For the guys on Princess formal nights, anything from a dress shirt and chinos with a blazer, to a suit or a tux is fine. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. Youve probably seen news articles (or YouTube videos) about passengers who get left behind in port. Now my question. can I exchange any of the alcohol bottles for rum? VAWCB 52 October 7, 2009 Virginia We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. You get a plate of delicious canapes delivered to your stateroom before dinner. Platinum Members, along with everyone in the same stateroom, can use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, with light refreshments and a less-crowded atmosphere. If youre a regular reader, youll know that my vacation tradition is to choose a piece of jewelry on most of my trips. If you are in a suite and are elite you get a double set up. On a Panama Canal cruise, we were surprised by the Captains announcement that due to weather, our scheduled stop at Princess Cays was being replaced by a stop at Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. We've come to like that brand best because of the mini-bar. I always exchange my bar for my favorite G&T but do keep the beer. It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. Ref from Princess:https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? 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! 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. Never say never. Understandably, not everyone heard the announcement. First time Elite status - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community Also another note is no Crown Royal in bars still. 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. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. Very surprised and glade no small bottles but 2 375m one rum one vodka. Hubby does not like Dos Equis and the America beers on the room service list are higher priced that Dos Equis, but they have been willing to swap based on cost of the items as I've mentioned in this thread. I didnt try the free Pub Lunch until my second Princess cruise, when my fave bartender talked us into it. What a load off of my mind. Read Eight Things That Will Surprise New Cruisers to find out. I have answers. They'll be there within minutes of calling. If yes, is the passenger elite? This is a rarity among cruise lines these days, and it's a nice mid-afternoon treat for a sea day, or if you decide to head back to the ship early from port. CC Help Jenn Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Whew. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. 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. CC Help Jenn There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. 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. Nowhere near to Elite and can't afford a suite. Last month on the Royal, we switched the mini bar for 10 Coors Lights and 10 Diet Cokes. Read How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise. We had a choice of Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. Unfortunately, I do not like wine. Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? Since we have a balcony, were each getting $100 in OBC. On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. and 'maybe' a full swap out for a bottle of wine. More details (and how to apply) are listed on Princess website. I regularly swap mine for two more Beefeaters. Wed much prefer this! You can save a significant amount over the marked price if you do this! Most of the time the shrink wrap is removed before supplies are placed into the cabins. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? 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! I was in a suite on Emerald last week. You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. Our first (and to date only) cruise as Elite had supply issues and we didn't receive the proper mini bar. They seem to appreciate that. 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. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. Theyll know if the comedian performing that night gets rave reviews or is a dud. Most Princess ships have the International Caf in the Piazza, and its open round-the-clock! 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 have a related question. Cruise Line Loyalty: Princess Captain's Circle - InsideFlyer :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. Alcoholic drinks are rarely free on Princess cruises, but if youre looking to save on your alcohol budget, I have a couple of tips. ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. Youve hit the big time! By 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. Make friends with your bartenders. Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. - Two (2) 50ml bottles Whiskey - Canadian Club, - Two (2) Cans Beer - Dos Equis XX (Toohey's New will replace Dos Equis XX on Dawn Princess and Sun Princess), - Two (2) 50ml bottles Dewar's White Label Scotch. Does anyone have any information on this? So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. 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. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. The last two times our Elite setup included bottles of beer instead of cans. You get a traditional afternoon tea. Who knows if that will stay the same, I imagine it will change based on supplies. I also request wine glasses & have a tip for the room service crewmember who makes the exchange. ;). We always switch ours out for our preferred adult beverages and soft drinks. Plus, hell deliver them on hangers, which there are never enough of in cruise staterooms (you can also ask for extra hangers while youre at it). Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. You get complimentary laundry and dry cleaning services. On the part about subbing something else for Elites on Plus or Premier - that totally makes sense. Posted on Last updated: November 19, 2021. 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. On our recent trip on the Enchanted, there was vodka, scotch, gin, and Canadian Club rye - no more cognacs apparently. We call soon after boarding and have always received the exchange sometime in the evening. Theyll replace the items you dont care for with more of what youll actually drink. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. 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. I always tell them, "no hurry." I am not elite but thought that Elites and Suites got the same thing? 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. We like to make an educated guess, and then make our specialty restaurant reservations for evenings that most likely wont be formal. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Wed much prefer this! One to one,Donna. Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). Princess Plus Value for Captain's Circle Members Princess Cruises Mini Bar set up. You can however switch water and anything else for soda. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. Don't waste your timethey do not pay attention to it anyways, and will deliver you the standard selection. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. CC Help Jenn Buying jewelry? Question from a new Elite. Elite Mini Bar - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community Diamond Princess Cabins & Staterooms on Cruise Critic We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. You get a free mini bar setup (one time only). Thanks for providing your spread sheet. I love sharing my best cruise tips with you, along with reviews of cruise destinations, shore excursions, cruise ships and cruise lines. On the CB last month, out mini-liquor bottles were gin and scotch. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. The Dirty Banana, a popular drink on Princess Cruises Elite Mini Bar Set Up Princess' past passenger program, Captain's Circle is one of the most generous programs. Started August 27, 2021, By The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. With all the inclusive fares now it might be better to eliminate the mini bars for those who select the inclusive fares and provide maybe 2 specialty dining meals, a special lunch, upgrade the . Is water included in your sticker? 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. Check the Patter for locations and times. Of course we sampled each others dishes, and they were both amazing. Its no secret that Im a big fan of Princess. VibeGuy 2.8k April 14, 2005 #2 Posted January 28, 2022 Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Looking forward to being Elite. We used them to pay our entire deposit for our 11-day Scandinavia cruise this summer. We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. Just remember that if youll reach the next level due to days sailed, you wont change levels in the middle of the cruise. This includes a complimentary mini-bar setup that consists of a "selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water" according to Princess. 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. I was going to swap all out for that. 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. We have that card, so I mentioned it to our travel agent. Started August 27, 2021, By You can join the free Captains Circle loyalty program at any time after completing your first cruise. We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. 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/captaincirelite_mini-Bar. They just set up your table and deliver the meal its pretty much room service with elevated breakfast food. phabric, October 8, 2016 in Princess Cruises. Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. Started August 27, 2021, By In the fridge were Cokes, Diet Cokes, San Pelegrno, beer, and water. The only good elite benefits remaining are the priority tender service, and the best one laundry. When I asked about the missing bottles at passenger services, the purser called room service for me to get two mini bottles of Scotch instead. Read What New Cruisers Dont Know About Cruise Food & Drinks. Recently, Princess transitioned to an onboard account based specialty coffee package, much like how their other beverage packages function. Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. 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). Hasn't been for a long time. The cookout is only available during specific hours. I always bring one diet coke with me at embarkation to have with lunch because there hasn't been a diet in the mini bar for as long as I can remember. We never want Gelato so don't know about that. By On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. Im Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? CC Help Jenn The biggest change with this program is that if you dont use all of your specialty coffees during your cruise, you forfeit the rest. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? 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! 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 Answer: No. 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. In our case, we asked for beer onlyI got 12 cans of beer. 5. As others have said, we just called room service and they swapped it out for us. It is stocked with 2 bottles of everything to start. The worst that can happen is they say no! Dont try to haggle unless youre braver than I am from what Ive seen, these are pretty rock-bottom prices. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? You can always give away your bar set up or coffee cards in lieu of the set up. Certain restrictions apply. Elites mini bar setup - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. Glad it might help someone else out. Don't see them arrive shrink wrapped. By 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. Im so glad youre here! Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. Minisuite: Diamond Princess' 184 mini-suites are primarily located on Deck 9, with a few on Deck 8. So what happens if you have one of the old cards, and it has no expiration date (some do and some dont)? You can exchange the non-alcohol for any non-alcohol. CC Help Jenn 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. Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. Powered by Invision Community. You can also use it to purchase shore excursions, spa treatments, and photos on the ship. This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . Powered by Invision Community. There are 3 choices of beer brands; there are no options for liquor brands. For some reason, many Princess cruisers think that the adults-only Lotus and Retreat Pools require a fee to enter. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. Yes. It would be nice, but the Elite benefit and the Suite benefit are each one per cabin, so just two for you. The shore is a bit rocky, and the sand fleas can be annoying! Cocktail dresses and longer gowns are always a good choice. The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. But, what they did amazingly well was the food. Two Elites in the same stateroom get the same mini-bar as one Elite and one non-Elite. CC Help Jenn By Just like many other aspects of Princess Cruises there are inconsistencies. However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! I had the plus package so did not bother me too much. Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.).
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