upgrade on the website. I just did last week. I think:D

 

Also some but not all embarkation ports incur extra VAT/sales tax. Would be good to check previous cruises or current roll call perhaps?

Edited October 9, 2017 by dutchclogs
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[excitedofharpenden]

Current cost of upgrading is $11.90 per night ie $10 plus 18% grat. If you have booked in UK the pre cruise pricing will be in GBP. Taking into account exchange rates, this may or may not be better to book before boarding.

I've upgraded before when I'm on the ship and in my view this price is a bargain!

 

Phil

[peteukmcr]

Even if you embark in Italy, if your cruise does not visit a non-EU port you will be charged 22% VAT throughout the cruise whether at sea or not.

 

I'd upgrade before departure, either online or over the phone.

[GerScot]

You can upgrade on the website. I just did last week. I think:D

I have looked to do this on website but can not see the option?

[peteukmcr]

I have looked to do this on website but can not see the option?

I know I did mine online for our last sailing, but for our first Celebrity sailing I just called them and they added it over the phone no problem.

[dezzy]

Just upgraded today our free classic package on the website for our cruise in two weeks. In the cruise planner there was a headline for upgrading and for two of us it was £127.20 for a seven day cruise. Bargain for a cocktail lover!:)

[GerScot]

Just upgraded today our free classic package on the website for our cruise in two weeks. In the cruise planner there was a headline for upgrading and for two of us it was £127.20 for a seven day cruise. Bargain for a cocktail lover!:)

 

Just cannot see where you can upgrade on cruise planner. Thought it might just be a click on premium package which would recognise I already had the classic package but when I did this it was looking to charge over £1600 for the 2 of us on our 14 day cruise i.e. the full price!

[orange-sox]

It didn't give us the option to upgrade our drinks package until well after the final payment date if I remember correctly...

[rubydoobydoo]

Where would I find a copy of the drink menus so I can see if it’s worth upgrading

Thank you

[villauk]

Where would I find a copy of the drink menus so I can see if it’s worth upgrading

Thank you

 

This may help:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2546630

[villauk]

Just cannot see where you can upgrade on cruise planner. Thought it might just be a click on premium package which would recognise I already had the classic package but when I did this it was looking to charge over £1600 for the 2 of us on our 14 day cruise i.e. the full price!

 

The option comes, the option goes - just like our drink packages on the current website :rolleyes:.

[rubydoobydoo]

This may help:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2546630

 

 

Thank you

[awhfy]

You can also use your OBC to purchase the upgrade. You do have to call to do it tho

 

 

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[NantahalaCruiser]

We are going on Italy and greek islands. UK site offered free Classic drinks and 2 person 50% off on Ocean view or above Amazing offer really.

 

one question;

can we upgrade to the full premium as we like the top shelf vodka etc and if so is it better to do it at sea to avoid addition VAT in Rome

 

Also tips are included in drinks package i presume and we are paying up from gratuities. would there be any additional costs to upgrade ??

 

 

Many thanks

The Premium Beverage Package covers all alcoholic drinks up to 13 USD; for a higher priced drink you will need to pay the difference plus 18% of the difference