If yes, select from the following options. phabric, October 8, 2016 in Princess Cruises. Compounding the problem is the fact that, even before the shutdown, supplies weren't fully implemented. Ive been reading that the Elite mini bar setup has been really sketchy lately. Elite mini bar set up - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community LauraS But what if you want to book reservations based on when the formal nights will be? my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. The swap for 2 Coffee Cards is the best deal .Over $66 value [emoji3]. If youve read my article about food and drink on a cruise, youll know that you can choose between a traditional set dining time and Anytime Dining. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. It is stocked with 2 bottles of everything to start. 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. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. Last month on the Royal, we switched the mini bar for 10 Coors Lights and 10 Diet Cokes. 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). Many of the shops have drawings to win merchandise. Never have a problem. Unfortunately rum has not been an option in any of our minibars. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Started August 27, 2021, By If you havent yet made your first booking for a Princess cruise, reach out to a friend who has previously sailed. However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! Started August 27, 2021, By We have never had a problem swapping all of the other liquor bottles for Courvoisier - even though Courvoisier is more expensive than any of the other bottles. I do agree that if you want a coffee package or the bottle of wine you should be able to pre-select. Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. Is it a standard set of drinks in each set up? You get complimentary laundry and dry cleaning services. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? Elites mini bar setup - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community Its loaded onto your account when you embark, and you can use it at the shops, specialty restaurants, and bars on board. Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. 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. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. You can call Room Service and they will switch out. If you want to take part in formal night, you dont have to wear an evening gown or a tuxedo, although many do, and thats fine! LauraS The left column is what is included in your mini bar. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. Thanks for providing your spread sheet. Wed much prefer this! By Must have really been a glitch if it was just one segment. 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. You have options! I also request wine glasses & have a tip for the room service crewmember who makes the exchange. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. Its nice to cool off after a shower in your robe before you get dressed. CC Help Jenn Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. I've never had to worry about it. Could be bottles could be cans. 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. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. 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? We always switch ours out for our preferred adult beverages and soft drinks. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Posted on Last updated: November 19, 2021. Enjoy; it's a sweet perk! A quick search of the board will find MANY threads on the topic. I don't drink beer so I give it to the cabin steward they all like free beer :D :D. Our last cruise was our first as Elites. I just understand the difficulty of implementing the requested changes. Just take their advice about the approved shops with a grain of salt. We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac. I have answers. Summary What does Gold Captains Circle status get you? Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. 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. They'll be there within minutes of calling. Thanks. Its not that hard for the passenger to submit a request for change as compared to trying to get the crew (many of which may be new) to prepare special setups for a minority of passengers. 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! Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? The biggest change with this program is that if you dont use all of your specialty coffees during your cruise, you forfeit the rest. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? We both feel comfortable in these kinds of outfits were never the most dressed up passengers, and never the most casual. :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Of course we sampled each others dishes, and they were both amazing. 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? There are a few ways to narrow down which nights will be chosen. Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. By Priority embarkation and disembarkation: You can skip the long line to check in on embarkation day and head right to Priority Check-In. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. CC is a wonderful venue for sharing. You made out. By Occasionally another drink will be served, but its usually just bubbly. Platinum is where it starts to get good! Started August 27, 2021, By Started June 21, 2021, By Also, the specialty restaurants can be busier on formal nights, because they dont have a formal dress code. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. CC Help Jenn If they have the curry chicken salad when you visit, give it a try its my favorite! So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. 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. Is there a vary of different type of bottles of liquor, beer, soda they put in the refrig? After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. Works great. You can save a significant amount over the marked price if you do this! 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. And I agree - tipping is recommended. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? Princess Captain's Circle Levels, Perks and Cruise Loyalty FAQ The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. 1. There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. 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. Through security screening. Cool! This is a gift, a perk for their most loyal customers. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. Not a big deal since I always change the liquor bottles for beers. The only good elite benefits remaining are the priority tender service, and the best one laundry. If youre a night owl or a super-early riser, you may be wondering where to get food (or a coffee) outside of normal dining times. Call room service, they will handle it for you. We never want Gelato so don't know about that. Usually we're at muster drill during the swap and they remove the bar and leave the cards. 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 sticker price is just the starting point. Just call the Dine Line on your stateroom phone. It doesnt have to be expensive; just something that I love. 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. Just ask your cabin steward when he comes to introduce himself on embarkation day. 5. Unfortunately, I do not like wine. Is Princess Plus worth it for higher level Captain's Circle members? Complimentary mini-bar - A one-time only mini-bar will be placed into each suite prior to embarkation. US and Canadian military veterans as well as active, retired or disabled military personnel are also eligible for OBC ($50 for sailings less than 6 days, $100 for 7-13 days, and $250 for 14 days or longer). We used them to pay our entire deposit for our 11-day Scandinavia cruise this summer. BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? 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. Powered by Invision Community. 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. On one, I received just beer and vodka for the alcoholic beverages. Gave them all away. 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). She made a few phone calls, and we got an extra $200 in on board credit. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. Elite Mini-Bar Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? For years, Princess sold the New Grounds Coffee Card that allowed you 15 specialty coffee drinks, along with unlimited brewed coffee and tea. Same on our April cruise on the Star Princess except what I noted in. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, 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. If youve noticed that theres always a line for the dining room at 6:30 save time by making a reservation. 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. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? These pools are free for all passengers 18 and over. 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. Enjoy a complimentary mini-bar set up and on formal nights, indulge in deluxe canaps created by our talented chefs on board. You most certainly can, and you should. On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. 21 Princess Cruise Tips You Need to Know - Should Be Cruising I did a CC survey a year or so ago and the majority swap out some or all of their mini-bar. 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. Answer: No. Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day. Make sure you order your coffee package online at least four days prior to your cruise it wont be available after that. They use what they have. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. Is the elite set up the same as the suite set up? Complimentary mini bar set up; Deluxe canapes selection; Afternoon tea; Upgraded bathroom amenities; 10% discount in the shops of Princess; Complimentary wine tasting; Elite member recognition pin; Carrying just 1,970 passengers at full capacity, youll find it easy to make friends and discover this entire ship. 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). All Princess cruises of five days or more will have at least one formal night. 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. If we change the set up for the coffee cards can we give one away? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. in Valencia (Valencian Community) Contents: Municipality The population development of L'Alcdia as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. 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. Answer: No. I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. They will come up and collect your mini-bar, charge your account, credit your account, and place on your medallion one each coffee package. So, you can exchange the 10 alcohol for other alcohol or non-alcohol. Megagirl, March 12, 2016 in Princess Cruises. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. Answer: No. If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. :). CC Help Jenn I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). Theres no wait for a table, and the upgraded menu options include tableside preparation. We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. You might also like What Beverages Can I Bring On My Cruise? Hope he was able to keep them. Started August 27, 2021, By If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. We always use a travel agent when we book a cruise, especially because we often get extra discounts, reduced deposits, and on board credit. I think there had been supply chain issues and they had a limited number of setups to provide. :D. No problem swapping the beer for two more 50ml mini bottles of your favorite spirits. Assuming they have the inventory it is 8 x 50ml spirts, 2 beers = 10 alcoholic beverages. Dont want to waste precious vacation time in the laundry room on your cruise? Check the Princess website beginning in June (or ask your travel agent to remind you) to see if this promotion will return. 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. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. However, we like to drink Courvoisier. On the Majestic in August, I received eight mini bottles of vodka initially. What does Ruby Captains Circle status get you? You can call room service and have them swap the standard grouping for drinks that you prefer! We had mini bar with and without. I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. Princess Plus Value for Captain's Circle Members Princess Cruises Mini Bar set up. Evening canaps: Upon request, canaps will be delivered to your stateroom each evening. In my travels, I always haggle if I know its part of the culture, or if I feel like the shopkeeper wants to play the game. Not sure how onboard credit works? Your $100 is held by Princess, and you can use it for your deposit for your next cruise. 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. Mini-Suite - 40 sq. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). As stated, call room service to switch. 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). Read more: Princess Cruises Pub Lunch Review (With Menu). When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. I'd much rather have the mini bottles than whatever poop wine they are providing. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. From your 17th cruise on, or after completing 151 cruise days, youre Elite level, forever! I regularly swap mine for two more Beefeaters. Im not very lucky with winning anything in general, but Ive won a pair of earrings and a necklace onboard (neither was of the diamond variety). Thank you. Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day.
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