Ridget Posted October 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 6, 2015 My wife and I have not sailed Princess in some time as you can see. We decided to sail again and will so at Platinum Level. When I read the benefits there are a few stated items and some we will discover when on board. Can anyone share what we can expect or ant tips to take full advantage? Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 6, 2015 At the platinum level, you get -priority boarding at the embarkation port. -an internet credit (varies by length of cruise). -access to evening lounge (specifics will be on a card in your cabin when you board). -access to debarkation lounge last morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted October 6, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sometimes, there is a special platinum/elite/suite waiting area in the cruise terminal prior to boarding but it seems to be based on the number of those folks. You'd still get to board with platinum but may or may not have a 'special' area to wait. As platinum, you can buy the 'regular' trip insurance and get the upgraded trip insurance at no additional cost. We always enjoy the Platinum lounge paul929207 mentioned; it IS available the evening you board so watch for the invite in your cabin. I was on a 1-day cruise and they even had it that one evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The Princess website shows all of the benefits: https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/jsp/platinumMemberShipBenefits.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy25 Posted October 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 6, 2015 There is also often a special lounge each night with a discounted drink of the evening and a app to go with it! If it's happening you'll get a card in your stateroom that tells you what's being offered each night. We don't always go but will stop in a few times during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted October 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Here are the typical "menus" from the nightly Platinum/Elite lounge. Plus a few photos of what the spread looks like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridget Posted October 7, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoser2 Posted October 7, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Can you still "browse" the appetizers if you aren't purchasing a drink, but are platinum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 7, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Can you still "browse" the appetizers if you aren't purchasing a drink, but are platinum? Yes. Or you can get a soda, glass of water, coffee, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 7, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Can you still "browse" the appetizers if you aren't purchasing a drink, but are platinum? You can eat all you want. Purchase of a beverage is not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndysMom Posted October 8, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I wasn't aware that Platinum Captain's Circle members were able to go to the evening lounge. I thought it was just for suite & elite passengers. We finally sailed in a suite on our last Princess cruise, and we enjoyed the lounge each evening. We were still Ruby at that point, but we will be taking our first cruise at the Platinum level next month (not in a suite), so I'd love confirmation that the lounge is also open to Platinum members. Beverly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 8, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Maybe only I am dumb, but when we were first Platinum I did not realize we BOTH got the internet credit, so you can book the plan for both spouses/partners and then sign in and use one up and then switch to the other. Of course if both of you are using internet, it might not be enough. My wife generally stays offline when we are cruising. It's just me keeping up with emails, sports, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted October 8, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I wasn't aware that Platinum Captain's Circle members were able to go to the evening lounge. I thought it was just for suite & elite passengers. We finally sailed in a suite on our last Princess cruise, and we enjoyed the lounge each evening. We were still Ruby at that point, but we will be taking our first cruise at the Platinum level next month (not in a suite), so I'd love confirmation that the lounge is also open to Platinum members. Beverly Absolutely open to us lowly Platinums. Don't miss smoked salmon & Chairman of the Board night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndysMom Posted October 8, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks, rdsqrl. Smoked Salmon/Chairman of the Board night is my favorite. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunnocat Posted October 8, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I qualify for platinum 8 days into a 46 day cruise. :( what do you think my chances of recognition are:D:D:D K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzhappy88 Posted October 8, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Where are the Platinum evening lounge and Platinum debarkation lounge typically located? We will be sailing at Platinum level for the first time next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 8, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I qualify for platinum 8 days into a 46 day cruise. :( what do you think my chances of recognition are:D:D:D K Officially no but it doesn't hurt to ask the Captain's Circle rep during your cruise. If your cruise could be booked as shorter cruises you can get a cruise credit for each segment...could you get to platinum based on having 16 cruise credits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 8, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Where are the Platinum evening lounge and Platinum debarkation lounge typically located? We will be sailing at Platinum level for the first time next month. First of all you did not specify a ship. And even if you did, the cocktail reception might move around, depending on the number of passengers who qualify to come each trip. Watch for invitation to be delivered to stateroom. You will get a notice to stateroom for debarkation location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunnocat Posted October 8, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Officially no but it doesn't hurt to ask the Captain's Circle rep during your cruise. If your cruise could be booked as shorter cruises you can get a cruise credit for each segment...could you get to platinum based on having 16 cruise credits? No, long way short there. I'm a longer cruise person, than a short. 3 credits 42 days. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz455 Posted October 8, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I am platinum but my DW is Ruby. Can we both attend the Platinum lounge...or do I need to stuff my pockets with all sorts of goodies and sneak them to her while she waits . . .looking so alone . . .in the hall? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 8, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I am platinum but my DW is Ruby. Can we both attend the Platinum lounge...or do I need to stuff my pockets with all sorts of goodies and sneak them to her while she waits . . .looking so alone . . .in the hall? ;) You should be able to enjoy it with your DW. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 8, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 8, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Officially no but it doesn't hurt to ask the Captain's Circle rep during your cruise. If your cruise could be booked as shorter cruises you can get a cruise credit for each segment...could you get to platinum based on having 16 cruise credits? Only 5 completed credits needed to be platinum. 15 completed credit would make one elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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