If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. 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. However, it was also posted prominently on the front page of the Patter, and lots of people still missed the change! Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. 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. If youre a member of Captains Circle, you can refer a friend who has never sailed with Princess and youll both get $25 OBC when they complete their first cruise. That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent update. On the Sky in December we didn't receive any Vodka. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. 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 Whiskey, two (2) 12 ounce cans of beer, two. 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. On our Panama Canal cruise, we had a mini-suite, but Club Class was sadly sold out when we booked. - Two (2) 50ml bottles Gin - Beefeater - Two (2). 17 44 day cruises: $150 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $125 Interior & Oceanview, 11 16 day cruises: $100 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $75 Interior & Oceanview, 7 10 day cruises: $50 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $25 Interior & Oceanview, 3 6 day cruises: $25 Balcony, Mini-Suite & Suite; $15 Interior & Oceanview. We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. The suite will get you one more but that is the limit. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. You can always give away your bar set up or coffee cards in lieu of the set up. What does Ruby Captains Circle status get you? As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? If you want a quieter, less crowded pool experience, definitely check out the adults-only Princess pools. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Never say never. We like to choose Anytime Dining because were not always hungry at the same time. 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. Call room service, they will handle it for you. We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. Is Princess Plus worth it for higher level Captain's Circle members? Must have really been a glitch if it was just one segment. We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. On our cruise in December we didn't receive any vodka because they were out of the small ones. The left column is what is included in your mini bar. Complimentary mini-bar - A one-time only mini-bar will be placed into each suite prior to embarkation. Read Eight Things That Will Surprise New Cruisers to find out. The only like-kind alcohol we were able to trade them out for was vodka. Along with unlimited soda, juice, specialty coffees and more, you can get up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day. You can also use it to purchase shore excursions, spa treatments, and photos on the ship. CC Help Jenn Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? Enjoy! We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. Since we have a balcony, were each getting $100 in OBC. Check the Patter for locations and times. What does Platinum Captains Circle status get you? Its nice to cool off after a shower in your robe before you get dressed. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. If youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. Be aware of this if you take a shore excursion the food might not be still available when you return. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? 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. Just call room service and they'll take care of it. It doesnt have to be expensive; just something that I love. Another example of how "new" isn't always "improved". The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. This is filmed live during your cruise, and is sold onboard in the Photo/Video Department. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. 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. Just take their advice about the approved shops with a grain of salt. I always exchange my bar for my favorite G&T but do keep the beer. Can you get small bottles of Kahula[emoji3]. Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. 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. 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. A former flight attendant, she now prefers cruise ships over airplanes and spends several months each year cruising and exploring cruise ports. Not sure theres much of a choice. This includes a complimentary mini-bar setup that consists of a "selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water" according to Princess. ;p. You will get there in time. I get it, especially if youre American like me. 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? On the CB last month, out mini-liquor bottles were gin and scotch. Older pieces, things they only have a few of. You get a traditional afternoon tea. By We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. Unfortunately rum has not been an option in any of our minibars. 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. It is a thank you to you for being so loyal and doesn't require a tip. Sail Date: Nov 2022 Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony Embarkation with Medallion was a breeze. You made out. Is water included in your sticker? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. CC Help Jenn Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. The right column are all the possible items you could exchange your mini bar for. Not into haggling? Not a big deal since I always change the liquor bottles for beers. I usually dont like going to faux British pubs, for the same reason I dont go to American-style restaurants overseas. Read What New Cruisers Dont Know About Cruise Food & Drinks. EDIT: I see that "elliair" types faster than me while I'm watching CFB games. Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). I know Dos Equis is the default brand, but what others might be available for swapping? We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less. Started August 27, 2021, By CC Help Jenn If youd prefer specialty coffees over liquor, beer, and soda, you can swap the mini bar setup for a coffee package. No matter what you request you will receive the standard setup. Take a peek at my tips page for even more insider cruise information. This is a gift, a perk for their most loyal customers. People in a suite get the same mini-bar set up as an Elite. CC Help Jenn Just call room service and theyll take care of the switch. By Also, the specialty restaurants can be busier on formal nights, because they dont have a formal dress code. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? You can exchange alcohol for EITHER alcohol or non-alcohol and non-alcohol ONLY for non-alcohol. Started June 21, 2021, By Very helpful for us newbies for the mini bar. 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. I am not elite but thought that Elites and Suites got the same thing? We have had both with and without a suite. If you happen to be visiting Princess Cays on a Carnival Cruise, the CHEERS! Just remember that if youll reach the next level due to days sailed, you wont change levels in the middle of the cruise. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. Check the Patter for locations and times. Recently, Princess transitioned to an onboard account based specialty coffee package, much like how their other beverage packages function. 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. Your new level will be effective on your next sailing. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. Most of the time the shrink wrap is removed before supplies are placed into the cabins. I know you can change it out. 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. Liquor for Beers, others for Cokes. Who knows if that will stay the same, I imagine it will change based on supplies. Food is complimentary, although there is a charge for coffee and tea. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362029. 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. :). Disclaimer: I may receive a small commission when you make a purchase from a link on this site, at no added charge to you. 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. We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. 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. 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. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. A recent survey indicated majority do not keep the default. By 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 . 5. It is standard no matter the cabin category. Is there a vary of different type of bottles of liquor, beer, soda they put in the refrig? 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). For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess cruise. More details and the application page are on Princess website. Thinking mainly about the mini bar set up. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. This is not true! For some reason, many Princess cruisers think that the adults-only Lotus and Retreat Pools require a fee to enter. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). 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. On Regal in January and got only gin. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. 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. 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,. Glad it might help someone else out. We call soon after boarding and have always received the exchange sometime in the evening. Is this something new? Now my question. can I exchange any of the alcohol bottles for rum? 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? But on a cruise ship? On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. She made a few phone calls, and we got an extra $200 in on board credit. They just set up your table and deliver the meal its pretty much room service with elevated breakfast food. For anything else it requires submitting a question which the time I did it never received an answer. Ive had success with writing extra requests on it, like non-dairy milk or a sandwich to save for later. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. Each ship may be different as to how they set them up. CC Help Jenn We exchange it for 10 beers & 10 Diet Cokes or sometimes for 2 coffee cards. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. You can pay for detergent and the washers and dryers with your cruise card, and there are irons and ironing boards set up as well. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. 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 Started August 27, 2021, By Princess offers a free British-style afternoon tea each day. 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. LauraS And I agree - tipping is recommended. My pro tip? All Princess cruises of five days or more will have at least one formal night. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine? Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? Should Be Cruising is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. CC Help Jenn Could be bottles could be cans. Its nice to know you can get coffee cards. Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. Carrie Ann is the founder of Should Be Cruising and a lifelong travel fanatic. 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. I bring this topic up because some mentioned tipping and the majority do not tip above the daily amount charged to your account so you need not feel guilty if you don't tip. I keep the two bottles of beer (Dos Equis) and two bottles of water for use off the ship (water not beer). Started June 21, 2021, By Also dont expect top-notch service if youre looking at these pieces. Youve hit the big time! (I cant do this the last time I was a bridesmaid was in the 90s. On your 7th through 16th cruises, or after completing 51-150 cruise days, youre Platinum level. Luck of the draw I guess. Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? There are 3 choices of beer brands; there are no options for liquor brands. :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. I just understand the difficulty of implementing the requested changes. Usually we're at muster drill during the swap and they remove the bar and leave the cards. Started August 27, 2021, By 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 non-alcohol for any non-alcohol. I always ask to swap out for coffee cards and have never tipped. You can read more about me and about Should Be Cruising here. You may notice an announcement in the Patter about a shopping talk, hosted by the ships Shopping Host. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. Good for Bloody Mary's. Ugh. BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? How many bottles of each? 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. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles.
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