She made a few phone calls, and we got an extra $200 in on board credit. What will I find in the "Complimentary Mini Bar Set Up" ? If not could having water bottles be useful when in port or on an excursion. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Not a big deal since I always change the liquor bottles for beers. There are 16 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. 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More details (and how to apply) are listed on Princess website. Another change to the program is that the amount of specialty coffees you can order is based on the length of your cruise. The mini-bar set-up consists of the following items (subject to change and availability): - Two (2) 50ml bottles Cognac - Courvoisier V.S.O.P. On Emerald Princess in December, we were able to switch out for coffee cards for what seemed to be the usual mini-bar set-up. Through security screening. Youll be at this level from your second through third cruises. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Heres the note we received. Started August 27, 2021, By There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. They use what they have. CC Help Jenn :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. I always tell them, "no hurry." Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Does the passenger have an inclusive fare? They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. 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. We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. You can reach the next level by hitting either a certain number of completed cruises, or by total number of cruise days sailed. So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. Ugh. :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. (This can be ordered by completing the card in your stateroom and hanging it on your door the night prior. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. The only things I used were the water and gave the wine to a neighbor cabin. 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. Very surprised and glade no small bottles but 2 375m one rum one vodka. Liquor gets you soda, but only one to one. Although its half the price, my advice is to skip this one. Can you get small bottles of Kahula[emoji3]. 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. Unlike bars on land, cruise ship bars dont kick patrons out you can sit in a lounge all night if you want, even if the bar isnt serving drinks. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. Certain restrictions apply. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. :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? Also another note is no Crown Royal in bars still. Check the Princess website beginning in June (or ask your travel agent to remind you) to see if this promotion will return. 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. LauraS Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day. 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. Try on a few pieces you like, and check the price tags. If youre on a Royal Class ship, you can even rent a cabana at the Retreat Pool for a little added luxury. Yes. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? 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. It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. Another example of how "new" isn't always "improved". 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 I think there had been supply chain issues and they had a limited number of setups to provide. The specialty coffees can be given to another passenger, but the brewed coffee and tea may only be consumed by the person who has the package on their account. Us too! Im Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising. Very helpful for us newbies for the mini bar. I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. Make friends with your bartenders. I get it, especially if youre American like me. You can save a significant amount over the marked price if you do this! more tips for new cruisers? Note that if you sail in a full suite or youre traveling solo, youll get double cruise credit for that sailing! Princess isn't. - 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. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. 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, 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. The only like-kind alcohol we were able to trade them out for was vodka. Near the end of each Princess cruise, the Effy shop will have a Final Call sale, with clearance prices on certain pieces. The suite will get you one more but that is the limit. Older pieces, things they only have a few of. 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. 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. If we change the set up for the coffee cards can we give one away? Princess began offering this level in 2016 on select ships, and its now rolled out to the entire fleet. They hit Elite level after 16 cruise credits or 151 cruise days. Sapphire Princess Cruise Ship: Review, Photos & Departure Ports on Liquor gets you water, but water doesn't get you beer. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Can anyone tell me what's included in the mini bar set up and how easy is it to swap contents for your own preference?:). On the part about subbing something else for Elites on Plus or Premier - that totally makes sense. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. This may be my number-one tip for cruising in general, but especially on Princess! This includes small liqueurs, beer, soft drinks and water bottles. Both ships held to the "as long as it is equal to or less than" (unwritten) rule. By From your 17th cruise on, or after completing 151 cruise days, youre Elite level, forever! Once a day, the housekeeping staff comes in and makes the bed, empties the trash, and gives you new towels. I had the plus package so did not bother me too much. At least we can jump the process on a B2B by calling on last day of a segment. I'm not certain if the shrink wrap occurs on shore before the supplies are loaded or if it is done on board. Read Is a Cruise Beverage Package a Good Value? Make sure you order your coffee package online at least four days prior to your cruise it wont be available after that. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. Just call room service and they'll take care of it. I did a CC survey a year or so ago and the majority swap out some or all of their mini-bar. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. Help, we are now Elite and I cannot find the part where I can request what I would prefer for the mini bar set up. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. It's easy to swap; just call Room Service when you board and specify what you want swapped. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? People in a suite get the same mini-bar set up as an Elite. On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? Certain restrictions apply. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Dont want to waste precious vacation time in the laundry room on your cruise? Because the consumers who buy those little bottles are willing and able to pay the going rate for them. LauraS Most people who participate remain in their formal attire for the evening. Are they now doing the swap? The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. We always use a travel agent when we book a cruise, especially because we often get extra discounts, reduced deposits, and on board credit. If you are in a suite and are elite you get a double set up. 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. No problem. 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. Its nice to cool off after a shower in your robe before you get dressed. :). They are very busy so there may be a wait. They just set up your table and deliver the meal its pretty much room service with elevated breakfast food. Have you been on a Princess cruise? Started August 27, 2021, By After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. On Princess sailings with a formal night, the dress code is elevated in the Main Dining Rooms during the dinner service. I love sharing my best cruise tips with you, along with reviews of cruise destinations, shore excursions, cruise ships and cruise lines. Started August 27, 2021, By :). Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? We always switch ours out for our preferred adult beverages and soft drinks. The. If youre a fanatic about clean, pressed clothing like I am, youll be happy to know that Princess has a self-service laundry room on each floor. 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. Started June 21, 2021, By I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. Same on our April cruise on the Star Princess except what I noted in. Is this something new? As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. Shop sells it but not bars. And I agree - tipping is recommended. (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess cruise. On Emerald Princess in December, we were able to switch out for coffee cards for what seemed to be the usual mini-bar set-up. You can also order room service. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. We prefer that over sodas and alcohol. No problem. Things to Do in Hilton Head SC (Other Than Golf), The Historic (and Haunted) Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Shopping hosts are cruise line employees who are paid commission by specific stores on land that they have a relationship with. For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. LauraS Not sure if this is happening on all ships or just the Discovery but the old rules about swaps likely no longer apply. Our first (and to date only) cruise as Elite had supply issues and we didn't receive the proper mini bar. If you like something and its a bit more than youd want to pay, let the sales associate know. 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,. 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. I was in a suite on Emerald last week. Becoming a Princess Cruises Elite Passenger: the Benefits - Blogger As others have said, we just called room service and they swapped it out for us. Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. We're thinking of doing a 4 night cruise on the new Majestic Princess in March. You get a free mini bar setup (one time only). Who knows if that will stay the same, I imagine it will change based on supplies. Started June 21, 2021, By Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Coral Princess Cruises 2022-2024 | CRUISE SALE $84/day - Clean Cruising Unfortunately rum has not been an option in any of our minibars. On your fourth through sixth cruises, or after completing 31-50 cruise days, youre Ruby level. 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. 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. As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? 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. What does Ruby Captains Circle status get you? This is not true! Gave them all away. On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. LauraS 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. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. In February on Regal got Scotch and Gin. Unfortunately, I do not like wine. Grand Suite S1 Grand Suite Sleeps up to: 4 1 Staterooms Cabin: 613 sqft (58 m2) Balcony: 117 sqft (11 m2) Click for Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. But the discounts are significant. 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 Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? 5. If they have the curry chicken salad when you visit, give it a try its my favorite! An additional discount off your cruise fare (for the first 2 guests in the stateroom) when you book early, Access to Captains Circle Online, for extra benefits including the Refer-a-Friend program. They usually come pretty quickly. i get it and totally understand. The mini-bar set-up consists of the following items (subject to change and availability): - Two (2) 50ml bottles Cognac - Courvoisier V.S.O.P. Perrier was available at virtually every bar onboard, but not through room service! 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. What does Platinum Captains Circle status get you? Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. They'll be there within minutes of calling. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Golden Princess Deck Plans, Layouts, Pictures, Videos 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. Answer: No. This way, those who tend to book longer sailings arent penalized. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By I'd only add a buck to drink limit as that can add up quickly for drinkers over course of a voyage. If yes, is the passenger elite? This new program isnt entirely transferable like the paper cards were, but they do allow some flexibility. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. Must have really been a glitch if it was just one segment. ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. I don't think they come shrink wrapped. The loyalty program on Princess Cruises is pretty fantastic, making it one of the best reasons to keep cruising with Princess. Started June 21, 2021, By Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. Recent bridesmaids dresses, I should say. Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? A room steward isn't exactly like a hotel housekeeper (but he's not a butler, either) Chances are, you've stayed in a hotel before. At the risk of sounding greedy, we are both Elite and have booked a suite. I usually dont like going to faux British pubs, for the same reason I dont go to American-style restaurants overseas. The application is quick and easy, and youll both receive the on board credit. On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. Certain restrictions apply. If youve reached the coveted Elite Captains Circle level, youre not stuck with the selection of beverages they provide. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. 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. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362029. CC Help Jenn We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. ;p. You will get there in time. L'Alcdia (Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain) - Population First time Elite status - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. 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. Yes, I change ours out every time. All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. 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). 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. 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. Also, if you dont use all of it by the end of your sailing, you forfeit whatevers left. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other 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. Once onboard, call room service and ask to swap. The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). Ref from Princess:https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. This is filmed live during your cruise, and is sold onboard in the Photo/Video Department. 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. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. Is Princess Plus worth it for higher level Captain's Circle members? By 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. 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