Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. If youre planning on booking a mini-suite, be sure to check out the Club Class mini-suites. Started June 21, 2021, By They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. 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. 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. 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. This includes small liqueurs, beer, soft drinks and water bottles. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. 1. 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. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. The Captain's Circle questions webpage explains the minibar & our options. 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). Anyone know if the limit is still $40 bottle of wine for the switch out? Why? Youve probably seen news articles (or YouTube videos) about passengers who get left behind in port. Well it does keep a lot of crew busy that first day. I am not elite but thought that Elites and Suites got the same thing? 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?:). By There are 16 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. They have beautiful pieces of fine jewelry in many price ranges but none of it is cheap. Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. Started August 27, 2021, By 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. Welcome to Elite! 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. They usually come pretty quickly. Us too! Cocktail dresses and longer gowns are always a good choice. This is not true! On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. Princess isn't. (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. But on a cruise ship? Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. At the risk of sounding greedy, we are both Elite and have booked a suite. We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. If youd prefer specialty coffees over liquor, beer, and soda, you can swap the mini bar setup for a coffee package. Upgraded bathrobes: Youll receive the same extra-plush bathrobes normally reserved for full suites. Glad it might help someone else out. 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. You get a traditional afternoon tea. trbarton, September 1, 2017 in Princess Cruises. Once onboard, call room service and ask to swap. https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. At least we can jump the process on a B2B by calling on last day of a segment. The shore is a bit rocky, and the sand fleas can be annoying! Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. 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! I keep the two bottles of beer (Dos Equis) and two bottles of water for use off the ship (water not beer). If youve reached the coveted Elite Captains Circle level, youre not stuck with the selection of beverages they provide. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? Ive even heard of people switching out their mini bar for wine or bottled water. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. CC Help Jenn I generally fill this out before calling room service. It's easy to swap; just call Room Service when you board and specify what you want swapped. Are they now doing the swap? Apparently they were out of the Courvoisier. By Not sure theres much of a choice. More details and the application page are on Princess website. A recent survey indicated majority do not keep the default. 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. Nearest thing to Crown was VO. my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. Minisuite: Diamond Princess' 184 mini-suites are primarily located on Deck 9, with a few on Deck 8. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. The food in the main dining rooms is slightly elevated on formal nights. Princess Plus Value for Captain's Circle Members Princess Cruises Mini Bar set up. 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. 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. We typically keep one set up and trade one for coffee cards. If you go, make sure to sit near the front, because they often throw prizes during the talk, and Ive never seen them reach the back rows! Most of the time the shrink wrap is removed before supplies are placed into the cabins. 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? 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. An Ultimate Balcony Breakfast is also available, for $45, but it doesnt come with the dedicated service, flowers, or a photo. Free laundry and professional cleaning services: just let your steward know! i get it and totally understand. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. (This can be ordered by completing the card in your stateroom and hanging it on your door the night prior. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for non-alcohol). Can you get small bottles of Kahula[emoji3]. If yes, is the passenger elite? You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? :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? I regularly swap mine for two more Beefeaters. Recent bridesmaids dresses, I should say. Is Princess Plus worth it for higher level Captain's Circle members? Platinum is where it starts to get good! Checked large luggage with porter at curbside. I didnt try the free Pub Lunch until my second Princess cruise, when my fave bartender talked us into it. What does Platinum Captains Circle status get you? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. OBC is only good for purchases made on the ship. I'd much rather have the mini bottles than whatever poop wine they are providing. 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). A former flight attendant, she now prefers cruise ships over airplanes and spends several months each year cruising and exploring cruise ports. We exchange everything for ginger ale. The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). Answer: No. I do agree that if you want a coffee package or the bottle of wine you should be able to pre-select. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. When I asked about the missing bottles at passenger services, the purser called room service for me to get two mini bottles of Scotch instead. You get complimentary laundry and dry cleaning services. 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. more tips for new cruisers? The departure time was changed, and the cruisers missed the announcement in the newsletter. LauraS That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. You get a free mini bar setup (one time only). Thanks for providing your spread sheet. Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. The biggest change with this program is that if you dont use all of your specialty coffees during your cruise, you forfeit the rest. They seem to appreciate that. 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,. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. Thanks op for asking question. On your fourth through sixth cruises, or after completing 31-50 cruise days, youre Ruby level. 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Although Princess dress code in general is smart casual, your cruise will most likely have a formal night or two. After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. Powered by Invision Community. 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). The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. But then scores would want to change the default varietal. 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. If youve been on a Princess cruise before, youve definitely noticed the Effy jewelry shop on board (or your other half has!) The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. You can also request to have the money refunded before the two years are up, in case you completely change your mind. 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. For detailed instructions, check out my post How to Get Onboard Credit for Owning Carnival Stock. Many people hacked the system by saving one punch spot on their coffee card, enabling them to get free brewed coffee and teaforever! I don't think they come shrink wrapped. Perrier was available at virtually every bar onboard, but not through room service! There are 3 choices of beer brands; there are no options for liquor brands. Started June 21, 2021, By Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? If youve noticed that theres always a line for the dining room at 6:30 save time by making a reservation. HomeBlogCruise Tips Cruise News Cruise DestinationsAboutContactResourcesFeatured PressPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclosure PolicyTerms of Use. Check the Patter for locations and times. We have always had bottles of beer in the set up. Complimentary mini bar set up: youll receive a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water in your stateroom. Check out our New Cruisers section! Dont want to waste precious vacation time in the laundry room on your cruise? She made a few phone calls, and we got an extra $200 in on board credit. 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. The worst that can happen is they say no! 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. We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. Heres the note we received. 10% discount on the Reflections DVD. Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. Now my question. can I exchange any of the alcohol bottles for rum? Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Powered by Invision Community. Youll be at this level from your second through third cruises. But what about if you know that youll need to have dinner at a certain hour like if you want to be sure that you get a seat for a show and you want to eat first? Summary 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. Youve hit the big time! There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. Looking for more cruise tips? Priority embarkation and disembarkation: You can skip the long line to check in on embarkation day and head right to Priority Check-In. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. LauraS Its loaded onto your account when you embark, and you can use it at the shops, specialty restaurants, and bars on board. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. 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. You have options! Started August 27, 2021, By In February on Regal got Scotch and Gin. We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Dont try to haggle unless youre braver than I am from what Ive seen, these are pretty rock-bottom prices. On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. Assuming they have those items in room service, yes. When I wear it Im reminded of time spent with family and friends. (Request this via room service at least six hours prior.). sunsetme, November 3, 2022 in Princess Cruises. Certain restrictions apply. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. Princess Mini-Bar Setup info The selections of items in the mini-bar can vary. You can save a significant amount over the marked price if you do this! After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. It would also be easy to supply the wine. If you happen to be visiting Princess Cays on a Carnival Cruise, the CHEERS! 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. :). Ugh. You can call Room Service and they will switch out. This includes a complimentary mini-bar setup that consists of a "selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water" according to Princess. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. 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. Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.). Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? Most Princess ships have the International Caf in the Piazza, and its open round-the-clock! Looking for more tips for new cruisers? They are the same in type of drink. We like to make an educated guess, and then make our specialty restaurant reservations for evenings that most likely wont be formal. Does anyone have any information on this? 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 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. You most certainly can, and you should. That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. One of the perks that Princess lists for suite passengers is plush bathrobes. They have not in the past, but over time Coke is changing products. Im not surprised that they sold out so quickly. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? 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 Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. The application is quick and easy, and youll both receive the on board credit. Just call the Dine Line on your stateroom phone. I always tell them to dress as you would if you were a guest at a wedding. For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362029. Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. Read more: Princess Cruises Pub Lunch Review (With Menu). Complimentary shoe polishing service, upon request. Be aware of this if you take a shore excursion the food might not be still available when you return. You can call room service from your stateroom phone, or place a breakfast order hang tag on the outside of your door the night before. On Princess sailings with a formal night, the dress code is elevated in the Main Dining Rooms during the dinner service. 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. We call soon after boarding and have always received the exchange sometime in the evening. Answer: No. I always ask to swap out for coffee cards and have never tipped. I wish we could exchange half the minibar for one coffee package (if you want this too, then lobby Princess for it). Older pieces, things they only have a few of. The only way you get TWO mini-bar set ups (and can exchange one for 2 coffee cards whilst keeping the other) is if you are in a full suite and at least one of you is Elite. 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). So, you can exchange the 10 alcohol for other alcohol or non-alcohol. Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. 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. My pro tip? We got two each of scotch, gin, vodka, and cognac. Youll be glad you did, because stateroom bathrooms are tiny and steamy. Shopping hosts are cruise line employees who are paid commission by specific stores on land that they have a relationship with. Platinum Members, along with everyone in the same stateroom, can use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, with light refreshments and a less-crowded atmosphere.
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