From your 17th cruise on, or after completing 151 cruise days, youre Elite level, forever! We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. 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, Dorset UK / la cte atlantique de la France. On the Enchanted now. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. Does anyone have any information on this? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app. I get it, especially if youre American like me. Could be bottles could be cans. ft. Sky Suite - 947 to 1012 sq. On the Majestic in October, they werent charging non-Plus passengers for espresso drinks at the International Cafe (too busy, I presume), so coffee cards might be a waste. CC Help Jenn There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. 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. That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. You can call room service and have them swap the standard grouping for drinks that you prefer! On the Majestic in August, I received eight mini bottles of vodka initially. Not sure I agree with you. 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). Also, the specialty restaurants can be busier on formal nights, because they dont have a formal dress code. Priority disembarkation you can let the Circle Host know what time youd like to disembark. Ive done the hard work for you! There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. I'm not trying to denigrate the wishes of the folks who would like a customized setup. Most Princess ships have the International Caf in the Piazza, and its open round-the-clock! ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for non-alcohol). Started August 27, 2021, By With the proper program, which I don't believe Princess is capable of achieving now, it would be easy to place the coffee packages on the passenger's accounts. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? IF all you want to do is swap out the entire mini bar set-up for coffee package(s). People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Tip: To keep your formal night outfits looking good, my article How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise shares all my secrets! Started June 21, 2021, By We had mini bar with and without. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. These pools are free for all passengers 18 and over. Just ask your cabin steward when he comes to introduce himself on embarkation day. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? CC Help Jenn You have to own at least 100 shares, but youll get extra OBC for each Princess cruise that you take. As stated, you can't swap non-alcohol for alcohol. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). Summary As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. I regularly swap mine for two more Beefeaters. I had the same wine choice as well. They hit Elite level after 16 cruise credits or 151 cruise days. I was just on the discovery princess and got a bottle of wine for the liquor part a note said they did not have any mini bottles of liquor and two bottles of beer along with Perrier reg water and 2 cans of diet coke 2 cans of sprite 2 cans of tonic. It would certainly save them time and effort to let us pre-order that. By Thank you everyone. Upgraded bathrobes: Youll receive the same extra-plush bathrobes normally reserved for full suites. Disclaimer: I may receive a small commission when you make a purchase from a link on this site, at no added charge to you. Of course we sampled each others dishes, and they were both amazing. Dont want to waste precious vacation time in the laundry room on your cruise? Cruise Line Loyalty: Princess Captain's Circle - InsideFlyer 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. Captain's Circle, Princess Cruises, Princess Cruise Line I swap all my liquor bottles for Beefeater Gin so I end up with 6 bottles swapped plus the two I kept. Heres what youll get with a Club Class mini-suite: Premium location: The best locations among the mini-suites are reserved for Club Class, typically the mid-ship or aft spots that used to sell out quickly. Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each ofCognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of . Check out the latest web stories from Should Be Cruising! 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. The only like-kind alcohol we were able to trade them out for was vodka. Prizes that Ive seen include a piece of art, a spa voucher, and even a piece of diamond jewelry! Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. Although its half the price, my advice is to skip this one. Onboard credit can be stacked on Princess, so dont worry if youve already received some from a Princess promotion or from your travel agent you can get even more if youre eligible. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. CC Help Jenn my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. Check the Princess website beginning in June (or ask your travel agent to remind you) to see if this promotion will return. Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. Bonus Princess Cays tip: Bring water shoes and bug spray. Question about Elite - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. :). Complimentary mini bar set up: youll receive a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water in your stateroom. Very surprised and glade no small bottles but 2 375m one rum one vodka. 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. Luck of the draw I guess. Started August 27, 2021, By We've come to like that brand best because of the mini-bar. So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. - Two (2) 50ml bottles Gin - Beefeater - Two (2). Princess Cruises Membership Benefits You get a traditional afternoon tea. Good for Bloody Mary's. L'Alcdia. Here are eight things that you might not know about traveling on a cruise ship. Is there a vary of different type of bottles of liquor, beer, soda they put in the refrig? Answer: Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1 per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each of Cognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of beer, two (2) 12 ounce cans/bottles of tonic water, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Coca Cola, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Sprite, two (2) 0.5 liter bottles of water, two (2) 11 ounce bottles of Perrier. Since we have a balcony, were each getting $100 in OBC. She made a few phone calls, and we got an extra $200 in on board credit. As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? Started June 21, 2021, By If you want a quieter, less crowded pool experience, definitely check out the adults-only Princess pools. We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. Although they couldnt see us from wherever they were hiding between courses, our servers seemed to have an uncanny sense of when to clear our plates and bring the next ones. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Princess Cruises Captain's Circle: Ultimate Guide - High Seas Cruising Theyll know if the comedian performing that night gets rave reviews or is a dud. Answer: No. Yes. CC Help Jenn Last month on the Royal, we switched the mini bar for 10 Coors Lights and 10 Diet Cokes. This is a question many past passengers ask. You can however switch water and anything else for soda. Then 6 cans of soda, 2 club soda or Perrier, 2 still water = 10 non alcoholic beverages. If one is Elite and in a Suite, are there two mini-bar set-ups? They were booked as one cruise.. You will receive the second setup at the beginning of the second segment. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). This is a gift, a perk for their most loyal customers. Both ships held to the "as long as it is equal to or less than" (unwritten) rule. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-leader-3','ezslot_13',606,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-leader-3-0');We did the Ultimate Balcony Dining on our last Princess cruise, and it was fantastic. That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. By Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? If youre on a Royal Class ship, you can even rent a cabana at the Retreat Pool for a little added luxury. We were on for 3 weeks and on the first turn around day we just asked for the same items to be delivered each week. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. Must have really been a glitch if it was just one segment. Our typical exchange is all alcohol for 5+5 in two different beers and then 10 Perrier for the other half. On one, I received just beer and vodka for the alcoholic beverages. No wonder I can't find that info @ PCL:confused::mad: They replaced the useful FAQs with a few less detailed answers. When I wear it Im reminded of time spent with family and friends. have you seen them on the carts before they were put into your cabin?? Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. This is not true! Answer: Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1 per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each of Cognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of beer, two (2) 12 ounce cans/bottles of tonic water, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Coca Cola, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Sprite, two (2) 0.5 liter bottles of water, two (2) 11 ounce bottles of Perrier. Enjoy! Each ship may be different as to how they set them up. On the other, they gave me 1-liter bottles of tonic water and club soda instead of two cans each of tonic water and sparkling water. If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. Shopping hosts are cruise line employees who are paid commission by specific stores on land that they have a relationship with. If we change the set up for the coffee cards can we give one away? Question from a new Elite. Princess is owned by the Carnival Corporation, so Carnival shareholders are eligible for free extra onboard credit. Started June 21, 2021, By Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. ft. Mini-Suites have floor-to-ceiling glass doors, while full Suites have two sets of sliding glass doors and Sky Suites have three, as well as a window onto the balcony. 1. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. They have beautiful pieces of fine jewelry in many price ranges but none of it is cheap. Certain restrictions apply. Evening canaps: Upon request, canaps will be delivered to your stateroom each evening. Priority embarkation and disembarkation: You can skip the long line to check in on embarkation day and head right to Priority Check-In. i get it and totally understand. I always tell them, "no hurry." In the fridge were Cokes, Diet Cokes, San Pelegrno, beer, and water. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. Answer: If you do not wish to have any alcohol in your mini-bar we will be happy to exchange your mini-bar for one of the following: Thanks for your help. Powered by Invision Community. Certain restrictions apply. Is this something new? If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. We exchange it for 10 beers & 10 Diet Cokes or sometimes for 2 coffee cards. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. I tell what and how to get the Elite Loyalty Level Perks on every Princess Cruise Ship. After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? In my travels, I always haggle if I know its part of the culture, or if I feel like the shopkeeper wants to play the game. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You get 10% discount at the onboard shops. On the alcohol swapouts, the price of the replacement item must be equal to or less than the item you are trading. 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). Found in the FAQs of the Captains Circle section of the Princess website (you do have to log in to access): https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page. At the risk of sounding greedy, we are both Elite and have booked a suite. This includes small liqueurs, beer, soft drinks and water bottles. margord, June 3, 2012 in Princess Cruises. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Answer: No. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'shouldbecruising_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',199,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-medrectangle-4-0');Reading the Princess Patter thoroughly is important to keep you in the know things can change on a cruise! We make it work for us by trading all of our booze for Skyy vodka to take home to use for tailgates, etc. One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. You made out. Princess Plus - What's Included and Is it Worth it? More details and the application page are on Princess website. If youre not in a suite, you might think that you cant have a bathrobebut you can! Heres a list of some of the events where youll often be served a complimentary glass. Megagirl, March 12, 2016 in Princess Cruises. How do you go about doing that? We typically keep one set up and trade one for coffee cards. Im not very lucky with winning anything in general, but Ive won a pair of earrings and a necklace onboard (neither was of the diamond variety). By On the Caribbean in December, I had the correct bottles of liquor, but instead of two cans of tonic water and two small bottles of Perrier, there was a 1-liter bottle of tonic water along with a 1-liter bottle of club soda. If youre planning on booking a mini-suite, be sure to check out the Club Class mini-suites. Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. You can have all vodka and all bottled water, for instance, whatever your preferences are as long as they abide by the policies that Astro Flyer stated above. I generally fill this out before calling room service. Be aware of this if you take a shore excursion the food might not be still available when you return. Priority specialty dining reservations: If youd like to make a reservation for specialty dining, youll have VIP priority. If yes, select from the following options. For women, a dressy pants outfit can work, as can a less-formal dress (a dark color and some accessories can always make a casual dress look more dressy). There are more swaps than as-is I would say, not that my survey was scientific and within 2.5% 19 times out of 20. Try on a few pieces you like, and check the price tags. When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. Check the Patter for the drawing times you have to be present at the drawing to collect your prize. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. For years, Princess sold the New Grounds Coffee Card that allowed you 15 specialty coffee drinks, along with unlimited brewed coffee and tea. Started August 27, 2021, By I wish we could exchange half the minibar for one coffee package (if you want this too, then lobby Princess for it). Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Theyll often tell you the best way to get around the ports, and other information about whats going on when youll be visiting. No problem. 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. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? EDIT: I see that "elliair" types faster than me while I'm watching CFB games. Elites mini bar setup - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess cruise. Princess Captain's Circle Levels, Perks and Cruise Loyalty FAQ my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You can request anything you want, as long as it is the standard setup. We have that card, so I mentioned it to our travel agent. I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. Floor plan. It would also be easy to supply the wine. All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. 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. There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. Mini Bar Setup for Elite - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. You most certainly can, and you should. I like to take along a ziploc bag of powdered detergent and some fabric softener sheets it saves a little money and Im not stuck using whatever brand they have in the vending machine. Near the end of each Princess cruise, the Effy shop will have a Final Call sale, with clearance prices on certain pieces. (Request this via room service at least six hours prior.). Make sure you order your coffee package online at least four days prior to your cruise it wont be available after that. We exchange everything for ginger ale. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. On Enchanted in December they were unable to provide the set up, so we were given a credit for it. Welcome to Elite! Answer: Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1 per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each of Cognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of beer, two (2) 12 ounce cans/bottles of tonic water, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Coca Cola, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Sprite, two (2) 0.5 liter bottles of water, two (2) 11 ounce bottles of Perrier. Powered by Invision Community, Sometimes a glitch or way of doing things is better still We booked a. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. Its nice to cool off after a shower in your robe before you get dressed. But this deal is too good to pass up. On Emerald Princess in December, we were able to switch out for coffee cards for what seemed to be the usual mini-bar set-up. and 'maybe' a full swap out for a bottle of wine. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. We had mini bar with and without. There are a few ways to narrow down which nights will be chosen. A common reason why this happens? Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Ive even heard of people switching out their mini bar for wine or bottled water. You can opt out the buffet never has a formal dress code. Buying jewelry? 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. If you happen to be visiting Princess Cays on a Carnival Cruise, the CHEERS! Not into haggling? Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. They just set up your table and deliver the meal its pretty much room service with elevated breakfast food. Priority check-in at embarkation: dont wait in line! Margins are miniscule, so its likely youll have to flag someone down to try something on. The suite will get you one more but that is the limit. As stated, call room service to switch. Most people who participate remain in their formal attire for the evening. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By By It would be nice, but the Elite benefit and the Suite benefit are each one per cabin, so just two for you. In our case, we asked for beer onlyI got 12 cans of beer. 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. No problem. Started August 27, 2021, By Powered by Invision Community. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. On Regal in January and got only gin. Enjoy a complimentary mini-bar set up and on formal nights, indulge in deluxe canaps created by our talented chefs on board. On our recent trip on the Enchanted, there was vodka, scotch, gin, and Canadian Club rye - no more cognacs apparently. :D, Sometimes a glitch or way of doing things is better still We booked a 3 week cruise of the med and as they also sold it as 3 separate weeks we actually had 3 set ups which was great HOWEVER this may not always happen - they also gave us 3 credits on our total of cruises:D:D:D. Did you not repeat a port in the 3 weeks? Its always held on sea days, sometimes in the Wheelhouse Bar, but often in the Crown Grill, normally a fee-based specialty restaurant. Can you ask if it could be traded in for something like a bottle of rum? They are very busy so there may be a wait. They do have a limited selection, so your best bet is to ask for more of what you like from what they initially give you.

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