Do you detest formal clothing? It doesnt have to be expensive; just something that I love. VAWCB 52 October 7, 2009 Virginia HomeBlogCruise Tips Cruise News Cruise DestinationsAboutContactResourcesFeatured PressPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclosure PolicyTerms of Use. We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. If youre not in a suite, you might think that you cant have a bathrobebut you can! Well it does keep a lot of crew busy that first day. Direct to check in counter. :(. Theres no wait for a table, and the upgraded menu options include tableside preparation. Your new level will be effective on your next sailing. 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. 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. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. While other cruise lines are moving away from free 24-hour room service, Princess still offers this with a limited menu. Started June 21, 2021, By 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, Dorset UK / la cte atlantique de la France. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. 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. CC Help Jenn I will be sailing as 'Elite' for the first time, on the Emerald Princess out of Sydney in January 2017. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. They hit Elite level after 16 cruise credits or 151 cruise days. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. For years, Princess sold the New Grounds Coffee Card that allowed you 15 specialty coffee drinks, along with unlimited brewed coffee and tea. CC Help Jenn 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 liter bottles of water, two (2) 11 ounce bottles of Perrier. Started August 27, 2021, By They'll be there within minutes of calling. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. Assuming they have those items in room service, yes. You can call room service and have them swap the standard grouping for drinks that you prefer! Every cruise since we became Elite the beer has been Dos Equis in bottles. 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,. Margins are miniscule, so its likely youll have to flag someone down to try something on. They don't do monetary exchanges. LauraS Push back again, and the manager will be called over, with yet again a better offer. From your 17th cruise on, or after completing 151 cruise days, youre Elite level, forever! 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 get all beers and then sparkling water to replace all the sodas (non-alcohol group). Nowhere near to Elite and can't afford a suite. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. Yes. And I agree - tipping is recommended. 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. 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. 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. Answer: No. The shore is a bit rocky, and the sand fleas can be annoying! We have had both with and without a suite. Take a peek at my tips page for even more insider cruise information. All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. When Princess transitioned to the new coffee program, they announced they would continue to accept the cards through August 31, 2019. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',602,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_5',602,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1'); .large-mobile-banner-1-multi-602{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;}If you have an old card without an expiration, Id still take the card and try to use it. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. By You can opt out the buffet never has a formal dress code. 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. And they seem to be getting creative assembling a 10+10 on at least some ships. Looking for more cruise tips? Just ask your cabin steward when he comes to introduce himself on embarkation day. Started August 27, 2021, By Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Platinum members plus anyone traveling with you in the same stateroom can go right to the Priority Check-In desk. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Princess Mini-Bar Setup info The selections of items in the mini-bar can vary. The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. On the Caribbean in December, I had the correct bottles of liquor, but instead of two cans of tonic water and two small bottles of Perrier, there was a 1-liter bottle of tonic water along with a 1-liter bottle of club soda. By I know you can change it out. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Its nice to cool off after a shower in your robe before you get dressed. On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. ;). Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. :). (I cant do this the last time I was a bridesmaid was in the 90s. Formal nights (almost) always take place on a sea day. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. 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?:). Started August 27, 2021, By Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. Once I got all Heniken but not anymore and other beer exchange brands I've read about as options were some 12 oz bottles of American brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light & Miller's MGD. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. ;p. You will get there in time. 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. I always tell them to dress as you would if you were a guest at a wedding. Answer: No. You get a free mini bar setup (one time only). 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. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. It's easy to swap; just call Room Service when you board and specify what you want swapped. This may be my number-one tip for cruising in general, but especially on Princess! Started August 27, 2021, 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. 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. It is realistically much easier for Princess to simply supply every Elite passenger with a "standard' setup and deal with changes as requested. Apparently they were out of the Courvoisier. Check out the latest web stories from Should Be Cruising! How do you go about doing that? Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. By Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.). 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. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. EDIT: I see that "elliair" types faster than me while I'm watching CFB games. :). Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? Buying jewelry? A recent survey indicated majority do not keep the default. Near the end of each Princess cruise, the Effy shop will have a Final Call sale, with clearance prices on certain pieces. If youve noticed that theres always a line for the dining room at 6:30 save time by making a reservation. 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. Just call room service and they'll take care of it. I have answers. Is there a vary of different type of bottles of liquor, beer, soda they put in the refrig? 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). It lasted about two hours, and the servers didnt hover over us (or wait inside our stateroom as I had feared). Ref from Princess:https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. 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. One to one,Donna. Started August 27, 2021, By Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. Definitely take a few minutes each evening to read the Princess Patter. The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. 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. 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. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? Not sure I agree with you. Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? Cool! Luck of the draw I guess. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). CC Help Jenn Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. ft. Sky Suite - 947 to 1012 sq. We like to choose Anytime Dining because were not always hungry at the same time. Its no secret that Im a big fan of Princess. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. I regularly swap mine for two more Beefeaters. For those with inclusive fares something other should be supplied. Occasionally another drink will be served, but its usually just bubbly. While you relax on your lounger, attendants will come around with fleece blankets, popcorn, or milk and cookies, for free! We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Also another note is no Crown Royal in bars still. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. Im Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising. For the last several summers, Princess has offered a Sip & Sail promotion where the first two passengers in a stateroom receive a complimentary Premier Beverage Package (for select sailings and stateroom categories). LauraS You can make reservations for the main dining rooms, even if you have Anytime Dining. You can give them both away if you like. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . 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. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. I used to get half Dos Equis & half Becks however room service said Beck's is no longer an option. Priority disembarkation you can let the Circle Host know what time youd like to disembark. Check the Patter for locations and times. You most certainly can, and you should. They are the same in type of drink. Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. The only way you get TWO mini-bar set ups (and can exchange one for 2 coffee cards whilst keeping the other) is if you are in a full suite and at least one of you is Elite. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I can almost guarantee theyll whip out a calculator and give you a better offer. 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. They will come up and collect your mini-bar, charge your account, credit your account, and place on your medallion one each coffee package. 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. If one is Elite and in a Suite, are there two mini-bar set-ups? Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. 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. So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. More details and the application page are on Princess website. The only things I used were the water and gave the wine to a neighbor cabin. Platinum Members, along with everyone in the same stateroom, can use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, with light refreshments and a less-crowded atmosphere. Because the consumers who buy those little bottles are willing and able to pay the going rate for them. Also, if you dont use all of it by the end of your sailing, you forfeit whatevers left. You can pay for detergent and the washers and dryers with your cruise card, and there are irons and ironing boards set up as well. I always exchange my bar for my favorite G&T but do keep the beer. Glad it might help someone else out. :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. For they prep the standard and deliver it generally before you board. 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. Youve hit the big time! Have you been on a Princess cruise? 20 items are included in the mini bar, they said we can get 20 items of what we would like. 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. Im not saying this so you can get stiffer drinks or faster service (but you might). Learning the ins and outs of any cruise line takes a lot of experience and research but you dont have to do that. I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Posted on Last updated: November 19, 2021. If you go, make sure to sit near the front, because they often throw prizes during the talk, and Ive never seen them reach the back rows!
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