RS79 Posted December 17, 2011 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2011 On my previous Princess cruise, they had a cocktail hour with reduced prices and excellent free Hors dourves just before dinner, for Platinum and Elite cruisers. Does anyone know if they are still doing this? We are cruising on the Emerald in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmCruiser Posted December 17, 2011 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2011 We were on the Emerald in Nov and yes, they were still doing it then:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 17, 2011 #3 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yes, it is on most ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted December 17, 2011 #4 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yes they are still doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted December 17, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Still do it, but the price has now gone up to $3.99 I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovhywd Posted December 17, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I may be wrong, but I believe only the featured cocktail of the day was $3.99, but the other drinks are regular price. Maybe someone can confirm that. Unfortunately, the platinum/elite lounge is in Skywalkers (which is Deck 18 on the Crown), and you feel a lot of motion way up there. The one time we attended, we lasted only ten minutes, and there were only a few other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted December 17, 2011 #7 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I may be wrong, but I believe only the featured cocktail of the day was $3.99, but the other drinks are regular price. Maybe someone can confirm that. Unfortunately, the platinum/elite lounge is in Skywalkers (which is Deck 18 on the Crown), and you feel a lot of motion way up there. The one time we attended, we lasted only ten minutes, and there were only a few other passengers. Yes, it's whatever drink the Elite Lounge is featuring at $3.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long cruiser Posted December 17, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Since the lounge was started it was only for the drink of the day. long cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennywise Posted December 18, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Does anyone have the menu of drinks for the Skywalkers/Ruby Princess, we will be on the 22 January 2012 sailing. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoo Posted December 18, 2011 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2011 We tried to go once on our last cruise (Emerald Princess, January 2011) - and were shooed out. A private party was being held there. So don't count on going there. We'll try it again someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 18, 2011 #11 Share Posted December 18, 2011 The negative to me is that they close it down at 7pm, way too early if you have late seating. :( I love Skywalkers and that you feel more motion up there. That's one of the reasons why I enjoy going up there during the day. In the evening, it's an easy elevator ride down to the dining room. On the other hand, I liked that on the Coral, it was held in the Explorer's Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted December 18, 2011 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Does anyone have the menu of drinks for the Skywalkers/Ruby Princess, we will be on the 22 January 2012 sailing. Thank you! The menu will change from ship to ship and even from voyage to voyage. Below is the list for a cruise earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted December 26, 2011 #13 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I am platinum but my husband isn't...can he get the benefit if he is with me? 5-7 is pretty early...We relax around the pool until about 6 PM. Can we go to the lounge with cover-ups (dry) or are we expected to be dressed for the evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangefan Posted December 26, 2011 #14 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I was on the Emerald in November and not only did they have the nightly Platinum/Elite gatherings but it was attended by the largest number of people that I have seen in awhile. Sali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted December 26, 2011 #15 Share Posted December 26, 2011 We were on the Crown last week. We frequently went in shorts and T-shirts. Some folks were dressed for dinner. When we went at 5, we had time for a swim before our second seating dinner. The motion in Skywalkers was bad, magnified by the fact that we experienced rough seas for more than half the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONT-CA Posted December 26, 2011 #16 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Concerning the Coral: The Platinum/Elite get together has one specific designated drink each evening priced at $3.99 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. However there is a list of bar well drinks such as Margaritas, Long Island Ice Tea, Bourbon, etc., that are sold at $3.99 also. To quote some attendees, the designated drink of the day is a "real" drink... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooTOO Posted December 26, 2011 #17 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Concerning the Coral: The Platinum/Elite get together has one specific designated drink each evening priced at $3.99 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. However there is a list of bar well drinks such as Margaritas, Long Island Ice Tea, Bourbon, etc., that are sold at $3.99 also. To quote some attendees, the designated drink of the day is a "real" drink... There is no Skywalkers on the Coral. Where do they hold the Platinum/Elite get together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONT-CA Posted December 26, 2011 #18 Share Posted December 26, 2011 There is no Skywalkers on the Coral. Where do they hold the Platinum/Elite get together? The Explorer's Lounge. Proceed to the back of the room to the left and they designate a corner of the room for this purpose.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooTOO Posted December 26, 2011 #19 Share Posted December 26, 2011 The Explorer's Lounge. Proceed to the back of the room to the left and they designate a corner of the room for this purpose.. Thanks. Not as far to go to the MDR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 26, 2011 #20 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Yes thay are .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 26, 2011 #21 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I am platinum but my husband isn't...can he get the benefit if he is with me? 5-7 is pretty early...We relax around the pool until about 6 PM. Can we go to the lounge with cover-ups (dry) or are we expected to be dressed for the evening? If one has a card it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONT-CA Posted December 26, 2011 #22 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks. Not as far to go to the MDR!!!! We have always preferred the Explorer's Lounge for this activity, as it is more conducive to meeting people and for general conversation. The various elevations in Skywalker in both seating placement and table heights does not, at least to us, afford this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted December 26, 2011 #23 Share Posted December 26, 2011 We usually go just before 7 pm since we have late dinner, order a drink (we do not drink mixed drinks, so pay regular price) and enjoy the peace and quiet of the room and whatever they are serving. We don't like crowds -- enjoy watching the sea. Generally these events are not crowded especially when it gets closer to 7pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted December 26, 2011 #24 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Never have had any interest in attending because of only one drink being offered at that price. I would rather sit on my balcony with my bottle of wine watching the sunset instead of sitting in a lounge drinking a $3.99 + 15 percent gratuity for a Bloody Mary that would have been more appropriate at 10 a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONT-CA Posted December 26, 2011 #25 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Never have had any interest in attending because of only one drink being offered at that price. I would rather sit on my balcony with my bottle of wine watching the sunset instead of sitting in a lounge drinking a $3.99 + 15 percent gratuity for a Bloody Mary that would have been more appropriate at 10 a.m. Your point is well taken but we never take advantage of the special drink offer (and don't believe Bloody Mary is one of them), as we prefer to drink something else. But we do take favour in things like the mountain of fresh shrimp and other treats. And on these last two cruises we met some very nice people at this gathering and are in e-mail communication with them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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