You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. It would be nice, but the Elite benefit and the Suite benefit are each one per cabin, so just two for you. Does the passenger have an inclusive fare? I tell what and how to get the Elite Loyalty Level Perks on every Princess Cruise Ship. I have a related question. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. This new program isnt entirely transferable like the paper cards were, but they do allow some flexibility. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac.
21 Princess Cruise Tips You Need to Know - Should Be Cruising There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. Its always held on sea days, sometimes in the Wheelhouse Bar, but often in the Crown Grill, normally a fee-based specialty restaurant. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec and Jan, but tonic was mysteriously absent on the first segment. Thanks for providing your spread sheet. Also another note is no Crown Royal in bars still. Another change to the program is that the amount of specialty coffees you can order is based on the length of your cruise. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. By It also specifies the dress code for the following evening (smart casual or formal), along with opening and closing times for restaurants, bars, and shops. I usually dont like the idea of making a deposit on something Im not sure Ill be doing (I like to keep my money in my savings account where it earns interest). We get all beers and then sparkling water to replace all the sodas (non-alcohol group). Thanks. I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Same on our April cruise on the Star Princess except what I noted in red You can call Room Service and they will switch out. You can opt out the buffet never has a formal dress code. They will come up and collect your mini-bar, charge your account, credit your account, and place on your medallion one each coffee package. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-mobile-leaderboard-2','ezslot_18',677,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-mobile-leaderboard-2-0');Note that if you pre-pay for any of these things before your cruise, you wont be refunded. This is a question many past passengers ask. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. Once I got all Heniken but not anymore and other beer exchange brands I've read about as options were some 12 oz bottles of American brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light & Miller's MGD. For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess cruise. We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac.
Becoming a Princess Cruises Elite Passenger: the Benefits - Blogger We've gotten pretty creative with our swapouts, for example, trading the brandy for Budweiser. They have beautiful pieces of fine jewelry in many price ranges but none of it is cheap. If youre thinking of splurging on a dinner or two at a specialty restaurant, and you have a balcony, doing the Ultimate Balcony Dining is a fantastic alternative. There are 3 choices of beer brands; there are no options for liquor brands. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. CC Help Jenn CC Help Jenn
Sapphire Princess Cruise Ship: Review, Photos & Departure Ports on You can make reservations for the main dining rooms, even if you have Anytime Dining. Help, we are now Elite and I cannot find the part where I can request what I would prefer for the mini bar set up. The mini-bar set-up consists of the following items (subject to change and availability): - Two (2) 50ml bottles Cognac - Courvoisier V.S.O.P.
Princess Plus - What's Included and Is it Worth it? On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. Never have a problem. I wish we could exchange half the minibar for one coffee package (if you want this too, then lobby Princess for it). Answer: No. Along with unlimited soda, juice, specialty coffees and more, you can get up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day. Also dont expect top-notch service if youre looking at these pieces. Platinum Members, along with everyone in the same stateroom, can use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, with light refreshments and a less-crowded atmosphere. As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Obviously, a cruise line isnt going to be able to replicate the feeling of a village pub on a cruise ship full of tourists. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. It would also be easy to supply the wine. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Does anyone have any information on this? Can anyone tell me what's included in the mini bar set up and how easy is it to swap contents for your own preference?:). Works great. Im saying this because the bartenders know everything. If you happen to be visiting Princess Cays on a Carnival Cruise, the CHEERS! Started August 27, 2021, By Powered by Invision Community, Sometimes a glitch or way of doing things is better still We booked a. Push back again, and the manager will be called over, with yet again a better offer.
Elite mini-bar set up - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community On the Regal , no sugar free or zero soda ..only regular coke and Sprite with all that sugar in it. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. In the fridge were Cokes, Diet Cokes, San Pelegrno, beer, and water. We're thinking of doing a 4 night cruise on the new Majestic Princess in March. If youre not in a suite, you might think that you cant have a bathrobebut you can! These pools are free for all passengers 18 and over. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. Answer: No. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. When boarding Majestic in October (LA) there were no DCs in our minibar because they were waiting for it to be delivered to the ship during turnaround day. Complimentary shoe polishing service, upon request. Heres the note we received. Once onboard, call room service and ask to swap. For the last several summers, Princess has offered a Sip & Sail promotion where the first two passengers in a stateroom receive a complimentary Premier Beverage Package (for select sailings and stateroom categories). Welcome to Elite! I bring this topic up because some mentioned tipping and the majority do not tip above the daily amount charged to your account so you need not feel guilty if you don't tip. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). You can also order room service. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. Powered by Invision Community. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. Oddly, when we asked to swap out the sugar sodas for our usual request of Perrier waters, we were told that they can only offer San Pellegrino, which is much too salty for us. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? From how to earn extra on board credit to what you should wear for formal nights, here are my 21 top Princess cruise tips to make the most of your vacation at sea. (Voyages 7 days or less, 150 minutes; Voyages 8-20 days, 250 minutes; Voyages 21+ days, 500 minutes. For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. They are the same in type of drink. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. Complimentary mini-bar - A one-time only mini-bar will be placed into each suite prior to embarkation. More details and the application page are on Princess website. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. If youve noticed that theres always a line for the dining room at 6:30 save time by making a reservation. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar).
Cruise Line Loyalty: Princess Captain's Circle - InsideFlyer We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. 2 ea 50 mL bottles whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Cognac (most recently Dewars, Skyy, Beefeater, Hennessy, can vary), 2 ea Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Tonic Water, Perrier, Still Water. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? Yes. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. We exchange it for 10 beers & 10 Diet Cokes or sometimes for 2 coffee cards. LauraS Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. We waited over a week before calling room service to make the trade. On Princess sailings with a formal night, the dress code is elevated in the Main Dining Rooms during the dinner service.
Formal night almost always is in effect the same night as the Captains Welcome Aboard Party (with a Champagne waterfall), which is a great opportunity for photos! It is stocked with 2 bottles of everything to start. However, we like to drink Courvoisier. You have options! It is standard no matter the cabin category. Youll be glad you did, because stateroom bathrooms are tiny and steamy. Elite Mini-Bar Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? Additionally, shouldbecruising.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes receive a commission from purchases made through our links. You can reach the next level by hitting either a certain number of completed cruises, or by total number of cruise days sailed. They are very busy so there may be a wait. Answer: No. And I was six months pregnant). Upon request, a complimentary selection of canaps will be delivered to your stateroom on formal nights. You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. But what about if you know that youll need to have dinner at a certain hour like if you want to be sure that you get a seat for a show and you want to eat first? If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. Could be bottles could be cans. If you want to take part in formal night, you dont have to wear an evening gown or a tuxedo, although many do, and thats fine! I have answers. You get a traditional afternoon tea. Question from a new Elite. Answer: No. A recent survey indicated majority do not keep the default. One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. Also, if you dont use all of it by the end of your sailing, you forfeit whatevers left. :). Im also always looking for a good deal, and I despise paying full price for anything. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for non-alcohol). People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. Does anyone have any information on this? I always tell them to dress as you would if you were a guest at a wedding. The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. It gives a detailed list of all the days activities, along with a weather report, scheduled arrival and departure times on port days, and notifications of any changes to the itinerary. All Princess cruises of five days or more will have at least one formal night. Is it a standard set of drinks in each set up? Your new level will be effective on your next sailing. 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. Do you have other questions about food and drinks on a cruise? Formal Nights are (usually) never on the first or last night of a cruise. Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. By Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? Just like many other aspects of Princess Cruises there are inconsistencies. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Looking forward to being Elite. Princess Cruises Elites mini bar setup Elites mini bar setup By tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises 1 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 tourismtessy 364 January 21, 2008 Texas, USA #1 Posted January 28, 2022 Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? On Enchanted in December they were unable to provide the set up, so we were given a credit for it. I have been on some ships which have run out of specific miniatures and they offer a 375ml bottle of a spirit in exchange Not quite par but still gratefully received.