Complimentary shoe polishing service, upon request. Ive had very good luck negotiating the price down in the Effy shops on Princess. 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. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine. Sail Date: Nov 2022 Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony Embarkation with Medallion was a breeze. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. CC Help Jenn When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. 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. 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? They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. If youre a fanatic about clean, pressed clothing like I am, youll be happy to know that Princess has a self-service laundry room on each floor. I'd much rather have the mini bottles than whatever poop wine they are providing. No one has mentionedyou can also switch the whole thing for 2 coffee cards. The Captain's Circle questions webpage explains the minibar & our options. Cocktail dresses and longer gowns are always a good choice. :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Answer: No. 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. :). Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? CC Help Jenn There are 16 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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 know Dos Equis is the default brand, but what others might be available for swapping? Can you ask if it could be traded in for something like a bottle of rum? (I cant do this the last time I was a bridesmaid was in the 90s. On the alcohol swapouts, the price of the replacement item must be equal to or less than the item you are trading. Answer: No. 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. Hubby does not like Dos Equis and the America beers on the room service list are higher priced that Dos Equis, but they have been willing to swap based on cost of the items as I've mentioned in this thread. By Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. 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. However, should the passenger require any additional supplies this will be at the discretion of the Passenger Services Director. Theyll know if the comedian performing that night gets rave reviews or is a dud.
Captain's Circle, Princess Cruises, Princess Cruise Line All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. 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. On the Majestic in August, I received eight mini bottles of vodka initially. Recently, Princess transitioned to an onboard account based specialty coffee package, much like how their other beverage packages function.
Princess Cruises Bar Menus and Drink Lists: Cocktails, beer and wine That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. It's easy to swap; just call Room Service when you board and specify what you want swapped. 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. Check the Patter for the drawing times you have to be present at the drawing to collect your prize. Im not saying this so you can get stiffer drinks or faster service (but you might). We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. 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. Just call the Dine Line on your stateroom phone. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. Us too! Read Is a Cruise Beverage Package a Good Value? Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. Whatever they might offer will be something in limited supply.
Coral Princess Cruises 2022-2024 | CRUISE SALE $84/day - Clean Cruising 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. One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! Thanks op for asking question. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Youll be glad you did, because stateroom bathrooms are tiny and steamy. CC Help Jenn Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. Priority embarkation and disembarkation: You can skip the long line to check in on embarkation day and head right to Priority Check-In. Ugh. Not consistent, as they say on the description, contents are subject to change. 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. Elite Mini-Bar Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? 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? The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. Ties are also not a requirement. Check the Patter for locations and times. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. I was in a suite on Emerald last week. We never want Gelato so don't know about that. 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. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. On one, I received just beer and vodka for the alcoholic beverages. There are too many different people involved and the chain of command - or the chain of "instructions" - simply doesn't work that efficiently. Started June 21, 2021, By 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. If youve reached the coveted Elite Captains Circle level, youre not stuck with the selection of beverages they provide. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-leader-3','ezslot_13',606,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-leader-3-0');We did the Ultimate Balcony Dining on our last Princess cruise, and it was fantastic. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. As stated, call room service to switch. 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. Its no secret that Im a big fan of Princess. Upgraded bathrobes: Youll receive the same extra-plush bathrobes normally reserved for full suites. We are still platinum, bot only 3 cruises to go until Elite. Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. Thanks. :). I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. Powered by Invision Community. Check out our New Cruisers section! Just take their advice about the approved shops with a grain of salt. You can opt out the buffet never has a formal dress code. If yes, select from the following options. We've come to like that brand best because of the mini-bar. Then, you have to call them up for the exchange (along with scores of others). Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. ;). They seem to appreciate that. 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. What does Elite Captains Circle status get you? 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. You still need to pay for gratuities (18% of the total cost of the package will be charged to your account), but this is a savings of about $60 per day compared to if you purchased the package yourself. Lots of people dont show up, and they will continue to pull names until they pick someone whos there. Im saying this because the bartenders know everything. 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.