crochetcruise Posted February 26, 2016 #26 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Are these tote bags available for sale in, I think it's Calypso Cove, that sells souvenirs, and if so, please may I have a price? So I can "tweak" my budget if I need to buy 1 tote bag or more for friends-easiest packing of souvenirs out, just pop it in a bag and hand the goodies over!:D I'm on a 3 night cruise, have no problem with actually-shock, horror! PAYING for a tote bag or several as mementos of my cruise, and handy packaging for gifts for friends. I was being inquisitive, and searching the Port Authority information for both Sydney and Melbourne ports. I've possibly found in November, 2017, a 3 night cruise sailing Melbourne-Sydney, the same sailing the original 2 night cruise was to sail. I should know next year's cruise schedule here in Australia by late April, and if I'm right in my guess, must put money aside to buy myself at least 1, possibly 2 Future Cruise Credits! My TA explained that when I buy 1 or more on the ship, she will receive an email with the details, so I will have a reduced deposit on a future cruise. As I understand it, this would mean I could arrive home on the Tuesday night-staying overnight in my Disembarkation port and flying home the next day, and go to the TA with all the relevant details to book my next cruise on the Wednesday morning! I would like to achieve Elite status BEFORE I sail to Tasmania for my possibly Belated 60th Birthday present to myself. 1 cruise every 12-14 months will do this, with 5 years to complete 4 cruises. Sailing solo in a Window Suite, based on information I read here on Cruise Critic, I should, on completion of the 5th cruise, earn my 15th Cruise Credit and become Elite. I do have the option of leaving about 18 months between 2 cruises, which would help with "squirrelling" cash towards the Big Cruise. Debating whether to sail Golden Princess in a Window Suite Round Trip from Melbourne for 6 nights, or Emerald Princess in a Penthouse Suite Round Trips for Sydney for 8 nights. I costed the 2 sailings, and it's between $3,000-$4,000 difference-don't have my notes handy to verify my calculations. I'm not sure having a Balcony for my 60th Birthday AND the Suite Perks, is all that important to me. Sure a Balcony is nice, but a friend warned me that opening the Balcony door can be quite difficult due to the door being heavy-she was concerned I wouldn't be able to do it myself due to physical disability-I can travel independently, just not good at balancing and opening a heavy door! To have both, I need to sail on the Emerald Princess, but needing Handicapped Access means the Handicapped Accessible Penthouse Suite, which in turn means spending $$$$$! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmckm Posted February 26, 2016 #27 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I really don't get the big deal over a $2.00 bag. We leave ours in the room never taken one home. Its just more junk to throw out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted February 26, 2016 #28 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Did not get any a couple of weeks ago on the Crown.(I really don't need another one.0:eek:) But, Ms. Stewart told me they do not give them out on short cruises. After reading these posts I am curious if we get one on our 7 day in a few weeks. I have been on numerous short cruises on many ships & have always gotten one except this last cruise on the Crown. Received one on the Jan 18th sailing on the Crown, on the Feb 5th sailing my cabin steward told me they had run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted February 26, 2016 #29 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I've seen those bags but never knew they were free or given out to guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Rider Posted February 26, 2016 #30 Share Posted February 26, 2016 How many do you want? I think we got 7 or 8. Do we get all we want on our first cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimlovesfl Posted February 26, 2016 #31 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I swear we got one on our 5 night cruise last year, and we definitely got one on the Royal on Feb 8. It's real handy to tote things around on board ship (book, towel, sunscreen, hat, camera or cell phone), especially if you forgot to bring a string backpack like I did. If you have a lot, I bet a local school or women's or homeless shelter would love to have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mith Posted February 26, 2016 #32 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I have 5 or so sitting in my luggage. We only use them for transporting laundry to the self serve laundromats, or beach towels for a shore excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 26, 2016 #33 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Do we get all we want on our first cruise? Just ask your steward & I'm sure he'll give you an extra one. They've got plenty. Many people thrown them out when leaving the ship. I've seen them in the trash when doing a B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted February 26, 2016 #34 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Are these tote bags available for sale in, I think it's Calypso Cove, that sells souvenirs, and if so, please may I have a price? So I can "tweak" my budget if I need to buy 1 tote bag or more for friends-easiest packing of souvenirs out, just pop it in a bag and hand the goodies over!:D I'm on a 3 night cruise, have no problem with actually-shock, horror! PAYING for a tote bag or several as mementos of my cruise, and handy packaging for gifts for friends. They sell them on ebay if you really want to buy one. There are two types, the cheap thin blue ones they give out to all passengers or the canvas nice ones they put in suites. Both have the Princess logo. Edited February 26, 2016 by cruzsnooze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Nanna Posted February 26, 2016 #35 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We received one on the Royal Jan 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted February 26, 2016 #36 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I would like to achieve Elite status BEFORE I sail to Tasmania for my possibly Belated 60th Birthday present to myself. 1 cruise every 12-14 months will do this, with 5 years to complete 4 cruises. Sailing solo in a Window Suite, based on information I read here on Cruise Critic, I should, on completion of the 5th cruise, earn my 15th Cruise Credit and become Elite. I do have the option of leaving about 18 months between 2 cruises, which would help with "squirrelling" cash towards the Big Cruise. Debating whether to sail Golden Princess in a Window Suite Round Trip from Melbourne for 6 nights, or Emerald Princess in a Penthouse Suite Round Trips for Sydney for 8 nights. I costed the 2 sailings, and it's between $3,000-$4,000 difference-don't have my notes handy to verify my calculations. I'm not sure having a Balcony for my 60th Birthday AND the Suite Perks, is all that important to me. Sure a Balcony is nice, but a friend warned me that opening the Balcony door can be quite difficult due to the door being heavy-she was concerned I wouldn't be able to do it myself due to physical disability-I can travel independently, just not good at balancing and opening a heavy door! To have both, I need to sail on the Emerald Princess, but needing Handicapped Access means the Handicapped Accessible Penthouse Suite, which in turn means spending $$$$$! You will be "sooooo" disappointed if you sail in a suite. They do not have those paper blue tote bags. Instead, you will be given a canvas one that is white with Princess written all over it. Sailing Solo??? I would book a Window Suite. More space than you will know what to do with. Closer to everything. Cheaper (priced almost like a mini-suite) but will full suite amenities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenalucci Posted February 26, 2016 #37 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Received a tote bag on a 7-day Regal sailing in December. Just returned from a 5-day Emerald cruise--no tote bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 26, 2016 #38 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Are these tote bags available for sale in, I think it's Calypso Cove, that sells souvenirs, and if so, please may I have a price? So I can "tweak" my budget if I need to buy 1 tote bag or more for friends-easiest packing of souvenirs out, just pop it in a bag and hand the goodies over!:D I'm on a 3 night cruise, have no problem with actually-shock, horror! PAYING for a tote bag or several as mementos of my cruise, and handy packaging for gifts for friends. No the blue bags are not for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted February 27, 2016 #39 Share Posted February 27, 2016 No the blue bags are not for sale. THANK YOU! I'll make sure to get some cheap-0.15 cents a bag, plastic reusable bags from 1 of the supermarket chains before sailing. Makes it easier for me to pack the cousins" souvenirs together-they don't mind if their Christmas present comes a bit earlier, it's what they asked for! In 248 days I'll be sailing down the East Coast of Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted February 27, 2016 #40 Share Posted February 27, 2016 THANK YOU! I'll make sure to get some cheap-0.15 cents a bag, plastic reusable bags from 1 of the supermarket chains before sailing. Makes it easier for me to pack the cousins" souvenirs together-they don't mind if their Christmas present comes a bit earlier, it's what they asked for! In 248 days I'll be sailing down the East Coast of Australia If you are in a suite you will get the nice canvas bag. It is white and rather sturdy. The bright blue bags are the paper composite type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearlakegal Posted February 27, 2016 #41 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Got one on the Royal in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted February 27, 2016 #42 Share Posted February 27, 2016 [COLOR="Black"]Yes, we received one on each of our Princess cruises.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound3 Posted February 27, 2016 #43 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Nothing screams "Tourist!" like a Princess tote bag. Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted February 27, 2016 #44 Share Posted February 27, 2016 If you look in the night table next to your bed and find one. I left it there for you. I never take them home. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdiebill Posted February 27, 2016 #45 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We have eight or nine of them. We use them as reusable grocery bags when we remember to take them to the grocery with us. We now keep them in our car, but forgot to take them into the store on our last visit. Darn old age memory loss......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 27, 2016 #46 Share Posted February 27, 2016 [quote name='Lucky TGO']If you look in the night table next to your bed and find one. I left it there for you. I never take them home. Tony[/QUOTE] If you leave the in the night table they'll probably be thrown away when they clean up. I've even packed them between the life jackets as a surprise the the next guests. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted February 27, 2016 #47 Share Posted February 27, 2016 [quote name='birdiebill']We have eight or nine of them. We use them as reusable grocery bags when we remember to take them to the grocery with us. We now keep them in our car, but forgot to take them into the store on our last visit. Darn old age memory loss.........[/QUOTE] This is exactly what I use them for. Always starts a nice conversation with any cashier who has sailed Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted February 27, 2016 #48 Share Posted February 27, 2016 [quote name='Mare10']We were recently on the Caribbean Princess. We did not receive bags and were told they're changing them from the 50th anniversary. Hope to get them on our next cruise![/QUOTE] We received the regular blue tote bags on the CB on our Jan 24 cruise and the canvas bags they give to the suite guests. Ours was NOT a 50th anniversary tote bag. It was exactly the the same as we have gotten on every Princess cruise. They probably just ran out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Upon A Time Posted February 27, 2016 #49 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just off the Grand b2b.. Everyone had them on both cruises.. We don't use them in ports, but they make great grocery totes when we get home.. And everyone asks, where we've been :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted February 27, 2016 #50 Share Posted February 27, 2016 [quote name='Once Upon A Time']Just off the Grand b2b.. Everyone had them on both cruises.. We don't use them in ports, but they make great grocery totes when we get home.. And everyone asks, where we've been :D[/QUOTE] You can avoid this by turning them inside-out. This almost makes them tolerable. They are still not as good as the ones the local supermarket sells for $0.99. The supermarket ones are bigger, squarer, and have a piece of thin flat plastic for the bottom to help the bag have shape and stand up. The princess bags are worth just what I pay for them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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