jchipgcs Posted February 15, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Couple questions: We've got a suite on the Caribbean Princess in April. On the Princess website that has the perks for being in a suite it mentions an "Exclusive Elite Lounge with complimentary hors d’oeuvres". What / Where would that be and is it open all the time? 2nd question is about coffee. On a recent NCL trup their suites all had super automatic espresso machines where we could make our own unlimited coffee drinks in the cabin, no extra charge. Anything like that on Princess? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted February 15, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2012 There is no exclusive Elite lounge on any Princess ship. A section in one of the bars will be sectioned off for Elite & Platinum passengers to enjoyfree hors d’oeuvres and a discounted drink of the day. I think it is open for a couple of hours say around 5-7 pm each night but not sure.... Suites do not have coffee makers of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 15, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The "Exclusive" Elite lounge is open to passengers in suites and those who are Elite or Platinum in the Captain's Circle. Depending on the itinerary this can be up to 60 or 70% of the passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted February 15, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2012 On the ships weve been on the lounge was set up in Skywalkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 HappyCruiser Posted February 15, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The perk isn't all that great a bonus. The most people I've even seen there is maybe 20 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd crsr Posted February 15, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2012 They set up a lovely table with food and offer a special drink each evening between 5 and 7. We find this a nice relaxing place for a drink before going to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highheel girl Posted February 15, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Its a great time to meet others. On the Emerald it was packed every night it was held. We had a group of about 10 of us that we would meet each night before dinner. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexorg Posted February 16, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2012 On the Sapphire back in September, they were doing this in the Wheelhouse Bar. I believe the Crown may have been doing this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted February 16, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) On the Sapphire back in September, they were doing this in the Wheelhouse Bar. I believe the Crown may have been doing this too. All Princess ships have it.. Edited February 16, 2012 by LARGIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathercop Posted February 16, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2012 We've gone to the Elite lounge before dinner and sort of liked it because it was never crowded. Also, some of hors d’oeuvres, I thought were very tasty. I know that this is definitely a personal matter of taste, but I liked that they had steak tartar. I know, I know... but I look at it as land based sushi.:p;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted February 16, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2012 All Princess ships have it.. Except for the Sun-class ships... no room was the reason given to us on the Sea Princess... don't know about the little girls either. We've gone to the Elite lounge before dinner and sort of liked it because it was never crowded. Also, some of hors d’oeuvres, I thought were very tasty. I know that this is definitely a personal matter of taste, but I liked that they had steak tartar. I know, I know... but I look at it as land based sushi.:p;):D I agree, I enjoy the steak tartare the most! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 16, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2012 We've gone to the Elite lounge before dinner and sort of liked it because it was never crowded.It's not exclusive to Elite. :) It's open to all Platinum, Elite and full suite passengers. Whether it's crowded or not depends on the number of sea days, length of the cruise and itinerary. I expect it to be packed on my upcoming Star cruise and would be very surprised if it isn't. The one thing I don't like about it is if you have late traditional dining or like to eat later, it closes too early unless you start drinking pretty early. I've found that the quality of the hors d'oeurves varies from ship-to-ship. On the Coral, they were terrific. On the Crown in 2010, there was just veggie dip most nights. It was pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 16, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2012 don't know about the little girls. The little girls have it. It uses the steak house or Sabitini's, whichever one is not a restaurant that evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 16, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2012 free hors d’oeuvres For example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanilla Posted February 16, 2012 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2012 caribill Those are great examples and it looks lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 HappyCruiser Posted February 16, 2012 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2012 For example: We've only utilized the perk 2 or 3 times & never seen anything like that....only some veggies, dip & cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compozer Posted February 16, 2012 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2012 We have never gone but those shrimp look great - I guess we'll have to try it next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 16, 2012 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) We've only utilized the perk 2 or 3 times & never seen anything like that....only some veggies, dip & cheese. [/font]It was like the photos on the Coral Princess a couple of years ago; cheese, veggies and dip on the Crown and Sapphire. Edited February 16, 2012 by Pam in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigguy6 Posted February 16, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2012 You have a lot of experience with platinum/elite. We are boarding the Island tomorrow and we are platinum for the first time. It is a 10 day Panama Canal cruise. What your guess as to what % of the passengers on this type of cruise would be platinum/elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchipgcs Posted February 16, 2012 Author #20 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks Caribill. I can make a meal out of that! Regardless how large or small it is, we'll go just to mix/mingle and by god I'm checking every thing off that "suite" perk list I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Network Posted February 16, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 16, 2012 And even though it is suppose to be reserved, anyone can go. Most of the time no one is there to check access. And if there is, just say you are in a suite and they will let you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posaune Posted February 16, 2012 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Look for a card in your room when you board. It lists the menu for the Platinum, Elite & suite lounge for each night of your cruise. We have usually been checked the first time we go to the reception on a cruise, but they recognize us from then on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted February 17, 2012 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) And even though it is suppose to be reserved, anyone can go. Most of the time no one is there to check access. And if there is, just say you are in a suite and they will let you in. On the other hand, if you're there for the booze special as well as nosh, I wonder what would happen if you handed the bartender a blue or gold card. Edited February 17, 2012 by shepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Network Posted February 17, 2012 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2012 On the other hand, if you're there for the booze special as well as nosh, I wonder what would happen if you handed the bartender a blue or gold card. He might think that you came with an elite. Suite cards can be blue so he might not notice anything. He might notice and charge you the extra 2 bucks. He could notice and just not care. He might take the drink out of your hand and throw it in your face. My expereince with most bartenders is that they are not interested in arguing with customers and will do whatever is easiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted February 17, 2012 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2012 When we were on the Island for a 10-night Panama Canal cruise, the percentage of Platinum+ passengers was not that high. There weren't many people at the evening cocktail event. They held it in a small corner of the Explorers Lounge. We really enjoy going to the event almost every evening. We always have late seating traditional dining, so a light snack and a drink are great at that time of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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