my fave cognac substitution was when Remy XO made a brief appearance. As we are Elite with Princess we will still get "the perks" on the short cruise? Later in the day I exchange my mini bar for 20 diet cokes. It is a thank you to you for being so loyal and doesn't require a tip. Does that mean THREE mini-bar setups? I wish they would let us pre-order as it is a PITA for both Room Service and Guest. They usually come pretty quickly. Things to Do in Hilton Head SC (Other Than Golf), The Historic (and Haunted) Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston. Unless Princess changes its loyalty program, you can keep this level regardless of how often you cruise. Is the elite set up the same as the suite set up? (Princess Cruises owns Princess Cays, but they allow Carnival cruises to visit as well. The only like-kind alcohol we were able to trade them out for was vodka. Question: What if I have a specific request for how Id like my mini-bar stocked? It would be difficult for staff to deliver 400+ mini bars if they had to specifically select and sort by cabin. 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. 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 costs $100 per person and entitles you to OBC on your next cruise, up to $300. 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). 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 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 were allowed to trade the brandy for Budweiser on our last two cruises. Good for Bloody Mary's. 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: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362029. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. Liquor for Beers, others for Cokes. 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. LauraS 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. I call after boarding and switch everything to cans of Sprite Zero. Wed much prefer this! No problem. If yes, is the passenger elite? Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? Whats in the sale? The mini-bar set up for Elites is actually somewhat useless to any who have bought the "liquor sticker" (AIBP). Tip: Do you want something thats not listed on the breakfast hangtag? We traded four gin for four Heineken on Majestic. But, NO, you can only exchange the entire minibar for TWO coffee packages. For example, Mr. SBC and I both bought Future Cruise Deposits on our last Princess cruise. I tell what and how to get the Elite Loyalty Level Perks on every Princess Cruise Ship. 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. You can always give away your bar set up or coffee cards in lieu of the set up. Is there a vary of different type of bottles of liquor, beer, soda they put in the refrig? Powered by Invision Community. CC Help Jenn Ive done the hard work for you! Ladies, this is a great opportunity to re-wear those bridesmaids dresses you have hanging in the closet! 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. If youre on a Royal Class ship, you can even rent a cabana at the Retreat Pool for a little added luxury. I was in a suite on Emerald last week. Check out my Travel Resources page to see what companies I trust when booking our travel. Complimentary shoe polishing service, upon request. Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. I have a related question. Unlike many other loyalty programs in the travel industry, you dont lose your loyalty level if you dont cruise for a while. Wed much prefer this! Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol? By Priority specialty dining reservations: If youd like to make a reservation for specialty dining, youll have VIP priority. Answer: No. Unfortunately, I do not like wine. 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. Looking for more tips for new cruisers? While you relax on your lounger, attendants will come around with fleece blankets, popcorn, or milk and cookies, for free! Im hoping they continue to allow the exchange for coffee cards. Princess Mini-Bar Setup info The selections of items in the mini-bar can vary. It is 1 for 1. We like to choose Anytime Dining because were not always hungry at the same time. 5. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You were lucky! Answer: No. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? If lots of people on a cruise are avoiding dressing up, the specialty restaurant reservations can fill up fast. I was able to trade 4 other bottles for a larger (375ml) one. In February on Regal got Scotch and Gin. Glad it might help someone else out. As others have said, we just called room service and they swapped it out for us. We are booked on a Grand Mediterrean cruise which is actually two BtoB cruises. Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor? 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. We were on for 3 weeks and on the first turn around day we just asked for the same items to be delivered each week. 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. If not could having water bottles be useful when in port or on an excursion. Your $100 is held by Princess, and you can use it for your deposit for your next cruise. Welcome to Elite! Hubby does not like Dos Equis and the America beers on the room service list are higher priced that Dos Equis, but they have been willing to swap based on cost of the items as I've mentioned in this thread. There has DEFINITELY been an impact with supply issues. Recently, Princess transitioned to an onboard account based specialty coffee package, much like how their other beverage packages function. Hasn't been for a long time. Do Suite passengers who are also elite status receive two setups? Is this something new? It doesnt have to be expensive; just something that I love. Not only do they live on the ship, but they chat with passengers all day long! We had Diet Coke on four out of four B2Bs on Ruby in Dec. The worst that can happen is they say no! It's what they can do with whatever (shrinking) budget they had set for these perks. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Not sure if this is happening on all ships or just the Discovery but the old rules about swaps likely no longer apply. 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. Assuming they have those items in room service, yes. Certain restrictions apply. If you dont use the deposit in two years, the money you paid is automatically refunded to your original form of payment. On your 7th through 16th cruises, or after completing 51-150 cruise days, youre Platinum level. We traded all the sodas for Diet Coke and the beer for Perrier last month on the CB. Started August 27, 2021, By 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. Call Room Service. This is what it has been on our previous cruises: Alcoholic . Because the consumers who buy those little bottles are willing and able to pay the going rate for them. From how to earn extra on board credit to what you should wear for formal nights, here are my 21 top Princess cruise tips to make the most of your vacation at sea. I am a vodka girl, so it wasn't an issue to trade in my 3 gin and a cognac. :eek: You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By 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. Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar? 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. - Two (2) 50ml bottles Whiskey - Canadian Club, - Two (2) Cans Beer - Dos Equis XX (Toohey's New will replace Dos Equis XX on Dawn Princess and Sun Princess), - Two (2) 50ml bottles Dewar's White Label Scotch. If you plan on checking out a specialty restaurant (a cover charge applies) their dress code is always smart casual. 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. more tips for new cruisers? For detailed instructions, check out my post How to Get Onboard Credit for Owning Carnival Stock. When I wear it Im reminded of time spent with family and friends. 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. 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. 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. ;). Last month the Cognac was Courvoisier. Free laundry and professional cleaning services: just let your steward know! By We have that card, so I mentioned it to our travel agent. Mr. SBC always wears a dark suit (I recommend a summerweight wool). :cool: I gave our steward four Courvoisier on the last night of the cruise and yes they can keep them. There should be a card in your cabin that lists pricing. But on a cruise ship? 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. When Princess transitioned to the new coffee program, they announced they would continue to accept the cards through August 31, 2019. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',602,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_5',602,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1'); .large-mobile-banner-1-multi-602{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;}If you have an old card without an expiration, Id still take the card and try to use it. 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 Liquor gets you soda, but only one to one. If one is Elite and in a Suite, are there two mini-bar set-ups? CC Help Jenn We bring our allotted bottles of wine on board and at times buy more wine. Was able to trade bottles of beer for equal amounts of little liquor bottles this week on Majestic. By As stated, you can't swap non-alcohol for alcohol. On a side note, our Elite bathroom amenities were just 2 Face scrubbers. 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. Never say never. Check out our New Cruisers section! If you havent yet made your first booking for a Princess cruise, reach out to a friend who has previously sailed. I always bring one diet coke with me at embarkation to have with lunch because there hasn't been a diet in the mini bar for as long as I can remember. We ended up with one beer and two Sprites left over. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change. does it depend on your cabin category at all? Princess Cruises Elites mini bar setup Elites mini bar setup By tourismtessy, January 28, 2022 in Princess Cruises 1 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 tourismtessy 364 January 21, 2008 Texas, USA #1 Posted January 28, 2022 Can anyone tell me what all is included in the mini bar setup ? Are they now doing the swap? If you want to take part in formal night, you dont have to wear an evening gown or a tuxedo, although many do, and thats fine! Whats your favorite Princess cruise tip? 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! So what happens if you have one of the old cards, and it has no expiration date (some do and some dont)? If youre not in a suite, you might think that you cant have a bathrobebut you can! It also specifies the dress code for the following evening (smart casual or formal), along with opening and closing times for restaurants, bars, and shops. Has anyone tried swapping for beers other than Dos Equis? We have never had a problem swapping all of the other liquor bottles for Courvoisier - even though Courvoisier is more expensive than any of the other bottles. 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! Elites in full suites get two set ups per voyage. Dont try to haggle unless youre braver than I am from what Ive seen, these are pretty rock-bottom prices. This way, those who tend to book longer sailings arent penalized. Maybe people confuse them with the (also adults-only) Sanctuary, which is fee-based? Princess began offering this level in 2016 on select ships, and its now rolled out to the entire fleet. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'shouldbecruising_com-mobile-leaderboard-2','ezslot_18',677,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-shouldbecruising_com-mobile-leaderboard-2-0');Note that if you pre-pay for any of these things before your cruise, you wont be refunded. We have never received whiskey in mini bar setup and we have been on 30 cruises with Princess. A quick search of the board will find MANY threads on the topic. I don't think they come shrink wrapped. We would switch out the whole for CC, if we could instead its vodka. Here are eight things that you might not know about traveling on a cruise ship. Floor plan. I swap all my liquor bottles for Beefeater Gin so I end up with 6 bottles swapped plus the two I kept.