We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. You have to own at least 100 shares, but youll get extra OBC for each Princess cruise that you take. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! What does Elite Captains Circle status get you? 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. We had a choice of Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. 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. 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. I think there had been supply chain issues and they had a limited number of setups to provide. Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.). (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. CC Help Jenn If they have the curry chicken salad when you visit, give it a try its my favorite! Be aware of this if you take a shore excursion the food might not be still available when you return. 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. Whew. Ive done the hard work for you! If youre not in a suite, you might think that you cant have a bathrobebut you can! I'm not certain if the shrink wrap occurs on shore before the supplies are loaded or if it is done on board. :). On the last morning, join the full suite and Elite passengers in the priority disembarkation lounge. Whats in the sale? On the Majestic in August, I received eight mini bottles of vodka initially. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Unlike many other loyalty programs in the travel industry, you dont lose your loyalty level if you dont cruise for a while. Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. You can call room service from your stateroom phone, or place a breakfast order hang tag on the outside of your door the night before. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? Because the consumers who buy those little bottles are willing and able to pay the going rate for them. The Captain's Circle questions webpage explains the minibar & our options. We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac. L'Alcdia. Yes, I change ours out every time. The price of the replacement does NOT have to be less than or equal than the item you are trading. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. 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? Check out the latest web stories from Should Be Cruising! By Shop sells it but not bars. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for non-alcohol). Priority specialty dining reservations: If youd like to make a reservation for specialty dining, youll have VIP priority. One secret rule that I never knew about until recently (that I had to drag out of a Princess bartender) is that if a passenger is still sitting at the bar, the head bartender cant close the bar service down and leave for the night. You can exchange alcohol for EITHER alcohol or non-alcohol and non-alcohol ONLY for non-alcohol. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. Push back again, and the manager will be called over, with yet again a better offer. So no bourbon at all in small bottles? LauraS There are 16 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. VAWCB 52 October 7, 2009 Virginia 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,. in Valencia (Valencian Community) Contents: Municipality The population development of L'Alcdia as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). I've never had to worry about it. Youve hit the big time! Princess Cruises Elite Mini Bar Elite Mini Bar By Megotoo, March 1, 2022 in Princess Cruises 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Megotoo 597 January 12, 2005 Santa Clarita, California #1 Posted March 1, 2022 I've been reading that the Elite mini bar setup has been really sketchy lately. We had mini bar with and without. phabric, October 8, 2016 in Princess Cruises. CC Help Jenn 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. Megagirl, March 12, 2016 in Princess Cruises. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. We had two mini bars both times for elite and suite and both times we asked what they were willing to do for us before we put in our order for the swapout as it does seem to vary from ship to ship. 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? CC Help Jenn It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. 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. Once a day, the housekeeping staff comes in and makes the bed, empties the trash, and gives you new towels. :). If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? Certain restrictions apply. If not could having water bottles be useful when in port or on an excursion. Just call the Dine Line on your stateroom phone. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. There are a few ways to narrow down which nights will be chosen. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? Started August 27, 2021, By I have plenty! Yes. Can you ask if it could be traded in for something like a bottle of rum? So I don't think it's just a matter of availability. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app. Along with unlimited soda, juice, specialty coffees and more, you can get up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day. Its no secret that Im a big fan of Princess. More details (and how to apply) are listed on Princess website. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By 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. Also another note is no Crown Royal in bars still. Not into haggling? No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. Upon request, a complimentary selection of canaps will be delivered to your stateroom on formal nights. Youve probably seen news articles (or YouTube videos) about passengers who get left behind in port. Thinking mainly about the mini bar set up. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. But on a cruise ship? While other cruise lines are moving away from free 24-hour room service, Princess still offers this with a limited menu. Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? There are 3 choices of beer brands; there are no options for liquor brands. Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? i get it and totally understand. Started June 21, 2021, By Ive even heard of people switching out their mini bar for wine or bottled water. 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. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. Whats your favorite Princess cruise tip? For they prep the standard and deliver it generally before you board. Ive had success with writing extra requests on it, like non-dairy milk or a sandwich to save for later. Started August 27, 2021, By Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Im not saying this so you can get stiffer drinks or faster service (but you might). 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. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. Powered by Invision Community. Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. Started August 27, 2021, By On the part about subbing something else for Elites on Plus or Premier - that totally makes sense. I can almost guarantee theyll whip out a calculator and give you a better offer. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. I always tell them to dress as you would if you were a guest at a wedding. But the discounts are significant. Food is complimentary, although there is a charge for coffee and tea. As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. Disclaimer: I may receive a small commission when you make a purchase from a link on this site, at no added charge to you. Floor plan. 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). :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. For some reason, many Princess cruisers think that the adults-only Lotus and Retreat Pools require a fee to enter. This new program isnt entirely transferable like the paper cards were, but they do allow some flexibility.
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