I'm not certain if the shrink wrap occurs on shore before the supplies are loaded or if it is done on board. One to one,Donna. Thanks. 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). :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? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. 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. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. You can reach the next level by hitting either a certain number of completed cruises, or by total number of cruise days sailed. Liquor gets you soda, but only one to one. LauraS Hope he was able to keep them. 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. 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. On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for non-alcohol). What a load off of my mind. For anything else it requires submitting a question which the time I did it never received an answer. Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. It is realistically much easier for Princess to simply supply every Elite passenger with a "standard' setup and deal with changes as requested. Another change to the program is that the amount of specialty coffees you can order is based on the length of your cruise. 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 August 27, 2021, By On Regal in January and got only gin. :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Princess began offering this level in 2016 on select ships, and its now rolled out to the entire fleet. Complimentary mini-bar setup (Suites) Cruise Director & all English speaking staff; Destination seminars and/or lectures; Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies; Gratuities, bar service charges for Australia-based Princess ships; In-cabin dining at no charge; Internet access & Wi-Fi (public areas) Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs . Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Priority specialty dining reservations: If youd like to make a reservation for specialty dining, youll have VIP priority. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. More details (and how to apply) are listed on Princess website. Ive had very good luck negotiating the price down in the Effy shops on Princess. Make friends with your bartenders. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. (Voyages 7 days or less, 150 minutes; Voyages 8-20 days, 250 minutes; Voyages 21+ days, 500 minutes. We've gotten pretty creative with our swapouts, for example, trading the brandy for Budweiser. 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. 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. For they prep the standard and deliver it generally before you board. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. We used them to pay our entire deposit for our 11-day Scandinavia cruise this summer. I think there had been supply chain issues and they had a limited number of setups to provide. CC Help Jenn Just remember that if youll reach the next level due to days sailed, you wont change levels in the middle of the cruise. Have you been on a Princess cruise? 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). We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Thank you everyone. But, what they did amazingly well was the food. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. Last month on the Royal, we switched the mini bar for 10 Coors Lights and 10 Diet Cokes. 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. (This can be ordered by completing the card in your stateroom and hanging it on your door the night prior. Not into haggling? So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. You made out. This includes a complimentary mini-bar setup that consists of a "selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water" according to Princess. You most certainly can, and you should. Buying jewelry? Thank you. No matter what kind of stateroom youre in, the bathroom will be stocked with the upgraded amenities normally reserved only for Suite guests. LauraS Whats in the sale? Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? You were lucky! Started August 27, 2021, By :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. The worst that can happen is they say no! Since we have a balcony, were each getting $100 in OBC. Powered by Invision Community. We make it work for us by trading all of our booze for Skyy vodka to take home to use for tailgates, etc. But this deal is too good to pass up. Im Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising. Try on a few pieces you like, and check the price tags. 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. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? 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. By If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. Yes, I change ours out every time. IF all you want to do is swap out the entire mini bar set-up for coffee package(s). 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. 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. We left a note bequeathing them to our cabin steward. The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. Enjoy; it's a sweet perk! (I cant do this the last time I was a bridesmaid was in the 90s. Are they now doing the swap? Theres no wait for a table, and the upgraded menu options include tableside preparation. 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. So no bourbon at all in small bottles? The. Check the Patter for locations and times. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. 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 Whiskey, two (2) 12 ounce cans of beer, two. On the part about subbing something else for Elites on Plus or Premier - that totally makes sense. No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. Free laundry and professional cleaning services: just let your steward know! In our case, we asked for beer onlyI got 12 cans of beer. 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). Here are eight things that you might not know about traveling on a cruise ship. 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. 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. Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day. I always exchange my bar for my favorite G&T but do keep the beer. If you like something and its a bit more than youd want to pay, let the sales associate know. The cookout is only available during specific hours. Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. I know you can change it out. Priority disembarkation you can let the Circle Host know what time youd like to disembark. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. I was surprised that the cost wasnt much more than our staterooms cost, but it would have given us so many perks! All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. We call soon after boarding and have always received the exchange sometime in the evening. Compounding the problem is the fact that, even before the shutdown, supplies weren't fully implemented. 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. It would be nice, but the Elite benefit and the Suite benefit are each one per cabin, so just two for you. In addition to fantastic pastries and cookies, International Caf also serves breakfast parfaits, panini and salads. 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. Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? However, we like to drink Courvoisier. We are still platinum, bot only 3 cruises to go until Elite. Near the end of each Princess cruise, the Effy shop will have a Final Call sale, with clearance prices on certain pieces. Hasn't been for a long time. more tips for new cruisers? Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). Formal nights (almost) always take place on a sea day. But, NO, you can only exchange the entire minibar for TWO coffee packages. If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. Princess Plus Value for Captain's Circle Members Princess Cruises Mini Bar set up. ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Just call room service and they'll take care of it. Looking for more tips for new cruisers? Is this something new? I always tell them, "no hurry." Is water included in your sticker? Additionally, shouldbecruising.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes receive a commission from purchases made through our links. This is a question many past passengers ask. By If youre a regular reader, youll know that my vacation tradition is to choose a piece of jewelry on most of my trips. 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). Is the elite set up the same as the suite set up? Call room service to get it switched out. LauraS They are the same in type of drink. We have never had a problem swapping all of the other liquor bottles for Courvoisier - even though Courvoisier is more expensive than any of the other bottles. Just like many other aspects of Princess Cruises there are inconsistencies. Upgraded bathrobes: Youll receive the same extra-plush bathrobes normally reserved for full suites. 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. Imagine the "super special wowie zowie elite" people (you know every cruise has them) exploding and "having a cow" (my apologies if this doesn't work for non US folks) because their mini bar wasn't prepared to their specifications. This new program isnt entirely transferable like the paper cards were, but they do allow some flexibility. There are a few ways to narrow down which nights will be chosen. QuestionIs it a one to one switch or do you get more soda for the liquor? We had mini bar with and without. Works great. I have the feeling with so many passengers get the plus package they figured we won't complain I was going to take the minis home and use as Christmas gifts to co-workers. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Do you detest formal clothing? On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. My pro tip? 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. 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? Started August 27, 2021, By 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. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. Us too! CC Help Jenn Not sure how onboard credit works? The only like-kind alcohol we were able to trade them out for was vodka. They seem to appreciate that. I just understand the difficulty of implementing the requested changes. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. What does Platinum Captains Circle status get you? Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. 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 ? Lots of people dont show up, and they will continue to pull names until they pick someone whos there. Ive had lots of friends and readers ask me what to wear for formal night (I spent 20 years in the fashion industry, in addition to being a cruise fanatic). They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. CC Help Jenn Will we receive one set up at the begining of cruise only or will we receive a second set up at end of first cruise, for the second cruise? Started August 27, 2021, By I'd much rather have the mini bottles than whatever poop wine they are providing. 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. Don't waste your timethey do not pay attention to it anyways, and will deliver you the standard selection. You can opt out the buffet never has a formal dress code. 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 . 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: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By does it depend on your cabin category at all? Nothing will be perfect or suit everyone. Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? The application is quick and easy, and youll both receive the on board credit. On the Majestic in August, I received eight mini bottles of vodka initially. We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac. 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. 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. Assuming they have the inventory it is 8 x 50ml spirts, 2 beers = 10 alcoholic beverages. Powered by Invision Community. Perrier was available at virtually every bar onboard, but not through room service! Certain restrictions apply. This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . The left column is what is included in your mini bar. HomeBlogCruise Tips Cruise News Cruise DestinationsAboutContactResourcesFeatured PressPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclosure PolicyTerms of Use. Food is complimentary, although there is a charge for coffee and tea. Im also always looking for a good deal, and I despise paying full price for anything. On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. It would certainly save them time and effort to let us pre-order that. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. It is standard no matter the cabin category. 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. I have answers. Very helpful for us newbies for the mini bar. Formal Nights are (usually) never on the first or last night of a cruise. I used to get half Dos Equis & half Becks however room service said Beck's is no longer an option. Its nice to know you can get coffee cards. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. 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? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app. This is a rarity among cruise lines these days, and its a nice mid-afternoon treat for a sea day, or if you decide to head back to the ship early from port. Grand Suite S1 Grand Suite Sleeps up to: 4 1 Staterooms Cabin: 613 sqft (58 m2) Balcony: 117 sqft (11 m2) Click for CC is a wonderful venue for sharing. 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!