On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? We exchange it for 10 beers & 10 Diet Cokes or sometimes for 2 coffee cards. If youd prefer specialty coffees over liquor, beer, and soda, you can swap the mini bar setup for a coffee package. They'll be there within minutes of calling. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. Princess is owned by the Carnival Corporation, so Carnival shareholders are eligible for free extra onboard credit. US and Canadian military veterans as well as active, retired or disabled military personnel are also eligible for OBC ($50 for sailings less than 6 days, $100 for 7-13 days, and $250 for 14 days or longer). If youre a fanatic about clean, pressed clothing like I am, youll be happy to know that Princess has a self-service laundry room on each floor. If you happen to be visiting Princess Cays on a Carnival Cruise, the CHEERS! Started June 21, 2021, By Ive done the hard work for you! I don't drink beer so I give it to the cabin steward they all like free beer :D :D. Our last cruise was our first as Elites. Also, the specialty restaurants can be busier on formal nights, because they dont have a formal dress code. For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. If you didnt get the Sip & Sail deal and youre looking to maximize your free alcohol on Princess, I hope you like Champagne! Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. LauraS Youll be at this level from your second through third cruises. Your $100 is held by Princess, and you can use it for your deposit for your next cruise. We exchange everything for ginger ale. Elite Mini Bar - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community At $100 per couple for dinner (you can book this for two or four people), youll get a vase of fresh flowers delivered to your room, hors doeuvres, a cocktail each (or a half-bottle of Champagne), an amazing multi-course dinner featuring lobster and steak served by two dedicated servers, dessert, and an 810 photograph. Not sure if this is happening on all ships or just the Discovery but the old rules about swaps likely no longer apply. I wish we could exchange half the minibar for one coffee package (if you want this too, then lobby Princess for it). Question about Elite - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community Were more used to saving money with clearance sales and coupons. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? By Thinking mainly about the mini bar set up. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. Many Princess ships offer Movies Under the Stars, where they play recent films on the big screen. Are they now doing the swap? Cool! Recently, Princess transitioned to an onboard account based specialty coffee package, much like how their other beverage packages function. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. :). One to one,Donna. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). But then scores would want to change the default varietal. VAWCB 52 October 7, 2009 Virginia We had a choice of Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. CC Help Jenn We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. Elites mini bar setup - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community 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,. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? I inquired about it and was told that they were out of the small bottles, but that if I wanted Vodka, they could provide it, but I would have to trade in 4 of the small bottles. You made out. In addition to fantastic pastries and cookies, International Caf also serves breakfast parfaits, panini and salads. The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. Additionally, shouldbecruising.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes receive a commission from purchases made through our links. 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! Another change to the program is that the amount of specialty coffees you can order is based on the length of your cruise. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. You can also order room service. Started June 21, 2021, By What does Gold Captains Circle status get you? LauraS Looking for more cruise tips? Thank you everyone. Started June 21, 2021, By Are you planning on taking a Princess cruise? Not consistent, as they say on the description, contents are subject to change. The cookout is only available during specific hours. 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. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. 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. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. So I don't think it's just a matter of availability. ft. Sky Suite - 947 to 1012 sq. Elites in full suites get two set ups per voyage. Don't see them arrive shrink wrapped. When Princess transitioned to the new coffee program, they announced they would continue to accept the cards through August 31, 2019. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',602,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_5',602,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1'); .large-mobile-banner-1-multi-602{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}If you have an old card without an expiration, Id still take the card and try to use it. and 'maybe' a full swap out for a bottle of wine. If youre a regular reader, youll know that my vacation tradition is to choose a piece of jewelry on most of my trips. Mini-Suite - 40 sq. 17 44 day cruises: $150 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $125 Interior & Oceanview, 11 16 day cruises: $100 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $75 Interior & Oceanview, 7 10 day cruises: $50 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $25 Interior & Oceanview, 3 6 day cruises: $25 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $15 Interior & Oceanview. If you like something and its a bit more than youd want to pay, let the sales associate know. I just understand the difficulty of implementing the requested changes. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. I used to get half Dos Equis & half Becks however room service said Beck's is no longer an option. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. Its loaded onto your account when you embark, and you can use it at the shops, specialty restaurants, and bars on board. The departure time was changed, and the cruisers missed the announcement in the newsletter. Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water Spacious closet Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services You can choose one of the following: Unwooded Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson (Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess - when based in Australia), Wyndhams, Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess - when based in Australia), Brown Brothers, Shiraz (Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess - when based in Australia). You get complimentary laundry and dry cleaning services. You were lucky! We have had both with and without a suite. :). I wish Princess would take advance requests for the mini-bar content so we don't all have to call Room Service on Day 1 for the swap requests. Just like many other aspects of Princess Cruises there are inconsistencies. 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. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. Another example of how "new" isn't always "improved". In 19 cruises, I have never had one shrink wrapped. If youre a member of Captains Circle, you can refer a friend who has never sailed with Princess and youll both get $25 OBC when they complete their first cruise. Heres the note we received. We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Free laundry and professional cleaning services: just let your steward know! You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You can pay for detergent and the washers and dryers with your cruise card, and there are irons and ironing boards set up as well. 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: Alcoholic beverages may be exchanged for non-alcoholic beverages on a one-for-one basis, Full mini-bar may be exchanged for two (2) Coffee Cards, All water mini-bar setup will consist of eight (8) 1.5 liter bottles of water. Its not that hard for the passenger to submit a request for change as compared to trying to get the crew (many of which may be new) to prepare special setups for a minority of passengers. Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess cruise. (Voyages 7 days or less, 150 minutes; Voyages 8-20 days, 250 minutes; Voyages 21+ days, 500 minutes. Theres no ventilation! Glad it might help someone else out. 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. Hasn't been for a long time. The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. Assuming they have those items in room service, yes. As I gracefully age, I have to find more creative ways to keep myself organized. I didnt try the free Pub Lunch until my second Princess cruise, when my fave bartender talked us into it. Powered by Invision Community. I always tell them, "no hurry." This may be my number-one tip for cruising in general, but especially on Princess! Dont want to waste precious vacation time in the laundry room on your cruise? 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. Then, on Enchanted Princess, also in December, there were no small (what I call airline-size) bottles of alcohol, but there was a 375 ml bottle of Jack Daniels plus the usual assortment of sodas and two bottles of water. Complimentary mini bar set up; Deluxe canapes selection; Afternoon tea; Upgraded bathroom amenities; 10% discount in the shops of Princess; Complimentary wine tasting; Elite member recognition pin; Carrying just 1,970 passengers at full capacity, youll find it easy to make friends and discover this entire ship. I love sharing my best cruise tips with you, along with reviews of cruise destinations, shore excursions, cruise ships and cruise lines. This includes small liqueurs, beer, soft drinks and water bottles. Powered by Invision Community. We have always had bottles of beer in the set up. We got the same as Largin on the Ocean in April. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. Just ask your cabin steward when he comes to introduce himself on embarkation day. Not sure how onboard credit works? 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. Platinum is where it starts to get good! Complimentary mini-bar question - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic does it depend on your cabin category at all? For those with inclusive fares something other should be supplied. The exact dates of formal nights are never announced before a cruise, but your embarkation day Patter should tell you when theyll be happening. HomeBlogCruise Tips Cruise News Cruise DestinationsAboutContactResourcesFeatured PressPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclosure PolicyTerms of Use. PS -- if you call on the very first day, they might be right there but I have had them ask if they could bring it a bit later, a couple of times, even the next day. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. No matter what you request you will receive the standard setup. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By 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). ;p. You will get there in time. Most Princess ships have the International Caf in the Piazza, and its open round-the-clock! More details (and how to apply) are listed on Princess website. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Eight Things That Will Surprise First Time Cruisers Usually we're at muster drill during the swap and they remove the bar and leave the cards. Ugh. I always ask to swap out for coffee cards and have never tipped. Just call room service and they'll take care of it. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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, Came from the land above to the Land Downunder. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. They are very busy so there may be a wait. On the Regal on 1/6, we got 2 Diet Cokes, 2 Sprite, 2 Lemon Tonic Water, 2 Dos Equis, 2 Bud Light and 4 mini bottles of Gin. You can exchange the entire minibar for 2 coffee programs, a limited number of bottles of wine ($40 max) or 1.5 liter bottles of water. I was surprised that the cost wasnt much more than our staterooms cost, but it would have given us so many perks! (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. LauraS Thank you. 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. On our Panama Canal cruise, we had a mini-suite, but Club Class was sadly sold out when we booked. Ties are also not a requirement. Not sure theres much of a choice. I had the plus package so did not bother me too much. Liquor gets you water, but water doesn't get you beer. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. Check out our New Cruisers section! Check the Patter for locations and times. Check the Princess website beginning in June (or ask your travel agent to remind you) to see if this promotion will return. Your shopping host will encourage you to visit these specific shops, will give out coupons, and will sometimes even be in a shop (usually a high-end jewelry store) when you visit ports. By I have a related question. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. :(. Don't waste your timethey do not pay attention to it anyways, and will deliver you the standard selection. 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. Powered by Invision Community. 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,. Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! If lots of people on a cruise are avoiding dressing up, the specialty restaurant reservations can fill up fast. So no bourbon at all in small bottles? As stated, call room service to switch. We have that card, so I mentioned it to our travel agent. You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. 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: Alcoholic beverages may be exchanged for non-alcoholic beverages on a one-for-one basis, Full mini-bar may be exchanged for two (2) Coffee Cards, All water mini-bar setup will consist of eight (8) 1.5 liter bottles of water, https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. Tip: To keep your formal night outfits looking good, my article How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise shares all my secrets!
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