I have answers. The only things I used were the water and gave the wine to a neighbor cabin. 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. CC Help Jenn Between the savings and services our guests enjoy, it's no wonder why the Captain's Circle is one of the best cruise loyalty programs. Im Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. Last month on the Royal, we switched the mini bar for 10 Coors Lights and 10 Diet Cokes. They don't do monetary exchanges. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. The cookout is only available during specific hours. Started June 21, 2021, By We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. The application is quick and easy, and youll both receive the on board credit. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. This is a question many past passengers ask. 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. Don't see them arrive shrink wrapped. Not sure theres much of a choice. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. On the alcohol swapouts, the price of the replacement item must be equal to or less than the item you are trading. Started June 21, 2021, By Push back again, and the manager will be called over, with yet again a better offer. i get it and totally understand. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. On the Enchanted now. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? CC Help Jenn 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! Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day. You still need to pay for gratuities (18% of the total cost of the package will be charged to your account), but this is a savings of about $60 per day compared to if you purchased the package yourself. Powered by Invision Community. Any really important announcements and changes will be on the front page, so read at least that to avoid missing important information for the next day. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By The right column are all the possible items you could exchange your mini bar for. Buying jewelry? :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By I was surprised that the cost wasnt much more than our staterooms cost, but it would have given us so many perks! 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. If youre a night owl or a super-early riser, you may be wondering where to get food (or a coffee) outside of normal dining times. 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. Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Grand Suite S1 Grand Suite Sleeps up to: 4 1 Staterooms Cabin: 613 sqft (58 m2) Balcony: 117 sqft (11 m2) Click for 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 Theres no ventilation! They were booked as one cruise.. You will receive the second setup at the beginning of the second segment. By It's easy to swap; just call Room Service when you board and specify what you want swapped. How do you go about doing that? 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. 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 plus drink dollar amount from say $12 to $15, something like that. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. 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. Youll be at this level from your second through third cruises. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Liquor gets you soda, but only one to one. Grand Princess deck plan view at Cruisedeckplans showing the newest deck plan layouts, public venues and stateroom pictures and our own deck plan pdf (printable version). Started August 27, 2021, By Its loaded onto your account when you embark, and you can use it at the shops, specialty restaurants, and bars on board. Powered by Invision Community. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. Complimentary Mini-Bar Setup (including liquor, soft drinks, beer, and water) Complimentary In-Stateroom Afternoon Tea Deluxe Canape Selection on Formal Nights Upgraded Bathroom Amenities Elite Member Recognition Pin Final Thoughts The cruise line offers a handful of good perks once members reach platinum or elite status. I'd much rather have the mini bottles than whatever poop wine they are providing. 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. Also another note is no Crown Royal in bars still. We've come to like that brand best because of the mini-bar. You can also request to have the money refunded before the two years are up, in case you completely change your mind. Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each ofCognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of . I have plenty! I am not elite but thought that Elites and Suites got the same thing? If you didnt get the Sip & Sail deal and youre looking to maximize your free alcohol on Princess, I hope you like Champagne! 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. Very helpful for us newbies for the mini bar. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Platinum Members, along with everyone in the same stateroom, can use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, with light refreshments and a less-crowded atmosphere. Formal nights (almost) always take place on a sea day. It would also be easy to supply the wine. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. Recently, Princess transitioned to an onboard account based specialty coffee package, much like how their other beverage packages function. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. Cool! On one, I received just beer and vodka for the alcoholic beverages. The only good elite benefits remaining are the priority tender service, and the best one laundry. Is this something new? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. There are 16 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. 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. in Valencia (Valencian Community) Contents: Municipality The population development of L'Alcdia as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). 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. Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? Enjoy a complimentary mini-bar set up and on formal nights, indulge in deluxe canaps created by our talented chefs on board. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. On the last morning, join the full suite and Elite passengers in the priority disembarkation lounge. Anyone know if the limit is still $40 bottle of wine for the switch out? However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Summary You can make reservations for the main dining rooms, even if you have Anytime Dining. Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. 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. I get it, especially if youre American like me. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. They have not in the past, but over time Coke is changing products. So what happens if you have one of the old cards, and it has no expiration date (some do and some dont)? 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? Recent bridesmaids dresses, I should say. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. Can you get small bottles of Kahula[emoji3]. 2 ea 50 mL bottles whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Cognac (most recently Dewars, Skyy, Beefeater, Hennessy, can vary), 2 ea Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Tonic Water, Perrier, Still Water. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. Thanks everyone, I appreciate your answers and will just do the trade in when we get there. We always get our mini bar set up changed. 1. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. I learned something new. On the CB last month, out mini-liquor bottles were gin and scotch. Note that if you sail in a full suite or youre traveling solo, youll get double cruise credit for that sailing! I regularly swap mine for two more Beefeaters. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-mobile-leaderboard-2','ezslot_18',677,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-mobile-leaderboard-2-0');Note that if you pre-pay for any of these things before your cruise, you wont be refunded. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. You can exchange the non-alcohol for any non-alcohol. 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. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Through security screening. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. How many bottles of each? I have been on some ships which have run out of specific miniatures and they offer a 375ml bottle of a spirit in exchange Not quite par but still gratefully received. 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. Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. I had the same wine choice as well. We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. You have to own at least 100 shares, but youll get extra OBC for each Princess cruise that you take. Take a peek at my tips page for even more insider cruise information. Learning the ins and outs of any cruise line takes a lot of experience and research but you dont have to do that. A quick search of the board will find MANY threads on the topic. Could be bottles could be cans. Not sure I agree with you. Unfortunately, I do not like wine. 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 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). Your $100 is held by Princess, and you can use it for your deposit for your next cruise. Definitely take a few minutes each evening to read the Princess Patter. Whatever they might offer will be something in limited supply. One to one,Donna. I just understand the difficulty of implementing the requested changes. Many Princess ships offer Movies Under the Stars, where they play recent films on the big screen. Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. 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. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. Unfortunately rum has not been an option in any of our minibars. Liquor gets you water, but water doesn't get you beer. Obviously, a cruise line isnt going to be able to replicate the feeling of a village pub on a cruise ship full of tourists. Once a day, the housekeeping staff comes in and makes the bed, empties the trash, and gives you new towels. Were more used to saving money with clearance sales and coupons. Is the elite set up the same as the suite set up? Yes, I change ours out every time. Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? 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. Certain restrictions apply. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . 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,. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. This new program isnt entirely transferable like the paper cards were, but they do allow some flexibility. 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. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. Who knows if that will stay the same, I imagine it will change based on supplies. 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. IF all you want to do is swap out the entire mini bar set-up for coffee package(s). Not into haggling? :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. - 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. 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 :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. I tell what and how to get the Elite Loyalty Level Perks on every Princess Cruise Ship. Shopping hosts are cruise line employees who are paid commission by specific stores on land that they have a relationship with. If you like something and its a bit more than youd want to pay, let the sales associate know. :). Also, the specialty restaurants can be busier on formal nights, because they dont have a formal dress code. 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. Started June 21, 2021, By You can also use it to purchase shore excursions, spa treatments, and photos on the ship. Your new level will be effective on your next sailing. You made out. Do you just tell your steward on the first day? We've gotten pretty creative with our swapouts, for example, trading the brandy for Budweiser. Floor plan. The shore is a bit rocky, and the sand fleas can be annoying! Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. Whats your favorite Princess cruise tip? Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. As stated, you can't swap non-alcohol for alcohol. Be aware of this if you take a shore excursion the food might not be still available when you return. 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. Looking for more tips for new cruisers? This way, those who tend to book longer sailings arent penalized. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. LauraS We call soon after boarding and have always received the exchange sometime in the evening. Most Princess ships have the International Caf in the Piazza, and its open round-the-clock! I had the plus package so did not bother me too much. We are still platinum, bot only 3 cruises to go until Elite. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. trbarton, September 1, 2017 in Princess Cruises. Direct to check in counter. If youre planning on booking a mini-suite, be sure to check out the Club Class mini-suites. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. Liquor for Beers, others for Cokes. CC Help Jenn At least we can jump the process on a B2B by calling on last day of a segment. I've never had to worry about it. Many of the shops have drawings to win merchandise. As stated, call room service to switch. Youve hit the big time! margord, June 3, 2012 in Princess Cruises. I swap all my liquor bottles for Beefeater Gin so I end up with 6 bottles swapped plus the two I kept. I always tell them to dress as you would if you were a guest at a wedding. 20 items are included in the mini bar, they said we can get 20 items of what we would like. More details and the application page are on Princess website. Thank you. We always switch ours out for our preferred adult beverages and soft drinks. While this would be ideal from the passenger standpoint I sincerely doubt it would ever actually work. 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. Minisuite: Diamond Princess' 184 mini-suites are primarily located on Deck 9, with a few on Deck 8. If youd prefer specialty coffees over liquor, beer, and soda, you can swap the mini bar setup for a coffee package. On Princess sailings with a formal night, the dress code is elevated in the Main Dining Rooms during the dinner service. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? We like to choose Anytime Dining because were not always hungry at the same time. But, NO, you can only exchange the entire minibar for TWO coffee packages. This includes a complimentary mini-bar setup that consists of a "selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water" according to Princess. I love sharing my best cruise tips with you, along with reviews of cruise destinations, shore excursions, cruise ships and cruise lines. Never have a problem. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. 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. I know you can change it out. The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. Check the Patter for the drawing times you have to be present at the drawing to collect your prize. Ive had very good luck negotiating the price down in the Effy shops on Princess. Alcoholic drinks are rarely free on Princess cruises, but if youre looking to save on your alcohol budget, I have a couple of tips. It is stocked with 2 bottles of everything to start. Our typical exchange is all alcohol for 5+5 in two different beers and then 10 Perrier for the other half. Have you been on a Princess cruise? By Then I remove all the items I want exchanged, place the list with the items on the tray providedleave the room, and magically, all is replaced. We're thinking of doing a 4 night cruise on the new Majestic Princess in March.
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