Looking forward to being Elite. Floor plan. 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. We had mini bar with and without. Many people hacked the system by saving one punch spot on their coffee card, enabling them to get free brewed coffee and teaforever! If you want a quieter, less crowded pool experience, definitely check out the adults-only Princess pools. 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So I don't think it's just a matter of availability. Each ship may be different as to how they set them up. Just take their advice about the approved shops with a grain of salt. If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. Why? However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? Nothing will be perfect or suit everyone. They use what they have. Mini-Suite - 40 sq. They do come shrink wrapped. If lots of people on a cruise are avoiding dressing up, the specialty restaurant reservations can fill up fast. You were lucky! But if youre new to Princess or new to cruising in general, you may be wondering what is the Princess Patter, and why is it important? 20 items are included in the mini bar, they said we can get 20 items of what we would like. By :). Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. This includes a complimentary mini-bar setup that consists of a "selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water" according to Princess. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Cocktail dresses and longer gowns are always a good choice. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? So no bourbon at all in small bottles? 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. I love sharing my best cruise tips with you, along with reviews of cruise destinations, shore excursions, cruise ships and cruise lines. Yes. CC Help Jenn If youd prefer specialty coffees over liquor, beer, and soda, you can swap the mini bar setup for a coffee package. Princess is owned by the Carnival Corporation, so Carnival shareholders are eligible for free extra onboard credit. Megotoo, March 1, 2022 in Princess Cruises. Ive had very good luck negotiating the price down in the Effy shops on Princess. It would be nice, but the Elite benefit and the Suite benefit are each one per cabin, so just two for you. Sail Date: Nov 2022 Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony Embarkation with Medallion was a breeze. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? There are 16 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. You can make reservations for the main dining rooms, even if you have Anytime Dining. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Started August 27, 2021, By Luck of the draw I guess. But Princess also doubles your cruise credit earnings if you sail in a full suite (mini-suites, Club Class suites and upgrades to suites are excluded) or sail solo. So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. Whats your favorite Princess cruise tip? Shop sells it but not bars. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. You have to own at least 100 shares, but youll get extra OBC for each Princess cruise that you take. HomeBlogCruise Tips Cruise News Cruise DestinationsAboutContactResourcesFeatured PressPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclosure PolicyTerms of Use. The price of the replacement does NOT have to be less than or equal than the item you are trading. The worst that can happen is they say no! LauraS 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. :(. Once onboard, call room service and ask to swap. On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. You get 10% discount at the onboard shops. 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. Powered by Invision Community. Must have really been a glitch if it was just one segment. Tip: To keep your formal night outfits looking good, my article How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise shares all my secrets! By One of the perks that Princess lists for suite passengers is plush bathrobes. 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. 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. These pools are free for all passengers 18 and over. Once a day, the housekeeping staff comes in and makes the bed, empties the trash, and gives you new towels. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. Started August 27, 2021, By I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. ), Elite members can preview and book cruises before the general public, Priority tender embarkation: Elite members dont have to wait in line to get on a. ), Complimentary afternoon tea may be served in your stateroom. And I was six months pregnant). if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_9',605,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',605,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0_1'); .large-mobile-banner-2-multi-605{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;}However, before you decide to skip the shopping talk altogether, the shopping guides are a wealth of information. I don't think they come shrink wrapped. Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). What does Elite Captains Circle status get you? We've come to like that brand best because of the mini-bar. 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. Im also always looking for a good deal, and I despise paying full price for anything. All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. Tap water, iced tea and lemonade are available at no charge. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. Im not saying this so you can get stiffer drinks or faster service (but you might). 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. I had the same wine choice as well. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). Thats a 100% return on our investment. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. Priority check-in at embarkation: dont wait in line! Check out our New Cruisers section! Many Princess ships offer Movies Under the Stars, where they play recent films on the big screen. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? 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. It would certainly save them time and effort to let us pre-order that. Exclusive Club Class dining: Formerly reserved for only full-suite passengers, the Club Class dining room is available for breakfast and dinner, as well as for lunch on sea days. You can also order room service. Nearest thing to Crown was VO. sunsetme, November 3, 2022 in Princess Cruises. I did a CC survey a year or so ago and the majority swap out some or all of their mini-bar. Thank you. Many of the shops have drawings to win merchandise. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? 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. Evening canaps: Upon request, canaps will be delivered to your stateroom each evening. Started August 27, 2021, By If we change the set up for the coffee cards can we give one away? We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Not a big deal since I always change the liquor bottles for beers. Not sure theres much of a choice. 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. I'm not certain if the shrink wrap occurs on shore before the supplies are loaded or if it is done on board. - 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. Im not surprised that they sold out so quickly. 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. 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. Older pieces, things they only have a few of. :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Our typical exchange is all alcohol for 5+5 in two different beers and then 10 Perrier for the other half. I learned something new. We always get our mini bar set up changed. They are the same in type of drink. You can exchange alcohol for EITHER alcohol or non-alcohol and non-alcohol ONLY for non-alcohol. While you relax on your lounger, attendants will come around with fleece blankets, popcorn, or milk and cookies, for free! Good for Bloody Mary's. 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. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. Thanks op for asking question. They are very busy so there may be a wait. 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. Us too! Heres a list of some of the events where youll often be served a complimentary glass. Is this something new? You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. They were booked as one cruise.. You will receive the second setup at the beginning of the second segment. Princess Mini-Bar Setup info The selections of items in the mini-bar can vary. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Near the end of each Princess cruise, the Effy shop will have a Final Call sale, with clearance prices on certain pieces. You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. You may notice an announcement in the Patter about a shopping talk, hosted by the ships Shopping Host. 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. You can however switch water and anything else for soda. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. 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. Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? Understandably, not everyone heard the announcement. There arent any soda fountains on the beach, and the canned soft drinks arent covered in any beverage packages. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362029. What does Ruby Captains Circle status get you? On Enchanted in December they were unable to provide the set up, so we were given a credit for it. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. 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. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. The suite will get you one more but that is the limit. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? I didnt try the free Pub Lunch until my second Princess cruise, when my fave bartender talked us into it. If youve read my article about food and drink on a cruise, youll know that you can choose between a traditional set dining time and Anytime Dining. 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. Liquor for Beers, others for Cokes. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. :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? IF all you want to do is swap out the entire mini bar set-up for coffee package(s). Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. 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). Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. CC Help Jenn You most certainly can, and you should. Started June 21, 2021, By It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. But on a cruise ship? Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? 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. So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. Platinum is where it starts to get good! Powered by Invision Community. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. You get a free mini bar setup (one time only). CC is a wonderful venue for sharing. But this deal is too good to pass up. You can request anything you want, as long as it is the standard setup. Very surprised and glade no small bottles but 2 375m one rum one vodka. 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. My pro tip? Upon request, a complimentary selection of canaps will be delivered to your stateroom on formal nights. Unfortunately, I do not like wine. They'll be there within minutes of calling. We like to make an educated guess, and then make our specialty restaurant reservations for evenings that most likely wont be formal. Ladies, this is a great opportunity to re-wear those bridesmaids dresses you have hanging in the closet! 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. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. Formal Nights are (usually) never on the first or last night of a cruise. Apparently they were out of the Courvoisier. Plus, if you have a beverage package, youre able to use it on the island as well! Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Of course we sampled each others dishes, and they were both amazing. I think there had been supply chain issues and they had a limited number of setups to provide. You can call room service and have them swap the standard grouping for drinks that you prefer! Someone still has to assemble and someone has to deliver. Yes, I change ours out every time. If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. 1. We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. ucl email login,

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