Sun Princess Questions

[Ding-me2]

:o We are going on Sun Princess 11th January, 9 more sleeps wow can't believe it is finally coming around.

I just have a few questions.

How much do the softdrink cards and the coffee cards cost and where do we get them?

Do they have nice pastries in the patissarie and what sort of prices are they?

Do they have daily specials on cocktails or daily/weekly specials to get laundry done?

I know these questions get asked alot but prices change and any help would be appreciated.

[suexxx]

Hi Ding-me2. Soda card was about $55.00 in Feb2009. I got 1 and you get a drink container as well. Just fill it up as much as you like. Our cruise was for 12nights. There was a table set up near the pursers desk as we got on. !st thing we did even before going to our cabin. Don't remerber any SPECIALS for laundry but you can get it done for a price. Didn't worry about it. Washed a few things and hung them on line in the shower. Cann't help with other questions. You will hgave a great time. Suexxx

[windsor26]

:o We are going on Sun Princess 11th January, 9 more sleeps wow can't believe it is finally coming around.

I just have a few questions.

How much do the softdrink cards and the coffee cards cost and where do we get them? $55 for a 7 day cruise but usually a set price per day Plus 10% (we are in Australia)

Do they have nice pastries in the patissarie and what sort of prices are they? Yes excellent

Do they have daily specials on cocktails or daily/weekly specials to get laundry done? Yes and sometimes 2 for the price of on in the Theatre we alsoa had a bag of laundry for $25 but you have to keep an eye on the platter

I know these questions get asked alot but prices change and any help would be appreciated.

 

Dont worry about repeatinmg a question they disappear from the first two pages quickly.:) Have a great cruise

[Tedirene]

Ding-me2

 

The soda card works at about $5 per day but as Sue has said you get the container and can fill it up as often as you like. The coffee card was $24.95 plus gst. It is good for 15 specialist coffees and as many brewed coffee or hot chocolates as you like provided there is a punch left. Can't say about the Sun but when we were on the Star in Oct/Nov there is no charge for pastries. The only charges were drinks, coffee and surcharge for specialist restaurants. If you check the daily Platter it will list what the cocktail of the day is and the cost. There are no specials for laundry days. There is a small line in the shower which you can use, or as Sue says you can pay someone to do it for you - not that cheap.

 

Hope this helps, enjoy your cruise.

 

 

Ted

[6746mg]

Afternoon Ding-me2.

 

We are just off the Xmas Sun Princess cruise :), so I might be able to help -

 

How much do the softdrink cards and the coffee cards cost and where do we get them?

We bought the 'cards' ( they are actually a small sticker that is placed on your cruise card) just outside the horizon buffet- they were available in most places around the ship, you can't miss them. Cost $5.50 per day including the drink holder. The convenience is worth every cent, even more so for the kids.

Coffee card - it is a playing card size - was $33 (for 16 coffees I think)and was bought from the Horizon buffet - any attendant can get one for you. Once again very convenient and very yummy.

 

 

Do they have nice pastries in the patissarie and what sort of prices are they?

Patissarie - can't help you there. However a selection of nice pastries are available in the Horizon Court buffet at no extra cost:D

Don't forget to visit the soft serve ice creamery next to the pool area.

 

Do they have daily specials on cocktails or daily/weekly specials to get laundry done?

Laundry specials - did not notice

Cocktail specials - now I can help :D Daily specials $10 ( normally about $14). Very worthwhile to try something new. You can also buy the glasses.

 

 

There are lots of great and interesting things aboard the ship - have fun finding them and enjoy your trip.

[Gaznjo]

:o Do they have nice pastries in the patissarie and what sort of prices are they?

 

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we also just got off the xmas cruise.... in the patissarie they have a tray with some pasteries on it but you don't have to pay for it..... the horizon court always has some sweets ... and there is afternoon tea in one of the dinning rooms between 3.30 - 4.30 each afternoon.....

 

Now I am not sure why but during the norovirus outbreak the waffle station was out of commission

 

also up on the rivieria deck you can get icecream in a bucket or cone for free!!

 

joanne

 

joanne

[Kinkacruiser]

in the patissarie they have a tray with some pasteries on it but you don't have to pay for it

joanne

 

I've never seen the tray of pastries in the patissarie, Joanne. Are they on the bar where they serve those yummy irish coffees? on the same deck as the purser? I'd love to find them.

Anna

[Gaznjo]

I've never seen the tray of pastries in the patissarie, Joanne. Are they on the bar where they serve those yummy irish coffees? on the same deck as the purser? I'd love to find them.

Anna

 

yes they are on the bar... but now coming to think of it they only were there in the afternoon while the high tea was on..... I remember one day thinking " i am sure on the dawn princess they used to bring out warm cookies in the afternoon " when i looked on the sun they just had a tray of little cakes... didn't go too close incase i was tempted LOL...

 

Joanne

[Ding-me2]

Thanks everyone, once again you've been very helpful.

Joanne I enjoyed reading your updates from the Christmas cruise, can't wait to read your review. It was the same Itinerary as we are doing, would love to know when the formal nights were. I know 12 nights goes really fast when your having fun.

Thanks again.

Pauline

[cruisin-m]

yes they are on the bar... but now coming to think of it they only were there in the afternoon while the high tea was on..... I remember one day thinking " i am sure on the dawn princess they used to bring out warm cookies in the afternoon " when i looked on the sun they just had a tray of little cakes... didn't go too close incase i was tempted LOL...

 

Joanne

 

 

There were no warm cookies? :eek:

That was 50% the reason we're cruising Princess again!!! :p Not really, but still a big part of it haha

[**bethwana**]

This sounds awesome! A group of us are going on the Sun Princess in October. We went on the Pacific Dawn and didn't find anything like drink cards etc. Makes the trip sound all the more enjoyable.....

 

Lol :rolleyes:

[cazz0069]

yes they are on the bar... but now coming to think of it they only were there in the afternoon while the high tea was on..... I remember one day thinking " i am sure on the dawn princess they used to bring out warm cookies in the afternoon " when i looked on the sun they just had a tray of little cakes... didn't go too close incase i was tempted LOL...

 

Joanne

 

They had warm cookies on the Sun, Joanne..i was lucky enough to get them straight from the oven one day:p Now be sure to keep an eye out for the waffle guy...he is behind the bar area in the Horizon court for breakfast...OMG, the thickest, freshest, bestest made to order waffles i have ever had!!! I still cant work out why i put on 6kg on our last cruise though ;)

[rkmw]

another thing they dont advertise in the Horizon Court is if you like Tomato Juice with your breakfast ask the chap that cooks the toast...its very nice

 

rkmw

[cazz0069]

another thing they dont advertise in the Horizon Court is if you like Tomato Juice with your breakfast ask the chap that cooks the toast...its very nice

 

rkmw

 

rkmw, did you notice too that the poached eggs were always hidden, and you had to literally ask the `omelette guy` if you could have some...:)

[Gaznjo]

They had warm cookies on the Sun, Joanne..i was lucky enough to get them straight from the oven one day:p Now be sure to keep an eye out for the waffle guy...he is behind the bar area in the Horizon court for breakfast...OMG, the thickest, freshest, bestest made to order waffles i have ever had!!! I still cant work out why i put on 6kg on our last cruise though ;)

 

we lost our waffle guy after a few days due to the norovirus...

[cazz0069]

we lost our waffle guy after a few days due to the norovirus...

 

 

Ripped off!!! Now that would have been something to complain about ;)

[NSWP]

another thing they dont advertise in the Horizon Court is if you like Tomato Juice with your breakfast ask the chap that cooks the toast...its very nice

 

rkmw

I am addicted to Tomato Juice and it is always a hassle getting some for brekkie at the Horizon Court Buffets. Many times I have asked for it, but then it does not appear. Always available on menu in MDR at brekkie. Now there is a new word MDR - Main Dining Room, and how about HC - Horizon Court. LOL

[Guest012]

rkmw, did you notice too that the poached eggs were always hidden, and you had to literally ask the `omelette guy` if you could have some...

 

 

:D:D:D and you had to know someone that knew someone that had actually seen them at breakfast time.....having found out exactly where to find them you would approach the guy and quietly whisper "poached egg please " then after quite a prolonged stare at you he would discreetly lift a pan lid and quietly place them on your plate.....:cool::cool::cool: secret poached egg business ......loved it.....cheers shiona

[cazz0069]

:Dand you had to know someone that knew someone that had actually seen them at breakfast time.....having found out exactly where to find them you would approach the guy and quietly whisper "poached egg please " then after quite a prolonged stare at you he would discreetly lift a pan lid and quietly place them on your plate.....:cool::cool::cool: secret poached egg business ......loved it.....cheers shiona

 

Haha too funny. We actually had to say `the rain in spain falls mainly on the plain` and do a very complicated hand shake:p I keep forgetting we were on the same cruise Shiona, shame we didnt know each other on here until afterwards:)

[cazz0069]

:Dand you had to know someone that knew someone that had actually seen them at breakfast time.....having found out exactly where to find them you would approach the guy and quietly whisper "poached egg please " then after quite a prolonged stare at you he would discreetly lift a pan lid and quietly place them on your plate.....:cool::cool::cool: secret poached egg business ......loved it.....cheers shiona

 

Haha too funny. We actually had to say `the rain in spain falls mainly on the plain` and do a very complicated hand shake:p I keep forgetting we were on the same cruise Shiona, shame we didnt know each other on here until afterwards:)

[Sandielle]

You guys are hilarious :D. It's getting more and more like Underbelly on here! :cool: Next it'll be the secret toe-tap to get to the head of the buffet queue while the one in front is trying to remember the code for eggs benedict.

[Guest012]

Haha too funny. We actually had to say `the rain in spain falls mainly on the plain` and do a very complicated hand shake:p I keep forgetting we were on the same cruise Shiona, shame we didnt know each other on here until afterwards

 

We will meet one day........:D thats a promise.... not a threat.....;)

 

Sandielle:You guys are hilarious :D. It's getting more and more like Underbelly on here! :cool: Next it'll be the secret toe-tap to get to the head of the buffet queue while the one in front is trying to remember the code for eggs benedict.

 

rofl.......you got it.............:cool:

 

I have been on here for years and still can't fathom how to multi-quote....grrrrrrr.......practising senior moment in progress.........Shiona

[Sandielle]

I have been on here for years and still can't fathom how to multi-quote....grrrrrrr.......practising senior moment in progress.........Shiona

 

When you find out how Shiona, please let me know, because I spent ages the other night trying to do it and had to give up! :rolleyes:

[Billy and Charlie's Mum]

Ladies - let's see if I can explain this easily.

 

At the bottom of the post there is three little boxes. Click on the middle box and go to the next post you want to quote. Click on the middle box of that quote. When you have finished that then click on post thread outside the post at the bottom.

 

Clear as mud?????:eek:

[Sandielle]

Doh! If you can't work it out - read the manual! Why don't I try all the symbols? :rolleyes:

 

Thanks so much, Eileen. Just hope I can remember when I want to multipost again! :cool: