Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. So, you can exchange the 10 alcohol for other alcohol or non-alcohol. Now my question. can I exchange any of the alcohol bottles for rum? As others have said, we just called room service and they swapped it out for us. 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. Cocktail dresses and longer gowns are always a good choice. LauraS We were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. 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. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. 5. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. I know Dos Equis is the default brand, but what others might be available for swapping? Ref from Princess:https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. 1. CC Help Jenn We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Started June 21, 2021, By 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. Occasionally another drink will be served, but its usually just bubbly. The swap for 2 Coffee Cards is the best deal .Over $66 value [emoji3]. :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. Hasn't been for a long time. Whatever they might offer will be something in limited supply. I know you can change it out. We had two mini bars both times for elite and suite and both times we asked what they were willing to do for us before we put in our order for the swapout as it does seem to vary from ship to ship. Luck of the draw I guess. 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). Plus, if you have a beverage package, youre able to use it on the island as well! Were more used to saving money with clearance sales and coupons. 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. They were booked as one cruise.. You will receive the second setup at the beginning of the second segment. I have a related question. Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? They're approximately 354 square feet, including the balcony, which is deeper than those on. If youve reached the coveted Elite Captains Circle level, youre not stuck with the selection of beverages they provide. 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. Certain restrictions apply. Posted on Last updated: November 19, 2021. Could be bottles could be cans. Ive had very good luck negotiating the price down in the Effy shops on Princess. There are 16 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. Luck of the draw I guess. It's what they can do with whatever (shrinking) budget they had set for these perks. After your first completed cruise, youre Gold level. Started June 21, 2021, By On the alcohol swapouts, the price of the replacement item must be equal to or less than the item you are trading. Ties are also not a requirement. :). my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. Let me know in the comments below! Both ships held to the "as long as it is equal to or less than" (unwritten) rule. A common reason why this happens? Theyll replace the items you dont care for with more of what youll actually drink. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. 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. You can reach the next level by hitting either a certain number of completed cruises, or by total number of cruise days sailed. Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Looking for more tips for new cruisers? I had the steak-and-kidney pie, and Mr. SBC had the bangers and mash. If lots of people on a cruise are avoiding dressing up, the specialty restaurant reservations can fill up fast. Nowhere near to Elite and can't afford a suite. Unfortunately rum has not been an option in any of our minibars. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Liquor gets you water, but water doesn't get you beer. 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 our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. You can read more about me and about Should Be Cruising here. 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?:). 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. At the risk of sounding greedy, we are both Elite and have booked a suite. Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. 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. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. By Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. We had mini bar with and without. If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. I get it, especially if youre American like me. Learning the ins and outs of any cruise line takes a lot of experience and research but you dont have to do that. If one is Elite and in a Suite, are there two mini-bar set-ups? If youre not in a suite, you might think that you cant have a bathrobebut you can! 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 dont know if youve checked savings account interest rates recently, but let me know if you find one that offers that kind of return! What a load off of my mind. 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. Answer: No. - Two (2) 50ml bottles Gin - Beefeater - Two (2). The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. CC Help Jenn 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. 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 youre an Anglophile, a homesick Brit, or just in need of some comfort food, definitely try the Pub Lunch. 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. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? If yes, select from the following options. LauraS 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. Assuming they have the inventory it is 8 x 50ml spirts, 2 beers = 10 alcoholic beverages. CC Help Jenn We are still platinum, bot only 3 cruises to go until Elite. Priority specialty dining reservations: If youd like to make a reservation for specialty dining, youll have VIP priority. 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. LauraS After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. Are you planning on taking a Princess cruise? CC Help Jenn Can someone please direct me to where I should look on the Princess website. 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? CC Help Jenn Thanks everyone, I appreciate your answers and will just do the trade in when we get there. (I cant do this the last time I was a bridesmaid was in the 90s. Formal Nights are (usually) never on the first or last night of a cruise. Started August 27, 2021, By Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? 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. Answer: No. Unless Princess changes its loyalty program, you can keep this level regardless of how often you cruise. What does Platinum Captains Circle status get you? Sometimes Ive been able to get Heineken or Stella Artois but like other things my experience has variedmaybe its due to their supply. I learned something new. There are 16 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. So no bourbon at all in small bottles? Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? Same on our April cruise on the Star Princess except what I noted in. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. 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. i get it and totally understand. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Dont want to waste precious vacation time in the laundry room on your cruise? 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. We left a note bequeathing them to our cabin steward. Tip: To keep your formal night outfits looking good, my article How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise shares all my secrets! 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: 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. If youre a regular reader, youll know that my vacation tradition is to choose a piece of jewelry on most of my trips. Very helpful for us newbies for the mini bar. Yes, coffee cards do not have a name on them. 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. No problem for us turn around day is horrendous for the crew. Glad it might help someone else out. 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. But on a cruise ship? Wed much prefer this! Priority embarkation and disembarkation: You can skip the long line to check in on embarkation day and head right to Priority Check-In. 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? Once onboard, call room service and ask to swap. This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . Started June 21, 2021, By Is this something new? Lots of people dont show up, and they will continue to pull names until they pick someone whos there. 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. That has been the case on our last two cruises which were on the Coral and Royal. Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. Yes, I change ours out every time. Thanks. Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? After the ship was resupplied we received the 10 cans of DC. You can call room service and have them swap the standard grouping for drinks that you prefer! 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. Looking forward to being Elite. You used to be able to trade in the mini bar setup for a bottle of wine. Its loaded onto your account when you embark, and you can use it at the shops, specialty restaurants, and bars on board. I have answers. 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. Since we have a balcony, were each getting $100 in OBC. You can request anything you want, as long as it is the standard setup. 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 Emerald Princess in December, we were able to switch out for coffee cards for what seemed to be the usual mini-bar set-up. At $100 per couple for dinner (you can book this for two or four people), youll get a vase of fresh flowers delivered to your room, hors doeuvres, a cocktail each (or a half-bottle of Champagne), an amazing multi-course dinner featuring lobster and steak served by two dedicated servers, dessert, and an 810 photograph. Direct to check in counter. However, should the passenger require any additional supplies this will be at the discretion of the Passenger Services Director. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. Theyll know if the comedian performing that night gets rave reviews or is a dud. On the Regal last month, I had just six mini bottles of liquor. Gave them all away. 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: Thanks for your help. Im not surprised that they sold out so quickly. I always wear a knee-length cocktail dress and heels. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. Assuming they have those items in room service, yes. Actually it would be 4 coffee cards if you swap out both setups. Not sure if this is happening on all ships or just the Discovery but the old rules about swaps likely no longer apply. Each Platinum member receives a complimentary Internet package that can be used in the Internet Caf or on your own device. One of the perks that Princess lists for suite passengers is plush bathrobes. My pro tip? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I was going to swap all out for that. You can exchange alcohol for EITHER alcohol or non-alcohol and non-alcohol ONLY for non-alcohol. Evening canaps: Upon request, canaps will be delivered to your stateroom each evening. Can you get small bottles of Kahula[emoji3]. 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. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? I don't think they come shrink wrapped. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. And then they have to build new minibar combinations and again visit the cabins to pick up the old and deliver the right things - and that all takes time and delays. Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. That is new I always ask if they have Canadian Club and have always been told no. tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises. Formal nights (almost) always take place on a sea day. 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. LauraS And I agree - tipping is recommended. Enjoy! Welcome to Elite! CC Help Jenn 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. 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! 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). Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. The Captain's Circle questions webpage explains the minibar & our options. While other cruise lines are moving away from free 24-hour room service, Princess still offers this with a limited menu. Us too! 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. Along with unlimited soda, juice, specialty coffees and more, you can get up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day. 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. 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. 1:1 (liquor for liquor) (non-alcohol for non-alcohol). Read more: Ultimate Guide to Princess Cays. 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. Is water included in your sticker? Its always held on sea days, sometimes in the Wheelhouse Bar, but often in the Crown Grill, normally a fee-based specialty restaurant. ft. Suite - 70 to 210 sq. They are the same in type of drink. Never say never. If you are in a suite and are elite you get a double set up. QuestionIs it a one to one switch or do you get more soda for the liquor? Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. ), 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. On the Majestic in August, I received eight mini bottles of vodka initially. Its nice to know you can get 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! Question from a new Elite. If you like something and its a bit more than youd want to pay, let the sales associate know. I generally fill this out before calling room service. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. :rolleyes: The coffee cards can be used for Gelato if that interests you. We have that card, so I mentioned it to our travel agent. I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. 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). Don't see them arrive shrink wrapped. When booking our upcoming cruise, I noticed that another travel agency was advertising OBC offered through a credit card issuer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles. I'm not trying to denigrate the wishes of the folks who would like a customized setup. ft. Mini-Suites have floor-to-ceiling glass doors, while full Suites have two sets of sliding glass doors and Sky Suites have three, as well as a window onto the balcony. I thought that Princess discontinued the mini bar swap for coffee cards a couple years ago. For more info, please read myDisclosure Policy. Finger sandwiches, cookies, biscuits and cakes are served by white-gloved waiters. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. Tap water, iced tea and lemonade are available at no charge. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. Im not saying this so you can get stiffer drinks or faster service (but you might). margord, June 3, 2012 in Princess Cruises. :(. Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water Spacious closet Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services We used them to pay our entire deposit for our 11-day Scandinavia cruise this summer. For detailed instructions, check out my post How to Get Onboard Credit for Owning Carnival Stock. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I do agree that if you want a coffee package or the bottle of wine you should be able to pre-select. 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. We usually trade the Gin & Cognac for Vodka and the Coke, Tonic, Sprite & Perrier's for Diet Coke. If you havent yet made your first booking for a Princess cruise, reach out to a friend who has previously sailed. No wonder I can't find that info @ PCL:confused::mad: They replaced the useful FAQs with a few less detailed answers. 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. 20 items are included in the mini bar, they said we can get 20 items of what we would like. 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. I'm not certain if the shrink wrap occurs on shore before the supplies are loaded or if it is done on board. Nothing will be perfect or suit everyone. Powered by Invision Community. They use what they have. Most of the time the shrink wrap is removed before supplies are placed into the cabins. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. Every cruise since we became Elite the beer has been Dos Equis in bottles. 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. 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). One thing to be aware of though, is that not every suite has a balcony. 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). Heres what youll get with a Club Class mini-suite: Premium location: The best locations among the mini-suites are reserved for Club Class, typically the mid-ship or aft spots that used to sell out quickly. We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. Heres a list of some of the events where youll often be served a complimentary glass. Then 6 cans of soda, 2 club soda or Perrier, 2 still water = 10 non alcoholic beverages.
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