The Admiral Posted October 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2023 We are looking to return to princess after many years since our last cruise with them and have two questions about the Princess Plus upgrade I’m hoping recent cruisers can help me with: 1) what is the “Premium Deserts” you get with the package? 2) what are the “2 casual meals” Can’t find an explanation of what these benefits are? Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekel Posted October 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Premium Desserts-you have a choice of 2. There is cake at the International Cafe or Ice Cream up on the Lido deck. Casual Meals depends on the ship. Alfredo's, Gigi's, Salty Dog Gastro Pub, Vines (really more like appetizers) or a bunch more on the new ships like the Sun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted October 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2023 https://profcruise.com/new-princess-casual-dining-menus/#:~:text=Restaurants serving the new “casual,Pub%2C Steamers%2C and Vines. Premium desserats: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabySarge Posted October 3, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2023 My personal opinion is they are ice cream glop and there is no way I can possibly imagine being able to eat two of them per day; but again, that is just MY personal opinion. This link talks about the casual dining options Casual Dining Guide for Princess Cruises (including updated menus) – Brits On A Ship Hope this helps. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted October 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2023 https://profcruise.com/new-princess-casual-dining-menus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted October 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2023 51 minutes ago, BabySarge said: My personal opinion is they are ice cream glop and there is no way I can possibly imagine being able to eat two of them per day; but again, that is just MY personal opinion. This link talks about the casual dining options Casual Dining Guide for Princess Cruises (including updated menus) – Brits On A Ship Hope this helps. I indulge in the occasional dessert, but this is not it! Not worth all the calories and probably tastes as bad as it looks. Now, cheesecake, that’s a whole different story…bring it on! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 3, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 3, 2023 59 minutes ago, skynight said: https://profcruise.com/new-princess-casual-dining-menus/ Readers of this thread should note that the menus at this link were the original draft ones and not the finals that are deployed on the ships. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted October 3, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted October 3, 2023 So the pizzeria is no longer free? I haven’t gone on princess in 15+ years and back then pizza place was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted October 3, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Just saw this information when reading on one of the links above: “One of the most upsetting changes for many who normally book “Princess Standard” is that Princess’s wildly popular sit-down pizza restaurants (called “Alfredo’s” on some ships and “Gigi’s” on others) will no longer be included at no extra charge. “Princess Plus” guests will also pay to eat at Alfredo’s/Gigi’s after their first two included “causal dining” meals.” Pizza is free on NCL, RCL, Carnival, MSC and most others, if the above is true and you’re going to have to pay $14.99 every time you want to have a pizza (or after two free visits unless you buy an expensive mark up package) which in our case is often, it’s making me second guess my recent booking to see if we come back to regularly cruising princess. this decision is nuts, I agree if it’s a specialized Italian restaurant you charge the $14.99 but there should always be a free pizza joint area on every ship that’s a basic standard. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted October 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Admiral said: Pizza is free on NCL, RCL, Carnival, MSC and most others, if the above is true and you’re going to have to pay $14.99 every time you want to have a pizza (or after two free visits unless you buy an expensive mark up package) which in our case is often, it’s making me second guess my recent booking to see if we come back to regularly cruising princess. this decision is nuts, I agree if it’s a specialized Italian restaurant you charge the $14.99 but there should always be a free pizza joint area on every ship that’s a basic standard. Pizza is still free at the pizzeria by the grill and pool. I actually prefer it to the pizza they serve in the restaurant. It’s easy, convenient and delicious. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted October 4, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2023 2 hours ago, The Admiral said: Just saw this information when reading on one of the links above: “One of the most upsetting changes for many who normally book “Princess Standard” is that Princess’s wildly popular sit-down pizza restaurants (called “Alfredo’s” on some ships and “Gigi’s” on others) will no longer be included at no extra charge. “Princess Plus” guests will also pay to eat at Alfredo’s/Gigi’s after their first two included “causal dining” meals.” Pizza is free on NCL, RCL, Carnival, MSC and most others, if the above is true and you’re going to have to pay $14.99 every time you want to have a pizza (or after two free visits unless you buy an expensive mark up package) which in our case is often, it’s making me second guess my recent booking to see if we come back to regularly cruising princess. this decision is nuts, I agree if it’s a specialized Italian restaurant you charge the $14.99 but there should always be a free pizza joint area on every ship that’s a basic standard. Pizza is 100% included aka free at the pizzeria on deck. No change at all. Alfredos/Gigis - yes, the sit down, table served casual Italian restaurant, which specializes in pizzas and a few pastas, is now at a charge. And RCCL - for one - took a solid dig at Princess with their "poll" about charging for Sorrento's (similar quality to the Lido deck pizza on Princess) right after Princessade their Casual dining changes - cute attempt to make them look good against a competitor. Alfredos was $10 cover charge back in 2014, when introduced on Regal - the outcry quickly got rid of that. After 9 more years, the charge is back... go figure.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 4, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2023 21 hours ago, BabySarge said: My personal opinion is they are ice cream glop and there is no way I can possibly imagine being able to eat two of them per day; but again, that is just MY personal opinion. Just give it to a friend. I'm sure there might be someone who would take it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted October 4, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, MissP22 said: Just give it to a friend. I'm sure there might be someone who would take it. I intend to ask someone else in line if they would like them. I would never eat them and if they could be enjoyed by a fellow passenger, then I’m happy to oblige. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 4, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 4, 2023 49 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said: I intend to ask someone else in line if they would like them. I would never eat them and if they could be enjoyed by a fellow passenger, then I’m happy to oblige. The only way I would ever eat one is just with plane gelato minus all the other junk..... and even at that, only maybe one per day. Since we don't get the plus, I've got nothing to worry about. 😑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted October 4, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, MissP22 said: The only way I would ever eat one is just with plane gelato minus all the other junk..... and even at that, only maybe one per day. Since we don't get the plus, I've got nothing to worry about. 😑 Yeah, plain gelato on occasion is fine. The rest is not for me. I am going to attend the exercise classes if they are in the early mornings since it’s unlimited with Premier package. My good Intentions, however, may not persuade me. We shall see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Shippy Posted October 4, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Unfortunately, those 'free' ice cream desserts actually have very little ice cream in them. I tried them on 2 different occasions. There is usually some kind of cake or cookie taking up much of the bottom & a lot of cream. Not light cream like the canned kind but a very heavy cream & candies on top. So the 3rd time I just asked for the ice cream & sauce & they obliged but I hear they do not always do that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 4, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2023 23 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said: https://profcruise.com/new-princess-casual-dining-menus/#:~:text=Restaurants serving the new “casual,Pub%2C Steamers%2C and Vines. Premium desserats: Gak... those look awful 🙂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted October 4, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Shippy said: Unfortunately, those 'free' ice cream desserts actually have very little ice cream in them. I tried them on 2 different occasions. There is usually some kind of cake or cookie taking up much of the bottom & a lot of cream. Not light cream like the canned kind but a very heavy cream & candies on top. So the 3rd time I just asked for the ice cream & sauce & they obliged but I hear they do not always do that. Oh my goodness, sounds terrible. I’m not a big dessert person, except for cheesecake, so I doubt if I’ll even bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted October 4, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I stick with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the DR. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 4, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Considering the amount of people who have said they didn't like those desserts, I'm very surprised that they haven't changed them to something more palatable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted October 4, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Lady Arwen said: I intend to ask someone else in line if they would like them. I would never eat them and if they could be enjoyed by a fellow passenger, then I’m happy to oblige. NO sharing? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted October 4, 2023 #22 Share Posted October 4, 2023 34 minutes ago, voljeep said: NO sharing? Hmmm, I would think that would only apply to alcoholic beverages. You may be right, though, knowing Princess. I might have to get one, meet up with the lucky recipient at a preplanned meeting spot, far away from the prying eyes of the dessert police, and nonchalantly pass over the contraband after we share the secret handshake. Should work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted October 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Lady Arwen said: Hmmm, I would think that would only apply to alcoholic beverages. You may be right, though, knowing Princess. I might have to get one, meet up with the lucky recipient at a preplanned meeting spot, far away from the prying eyes of the dessert police, and nonchalantly pass over the contraband after we share the secret handshake. Should work. So you can walk up to the bar and order cokes for everyone ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted October 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, memoak said: So you can walk up to the bar and order cokes for everyone ?? Only if I want to pay. I should have included sodas with the booze, but I don’t remember saying I was walking up to the bar for anything for someone else. I was just kidding about the desserts, I promise! I would never, ever try to cheat Princess out of ice cream. Luckily they have sharp eyed folks, such as yourself, to keep us honest. Whoops, forgot those specialty coffees. Maybe I could hide one under my trench coat. lol. Smile, @memoak, it’s all in fun. Edited October 4, 2023 by Lady Arwen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted October 4, 2023 #25 Share Posted October 4, 2023 51 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said: Only if I want to pay. I should have included sodas with the booze, but I don’t remember saying I was walking up to the bar for anything for someone else. I was just kidding about the desserts, I promise! I would never, ever try to cheat Princess out of ice cream. Luckily they have sharp eyed folks, such as yourself, to keep us honest. Whoops, forgot those specialty coffees. Maybe I could hide one under my trench coat. lol. Smile, @memoak, it’s all in fun. I wouldn’t even stand in a line for one 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now