We Booked Celebrity All-In for Less Than Their No-Perks Price (Here’s How)

Celebrity is advertising an “all-included” style cruise package that can look pricey at first glance. In one example, the published rate comes out to $9,089 per person for a Japan cruise, including their All-Included package of classic drinks and basic wi-fi.

Here’s the part that matters: there is a way to get the same style of package for dramatically less, and in many cases the savings are not “small.” We are talking $1,000 to over $7,600 per stateroom across real sailings, plus perks most people would otherwise pay for separately.

What Celebrity’s “all-in” package actually includes

If you’re trying to compare apples to apples, you need to know what the package is bundling. Celebrity’s all-in package (as described here) includes:

• Classic beverage package for the length of the cruise (cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffee, sodas, bottled waters, etc.)
• Basic Wi-Fi (for the length of the cruise)
• 100% refundable deposit

In most Celebrity pricing situations, deposits tend to be around $900 for many cruises. That’s why the “refundable deposit” component is more than a small detail. It changes the value of the booking.

Typical all-in pricing ranges roughly $800 to $2,000 per person, depending on the sailing length.

The core strategy: buy the bundle, not the add-ons

This is not about hunting for a coupon and saving $50. The goal is to find sailings where booking the all-in bundle through a travel advisor with access to special rates results in one (or both) of these outcomes:

• You pay far less than Celebrity’s own “no-perks” equivalent
• You still get the perks at effectively no extra cost

Across the examples below, the savings show up repeatedly. Sometimes the all-in rate is even less than the comparable “no perks” price with a non-refundable deposit. Not every sailing has that exact relationship, but it happens often enough to make this a real strategy.

Nine real Celebrity sailings showing the savings

To make this concrete, here are nine real examples across multiple regions. The key idea is consistent: the all-in package includes beverage, Wi-Fi, and a refundable deposit, and the pricing difference can be substantial.

Also note the scope: this is not limited to obscure itineraries or older ships. The deals shown include some of Celebrity’s most desirable ships and categories.

Deal #1: Hawaii cruise (Celebrity Solstice) with AquaClass upgrades

One of the most tempting “bucket list but not too complicated” cruises is Hawaii.

Route and timing

Celebrity Solstice
9 nights in September 2026
Vancouver to Honolulu

The itinerary includes a stop in Kona before ending in Honolulu, and it’s also a great option if you like repositioning. Another flexibility perk: you could potentially do an Alaska cruise first and then hop on in Vancouver, or travel to Vancouver just to enjoy the city.

Pricing comparison (AquaClass category)

On AquaClass, which includes a private dining room and thermal spa access, the all-in strategy price is shown as $2,884.

When booked directly as that same package through Celebrity’s pricing, it would be $4,080. That is about $1,200 saved per person.

And importantly: the advantage isn’t “only” about the beverage package. The example goes further to point out that if someone booked with zero perks (no beverage package, no Wi-Fi) and a non-refundable deposit, the total could be $28,000 today for the comparable booking context.

Using the all-in bundle in the example is framed as a way to get those upgrades with no additional money beyond what you would otherwise pay for the barebones version.

There’s also a mention that a veranda cabin option can be available and that savings are still over $1,000 per person in the described comparison.

Deal #2: Southern Caribbean loop (Celebrity Ascent)

If you want Caribbean variety without overthinking logistics, round-trip itineraries from convenient homeports often do the job.

Route and timing

Celebrity Ascent
11 nights in February 2027
Round trip from Fort Lauderdale

Stops highlighted include St. Martin, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Kitts and Nevis, plus multiple sea days for a more relaxed feel.

Why this example matters

One key reassurance offered in the examples: the strategy is not restricted to older or undesirable ships. This is on Celebrity Ascent, and the deals are discussed as being available on “amazing itineraries” and “some of the best ships.”

Edge Infinite Veranda pricing example

An Edge Class category example is shown with:

• $2,789 per person on the all-in package
• $4,181 per person if priced at the direct all-in package equivalent

That is roughly $1,400 saved per person in the example.

Deal #3: Eastern Mediterranean (Rome round trip on Celebrity Ascent)

Europe cruisers looking for a classic mix of destinations often gravitate to routes that combine several countries without nonstop flying.

Route and timing

Celebrity Ascent
July 2027
Round trip from Rome

The itinerary is described as covering Greece, Turkey, and Italy with stops including:

• Crete
• Ephesus
• Istanbul
• Santorini
• Mykonos
• Naples

Concierge Class savings example

For a Concierge Class balcony-style category, the all-in pricing is shown as $3,658.

In the comparison described, if booked with no perks and a non-refundable deposit, it would cost nearly $500 more. The all-in approach is also framed as potentially leading to $2,000 in savings versus a comparable all-in booking, plus the added benefit of perks like beverage, Wi-Fi, and the refundable deposit.

Deal #4: British Isles loop from Amsterdam (Celebrity Eclipse)

This is the type of cruise that packs in history, cities, and scenery without feeling like a single-country trip.

Route and timing

Celebrity Eclipse
13 nights in May 2027
Round trip from Amsterdam

Stops called out include Ireland ports plus:

• Liverpool (England)
• Belfast (Northern Ireland)
• Glasgow and Inverness (Scotland)
• Kirkwall (Scotland)

There’s also a mention of doing “Loch Ness” from Inverness if you want the iconic detour.

Ocean view pricing example

For an ocean view example, the all-in price is shown as $3,500 per person.

The equivalent direct all-in package is shown as about $5,000 per person, so the all-in approach is framed as creating savings of roughly $3,000 just by booking the all-in-included package in this example.

For categories “Prime Veranda and up,” the described difference is that the all-in price can be about $700 less per person than “no perks” with a non-refundable deposit.

Deal #5: Scandinavia and the Baltic (Celebrity Eclipse)

If you like efficient port days and don’t mind that European cruises can feel busy in-town, this type of itinerary often balances it with sea days.

Route and timing

Celebrity Eclipse
May 2027
Round trip out of Amsterdam

Stops highlighted include:

• Oslo (Norway)
• Skagen (Denmark)
• Stockholm (Sweden)
• Tallinn (Estonia)
• Helsinki (Finland)
• Copenhagen (Denmark)

Prime Concierge example

The all-in package in the example is shown as about $3,968 per person with the refundable deposit and perks. The same package if priced without perks and/or with a no-perks, non-refundable approach is described as close to $6,000 per person.

That is about $4,000 back in your pocket based on the comparison given in this case.

The practical takeaway offered: even if you don’t drink much, the package still includes non-alcoholic options (coffees, specialty drinks, bottled water) and also includes Wi-Fi plus the refundable deposit. In their example framing, it can still be cheaper overall.

Deal #6: Western Mediterranean on Celebrity Excel (Barcelona loop)

This itinerary gets you a mix of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and islands. It’s one of those cruises that can satisfy “cities plus scenery” without requiring a complex land pre-tour.

Route and timing

Celebrity Excel
11 nights in September 2027
Round trip from Barcelona

Stops mentioned include:

• Tangier (Morocco)
• Lisbon (Portugal)
• Funchal (Madeira, Portugal)
• Seville (Spain)
• Mallorca (Spain)

Veranda pricing example

For veranda pricing, the all-in strategy is shown as $4,116 per person.

Putting the elements together separately on the website is shown as about $5,886 per person.

That is roughly $1,800 in savings per person. This example also highlights that booking this way can put you on the newest ship in Celebrity’s fleet at the time (Celebrity Excel is framed as the newest Edge-class ship in the discussion).

Deal #7: Arctic and Norway Fjords (Celebrity Apex)

If you’re waiting for the “one cruise you might tell stories about forever,” Arctic and Norway fjords are often it.

Route and timing

Celebrity Apex
August 2027
Southampton round trip

This sailing is framed as:

• Norway intensive
• Arctic Circle cruising
• “Bucket list” destinations, including less common port calls

One convenience note: flying into London is described as a good match, then you get to Southampton to start.

Why the savings can be huge here

In this example, the all-in pricing is described as producing savings of up to $7,600 for a stateroom.

The itinerary details also mention interesting towns and the idea of fjord-intensive ports, plus a nod to a day in Belgium with food, fries, beer, shopping, and chocolate in Bruges before returning to Southampton.

Deal #8: Best of Japan from Tokyo (Celebrity Millennium)

Yes, you can find these kinds of deals for Japan cruises too.

Route and timing

Celebrity Millennium
12 nights
Loop out of Tokyo

Stops described include:

• Overnight in Osaka (for time to explore Osaka and Kyoto)
• Kochi
• Nagasaki
• Kagoshima
• Shimizu (near Mount Fuji)
• South Korea stop at Busan

AquaClass pricing example

The all-in deal shown for AquaClass is $4,288.

Building that out separately on the website is shown as nearly $8,278 (about twice the price).

That difference is presented as $3,990 per person savings in the example comparison (and the narrative also emphasizes “free perks” and the refundable deposit driving the value).

Deal #9: Japan to Seoul (Celebrity Millennium, Tokyo to Seoul)

Another Japan-focused itinerary takes you from Tokyo and continues beyond the cruise into South Korea.

Route and timing

Celebrity Millennium
Late August (described as an upcoming sailing)
Tokyo to Seoul

In the described itinerary, the cruise travels along southern Japan and ends in Seoul. There is also an emphasis on how you can tack on extra time:

• Come in pre-cruise to spend time in Tokyo
• After the cruise ends, spend time in South Korea
• Potentially extend the trip further to places like Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, or Vietnam

Ports and experiences mentioned include another overnight in Kyoto, plus opportunities around Osaka, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, and Busan, with the broader point that these are widely loved stops.

As with the other examples, pricing is framed as “unbeatable,” reinforcing why the all-in strategy is their favorite approach.

Quick recap of what these examples prove

Across nine sailings in different regions and ship categories, the pattern is consistent:

• The all-in bundle includes beverages, Wi-Fi, and a refundable deposit.
• For many sailings, booking the bundle through an advisor with access to special all-in rates can produce savings that are far larger than typical “deal hunting.”
• Sometimes the all-in bundle is even less than the “no perks” equivalent that comes with a non-refundable deposit.

How to find and book these Celebrity all-in savings

One of the biggest questions people ask is whether these deals are exclusive to a single agency. The answer is practical:

• You can work with an agency that specializes in premium or luxury cruises and has access to these bundled offers.
• You generally cannot find the same rates by booking direct with Celebrity.
• Other travel advisors may also have access, but you need to work with someone who can see the special package rates.

Step-by-step booking tips

1. Book early.
2. Understand why the pricing gap exists: early on, space is blocked in certain categories as soon as itineraries are launched. Over time, regular prices can rise while the special bundled rate stays the same more often.
3. Expect limited quantities. The blocked space can sell out, and it can be recalled as sailings approach.
4. Stay flexible if you can. Sometimes the week before or week after has better availability or pricing because inventory shifts.
5. Use the refundable deposit to reduce risk. If the refundable deposit is available, you can place it and protect your planning options.
6. Consider upgrading your cabin category. These deals can sometimes make an upgrade (like trying AquaClass or Concierge, or moving toward veranda) possible for less than you’d expect.

FAQ

What perks are included in Celebrity’s all-in package?

Classic beverage package (cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffee, sodas, bottled water), basic Wi-Fi for the length of the cruise, and a 100% refundable deposit with the right package.

How do these all-in savings compare to Celebrity’s no-perks price?

In several real examples, the all-in bundle pricing is shown as lower than the comparable no-perks approach, especially when you factor in that the no-perks version typically uses a non-refundable deposit and you do not get the bundled Wi-Fi and beverage coverage.  This is only on select sailings.  

Can you get these deals by booking direct with Celebrity?

The deals described are presented as not available direct. They’re tied to bundled offers that an advisor with access can quote. Working with a travel advisor is recommended to access these all-in rates.

Are these “last minute” deals?

They’re framed as not last minute. The special pricing depends on blocked space that can sell out and can be recalled closer to sail date.

What if I don’t drink alcohol?

The beverage package still includes non-alcoholic choices like coffees, specialty drinks, and bottled water. The pricing comparison also often still wins because the bundle includes Wi-Fi and the refundable deposit.

How can I maximize my chances of getting one of these rates?

Book early, consider small date flexibility (week before or week after), and request an all-in quote through an advisor who can see special access bundled rates.

Want help getting a personalized quote?

If you want to quote one of the sailings above and confirm the all-in vs no-perks relationship for your specific stateroom category, use a full-service travel advisor approach. It’s especially useful if you’re trying to match a category like AquaClass, Concierge, or a particular veranda configuration.

And if you have a question about which itinerary fits your preferences (Hawaii repositioning, Eastern Mediterranean history, British Isles ports, Scandinavia and Baltic variety, Western Mediterranean islands, Arctic bucket list, or Japan plus Seoul), it helps to ask early so you can protect your cabin availability.

Book early, aim for refundable deposit when available, and think of the all-in package as a bundle that can outperform “no perks” when pricing is set up right.