elite benifits

[BeachBum777]

No just used the tapatalk app and choose participated boom it all shows up

[Sincity]

Congrats!

[pris993]

It is likely a good thing that Elite doesn't get unlimited internet as that would probably slow down the internet for everyone to the point where it would likely start running backwards!

 

I had never heard that Elite used to have more or unlimited internet as compared to Platinum. In any event, I don't know of a cruise line with a more generous free internet benefit than Princess. I use internet a fair bit and can always get by with what Princess gives me for free. I had to buy 555 minutes for $200 on a recent Celebrity cruise.

 

Terry

 

We did but it was changed a few years back. We have been elite for a long time so I know. Benefit given is good though.

[Pam in CA]

I had never heard that Elite used to have more or unlimited internet as compared to Platinum.

Platinum and Elite Internet benefits have always been the same. Quite a few years ago, Princess switched communication provider to MTN. Before that, all Platinum, Elite and full suite passengers received unlimited free Internet. However, instead of a login screen, you swiped your card through a reader so that as long as you (or a friend) had the card, you could get the Internet. Needless to say, there was a lot of abuse. :(

[BeachBum777]

I like the super discount that is given to platinum and elite packages for internet if you choose to have just a little bit more time it's about what 75% off

Edited September 7, 2015 by BeachBum777

[Ronnieslady]

If elite, how many internet minutes do we get on a 4 day cruise???? That being our very 1st short cruise:D

 

Thanks everyone,

Grace

[paul929207]

If elite, how many internet minutes do we get on a 4 day cruise???? That being our very 1st short cruise:D

 

Thanks everyone,

Grace

I think it is 100 or 150.

[BeachBum777]

If elite, how many internet minutes do we get on a 4 day cruise???? That being our very 1st short cruise:D

 

Thanks everyone,

Grace

150

per Platinum Member so if you're both platinum 300 -- platinum and elite are identical for Internet minutes no advantage being elite for extra minutes

Edited September 7, 2015 by BeachBum777

[Colo Cruiser]

Yes 150....I have to say the last few cruise I have left most minutes on the table unused. The internet has been lousy and it seems to be getting worse. :mad:

[tartanexile81]

We both had the internet minutes on our recent cruise and after 14 days, even with a lot of sea days, we hadn't use them all. It's a great benefit for Elite

[BeachBum777]

I try to use it past 10:30 or 11 at night for the emails it seems to work pretty good no matter where you're at or very early in the morning if I'm not sleeping in

 

One thing I did learn is your only offered the big discount for additional minutes if you purchase it immediately when you sign up as an elite or platinum guest.

 

My dad is platinum also so I have done it without adding minutes on the first one then try to go back and you can't get the discount but on the second set of minutes I made sure I purchased them - 150 minutes for like $25 which is a good deal. I need the access for small business needs

[shredie]

Yes 150....I have to say the last few cruise I have left most minutes on the table unused. The internet has been lousy and it seems to be getting worse. :mad:

 

I agree. I find it's just easier to wait for shore and find some Wifi somewhere if I need the Internet.

[BeachBum777]

Well if you're retired or you really don't need it I totally get it

 

However if you have emails awaiting that you can electronically take money for your beach rentals you push the button and take the money then you go and snorkel. A small price to stay connected. Another reason I will never cruise with anyone except princess

Edited September 8, 2015 by BeachBum777

[shredie]

Well if you're retired or you really don't need it I totally get it

 

I totally recommend retirement! :);):D

[BeachBum777]

I totally recommend retirement! :);):D

Well I guess I've kind of been retired since I was 40 - but I would lose my mind if I wasn't doing a little something extra.

So what may be a nemesis to others is a sanctuary in productivity at least for myself.

[BeachBum777]

What I would really like to see as an elite benefit is to be able to go online and choose your mini bar set up rather than having to ask your room Stuart to exchange it.

 

Thank you would be something like vodka whiskey a few beers and bottled water.

 

I've always thought princess was a little behind on technology but they seem to be catching up now. As an example at no charge you can see your itinerary and the daily platter on your phone via the Internet without using your minutes as its a free site.

Edited September 9, 2015 by BeachBum777

[caribill]

What I would really like to see as an elite benefit is to be able to go online and choose your mini bar set up rather than having to ask your room Stuart to exchange it.

 

 

Although the online part is relatively simple, the human factor of not delivering the same exact setup to hundreds of cabins makes it a time-consuming process.

 

It is easier for room service (not Stuart (actually not Stewart)) to make a few exchanges than to have customized deliveries for everyone.

[Grego]

If elite, how many internet minutes do we get on a 4 day cruise???? That being our very 1st short cruise:D

 

 

 

Thanks everyone,

Grace

 

The minutes has already been answered for you but even though we get the max being Elite, I have never used all that time and I think it's because I do most of my email composing offline and then send it while logged in.

[Griller]

What I would really like to see as an elite benefit is to be able to go online and choose your mini bar set up rather than having to ask your room Stuart to exchange it.

 

Thank you would be something like vodka whiskey a few beers and bottled water.

 

I've always thought princess was a little behind on technology but they seem to be catching up now. As an example at no charge you can see your itinerary and the daily platter on your phone via the Internet without using your minutes as its a free site.

 

But I like Stuart bringing my daily platter, don't even take a phone on a cruise.

[BeachBum777]

Although the online part is relatively simple, the human factor of not delivering the same exact setup to hundreds of cabins makes it a time-consuming process.

 

It is easier for room service (not Stuart (actually not Stewart)) to make a few exchanges than to have customized deliveries for everyone.

Once I can teach my voice recognition to spell correctly I'll try to do a better job for you.

 

I disagree with your thought process it's no more time consuming to grab 3 vodkas four crowns 2 of this and one of that then it is to look at a list and pick up the same thing. It's comings so they say

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And it has not been room service who has exchanged it out for me. Always the cabin attendant .

 

If time and thought eventually go into something why not do it right the first time. That's kind of like saying they need to deliver the same food to everyone at formal dining and then just exchange it out later if you don't want it

Edited September 10, 2015 by BeachBum777

[BeachBum777]

But I like Stuart bringing my daily platter, don't even take a phone on a cruise.

I'm like you on a cruise 365 days a year except I bring my phone so I can collect money when I get a Bing.

Edited September 11, 2015 by BeachBum777