Cruise News from Kathy Hays

Everyone wants a cruise deal, but the truth be told, they are getting harder and harder to come by. The days of getting Last Minute Deals are also gone. Ships are sailing full so there are not cabins that need filling. Many ships are completely sold...

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Oct 01, 2023
Changes are coming to Celebrity Cruises

Greetings fellow cruisersCelebrity is changing their All Included package very soon!!! It will be just wifi and gratuities. Beverage packages will be about $100 per day per person! Or you will pay per drink and those prices are set to go higher as we...

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Sep 26, 2023
Celebrity Reflection - Last minute details

Hello~Just a quick few reminders before you sail.It seems there is some misinformation going about over paying taxes on drinks when leaving Spain. This is absolutely false. Like most public forums, people don't report or convey the proper informati...

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Sep 26, 2023
What is luxury cruising?

It’s the little things.I returned home a few days ago from taking a Luxury transatlantic cruise on Cunard Queen Mary 2. But how is it different from a premium line?  The number one thing that stood out to us as being luxury was the qua...

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Sep 24, 2023
Classic Drink package brands

Here is the list of brands that will be included in your Classic Beverage Classic Package onboard the Celebrity Reflection.Includes drinks up to $10 and those of the Classic Beverage Package. A 20% service charge is added to each check. Wines by the...

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Sep 23, 2023
Cruise Countdown

27 days to go! I hope everyone is ready for this fun adventure.Here are some things you should review before heading to the airport:Check and double check your flight times. It is not unusual for airlines to reschedule flights. Stay on top of this...

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Sep 22, 2023
Check in is now open!

47 days before we board! Check in is now open. Download your Celebrity app to complete your checkinI want everyone to know that the pricing we got on this cruise is truly a one-off. When I found this fare in June of 2022, I could not believe my ey...

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Sep 03, 2023
Labor Day Weekend Sales

Great cruise sales and savings are happening this weekend!If you are booked on a Celebrity Cruise, check for discounts on excursions and services happening this weekend only. Lock your fares in for 2023-2025 with this great sale.Princess is also off...

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Sep 01, 2023
Bucket List Destinations

Flam, NorwayGettting to the destinations you long to see should be taken sooner rather than later. One such destination is Norway. Norway plans to implement a zero carbon emission policy for cruise ships starting in 2025. This will limit greatly the...

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Aug 27, 2023
How to save money on your next cruise

How do you save money on your next cruise? Easy - bring your friends along!In my last newsletter, I told you how you can get additional onboard credit by referring your friends, family, neighbors or coworkers. But another way of making your per...

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Aug 20, 2023