Mini-suite Ice/buckets/ice

[HollDoll]

Are there ice buckets in mini-suites? And, if so (or even if not) where can one get ice? Are there machines on each deck, or just what do we do for ice? Thanks much!!

[Colo Cruiser]

Are there ice buckets in mini-suites? And, if so (or even if not) where can one get ice? Are there machines on each deck, or just what do we do for ice? Thanks much!!

 

There are in every cabin, no ice machines though. You have to call room service or Stewart.

[TJM001]

There is an ice buckets in the little refrigerator in every stateroom and your room steward will keep it filled.

[dpump]

Your cabin steward will make sure it's always filled. If you need more, just call.

[Toto2Kansas]

We have always found the ice buckets in the mini suites and below quite small (for our needs). But we often call room service (during our room steward's off hours) and they will bring an extra large ice bucket full of ice for you if you need a larger amount.

[HollDoll]

These are just the answers I was hoping for! Thanks all!!

[Janet Foster]

Always helps too if you slip a couple extra bucks and let him/her know that you would like your ice filled and freshened as often as possible... :-)

[paul929207]

There is also ice at the buffet. Some times it is easier to run up there than wait for room service.

[HollDoll]

By "the buffet", do you mean Horizon Court? If not, what are you referring to?

[paul929207]

HC on most ships, Panorama Buffet on others.

[BalconyGal]

We have always found the ice buckets in the mini suites and below quite small (for our needs).quote]

Toto, is the ice bucket in a full suite larger?

[johnmik1]

There are in every cabin, no ice machines though. You have to call room service or Stewart.

 

Is that Stewart,the Steward?

[TomCruises]

We always take at least one collapsable cooler.We have ice in the stateroom ALL DAY!:D

[bhopal21]

We have always found the ice buckets in the mini suites and below quite small (for our needs).quote]

Toto, is the ice bucket in a full suite larger?

 

Nope, same size.

 

Just ask your steward for a larger ice bucket. They always bring us a plastic champagne bucket for ice (and keep refilling it twice daily).

 

Never been a problem.

 

Mike:)

[Toto2Kansas]

Our ice buckets in our full suites have always been larger, and completely insulated so they keep the ice frozen longer. Maybe we just looked like HUGE ice users or something, but it has always been larger. ;)

 

The large champagne buckets that room service delivers ice is are good if you plan to entertain, but they aren't insulated and don't have lids, so the ice doesn't stick around long.

[bhopal21]

Our ice buckets in our full suites have always been larger, and completely insulated so they keep the ice frozen longer. Maybe we just looked like HUGE ice users or something, but it has always been larger. ;)

 

Typical, never consistent Princess.

 

In 10 cruises, all in suites, our ice buckets have always been the typical hotel sized small insulated canisters.

 

So, just be surprised with what you get and if it isn't large enough just ask your steward for a larger one.

 

Mike:)

[caribill]

So, just be surprised with what you get and if it isn't large enough just ask your steward for a larger one.

 

 

Or just a 2nd one of the regular size

[TomCruises]

Our ice buckets in our full suites have always been larger, and completely insulated so they keep the ice frozen longer. Maybe we just looked like HUGE ice users or something, but it has always been larger. ;)

 

The large champagne buckets that room service delivers ice is are good if you plan to entertain, but they aren't insulated and don't have lids, so the ice doesn't stick around long.

 

There must be something wrong with your vision!All of the ice buckets are the same and they have lids.Been on multiple categorys,multiple ships and multiple cruise lines and they are all the same.The only "large" you will get is a metal champagne bucket or a plastic beer bucket both without a lid!

 

My previous post suggest purchasing a collapsable soft side cooler for $7.99 at Walmart that easily fits in your suitcase.It will hold a 12 Pack or keep a heck of alot of ice FROZEN all day!:rolleyes:

[Toto2Kansas]

There must be something wrong with your vision!!:rolleyes:

 

Excuse me? I think after 24 Princess cruises in balcony staterooms, mini suites, and full suites, that I know what the standard ice bucket looks like. Thank you very much!:rolleyes:

[Colo Cruiser]

Is that Stewart,the Steward?

 

Si.

[bhopal21]

What we usually get is a plastic champagne bucket to use for ice and Stewart the steward:p covers the top with plastic wrap which works pretty well.

 

Mike:)

[TomCruises]

Excuse me? I think after 24 Princess cruises in balcony staterooms, mini suites, and full suites, that I know what the standard ice bucket looks like. Thank you very much!:rolleyes:

 

You think you would!Extra large ice bucket is not listed as a "Full Suite" perk!Only variations are those that I mentioned.:p

[Toto2Kansas]

OK, here ya go. I finally found a picture of the regular ice bucket given to regular staterooms on webshots. A picture is worth 1000 words.

 

And, although I don't normally take pictures of our ice bucket, here is one taken of our wet bar with the larger one. They have now been changed to stainless steal, but they are the same size as this one. The ice bucket is in the front right corner of the picture.

Same size as the dinky plastic one in the frig picture? I don't think so.

[BalconyGal]

Well, that's that. Thanks Toto. I'll never see a suite anyway:rolleyes: guess I'll have to go with Tom's idea.

[Toto2Kansas]

You think you would!Extra large ice bucket is not listed as a "Full Suite" perk!Only variations are those that I mentioned.:p

 

After you get your eyes checked :p You may wish to read the list of full suite perks. No, it does not say extra large, but it does list 'upgraded' (see bolded below). ;)

Luxury mattresses

Luxury ivory satin pinstripe bed linens

Fluffy duvets in place of blankets

Luggage protector on bed at embarkation

Luxury bathrobes

Luxury towels

Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

Massage shower heads

Luxury bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, bath gel, plus new lip balm, gel eye mask, bath salts and loofah mitts)

Facial mist (choice of scents)

Complimentary slippers

Fresh flower arrangement

Complimentary corsage and boutonniere on first formal night

Complimentary mini-bar - one-time set up

Combined DVD/CD Players

DVD Library - each vessel has a 100-title DVD library available to suite passengers

Halo light magnifying vanity mirrors on vanity Upgraded room amenities, including ice bucket and tray, leather wallet for cruise card, high quality pen, combined clothes brush, lint remover and shoe horn, shoe cleaning mitt, sewing kit, white cloth laundry bag, black cloth shoe shining bag

Complimentary Princess tote bag

Umbrella for use during the cruise