On your 7th through 16th cruises, or after completing 51-150 cruise days, youre Platinum level. Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. But what if you want to book reservations based on when the formal nights will be? CC Help Jenn Im so glad youre here! Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By Complimentary mini bar set up: youll receive a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water in your stateroom. Ties are also not a requirement. If youd prefer specialty coffees over liquor, beer, and soda, you can swap the mini bar setup for a coffee package. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. ft. Sky Suite - 947 to 1012 sq. 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. :). The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. What does Elite Captains Circle status get you? Youll be glad you did, because stateroom bathrooms are tiny and steamy. 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). Priority check-in at embarkation: dont wait in line! Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. HomeBlogCruise Tips Cruise News Cruise DestinationsAboutContactResourcesFeatured PressPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclosure PolicyTerms of Use. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Our typical exchange is all alcohol for 5+5 in two different beers and then 10 Perrier for the other half. Very surprised and glade no small bottles but 2 375m one rum one vodka. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Then 6 cans of soda, 2 club soda or Perrier, 2 still water = 10 non alcoholic beverages. 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? These pools are free for all passengers 18 and over. thank you for sharing this spreadsheet - 1st time Elite w/mini-bar and we are not "drinkers" - nice to know what our options are before we leave! 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. That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. You can choose one of the following: Unwooded Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson (Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess - when based in Australia), Wyndhams, Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess - when based in Australia), Brown Brothers, Shiraz (Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess - when based in Australia). 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. As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. Your $100 is held by Princess, and you can use it for your deposit for your next cruise. 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. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Princess Mini-Bar Setup info The selections of items in the mini-bar can vary. Whats in the sale? 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 . 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. They were booked as one cruise.. You will receive the second setup at the beginning of the second segment. Us too! 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. There are a few ways to narrow down which nights will be chosen. Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.). :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. For years, Princess sold the New Grounds Coffee Card that allowed you 15 specialty coffee drinks, along with unlimited brewed coffee and tea. 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. Wed much prefer this! If you really hate the idea of wearing a jacket, Ive never seen anyone turned away from the dining room for not having one. Started June 21, 2021, By Our most loyal guests also receive complimentary laundry services and shoe polishing. Yes. On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. 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. So, you can exchange the 10 alcohol for other alcohol or non-alcohol. ;). LauraS You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By However, we like to drink Courvoisier. Evening canaps: Upon request, canaps will be delivered to your stateroom each evening. One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. From your 17th cruise on, or after completing 151 cruise days, youre Elite level, forever! For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. For they prep the standard and deliver it generally before you board. CC Help Jenn 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). This is a gift, a perk for their most loyal customers. 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. VibeGuy 2.8k April 14, 2005 #2 Posted January 28, 2022 Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. 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. Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. have you seen them on the carts before they were put into your cabin?? Never say never. ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. 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. If youre on a Royal Class ship, you can even rent a cabana at the Retreat Pool for a little added luxury. Additionally, shouldbecruising.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes receive a commission from purchases made through our links. Posted on Last updated: November 19, 2021. Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. Powered by Invision Community. The left column is what is included in your mini bar. Food is complimentary, although there is a charge for coffee and tea. Its nice to know you can get coffee cards. Check out our New Cruisers section! Thank you. As I gracefully age, I have to find more creative ways to keep myself organized. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. What does Platinum Captains Circle status get you? Are you planning on taking a Princess cruise? 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 visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. For anything else it requires submitting a question which the time I did it never received an answer. I can almost guarantee theyll whip out a calculator and give you a better offer. Megagirl, March 12, 2016 in Princess Cruises. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. You get $200 credit towards Internet Cafe time on voyages of more than 21 days. 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. Ive done the hard work for you! Priority specialty dining reservations: If youd like to make a reservation for specialty dining, youll have VIP priority. For those with inclusive fares something other should be supplied. In our case, we asked for beer onlyI got 12 cans of beer. 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. This is not true! Enjoy! Read more: Ultimate Guide to Princess Cays. - Two (2) 50ml bottles Gin - Beefeater - Two (2). I thought that Princess discontinued the mini bar swap for coffee cards a couple years ago. Glad it might help someone else out. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. When boarding Majestic in October (LA) there were no DCs in our minibar because they were waiting for it to be delivered to the ship during turnaround day. It's what they can do with whatever (shrinking) budget they had set for these perks. does it depend on your cabin category at all? This is a question many past passengers ask. Is it a standard set of drinks in each set up? OBC is only good for purchases made on the ship. How many bottles of each? If one is Elite and in a Suite, are there two mini-bar set-ups? If yes, is the passenger elite? Well it does keep a lot of crew busy that first day. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. The only things I used were the water and gave the wine to a neighbor cabin. 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. Thanks. People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? By I love sharing my best cruise tips with you, along with reviews of cruise destinations, shore excursions, cruise ships and cruise lines. Not sure how onboard credit works? 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. I always tell them, "no hurry." phabric, October 8, 2016 in Princess Cruises. :). It is a thank you to you for being so loyal and doesn't require a tip. Thanks op for asking question. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. (Voyages 7 days or less, 150 minutes; Voyages 8-20 days, 250 minutes; Voyages 21+ days, 500 minutes. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. Sent from my iPhone using Forums 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. Very helpful for us newbies for the mini bar. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. Were more used to saving money with clearance sales and coupons. We like to make an educated guess, and then make our specialty restaurant reservations for evenings that most likely wont be formal. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You can however switch water and anything else for soda. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. Free laundry and professional cleaning services: just let your steward know! LauraS You may notice an announcement in the Patter about a shopping talk, hosted by the ships Shopping Host. There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. LauraS By Theres no wait for a table, and the upgraded menu options include tableside preparation. Whatever they might offer will be something in limited supply. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. 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 By I wish we could exchange half the minibar for one coffee package (if you want this too, then lobby Princess for it). The worst that can happen is they say no! Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. Theres no ventilation! Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? When booking our upcoming cruise, I noticed that another travel agency was advertising OBC offered through a credit card issuer. 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. Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. Just like many other aspects of Princess Cruises there are inconsistencies. 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. 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. Do you have other questions about food and drinks on a cruise? Although they couldnt see us from wherever they were hiding between courses, our servers seemed to have an uncanny sense of when to clear our plates and bring the next ones. 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. 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. We had mini bar with and without. Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. LauraS As stated, call room service to switch. On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? The mini bars come pre-shrink wrapped. IF all you want to do is swap out the entire mini bar set-up for coffee package(s). Whats your favorite Princess cruise tip? Thinking mainly about the mini bar set up. Started August 27, 2021, By Powered by Invision Community. If yes, select from the following options. It is realistically much easier for Princess to simply supply every Elite passenger with a "standard' setup and deal with changes as requested. We exchange it for 10 beers & 10 Diet Cokes or sometimes for 2 coffee cards. Youve probably seen news articles (or YouTube videos) about passengers who get left behind in port. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. We had mini bar with and without. In the fridge were Cokes, Diet Cokes, San Pelegrno, beer, and water. 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 . Complimentary mini-bar - A one-time only mini-bar will be placed into each suite prior to embarkation. If on a b2b and wanting the 2 coffee cards for the complete minibar, I call room service near the end of the 1st cruise & they gladly bring me the cards without having to exchange a minibar setup. Usually we're at muster drill during the swap and they remove the bar and leave the cards. Tap water, iced tea and lemonade are available at no charge. 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. 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. Do you just tell your steward on the first day? Started June 21, 2021, By 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. Thanks for providing your spread sheet. CC Help Jenn Enjoy a complimentary mini-bar set up and on formal nights, indulge in deluxe canaps created by our talented chefs on board. Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. I keep the two bottles of beer (Dos Equis) and two bottles of water for use off the ship (water not beer). 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. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Its loaded onto your account when you embark, and you can use it at the shops, specialty restaurants, and bars on board. Answer: No. 1. They don't do monetary exchanges. So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. More details (and how to apply) are listed on Princess website. Each Platinum member receives a complimentary Internet package that can be used in the Internet Caf or on your own device. There are too many different people involved and the chain of command - or the chain of "instructions" - simply doesn't work that efficiently. Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. Nearest thing to Crown was VO. Our first (and to date only) cruise as Elite had supply issues and we didn't receive the proper mini bar. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. That sticker price is just the starting point. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. Not sure if this is happening on all ships or just the Discovery but the old rules about swaps likely no longer apply. 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. After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. And I was six months pregnant). 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. Call room service, they will handle it for you. Assuming they have it on board, you can swap out the regular Coke and Sprite in the mini-bar setup for Coke Zero and Diet Sprite. We both feel comfortable in these kinds of outfits were never the most dressed up passengers, and never the most casual. 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. Here are eight things that you might not know about traveling on a cruise ship. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Answer: No. They have beautiful pieces of fine jewelry in many price ranges but none of it is cheap. Certain restrictions apply. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. So I don't think it's just a matter of availability. Im not surprised that they sold out so quickly. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. I swap all my liquor bottles for Beefeater Gin so I end up with 6 bottles swapped plus the two I kept. Started June 21, 2021, By I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. 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. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB.