You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. But this deal is too good to pass up. I will be sailing as 'Elite' for the first time, on the Emerald Princess out of Sydney in January 2017. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I always tell them, "no hurry." Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Check the Princess website beginning in June (or ask your travel agent to remind you) to see if this promotion will return. Welcome to Elite! We always switch ours out for our preferred adult beverages and soft drinks. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. 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 . (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. 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. And they seem to be getting creative assembling a 10+10 on at least some ships. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. I wish Princess would take advance requests for the mini-bar content so we don't all have to call Room Service on Day 1 for the swap requests. 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. I think there had been supply chain issues and they had a limited number of setups to provide. 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. By 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. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. If we change the set up for the coffee cards can we give one away? While other cruise lines are moving away from free 24-hour room service, Princess still offers this with a limited menu. If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. LauraS Read more: Ultimate Guide to Princess Cays. Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. 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. But on a cruise ship? 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. Call Room Service. While this would be ideal from the passenger standpoint I sincerely doubt it would ever actually work. Many of the shops have drawings to win merchandise. Our most loyal guests also receive complimentary laundry services and shoe polishing. Us too! They have beautiful pieces of fine jewelry in many price ranges but none of it is cheap. We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. Imagine the "super special wowie zowie elite" people (you know every cruise has them) exploding and "having a cow" (my apologies if this doesn't work for non US folks) because their mini bar wasn't prepared to their specifications. However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! Most people who participate remain in their formal attire for the evening. Dont try to haggle unless youre braver than I am from what Ive seen, these are pretty rock-bottom prices. Just take their advice about the approved shops with a grain of salt. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. Lots of people dont show up, and they will continue to pull names until they pick someone whos there. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. At the risk of sounding greedy, we are both Elite and have booked a suite. CC Help Jenn L'Alcdia. Assuming they have the inventory it is 8 x 50ml spirts, 2 beers = 10 alcoholic beverages. We like to make an educated guess, and then make our specialty restaurant reservations for evenings that most likely wont be formal. I'm not trying to denigrate the wishes of the folks who would like a customized setup. I used to get half Dos Equis & half Becks however room service said Beck's is no longer an option. 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. Whats in the sale? Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.). You have options! Started June 21, 2021, By Liquor gets you soda, but only one to one. Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Let me know in the comments below! In our case, we asked for beer onlyI got 12 cans of beer. Answer: No. Ive done the hard work for you! Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. Additionally, shouldbecruising.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes receive a commission from purchases made through our links. IF all you want to do is swap out the entire mini bar set-up for coffee package(s). 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. 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. We like to choose Anytime Dining because were not always hungry at the same time. I know Dos Equis is the default brand, but what others might be available for swapping? Thank you. Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. Thats a 100% return on our investment. However, should the passenger require any additional supplies this will be at the discretion of the Passenger Services Director. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Powered by Invision Community. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. For they prep the standard and deliver it generally before you board. On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. Floor plan. Compounding the problem is the fact that, even before the shutdown, supplies weren't fully implemented. :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? 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. In 19 cruises, I have never had one shrink wrapped. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. On the last morning, join the full suite and Elite passengers in the priority disembarkation lounge. We had a choice of Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. The suite will get you one more but that is the limit. I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. Started August 27, 2021, By On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. But, NO, you can only exchange the entire minibar for TWO coffee packages. How do you go about doing that? No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. LauraS Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? Im saying this because the bartenders know everything. They will come up and collect your mini-bar, charge your account, credit your account, and place on your medallion one each coffee package. Hope he was able to keep them. Luck of the draw I guess. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By 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. 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. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. Thanks for providing your spread sheet. There are 3 choices of beer brands; there are no options for liquor brands. On the other, they gave me 1-liter bottles of tonic water and club soda instead of two cans each of tonic water and sparkling water. Whats your favorite Princess cruise tip? I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. I do agree that if you want a coffee package or the bottle of wine you should be able to pre-select. Good for Bloody Mary's. 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,. Read more: Princess Cruises Pub Lunch Review (With Menu). Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Formal Nights are (usually) never on the first or last night of a cruise. We had mini bar with and without. 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? If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. You can always give away your bar set up or coffee cards in lieu of the set up. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Then 6 cans of soda, 2 club soda or Perrier, 2 still water = 10 non alcoholic beverages. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. If youre a seasoned Princess cruiser, youll know that the arrival of the Princess Patter in your stateroom mailbox each evening is a highly-anticipated event! It is stocked with 2 bottles of everything to start. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). The. 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. If youre starving after a night of dancing or losing track of time in the casino, this is the place to go to refuel in the wee hours. So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. We're thinking of doing a 4 night cruise on the new Majestic Princess in March. As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. 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). CC Help Jenn It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. When booking our upcoming cruise, I noticed that another travel agency was advertising OBC offered through a credit card issuer. You can have all vodka and all bottled water, for instance, whatever your preferences are as long as they abide by the policies that Astro Flyer stated above. If lots of people on a cruise are avoiding dressing up, the specialty restaurant reservations can fill up fast. It's only been the items listed in the FAQs from the website I posted earlier except on one cruise when I got Canadian Club Whisky. Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? 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. He was very happy and all :D :D: :D. Does anyone know what brands of beer we're allowed to swap the liquor mini bottles for? 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. i get it and totally understand. Note that if you sail in a full suite or youre traveling solo, youll get double cruise credit for that sailing! You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Ladies, this is a great opportunity to re-wear those bridesmaids dresses you have hanging in the closet! Each Platinum member receives a complimentary Internet package that can be used in the Internet Caf or on your own device. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Im not surprised that they sold out so quickly. 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 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 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 you didnt get the Sip & Sail deal and youre looking to maximize your free alcohol on Princess, I hope you like Champagne! The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. 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. That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. The application is quick and easy, and youll both receive the on board credit. But, what they did amazingly well was the food. 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. So no bourbon at all in small bottles? Read What New Cruisers Dont Know About Cruise Food & Drinks. The food in the main dining rooms is slightly elevated on formal nights. We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Were more used to saving money with clearance sales and coupons. EDIT: I see that "elliair" types faster than me while I'm watching CFB games. We have always had bottles of beer in the set up. Started August 27, 2021, By We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. On Princess sailings with a formal night, the dress code is elevated in the Main Dining Rooms during the dinner service. ;p. You will get there in time. 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. CC Help Jenn :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? 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? A former flight attendant, she now prefers cruise ships over airplanes and spends several months each year cruising and exploring cruise ports. https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. Perrier was available at virtually every bar onboard, but not through room service! Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. CC Help Jenn Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? You were lucky! The departure time was changed, and the cruisers missed the announcement in the newsletter. By ), Complimentary afternoon tea may be served in your stateroom. Check the Patter for the drawing times you have to be present at the drawing to collect your prize. There are 16 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Each ship may be different as to how they set them up. Looking forward to being Elite. QuestionIs it a one to one switch or do you get more soda for the liquor? In February on Regal got Scotch and Gin. Started June 21, 2021, By margord, June 3, 2012 in Princess Cruises. Another change to the program is that the amount of specialty coffees you can order is based on the length of your cruise. After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. Shop sells it but not bars. They seem to appreciate that. You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. Disclaimer: I may receive a small commission when you make a purchase from a link on this site, at no added charge to you. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Is the elite set up the same as the suite set up? On your fourth through sixth cruises, or after completing 31-50 cruise days, youre Ruby level. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. Its always held on sea days, sometimes in the Wheelhouse Bar, but often in the Crown Grill, normally a fee-based specialty restaurant. 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. When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. Gave them all away. Started June 21, 2021, By From your 17th cruise on, or after completing 151 cruise days, youre Elite level, forever! Ties are also not a requirement. Of course we sampled each others dishes, and they were both amazing. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. :(. trbarton, September 1, 2017 in Princess Cruises. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. CC Help Jenn Food is complimentary, although there is a charge for coffee and tea. Platinum Members, along with everyone in the same stateroom, can use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, with light refreshments and a less-crowded atmosphere. 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. Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. And then they have to build new minibar combinations and again visit the cabins to pick up the old and deliver the right things - and that all takes time and delays. 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. If you want to know where to find free WiFi in port, where to find a cheap but delicious meal at your next stop, or whats going on onboard that you absolutely cant miss, your bartender friends will know the answer. Princess Cruises Elites mini bar setup Elites mini bar setup By tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises 1 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 tourismtessy 364 January 21, 2008 Texas, USA #1 Posted January 28, 2022 Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for 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. You might also like What Beverages Can I Bring On My Cruise? The biggest change with this program is that if you dont use all of your specialty coffees during your cruise, you forfeit the rest. LauraS Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You can read more about me and about Should Be Cruising here. LauraS Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. The price of the replacement does NOT have to be less than or equal than the item you are trading. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? 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. You can also order room service. Grand Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1301 staterooms for up to 3122 passengers served by 1150 crew. Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? Started August 27, 2021, By Make friends with your bartenders. 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. I have to wonder why all the local liquor stores seem to have tons of mini bottles but Princess can't seem to get them. The left column is what is included in your mini bar. 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. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. Thanks op for asking question. By Another example of how "new" isn't always "improved". We waited over a week before calling room service to make the trade. in Valencia (Valencian Community) Contents: Municipality The population development of L'Alcdia as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By (Request this via room service at least six hours prior.). You can give them both away if you like. Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? It also specifies the dress code for the following evening (smart casual or formal), along with opening and closing times for restaurants, bars, and shops. The right column are all the possible items you could exchange your mini bar for. We left a note bequeathing them to our cabin steward.
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