New Drink Package Prices?

[LGW59]

4 minutes ago, Kelownadon said:

Pictures of beverage packages being offered today on our upcoming cruise. Don’t forget to add 20% gratuities. $160 per person per day for a premium package is roughly $320 per stateroom per day and $260 per stateroom per day for the Classic package the way I figure it. 
 

This is really crazy pricing!

[NutsAboutGolf]

3 hours ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

If it were for something essential to life I'd agree. But it's a non-necessity. If anything they're doing you a favor for your health if it makes you reconsider upgrading.

Nobel answer yet there isn’t a lot to do on celebrity.  When people ask what to do on a TA/TP, many will reply “drink by the pool!” Lol…One production show (played twice) and a lecture per day doesn’t do a lot to kill the time.  The big three including X’s line, RCL, often have many shows and comedians a day 

[mac_tlc]

Just checked my January Beyond sailing: 

 

Premium $109, current discount to $98.99.

Classic $89, current discount to $80.99

 

All prices in US dollars 

 

mac_ tlc

Edited December 19, 2022 by mac_tlc

[drakes2]

2 minutes ago, Kelownadon said:

Forgot to add it’s a good thing we had already booked the all in price for the cruise. 

You would each have to consume 8 to 9 drinks a day to break even.  Then depends on itinerary and how much time you spend off the ship.  Celebrity takes all of this into consideration before pricing their packages. 

[NutsAboutGolf]

Next question is, what will increase in price next?

[zitsky]

Just now, NutsAboutGolf said:

Next question is, what will increase in price next?

I hope they don’t raise the prices of the Dom Perignon or the Beluga caviar.

[dlh015]

1 minute ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

Next question is, what will increase in price next?

What's left?? Have spa prices gone up yet? (I don't care about those anyway...)

Medical services? (Hope I don't need those...)

 

[NutsAboutGolf]

3 minutes ago, zitsky said:

I hope they don’t raise the prices of the Dom Perignon or the Beluga caviar.

 

2 minutes ago, dlh015 said:

What's left?? Have spa prices gone up yet? (I don't care about those anyway...)

Medical services? (Hope I don't need those...)

 

My best guess is that the internet will go up (again) soon

[drakes2]

4 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

My best guess is that the internet will go up (again) soon

I can use the internet in the ports for free also free internet at beachfront restaurants. 

[Lastdance]

6 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

My best guess is that the internet will go up (again) soon

Also, more sales, or just one big one for the entire year!  Maybe the tier levels will take a hit too.  We can only wait, watch and wonder what will be next!

Edited December 19, 2022 by Lastdance

[NutsAboutGolf]

5 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

I can use the internet in the ports for free also free internet at beachfront restaurants. 

That’s a great option for those who do not want/need it on board

[Islander500]

1 hour ago, themutis said:

Just upgraded today.   5 night cruise, 2 people, 141.00 total.  15% Elite discount.

 

11.99 a day per person + 18% gratuities.

 

Yep!  Apparently, Celebrity does not have the updated pricing in their system yet as you will all be SHOCKED to learn.  Call now! 🙄

[Lena11033]

42 minutes ago, Kelownadon said:

Pictures of beverage packages being offered today on our upcoming cruise. Don’t forget to add 20% gratuities. $160 per person per day for a premium package is roughly $320 per stateroom per day and $260 per stateroom per day for the Classic package the way I figure it. 
 

 

I mean, I can drink but damn. I think my Dec 2024 trip maybe me bringing wine from LCBO for $30 for that price. 

[zitsky]

14 minutes ago, Islander500 said:

Yep!  Apparently, Celebrity does not have the updated pricing in their system yet as you will all be SHOCKED to learn.  Call now! 🙄

How to tell what is the new pricing?  Did someone post it?

[Georgia_Peaches]

48 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

Next question is, what will increase in price next?

Persian Gardens weekly pass wouldn’t surprise me. IMO it’s already too high for the facilities offered so I’d likely pass. 

[chamima]

5 minutes ago, zitsky said:

How to tell what is the new pricing?  Did someone post it?

 

55 minutes ago, mac_tlc said:

Just checked my January Beyond sailing: 

 

Premium $109, current discount to $98.99.

Classic $89, current discount to $80.99

 

All prices in US dollars 

 

mac_ tlc

 

Prices above.

The price to upgrade to Premium if you already   have Classic doesn't appear to have gone up though.

[Islander500]

12 minutes ago, zitsky said:

How to tell what is the new pricing?  Did someone post it?

Posted on Celebrity website as follows:

 

Classic Package

Enjoy the drink you want, when you want it, morning, noon, and night, with a fantastic array of liquors, wines for any palate, beers from light and crisp to dark and robust, plus drinks up to $10. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 15%.

$89 per person per day*

 

Premium Package

This versatile drinks package lets you start your morning with fresh squeezed orange juice and a premium coffee, enjoy a frozen cocktail by the pool, and then a glass of wine with dinner. Enjoy all the spirits listed in our Classic Package, plus drinks up to $17. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 20%.

$109 per person per day*

 

* Plus 20% service charge/gratuity

 

There is "9% off sale" from those new prices right now on my cruise.

 

But when you call to book with a Celebrity Captain's Club Status discount, they are still quoting and charging the price from last week. 

Edited December 19, 2022 by Islander500

[mac_tlc]

3 minutes ago, chamima said:

 

 

Prices above.

The price to upgrade to Premium if you already   have Classic doesn't appear to have gone up though.

I’m sure it will eventually. 
 

old was $69 to $84, $15 + 20% = $18
new is $89 to $109, $20 + 20% = $24

 

 

mac_tlc

[stellarose]

wow.  as Bermuda is a port heavy trip I would not pay for the  Bev package if it was not already included in my AI deal.

[dreamer321]

Thank you to the person who spotted the change in the FAQ's a couple days ago. I was able to upgrade Friday night for $111.51.  If I had waited until today it would have cost me $148.68.  That savings will pay for my embarkation lunch in Le Grand Bistro.

[zitsky]

2 minutes ago, dreamer321 said:

Thank you to the person who spotted the change in the FAQ's a couple days ago. I was able to upgrade Friday night for $111.51.  If I had waited until today it would have cost me $148.68.  That savings will pay for my embarkation lunch in Le Grand Bistro.

So, to compare, how much per day for upgrade?  How long is your cruise?

[paulh84]

This really has no effect on anyone booking at AI and sticking to the classic package. The fare difference from Cruise Only to AI already increased a few months ago from the original price spread. Other than comped casino cruises, how often are people paying full retail? I would imagine very very few. When shopping around a few weeks ago I did notice all of the major four lines have increased prices. 

 

12/31/22 NCL's increases to $109 (does does not include water or coffee) or $138 + 20% 

2/1/23 Princess increases their premium package (limit of 15 drinks per day) to $84.99 + 18%

5/1/122 Carnival (also 15 drinks) increased to $64.99 + 18% 

Royal Caribbeans changes by the minute but $89 is not uncommon 

[zitsky]

I went ahead and upgraded myself but not my partner.  He doesn’t care about alcohol like I do.  I figure I “saved” about $100 including gratuity.  I’m pretty sure I got the old pricing.

 

How do I explain to my partner that he’s stuck with Classic?  😭

[dreamer321]

31 minutes ago, zitsky said:

So, to compare, how much per day for upgrade?  How long is your cruise?

7 Nights on Beyond in January

I paid:

($15 -10% Classic CC discount: $13.50) x 7 Nights + 18% service charge = $111.51

What it would cost today:

($20 - 10% Classic CC discount: $18.00) x 7 Nights + 18% service charge = $148.68

 

Note: X says it adds 20% service charge to beverage packages but the computer system is only programmed to add 18%, another mistake by Celebrity's IT department.

 

Edited December 19, 2022 by dreamer321

[vistaman]

1 hour ago, zitsky said:

I hope they don’t raise the prices of the Dom Perignon or the Beluga caviar.

I do not think Beluga caviar is still served on a cruise ship

And unfortunately retail of DP went up 

in my country a lot of specials are done around this time of the year - some basic Champagnes went up with 4 € comparing to last year and licors as well Cointreau + 4 €🤑