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? Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties. Whatever they might offer will be something in limited supply. The Absolute Vodka I received was 375ml. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. does it depend on your cabin category at all? She made a few phone calls, and we got an extra $200 in on board credit. Theres no ventilation! They use what they have. 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. They just set up your table and deliver the meal its pretty much room service with elevated breakfast food. Are you planning on taking a Princess cruise? 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. An Ultimate Balcony Breakfast is also available, for $45, but it doesnt come with the dedicated service, flowers, or a photo. Call room service to get it switched out. No matter what you request you will receive the standard setup. We've gotten pretty creative with our swapouts, for example, trading the brandy for Budweiser. Certain restrictions apply. 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. Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Traded 4 x 50ml = 200ml for 1 x 375ml. Free travel insurance upgrade: when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection, youll be automatically upgraded to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. They also did not have Perrier available initially, but I was able to trade my sodas for it later in the cruise. Then 6 cans of soda, 2 club soda or Perrier, 2 still water = 10 non alcoholic beverages. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. Luck of the draw I guess. Not sure how onboard credit works? 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! Call room service, they will handle it for you. The crew brings over food from the ship and cooks it on the island. sunsetme, November 3, 2022 in Princess Cruises. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. Lots of people dont show up, and they will continue to pull names until they pick someone whos there. As others have said, we just called room service and they swapped it out for us. 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. Certain restrictions apply. Luck of the draw I guess. We call soon after boarding and have always received the exchange sometime in the evening. Complimentary Mini Bar Set Up - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community 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. The departure time was changed, and the cruisers missed the announcement in the newsletter. Found in the FAQs of the Captains Circle section of the Princess website (you do have to log in to access): https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Hope he was able to keep them. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. I tell what and how to get the Elite Loyalty Level Perks on every Princess Cruise Ship. (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. We call and get it changed to only the brandy, regular water, sprite, and Miller Lite. 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. By 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. 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. The cards were transferable and could be used on multiple cruises. There are a few ways to narrow down which nights will be chosen. You can give them both away if you like. 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). All the non-alcohol bottles are swapped for tonic water. trbarton, September 1, 2017 in Princess Cruises. If youve noticed that theres always a line for the dining room at 6:30 save time by making a reservation. Answer: No. Take a peek at my tips page for even more insider cruise information. Check the Princess website beginning in June (or ask your travel agent to remind you) to see if this promotion will return. Most people who participate remain in their formal attire for the evening. 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! Same on our April cruise on the Star Princess except what I noted in. Complimentary Grapevine Wine Tasting: this popular event usually costs $25 per person, and is not covered by any drink packages. Elite mini-bar set up - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community You made out. Most Princess ships have the International Caf in the Piazza, and its open round-the-clock! Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each ofCognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of . Minisuite: Diamond Princess' 184 mini-suites are primarily located on Deck 9, with a few on Deck 8. 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: No. Answer: No. Through security screening. There is also an upgraded package of stateroom amenities for Elite members. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). We had mini bar with and without. Is Princess Plus worth it for higher level Captain's Circle members? Started June 21, 2021, By Check out the latest web stories from Should Be Cruising! Anyone know if the limit is still $40 bottle of wine for the switch out? LauraS my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. and 'maybe' a full swap out for a bottle of wine. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. Powered by Invision Community, Sometimes a glitch or way of doing things is better still We booked a. Started June 21, 2021, By Is there a vary of different type of bottles of liquor, beer, soda they put in the refrig? I get it, especially if youre American like me. On the Regal , no sugar free or zero soda ..only regular coke and Sprite with all that sugar in it. Do you have other questions about food and drinks on a cruise? A former flight attendant, she now prefers cruise ships over airplanes and spends several months each year cruising and exploring cruise ports. have you seen them on the carts before they were put into your cabin?? But what if you want to book reservations based on when the formal nights will be? CC Help Jenn OBC is only good for purchases made on the ship. You can request anything you want, as long as it is the standard setup. They will come up and collect your mini-bar, charge your account, credit your account, and place on your medallion one each coffee package. You can exchange like for like10 alcohol for other alcohol; 10 non-alcohol for other non-alcohol. Between the savings and services our guests enjoy, it's no wonder why the Captain's Circle is one of the best cruise loyalty programs. Question: What will my mini-bar consist of? There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. Many of the shops have drawings to win merchandise. Dont try to haggle unless youre braver than I am from what Ive seen, these are pretty rock-bottom prices. L'Alcdia (Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain) - Population Assuming they have the inventory it is 8 x 50ml spirts, 2 beers = 10 alcoholic beverages. However, should the passenger require any additional supplies this will be at the discretion of the Passenger Services Director. 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. 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?:). Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_9',605,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',605,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0_1'); .large-mobile-banner-2-multi-605{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}However, before you decide to skip the shopping talk altogether, the shopping guides are a wealth of information. 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. Each ship may be different as to how they set them up. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By 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? For the guys on Princess formal nights, anything from a dress shirt and chinos with a blazer, to a suit or a tux is fine. They don't detract from the cruise experience but it sometimes makes it harder to plan. On the Majestic in late January, we only got bottles of gin instead of the usual mix liquors. Is this something new? Liquor for Beers, others for Cokes. (Voyages 7 days or less, 150 minutes; Voyages 8-20 days, 250 minutes; Voyages 21+ days, 500 minutes. LauraS BTW, anyone notice that this thread was nearly a year old? Definitely take a few minutes each evening to read the Princess Patter. I have the feeling with so many passengers get the plus package they figured we won't complain I was going to take the minis home and use as Christmas gifts to co-workers. On our Panama Canal cruise, we had a mini-suite, but Club Class was sadly sold out when we booked. We waited over a week before calling room service to make the trade. Ive had very good luck negotiating the price down in the Effy shops on Princess. Although its half the price, my advice is to skip this one. By There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. You can always give away your bar set up or coffee cards in lieu of the set up. Once onboard, call room service and ask to swap. Maybe just a bottle of wine since those are not free in package. Powered by Invision Community, That's a good idea because Princess eliminated those details from their FAQs with a recent. Started June 21, 2021, By 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. 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! Since we have a balcony, were each getting $100 in OBC. If youre a regular reader, youll know that my vacation tradition is to choose a piece of jewelry on most of my trips. Youve probably seen news articles (or YouTube videos) about passengers who get left behind in port. More details and the application page are on Princess website. 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. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Dont be fooled the shopping hosts work on commission, and may not be pointing you to the best stores, just the ones that will make them money. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Ive had success with writing extra requests on it, like non-dairy milk or a sandwich to save for later. Theyll often tell you the best way to get around the ports, and other information about whats going on when youll be visiting. While you relax on your lounger, attendants will come around with fleece blankets, popcorn, or milk and cookies, for free! But on a cruise ship? I'm not sure if you can swap beer for liquor - I haven't tried it. By What will I find in the "Complimentary Mini Bar Set Up" ? Formal Nights are (usually) never on the first or last night of a cruise. Thanks for providing your spread sheet. Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Not consistent, as they say on the description, contents are subject to change. But, NO, you can only exchange the entire minibar for TWO coffee packages. Thank you everyone. 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. You get $200 credit towards Internet Cafe time on voyages of more than 21 days. No matter what kind of stateroom youre in, the bathroom will be stocked with the upgraded amenities normally reserved only for Suite guests. Started August 27, 2021, By Looking for more cruise tips? Someone still has to assemble and someone has to deliver. Diet Coke isn't in the fridge anymore. Cocktail dresses and longer gowns are always a good choice. 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. 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. complimentary mini bar set-up 11 deluxe canape selection on formal nights complimentary afternoon tea in stateroom priority disembarkation upgraded bathroom amenities complimentary laundry services and shoe polishing The information listed on this page is provided by our agency as a courtesy to our web site users. Perrier was available at virtually every bar onboard, but not through room service! I did a CC survey a year or so ago and the majority swap out some or all of their mini-bar. If youve reached the coveted Elite Captains Circle level, youre not stuck with the selection of beverages they provide. :). I learned something new. Thats a 100% return on our investment. 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. Another example of how "new" isn't always "improved". Be advised though, that you cannot switch sodas or water for booze. Formal nights are (usually) not held two nights in a row. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Theyll know if the comedian performing that night gets rave reviews or is a dud. It's only been the items listed in the FAQs from the website I posted earlier except on one cruise when I got Canadian Club Whisky. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. The price of the replacement does NOT have to be less than or equal than the item you are trading. You can opt out the buffet never has a formal dress code. They're approximately 354 square feet, including the balcony, which is deeper than those on. You were lucky! Looking for more tips for new cruisers? Is this something new? Look at various travel agencies to see what OBC theyre offering for your particular cruise. So keep on their good side by moving to a nearby chair when bar service is scheduled to close. Ladies, this is a great opportunity to re-wear those bridesmaids dresses you have hanging in the closet! LauraS I was in a suite on Emerald last week. 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, 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. 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. Additional stateroom benefits include canaps on formal nights and afternoon tea upon request. Cruise Line Loyalty: Princess Captain's Circle - InsideFlyer i get it and totally understand. 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. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. LauraS Check the Patter for the drawing times you have to be present at the drawing to collect your prize. more tips for new cruisers? It would certainly save them time and effort to let us pre-order that. There are 16 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Changing items on mini bar on Royal Princess now done by steward On the alcohol swapouts, the price of the replacement item must be equal to or less than the item you are trading. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. You might also like What Beverages Can I Bring On My Cruise? You can make reservations for the main dining rooms, even if you have Anytime Dining. Nowhere near to Elite and can't afford a suite. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? On the last morning, join the full suite and Elite passengers in the priority disembarkation lounge. If yes, is the passenger elite? Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? People have said you can exchange the mini bar for two coffee cards. Princess began offering this level in 2016 on select ships, and its now rolled out to the entire fleet. CC Help Jenn Two Elites in the same stateroom get the same mini-bar as one Elite and one non-Elite. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). Theyll replace the items you dont care for with more of what youll actually drink. Many people hacked the system by saving one punch spot on their coffee card, enabling them to get free brewed coffee and teaforever! It's a very nice gift for being an elite passenger. CC is a wonderful venue for sharing. Members need six cruise credits or 51 cruise days to reach the Platinum level. :eek: Don't understand this comment unless you are in a suite in which case you are misleading the OP. Thank you. When reaching Elite level, one of the benefits you'll receive is a mini bar set up. 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. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. L'Alcdia. The food in the main dining rooms is slightly elevated on formal nights. So I might do a beer/diet sprite setup on Majestic today. I was surprised that the cost wasnt much more than our staterooms cost, but it would have given us so many perks! In the fridge were Cokes, Diet Cokes, San Pelegrno, beer, and water. If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. Complimentary wine: A half-bottle of red wine plus a half-bottle of white wine will be waiting in your stateroom on embarkation day. A common reason why this happens? It is stocked with 2 bottles of everything to start. in Valencia (Valencian Community) Contents: Municipality The population development of L'Alcdia as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). Elites mini bar setup - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. For they prep the standard and deliver it generally before you board. 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. They do have a limited selection, so your best bet is to ask for more of what you like from what they initially give you. Of course we sampled each others dishes, and they were both amazing. You have to own at least 100 shares, but youll get extra OBC for each Princess cruise that you take. I visit an Oxo minimart in Cabo or Mazatlan and get a 2L Coke Zero (sin azucar). my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. If one is Elite and in a Suite, are there two mini-bar set-ups? Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. The biggest change with this program is that if you dont use all of your specialty coffees during your cruise, you forfeit the rest. Hasn't been for a long time. Megotoo, March 1, 2022 in Princess Cruises. By Powered by Invision Community. 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 always wear a knee-length cocktail dress and heels. Good for Bloody Mary's. The last two times our Elite setup included bottles of beer instead of cans. Oops..thanks for the correction which I knew but neglected to post it. CC Help Jenn You can save a significant amount over the marked price if you do this! Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Elites mini bar setup - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community On the Majestic this week we got 4 gins and 4 scotches plus 2 beers and non- alcoholic drinks. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. If youre on a Royal Class ship, you can even rent a cabana at the Retreat Pool for a little added luxury. Golden Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1316 staterooms for up to 3158 passengers served by 1100 crew. Beverage Package doesnt work only Princess cruise passengers beverage packages are accepted here.). No problem. Grand Princess Deck Plans, Layouts, Pictures, Videos Occasionally another drink will be served, but its usually just bubbly. Shopping hosts are cruise line employees who are paid commission by specific stores on land that they have a relationship with. My pro tip? On Enchanted in December they were unable to provide the set up, so we were given a credit for it. :rolleyes: The coffee cards can be used for Gelato if that interests you. Powered by Invision Community. Wondering what else your cabin steward can (and cant) do for you? That has been the case on our last two cruises which were on the Coral and Royal. They don't do monetary exchanges. It would also be easy to supply the wine. It's still beer. Note that if you sail in a full suite or youre traveling solo, youll get double cruise credit for that sailing! Assuming they have those items in room service, yes. 5. Ive done the hard work for you! They are very busy so there may be a wait. 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. Sapphire Princess Cruise Ship: Review, Photos & Departure Ports on What does Gold Captains Circle status get you? We make it work for us by trading all of our booze for Skyy vodka to take home to use for tailgates, etc. The Patter is a daily newsletter that shares tons of important information for the next day. Its no secret that Im a big fan of Princess. Check the Patter for locations and times. Drinks must have a menu price of $12.00 or less to be eligible, but that includes most of what they have on offer. 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. Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. Its pretty basic beach food like burgers and hot dogs, side dishes, and cookies. Well it does keep a lot of crew busy that first day. Margins are miniscule, so its likely youll have to flag someone down to try something on. Complimentary shoe polishing service, upon request. Princess is owned by the Carnival Corporation, so Carnival shareholders are eligible for free extra onboard credit. If they have the curry chicken salad when you visit, give it a try its my favorite! Answer: No. If youre even considering another cruise in the next two years, its crazy not to get a future cruise deposit while youre on board. Cool! Be aware of this if you take a shore excursion the food might not be still available when you return. You can read more about me and about Should Be Cruising here. 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. Grand Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1301 staterooms for up to 3122 passengers served by 1150 crew. 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 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. Buying jewelry? (This can be ordered by completing the card in your stateroom and hanging it on your door the night prior. 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. Ref from Princess:https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/contactUs.page#elite_mini-Bar. Still supply issues on my two cruises last year. 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. However, we like to drink Courvoisier. I can almost guarantee theyll whip out a calculator and give you a better offer. On our recent Island Princess sailing, they had Canadian Whiskey instead of Scotch. I just understand the difficulty of implementing the requested changes. ), 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.