philsfun Posted August 24, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Can anyone tell me any tips and/or secrets about Princess That they don't tell you? i.e..secret doors, freebies, etc? Thanks:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkenstormy Posted August 24, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2010 We could... but then they wouldn't be secrets any more! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted August 24, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Last time we cruised, the escargot in the dining room was not on the menu and one only learned of it the night it was offered if the waiter mentioned it. Next time I'm asking a head waiter on the first day of our cruise when it will be offered. Not willing to take a chance of missing it...a cruise without escargot is just a boat ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va_Cruizer Posted August 24, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Actually on our last cruise on the Grand we learned that you can have escargot anytime but you need to let the dining room know 24 hours in advance. Hope this gives you something to look forward to on the next cruise. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raydon Posted August 24, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2010 French Onion soup is available one night but not on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georoc01 Posted August 24, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Actually on our last cruise on the Grand we learned that you can have escargot anytime but you need to let the dining room know 24 hours in advance. Hope this gives you something to look forward to on the next cruise. Kevin That's true for most dishes. I know we missed crab legs as they were the same night as our chef's table. So the maitre D took the order for us for the next night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbu Posted August 24, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Last time we cruised, the escargot in the dining room was not on the menu and one only learned of it the night it was offered if the waiter mentioned it. Next time I'm asking a head waiter on the first day of our cruise when it will be offered. Not willing to take a chance of missing it...a cruise without escargot is just a boat ride. You are SPOT ON on that one, Jeannie! I LIVE for the Princess escargot - okay, my own little guilty pleasure is that I always have 2 orders of my own, and then eat my husband's as well :o ! I never have escargot any other time, so if I leave the cruise without my "fix" it would feel like unfinished business! I always ask - and then I make sure I'm there in the MDR the night it's being served! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 24, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I don't know about the bigger ships, but the small ships have ice cream at the buffet from 3:30 to 4:30 each afternoon Also the libraries are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted August 24, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Can anyone tell me any tips and/or secrets about Princess That they don't tell you? i.e..secret doors, freebies, etc? Thanks:rolleyes: Great question. I'd like to know, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGolden Posted August 24, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I don't know about the bigger ships, but the small ships have ice cream at the buffet from 3:30 to 4:30 each afternoon Also the libraries are great. If the ship has "Scoops" or an Ice Cream Bar on the Lido Deck, the ice cream there is now free and they have discontinued the free ice cream at the buffet. Thankfully, I was able to get free chocolate or vanilla hard ice cream at Scoops since I didn't care for the soft-serve. If you don;t like the cones, bring a small, empty dish from the buffet and tell them you have a wheat allergy. They'll put the ice cream in the dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsfun Posted August 24, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Can you get free playing cards from the pursers desk like you can Carnival? Any tips on "don't miss" things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 24, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Can you get free playing cards from the pursers desk like you can Carnival? Any tips on "don't miss" things? Yes if they have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btrojanoski Posted August 24, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 24, 2010 On our Grand Princess cruise in January they would not give the playing cards out free. We would have had to purchase them if we really needed them so it may only be the Grand but no free cards there. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funeralbabe Posted August 24, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2010 At dinner, you can ask to see the menu for the next night, if you don't like what is on the menu you can ask for something different and they will make it for you, they are very accomodating. I also ask for fresh berries for dessert and they are usually very obliging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted August 24, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Many people think that the salads, sandwiches, and pastry in the International Cafe cost extra, but they are free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 24, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Can you get free playing cards from the pursers desk like you can Carnival? They used to be free, but in the past year they have started to charge for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochella Posted August 24, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 24, 2010 On the larger ships, such as the Ruby, Emerald, Crown, etc., there is a secret door that leads out to a deck above the bridge. It's a great place to be during sailaway. Just go to the Lido deck and go all the way forward. You will see a door on either side. Go through those doors to another door that leads to a few steps leading to this deck. However, these doors are locked while at sea. It's way too windy and therefore dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoo Posted August 25, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2010 On the larger ships, such as the Ruby, Emerald, Crown, etc., there is a secret door that leads out to a deck above the bridge. It's a great place to be during sailaway. Just go to the Lido deck and go all the way forward. You will see a door on either side. Go through those doors to another door that leads to a few steps leading to this deck. However, these doors are locked while at sea. It's way too windy and therefore dangerous. Will try to remember this next January!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 25, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2010 You can order a complementary plate of assorted stuffed olives at the martini bar. If you bring wine onboard you can pick up wine glasses at any bar or just leave your room steward a note to always leave clean glasses in your room. If you pre purchase internet minutes before you leave you will get free minutes based on the package you pick. If you are staying in an interior stateroom leave the TV on the bridge cam channel it will give the illusion of a window and if you leave it on all night it will serve as a night light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8sMom Posted August 25, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2010 And also if you leave it on all night with the sound turned off or down real low, you will know when it is morning and not have to wonder if it is time to get up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflutist Posted August 25, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2010 On all the cruises we've been on, we have asked for Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice in the MDR at breakfast, and there was no charge. Much better than the frozen concentrate :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 25, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2010 And also if you leave it on all night with the sound turned off or down real low, you will know when it is morning and not have to wonder if it is time to get up. Thank you I forgot to mention that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyAnn6 Posted August 25, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Last time we cruised, the escargot in the dining room was not on the menu and one only learned of it the night it was offered if the waiter mentioned it. Next time I'm asking a head waiter on the first day of our cruise when it will be offered. Not willing to take a chance of missing it...a cruise without escargot is just a boat ride. I wholeheartedly agree! Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 25, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Yes forgot about the fresh OJ. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwcruising Posted August 25, 2010 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2010 French Onion soup is available one night but not on the menu. If it is not on the menu how do you know which night it is available?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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