CC Help Jenn Occasionally another drink will be served, but its usually just bubbly. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. Our most loyal guests also receive complimentary laundry services and shoe polishing. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By Both ships held to the "as long as it is equal to or less than" (unwritten) rule. 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. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Check out our New Cruisers section! If you really hate the idea of wearing a jacket, Ive never seen anyone turned away from the dining room for not having one. If yes, select from the following options. We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. in Valencia (Valencian Community) Contents: Municipality The population development of L'Alcdia as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). My pro tip? There are too many different people involved and the chain of command - or the chain of "instructions" - simply doesn't work that efficiently. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Youve hit the big time! Because the consumers who buy those little bottles are willing and able to pay the going rate for them. 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. - 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. They hit Elite level after 16 cruise credits or 151 cruise days. Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. But this deal is too good to pass up. Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? Apparently they were out of the Courvoisier. This costs $100 per person and entitles you to OBC on your next cruise, up to $300. Welcome to Elite! Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Definitely take a few minutes each evening to read the Princess Patter. Princess Plus Value for Captain's Circle Members Princess Cruises Mini Bar set up. CC Help Jenn All drinks (water too) are included that are $10 or less. LauraS As I recall TracyABD usually does the suite life. I was going to swap all out for that. On the Enchanted now. When booking our upcoming cruise, I noticed that another travel agency was advertising OBC offered through a credit card issuer. 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. What will I find in the "Complimentary Mini Bar Set Up" ? If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. By Gave them all away. As I gracefully age, I have to find more creative ways to keep myself organized. Read more: Princess Cruises Pub Lunch Review (With Menu). The departure time was changed, and the cruisers missed the announcement in the newsletter. One of the perks that Princess lists for suite passengers is plush bathrobes. Missed the Sip & Sail and youre thinking about buying a beverage package? Complimentary mini-bar setup (Suites) Cruise Director & all English speaking staff; Destination seminars and/or lectures; Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies; Gratuities, bar service charges for Australia-based Princess ships; In-cabin dining at no charge; Internet access & Wi-Fi (public areas) Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs . Started June 21, 2021, By On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2410794&highlight=mini+bar+contents. Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). It's easy to swap; just call Room Service when you board and specify what you want swapped. CC is a wonderful venue for sharing. So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. Nowhere near to Elite and can't afford a suite. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. The only good elite benefits remaining are the priority tender service, and the best one laundry. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. Upon request, a complimentary selection of canaps will be delivered to your stateroom on formal nights. 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. 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?:). Why? I used to get half Dos Equis & half Becks however room service said Beck's is no longer an option. Once a day, the housekeeping staff comes in and makes the bed, empties the trash, and gives you new towels. If you happen to be visiting Princess Cays on a Carnival Cruise, the CHEERS! I am not elite but thought that Elites and Suites got the same thing? Each Platinum member receives a complimentary Internet package that can be used in the Internet Caf or on your own device. Ive had lots of friends and readers ask me what to wear for formal night (I spent 20 years in the fashion industry, in addition to being a cruise fanatic). Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. We like to choose Anytime Dining because were not always hungry at the same time. 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. Buying jewelry? Its nice to cool off after a shower in your robe before you get dressed. Check the Patter for the drawing times you have to be present at the drawing to collect your prize. Not sure if this is happening on all ships or just the Discovery but the old rules about swaps likely no longer apply. 1. No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. I generally fill this out before calling room service. Im Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising. 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. Perrier was available at virtually every bar onboard, but not through room service! Most people who participate remain in their formal attire for the evening. Call room service to get it switched out. No wonder I can't find that info @ PCL:confused::mad: They replaced the useful FAQs with a few less detailed answers. 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). We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. If youre planning on booking a mini-suite, be sure to check out the Club Class mini-suites. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. 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. 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. Powered by Invision Community. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Good for Bloody Mary's. Im so glad youre here! That sticker price is just the starting point. The last two times our Elite setup included bottles of beer instead of cans. On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. The application is quick and easy, and youll both receive the on board credit. Note that if you sail in a full suite or youre traveling solo, youll get double cruise credit for that sailing! I have answers. 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. Are you planning on taking a Princess cruise? Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. Never have a problem. L'Alcdia. 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. Recent bridesmaids dresses, I should say. 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). 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. 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. 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. CC Help Jenn We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. You get a free mini bar setup (one time only). Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. Powered by Invision Community. This is a question many past passengers ask. 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. I dont know if youve checked savings account interest rates recently, but let me know if you find one that offers that kind of return! By The loyalty program on Princess Cruises is pretty fantastic, making it one of the best reasons to keep cruising with Princess. 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. Works great. Just take their advice about the approved shops with a grain of salt. It would also be easy to supply the wine. Check the Patter for locations and times. Every cruise since we became Elite the beer has been Dos Equis in bottles. 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. 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. They do come shrink wrapped. complimentary mini bar set-up 11 deluxe canape selection on formal nights complimentary afternoon tea in stateroom priority disembarkation upgraded bathroom amenities complimentary laundry services and shoe polishing The information listed on this page is provided by our agency as a courtesy to our web site users. 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. 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. We make it work for us by trading all of our booze for Skyy vodka to take home to use for tailgates, etc. They were booked as one cruise.. You will receive the second setup at the beginning of the second segment. I get it, especially if youre American like me. 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. Each ship may be different as to how they set them up. Princess Mini-Bar Setup info The selections of items in the mini-bar can vary. By 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. We always get our mini bar set up changed. Summary It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. You most certainly can, and you should. On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. Now my question. can I exchange any of the alcohol bottles for rum? You can call Room Service and they will switch out. But on a cruise ship? They don't do monetary exchanges. (This can be ordered by completing the card in your stateroom and hanging it on your door the night prior. We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac. One to one,Donna. You get a plate of delicious canapes delivered to your stateroom before dinner. The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. 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. Answer: No. Luck of the draw I guess. Im also always looking for a good deal, and I despise paying full price for anything. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. If you want a quieter, less crowded pool experience, definitely check out the adults-only Princess pools. Im not saying this so you can get stiffer drinks or faster service (but you might). For anything else it requires submitting a question which the time I did it never received an answer. 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. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. Powered by Invision Community, Sometimes a glitch or way of doing things is better still We booked a. Princess isn't. CC Help Jenn Read Is a Cruise Beverage Package a Good Value? You can expect a space ratio of 34% on this ship. One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. I swap all my liquor bottles for Beefeater Gin so I end up with 6 bottles swapped plus the two I kept. Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. 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 you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. 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? I had the steak-and-kidney pie, and Mr. SBC had the bangers and mash. 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). Whew. No matter what kind of stateroom youre in, the bathroom will be stocked with the upgraded amenities normally reserved only for Suite guests. Tip: To keep your formal night outfits looking good, my article How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise shares all my secrets! For some reason, many Princess cruisers think that the adults-only Lotus and Retreat Pools require a fee to enter. 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. :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. 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. Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? 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 . 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Answer: No. All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. Do you detest formal clothing? Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. What a load off of my mind. I do agree that if you want a coffee package or the bottle of wine you should be able to pre-select. I know you can change it out. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. As others have said, we just called room service and they swapped it out for us. Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! You can reach the next level by hitting either a certain number of completed cruises, or by total number of cruise days sailed. Try on a few pieces you like, and check the price tags. This is not true! When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. Don't waste your timethey do not pay attention to it anyways, and will deliver you the standard selection. BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? Wed much prefer this! The. Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. Powered by Invision Community. Yes, I change ours out every time. 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. Our first (and to date only) cruise as Elite had supply issues and we didn't receive the proper mini bar. Elite Mini-Bar Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? Formal night almost always is in effect the same night as the Captains Welcome Aboard Party (with a Champagne waterfall), which is a great opportunity for photos! We are still platinum, bot only 3 cruises to go until Elite. Youll be glad you did, because stateroom bathrooms are tiny and steamy. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. Megagirl, March 12, 2016 in Princess Cruises. This may be my number-one tip for cruising in general, but especially on Princess! Platinum members plus anyone traveling with you in the same stateroom can go right to the Priority Check-In desk. If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. They use what they have. It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. While this would be ideal from the passenger standpoint I sincerely doubt it would ever actually work. Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. Also, if you dont use all of it by the end of your sailing, you forfeit whatevers left. Make friends with your bartenders. The worst that can happen is they say no! We exchange everything for ginger ale. In our case, we asked for beer onlyI got 12 cans of beer. It would certainly save them time and effort to let us pre-order that. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. 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. Not a big deal since I always change the liquor bottles for beers. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Its nice to know you can get coffee cards. Thank you. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. Dont be fooled the shopping hosts work on commission, and may not be pointing you to the best stores, just the ones that will make them money. Is this something new? 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. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. 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. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. Could be bottles could be cans. If you trade the mini bottles for soda, you just get 8 sodas. By 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. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? 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,. If youre a regular reader, youll know that my vacation tradition is to choose a piece of jewelry on most of my trips. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. VAWCB 52 October 7, 2009 Virginia Thanks. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Very helpful for us newbies for the 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. Im saying this because the bartenders know everything. ), Elite members can preview and book cruises before the general public, Priority tender embarkation: Elite members dont have to wait in line to get on a. 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. phabric, October 8, 2016 in Princess Cruises. :). We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. 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. For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess 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. The exact dates of formal nights are never announced before a cruise, but your embarkation day Patter should tell you when theyll be happening. We prefer that over sodas and alcohol. If your itinerary includes a stop at Princess Cays, Princess private resort on Eleuthera, Bahamas youll be glad to know that food is included. By Started August 27, 2021, By Shopping hosts are cruise line employees who are paid commission by specific stores on land that they have a relationship with. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. We have that card, so I mentioned it to our travel agent. We got the same as Largin on the Ocean in April. It's what they can do with whatever (shrinking) budget they had set for these perks. Certain restrictions apply. Nothing will be perfect or suit everyone. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). Alcoholic drinks are rarely free on Princess cruises, but if youre looking to save on your alcohol budget, I have a couple of tips. Theres no wait for a table, and the upgraded menu options include tableside preparation. Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. You can exchange the non-alcohol for any non-alcohol.

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