I remember years ago when people would buy tons of photos, but those days are gone. Celebrity got cheap. We used to enjoy the picture packages. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises) With this new fare pricing, you get a drink package, basic wifi, and gratuities included in your fare - rather than an added expense. I telephoned Celebrity and was told it was and to call back cruise nation. Powered by Invision Community. We may receive compensation when you click on those links at no cost to you. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. #1. I don't even pretend to understand the computer world! If you want to purchase a drink that costs more than $9, you will only be charged the difference plus a 20% gratuity on the difference. The premium package covers most of the drinks offered at the onboard bars and restaurants, with the exception of Eden. Stick to my good phone camera. But is the upgrade to the premium drink package worth the price? This can include anything from a simple cup of coffee or tea, to a more complicated mixed drink. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By They only offer Private Studio Session. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! Like the shore excursions credit, the onboard credit varies based on the duration of the cruise. Some of the more popular drinks that are included are vodka, rum, gin, and tequila. That being said, I have never had any issues getting reprints from the files. As such, Celebrity Cruises offers two packages that guests can opt to upgrade to: Elevate Package and Indulge Package. 4. Not sure what's going on. CC Help Jenn Correct? We just booked the package for a one week cruise and paid the same as we did for the two week cruise, When you linked the rooms together did that mean that you could use any of the seapass cards when taking the pictures, and they would all show up in the package? Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Celebrity Cruises always provides a Classic Drink Package, which includes an incredible range of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, and wines by the glass for $9 per serving. The photo shows a sparkling wine but it says it's a pinot noir. Non-premium bottled water, soda, and specialty coffees, teas, are all included in the Classic Drink Package. If you have not seen many, you may not use traditional dining and wait to miss the crowds before you leave the ship. From outside the U.S. additional long distance charges will also apply. Posted 8 minutes ago (edited) We are booked in a concierge cabin currently and received an email to bid to move up. Celebrity Cruises Photo Package Photo Package By Work2cruz!, January 22, 2018 in Celebrity Cruises Followers 5 Work2cruz! Can one of you walk me through the basics? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Ive been cruising since I was 11 years old. Some classic drinks list may also include beer and wine. That will not happen for an individual. There are many different types of drinks that are included on the celebrity classic package. With this package, they can . There is a gift section, which is where I thought it should be. Our last cruise it was 40% off prior to the cruise so we paid $149 instead of $250. An invitation to a Captain's Club welcome event. By It's probably been done to death, but I'll ask it anyway. Also feedback from anyone who purchased in the past. . Sounds like I should book it. I love the freedom that cruising provides, meeting new people, and exploring amazing new ships. Before Celebrity Cruises introduced the new pricing, the cruise line added tips at $15.50 per person per day for most cabins. So much wasted paper over the years for all the guests who did not purchase them. The photo package includes all digital photos of all guests in a stateroom from their voyage, including 3rd and 4th guests. The inclusion of gratuities makes budgeting for your cruise a straightforward process. Also Im glad there are no more prints. And the total extra fee from Always Included to the Indulge package is $420 per person per day for a 7-night cruise. Basically every picture they took of you became free (both digital and physical print). In 1984 it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. To be honest, we got married on our NCL cruise and the pictures were NOT good. Started August 27, 2021, By However, guests staying in suites paid slightly more. Remember, if you have the Classic package, you can purchase premium drinks, youll just have to pay the difference in price. I think they'd sell a lot more if prices were reasonable. I doubt that it is the cruise lines you have used because we have had our photographs taken by (far more insistent) Carnival and NCL photographers when our Celebrity ship has shared a dock with one of their ships. You would have to pay gratuities with or without the Always Included pricing. Started June 21, 2021, By June 15, 2003. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hmmm interesting! By We will be on Royal for Christmas and I am debating getting it again. On Chic Evenings there may be four or five in different places. And I'll echo other advice I've read to take as many shots as you can and then try to remember everywhere you had it done. You will also receive a free book before your cruise, in addition to gratuity and the book pre-cruise perk. The tips go towards the hardworking crew members that help make your vacation enjoyable. Is it Worth Upgrading to the Premium Beverage Package? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. At least I wouldn't have to worry about the wine! Keep checking the website, I bet New Years and Christmas weeks expensive without a discount. If youre more likely to order more than that, you might want to invest in a regular drink package, which gives you more flexibility. I want to get the all inclusive photo package but I see on some photos that they do an early bird special with that package when you get on the ship. It really depends on what you are looking for in a drink and what you consider to be classic. They only offer Private Studio Session. We're Celebrity Cruises, and the world is open. This package includes unlimited soda, beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as a 20% discount on all bottled water and specialty coffees. The so called photographers also need to stay out of the dining venues. When you upgrade to Indulge, youll receive everything in Always Included and Elevate, plus an additional onboard credit of up to $400 per person per day and the Surf & Stream internet package. The most popular complimentary drinks on Celebrity Cruises are sodas, juices, and coffees. Do they tend to walk around on At Sea days as well? Yes you download still with Celebrity! I recommend looking daily for the hard copies of any photos taken, and comparing them to the digital copies they have on the computer system. Passengers also receive a 15% discount on wines by the bottle. This change came into effect in December 2020. Just got on the Celebrity website to see if the price for the Soda package had dropped (so I could cancel and rebook at the lower price). m8zenblue, July 7, 2017 in Celebrity Cruises. As it was I didn't buy it either way. The Retreats eligible guests will receive a Premium Drink Package, Tips, OBC, and an unlimited Premium Wi-Fi package. We strongly recommend the package, however you pay for it. In general, if you only use the drinks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you should get the complimentary package. Those with the full package make use of every opportunity. I will probably order it again on my next cruise as we'd book a speciality restaurant anyway so this is a "cheap" way to get a bottle of Dom. We were traveling with a group of 16. If you intend to spend a lot of time on the ship, it might be a better idea to opt for the premium package. On board it will probably be $250, and if you buy in the first two days, will include both prints and CD. They had to "locate" a few of our shots that didn't make it into our pack of prints that we knew we had taken. It is not illegal to serve wine, but 750 ml or 1.75 liter bottles are permitted. Something strange is going on I purchased the Soda package for Deb and I for our Feb 2024 cruise on the Apex. Thanks for posting this as I was wondering what the current situation was. Including the Celebrity Cruises beverage packages into the base fare is a welcome change for the cruise industry. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. $200 for a 7 night cruise is definitely the best price you are likely to see. We paid a pretty hefty price for pretty poor quality photos, so Im skeptical now about spending so much money again for pictures. Every cruise fare now includes a Classic Beverage Package, which is available with the new Always Included pricing. Most cruise lines dont include gratuities as part of their base fare. Came home with so many great pictures. The Classic Drink Package has a price of $70.80 per person per day, with an additional 20% gratuity charge added to the purchase. Upgrade Your Drinks Package from Classic to Premium, 2. I know that you cannot get a photo from a ship copied without a release so I would be concerned that I could not have pictures printed from the memory stick or DVD provided. Does Apex offer a Photobook (by itself) for purchase? My recent experience says the non-combinable pre-cruise price was better than the combinable on board price. When done, save the document. The Celebrity Cruises Premium Beverage Package is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite drinks while cruising. Re-opening this post with my question: Does the photo department on the ship provide a written release for the digital photos? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. At leSt half the pictures had other of our traveling companions in them. It's usually cheaper (and never more expensive) if you buy the package directly from the company that runs the photographers. Are you asking about the Classic bottles of wine package or the Classic Beverage package? We just paid $200 for our 14 night cruise on Celebrity. From outside the U.S., they can call 321-953-9002. Talk to text or auto correct ? Be the first to rate this post. Its always difficult to get photos otherwise, without having to bother random people. This is our first Celebrity Cruise and we like to purchase the photobook on RCCL, so wondering if they have the same option. From what I can tell when looking at cruise Planner for an April cruise compared to a year ago, and some of the comments I've read, photos have been cutback. Fortunately, passengers sailing today only need to decide if they should keep the classic package or upgrade to the premium packages. Celebrity Cruises Zero Proof non-alcoholic package Special Event: Q&A with InsureMyTrip Zero Proof non-alcoholic package By sykimball1498, 2 hours ago in Celebrity Cruises Followers 0. Only because we would stop at every photo op there was, after awhile the kids starting getting bored. We were on Christmas and New Year's B2B cruises on Reflection a few months ago and had great fun with these photos. I was thinking about the galley tours, helicopter pad, etc. If you are planning on attending a celebrity-themed event, be sure to ask ahead about the classic drinks package so you can be sure to enjoy your favorite beverage. If you prefer top-shelf liquor or a martini drinker, that alone might be worth the upgrade. The package is valid for use in all bars, lounges, and restaurants on board the ship, and can be used for room service orders as well. Thank you. In my experience no, you need to call to get the discount. On a recent cruise single 8 X 10s were $25, and the "package" with all prints and a DVD of photos was $300. Especially those sailings with lots of great landscapes. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia, folks. After completing the All Inclusive cruise package, guests must complete the final payment on their All Inclusive cruise package in order to upgrade to the Premium Beverage Package. The Classic Beverage Package is truly free! Enjoy the photos on occasion and can appreciate cruise lines going digital. Let us look at whats included in the Celebrity Cruises Always Included Cruise fare and what it means for your next Celebrity cruise. In the past, the cruise line offered upwards of 8 different packages. This is only applicable to embarkation day. Click on that and you'll see "Special Occasions." When traveling on a cruise ship, it is critical to understand the types of drinks that are included in the complimentary and premium beverage packages. They use an outside vendor to run it and give X a major cut of the gross. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. . 253 March 11, 2017 Ontario #1 Posted January 22, 2018 Does. This drink package includes all beers, cocktails, and wines by the glass up to $9 per drink. You can make ship-to-shore calls from your stateroom 24 hours a day. Make use of the upper toolbar to add all needed changes in it. With Surf & Stream, youll be able to browse the web, make video calls, access emails, and stream music and movies. Just not worth it. I will add that if you think you might want to purchase prints and scan them at home, it won't work. Each passenger is permitted to bring two bottles of wine or champagne onboard, one to their stateroom and one to the public areas. The Elevate Package includes the Premium Drink Package, Basic Internet Package, $200 shore excursion credit per person and included gratuities. We also got shots off the ship at some of the ports and a few around the ship when we found a roving photographer. I assume so. You can always refuse to have you photograph taken but there is frequently a queue waiting, especially on Chic Evening. Still worth every penny. . Maybe you have another device to sign in to? This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. I think the package was $300 onboard. Thanks! This package includes a variety of different types of drinks, including sodas, juices, and alcoholic beverages. Do you get to choose the 12 photos? We bought the package because individual prints are very expense. ), SDF (97-03), PHL (83-96), LAX (82-83). Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Anyone ordered either one? If you only use part of the credit or forgo it entirely, you might be better off upgrading the drink package by itself. Do Celebrity Cruises Drink Packages Limit the Number of Drinks You Can Order? Now how do you upgrade? That is true in any photography these days Hard copy is basically gone. The trend is digital files, not hard copy prints. If you intend to drink the drinks for more than just lounging around by the pool or watching a show, the premium beverage package might be a better option. By Photo used to be a big moneymaker, now, not so much. Cruise Vacation Packages | Celebrity Cruises Overview Home Cruise Packages Vacation Packages A variety of immersive vacation packages deliver even more from each destination. Powered by Invision Community. The only exception is minor children staying in a separate cabin. I love to share my passion for cruising and travel with readers. February 19, 2015. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. You cannot opt-out of the Always Included program. The first way to upgrade your beverage packages is to upgrade only your drink packages from the Classic Beverage Package to the Premium Package. But, there is another way to upgrade that may save you more money in the long run. I've had the Premium Celebration package before, twice in fact, and thought it was very good value, the only problem was my DW got a taste for Dom Perignon! With the Elevate package, youll receive a shore excursion credit of up to $200 per person. We take a lot of photos, but had looked forward to taking a break if there were a number of candids, etc One recent report made mention that in their cruise it was just a green screen and maybe some of the composed picture opportunities. We buy the photo package every cruise and we get our money's worth. You can save money and still enjoy unlimited drinks without worrying about going overboard by doing this. Every Celebrity cruise includes a drink package, gratuities, and basic wi-fi in the standard Always Included fare. CC Help Jenn Subscribe to receive travel tips delivered straight to your inbox. Does Celebrity Cruises provide alcoholic beverages for their clients? CC Help Jenn if drink packages are worth it on a cruise, Cruise Ship Anchors: Everything You Need to Know, Royal Caribbean RoyalUp (Guide to Upgrading Your Cabin). How to Upgrade to the Premium Beverage Packages, 1. Florida. To each his/her own, I suppose. capegirl, February 23 in Celebrity Cruises. However, there are also a number of alcoholic drinks available complimentary for guests. Is that the unlimited one? If you figure the cost of each picture averages $25 dollars a real no brainer. The cost of the premium is determined by the price. At on time the cruise line cut was 75% of the sale, So with a $20 picture, $15 went to the cruise line and only $5 went to the photo company. Started June 21, 2021, By I think it was like $250 or something like that. Starting November 17, 2020, Celebrity Cruises now includes the Classic Beverage Package, gratuities, and basic wi-fi as part of its Always Included fare. LauraS We ended up just grabbing the 12 photo package. The green screens are a no go for us with the photo packages. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Meet & Mingle Photos Favorite Cruise Memories Cruise Food Photos Cruise Ship Photos Ports of Call Photos Towel Animal Photos Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos Top 10; Live Cruise Reports; Member Cruise Reviews; Write a Review; Guidelines My favs from our past cruises were at the various ports. I managed to get the $50 unlimited digital & prints package and made good use of it. Further, the premium package includes unlimited premium still and sparkling bottled water, Red Bull, Vitamin Water, soda, juices, and premium coffees and teas. The cost is based on the number of people in your photo group, with the Day Safari and Night Safari Tour's base price of $150 for the first person and $50 for each additional person in your photo group. onefishtwofish, February 25 in Celebrity Cruises. Tour & Activity Pricing & Photo Packages. More A frequent package buyer. It was $200 in the planner pre-cruise. Hey! Alternatively, guests can upgrade from Always Included pricing to Elevate, which includes the Premium Beverage Package. The rates on the day of upgrading will apply to the prevailing Always Included pricing. Buy if there is going to be a potential for a lot of photo opportunities, I dont want to pass that up either. 111 Reade StreetNew York, NY 10013Phone:212-240-9194, Hours:Mon-Fri 4 pm - 4amSat 5 pm - 4amSun 4 pm - 2am, The Benefits And Risks Of Using Spirit Alcohol To Clean Cuts. Passengers can upgrade to the Premium Beverage package which includes higher-priced drinks. By Cruises provide premium beverage packages that include unlimited sodas, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, bottled water, tea, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and frozen drinks. At a cost of $80 per person per day, the Princess Premier package includes the Premier Beverage Package, four device wi-fi plan, gratuities, two nights of specialty dining, photo package,. Celebrity Cruises beverage packages are worth it. (Parents in one and "kids" in another, one kid still under 21 so it falls under the terms). It's cheaper to purchase it pre-cruise. And BTWno more prints! I understand that with Standard, you have a "selection" of (unspecified) well brands for drinks up to $6. For a bit more money than upgrading the drinks package, you can upgrade your entire cruise from Always Included to Elevate. A galley tour is not suitable for a photographer to take photographs. I then went to my desk top and signed in and under manage my cruise I got what I described to you. Of course, the calculations above assume that you would have purchased the Basic Beverage Package and Basic wifi. But, when you receive the Classic package as part of the Always Included fare, you can upgrade to the premium package for only $12 per person per day. But if you are getting the disc, don't rely on the auto add feature and check to make sure all your photos are on your disc, as often a few get missed. If you book a cruise through our website, we will offer you a $5 discount off the upgrade charge. Powered by Invision Community. CC Help Jenn Most websites say it is, so how do I get this sorted? Ah, ok. We'll be on Royal for 5 days starting new year's eve. What a bunch of weirdos. The Captains Club discount is only available on board. So, while you might be paying more, youll be getting more as a result. . Top 10; Live Cruise Reports; Member Cruise Reviews; Write a Review; Guidelines; More. You can also get a discount on a bottle of wine as part of the package. After you make the upgrade, you will receive all of the benefits of the premium package. Linen Cocktail Napkins: The Perfect Accessory For Your Next Party, What Color Mens Shoes Is Worn At Cocktail Event, The Right Bitters For The Perfect Manhattan, The Dos And Donts Of Feeding A Cocktail, A Cocktail Hour Harvest Table Is The Perfect Way To Snack And Mingle At Your Next Event, How The Cocktail Became An American Staple, How To Make Quick Cocktails: 3 Easy Recipes. This fantastic deal includes a 15% discount off all wines by the bottle, as well as all of the classic soft drinks and specialty drinks you love. And that's all before you even step on board. The price of the drink package is on a per-day basis. After reading the information about what is included I have a question. Does the 15% Elite+ discount apply to the packages or just individual dinner purchases? We suggest you consider the Always Included package on Celebrity Cruises for the best value for money and guaranteed reliable amenities. If you participate in the Move Up Program, youll receive the listed perks with the stateroom category of the upgraded room. Pickels, February 22 in Celebrity Cruises. The problem with the package is that it is for one cabin only. The cruise fare you are referring to is Celebritys Always included fare. I guess this means no more photos in the bathroom? NO THANKS For the April 22nd and May 15 cruises it's not even available. That is what I saw$419.99 - no thanks!! Whats Included In The Celebrity Cruises Indulge Package? Drinks are always included in the Classic Drink Package on Celebrity Cruises. You people don't take pictures in the bathroom? With this package, youll be able to enjoy your cruise to the fullest and have a great time without worrying about your drink bill. Most Preview- and Classic-level perks 25% discount on internet packages and upgrades 30% discount on photo packages (print or digital) 10% discount on Premium Beverage Package upgrades when purchased pre-cruise 15% discount on a bottle of wine $150 off The Studio photo package Complimentary pressing for two garments Celebrity passengers no longer need to consider if drink packages are worth it on a cruise, but whether it is worth upgrading to the premium package. Yes. Sorry for the misinformation. If 5 people were in the photo gallery this last cruise, it was a lot. Go to the Dashboard and add your document to link photo in Cruise Itinerary. Came home with over 200 sheets of pictures. We have done the photo package before and always priced about $129, For April 15th - This is what's in cruise Planner. Our daughters are in a separate cabin and they are included in the package since they are under 21. These are just a few of the different types of drinks that are available on the package, and there are many more that are not listed here. Where did you find the celebration package? Ive been on Carnival and NCL and there were only about 2-3 photos taken of us on either cruise. This might work best for someone planning to do a photo book. They typically take 4 pictures at each place. As we get closer and closer to our cruise date I am getting more e-mails concerning excursions and add ons to our reservation. . beachfanatic, February 22 in Celebrity Cruises, need info on premium drink package uograde packagevprices on ship and elipte plus prices. Home / Cruise Tips / Celebrity Cruises Always Included (Drinks, WiFi, and Tips). Whether youre looking for a refreshing mojito or a decadent chocolate martini, youll find it all included in this package. There is a coating on it that makes it look terrible when you scan it. CC Help Jenn LauraS #1. Guests in Eligible Booking will receive a Classic Drink Package, Gratuities (Tips), as well as an unlimited Basic Wi-Fi package. Hope this helps! On Celebrity, there are photographers at each port (usually two or three different settings) ad each evening - more, of course, on Chic Evenings but always at least one station. Photo Package Custom Video Watch the sample video below and visit the Photo Gallery onboard to purchase YOUR CRUISE EXPERIENCE BROUGHT TO LIFE From the must-see landmarks and bucket list moments you will be capturing, to the stunning images from the Celebrity onboard photographers - now you can have a digital memory unlike any other.
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