New Suite Perk

[Cruiserkenn]

I have never seen an actual pillow menu but the steward told us they have feather pillows as well as neck pillows if we should need them.

 

Thanks so much!

[highheel girl]

I will appreciate anyone finding out if it is possible to have that first night comp on another evening. Thanks in advance

 

They are pretty firm on Embarkation night only. :)

[highheel girl]

Is a tip encluded in the suite perk of the speciality restaurants on embarcation day?

 

 

No.

[GoochDSA]

They are pretty firm on Embarkation night only. :)

 

Well that leaves a tough choice. Take advantage of the included specialty restaurant on embarkation night or meet our TD waitstaff? Hmmm.....

[highheel girl]

Well that leaves a tough choice. Take advantage of the included specialty restaurant on embarkation night or meet our TD waitstaff? Hmmm.....

 

Think they use the first night because its pretty light on reservations.

We do love the Crown Grill though. ;)

[nancycoop1]

Is a tip encluded in the suite perk of the speciality restaurants on embarcation day?

 

Do you just add an extra tip to your card or leave cash?

[gcjstri]

I would leave a cash tip, i am pretty sure they would like that better.

[GoochDSA]

Think they use the first night because its pretty light on reservations.

We do love the Crown Grill though. ;)

 

I'm sure reservations are light because those with TD like to meet their staff that night. Perhaps we will take advantage of the included specialty and then stop by the dining room to say "hi" if it's not too late. We have a lot of time to figure that one out.

[highheel girl]

Do you just add an extra tip to your card or leave cash?

 

We always leave cash versus putting it on the card. ;)

[spingal]

Certainly on the Grand on 2nd June (1 day after the perk was added) they knew all about it. There was a letter in my suite telling me of it. Went to Crown Grill the first night, asked me for my card to charge the supplement (I didnt say anything at this point) and within seconds he came back and said 'as you are in a suite there is no charge for the first night'.

 

 

 

Yes, 1 of the MDR's is open until 1PM on embarkation day.

 

Sounds like your experience was the exception. Glad to hear that the folks on the Grand got the news!!

[Arizona cruisers]

I haven't heard of that one but we get the same perk when we use our AMEX platinum card and it has to be used the first night also. Wonder if they will allow us to come another night? - probably not

 

Did it just start?

 

I also have a question about the Amex Platinimum card. We did not book the cruise through Amex but with Princess directly. We did use our Amex Platinum for the deposit and for the onboard charges, and will pay the final balance with this card. Will that give us the perk of Crown Grill or Sabatini's? We are new to Princess and would love this! Thanks in advance for any insight here.

[IECalCruiser]

Do you just add an extra tip to your card or leave cash?

It is my understanding that any tip added to your cruise card goes into the tip pool and not directly to your servers. If you want the tip to go to your servers directly you need to leave a cash tip. I read a tipping guide on CC that stated that Specialty dining staff are included in the tip pool and no additional tip is required. If you want to tip for outstanding service the recommendation was $5/person.

[highheel girl]

I also have a question about the Amex Platinimum card. We did not book the cruise through Amex but with Princess directly. We did use our Amex Platinum for the deposit and for the onboard charges, and will pay the final balance with this card. Will that give us the perk of Crown Grill or Sabatini's? We are new to Princess and would love this! Thanks in advance for any insight here.

 

No it is a new perk for suites only.

[cruisercrazy69]

Is the internet perk still there?

[busdriver475]

Here is a complete list that I received on May 31st from Princess. I was called and told about the perks.:):)

 

Suites - Services

Expedited embarkation process

Preferred Anytime Dining reservations

Personal Shore Excursion reservations (Service provided onboard. Passengers will receive a letter in their stateroom)

Complimentary laundry and dry cleaning service

Complimentary shoe polishing service

Enhanced turndown service on formal evenings

6 dipped fruits or 3 dark and 3 light chocolates on a doily presented on a silver tray

Exclusive Elite Lounge (a reserved lounge area on disembarkation day for passengers to relax comfortably with complimentary coffee or juice, pastries and a local news paper-if available)

Dedicated priority line (actual queue, not telephone extension) at the Passenger Services Desk

(Suite and Elite Captain's Circle passengers)

Suites - Amenities

Breakfast in Sabatini's w/complimentary "Good Morning Mimosa" each morning - All ships except Sun Princess, Dawn Princess, Sea Princess which it is offered in-suite

Complimentary glass of champagne at embarkation

Top of the range luxury mattresses

Luxury 100% Egyptian cotton, high thread count ivory satin striped bed linens

Fluffy European Duvets

Pillow menu

Massage shower heads Luxury bathrobes Luxury towels

Combined DVD and CD player Complimentary DVD library Enhanced bathroom amenities

Halo illuminated magnifying vanity mirror

Princess Cruises tote bag

Complimentary use of the Lotus Spa Thermal Suite (available on the following ships: Caribbean, Coral, Crown, Diamond, Emerald, Island, Ruby, Sapphire and Star Princess).

Complimentary slippers

Fresh flower arrangement

Complimentary corsage and boutonniere on first formal night

Complimentary mini-bar - A one-time only mini-bar will be placed into each suite prior to embarkation. However, should the passenger require any additional supplies this will be at the discretion of the Passenger Services Director. The mini-bar set-up consists of the following items (subject to change and availability):

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Cognac - Courvoisier V.S.O.P.

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Gin – Beefeater

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Vodka – Skyy

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Whiskey - Canadian Club

- Two (2) Cans Beer - Dos Equis XX (Toohey's New will replace Dos Equis XX on Dawn Princess and Sun Princess)

- Two (2) Cans Tonic Water

- Two (2) Cans Coke

- Two (2) Cans Sprite

- 2 Small Waters

- 2 Perriers

Suites - Dining Services

Welcome glass of champagne

Extended room service menu (full breakfast, lunch, dinner offering) - Suite passengers only

In-suite afternoon tea service - Suite passengers only

Passenger's choice of deluxe canapes, delivered daily

Breakfast in Sabatini’s w/complimentary "Good Morning Mimosa" each morning – All ships except SP, DP, CP (offered in-suite)

Complimentary cover charge(s) for one of the alternative restaurants on embarkation evening (June 2012)

Suites - Onboard Activities

Complimentary Internet access (includes Internet Cafe and WiFi Access) (Note that the Grand

Suites have a computer in the stateroom) Private portrait sitting

Auto Confirm Meal Seating

Passengers booked in Suites will be automatically confirmed on their preferred dining seating.

Lotus Spa Thermal Suite - Suite Passengers Only

Ship Notice

We are delighted to extend the complimentary use of the Thermal Suite onboard to our suite passengers. The Thermal Suite is a communal relaxation center. Different grottos and chambers release a variety of dry heat, steam and mists into the air with aromatherapy filled vapors. Relax on a warm stone bed and allow the pressures of life to melt away.

Please present your cruise card to the reception desk in the Lotus Spa for your entrance to the Thermal Suite. We also invite you to make an appointment at our Lotus Spa and choose from an endless array of exquisite treatments to promote pampering and rejuvenation.

All Lotus Spa treatments will be charged to your stateroom account.

Suites - Princess Captain's Circle Credits

Passengers who pay for and occupy a full suite (excludes mini-suites) will receive two cruise credits upon completion of that cruise.

Passengers who pay for and occupy a full suite (excludes mini-suites) and pay the single/exclusive

occupancy fare and travel alone in their cabin will receive three cruise credits upon completion of that cruise. :D

[highheel girl]

Here is a complete list that I received on May 31st from Princess. I was called and told about the perks.:):)

 

 

Suites - Services

Expedited embarkation process

Preferred Anytime Dining reservations

Personal Shore Excursion reservations (Service provided onboard. Passengers will receive a letter in their stateroom)

Complimentary laundry and dry cleaning service

Complimentary shoe polishing service

Enhanced turndown service on formal evenings

6 dipped fruits or 3 dark and 3 light chocolates on a doily presented on a silver tray

Exclusive Elite Lounge (a reserved lounge area on disembarkation day for passengers to relax comfortably with complimentary coffee or juice, pastries and a local news paper-if available)

Dedicated priority line (actual queue, not telephone extension) at the Passenger Services Desk

(Suite and Elite Captain's Circle passengers)

Suites - Amenities

Breakfast in Sabatini's w/complimentary "Good Morning Mimosa" each morning - All ships except Sun Princess, Dawn Princess, Sea Princess which it is offered in-suite

Complimentary glass of champagne at embarkation

Top of the range luxury mattresses

Luxury 100% Egyptian cotton, high thread count ivory satin striped bed linens

Fluffy European Duvets

Pillow menu

Massage shower heads Luxury bathrobes Luxury towels

Combined DVD and CD player Complimentary DVD library Enhanced bathroom amenities

Halo illuminated magnifying vanity mirror

Princess Cruises tote bag

Complimentary use of the Lotus Spa Thermal Suite (available on the following ships: Caribbean, Coral, Crown, Diamond, Emerald, Island, Ruby, Sapphire and Star Princess).

Complimentary slippers

Fresh flower arrangement

Complimentary corsage and boutonniere on first formal night

Complimentary mini-bar - A one-time only mini-bar will be placed into each suite prior to embarkation. However, should the passenger require any additional supplies this will be at the discretion of the Passenger Services Director. The mini-bar set-up consists of the following items (subject to change and availability):

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Cognac - Courvoisier V.S.O.P.

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Gin – Beefeater

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Vodka – Skyy

- Two (2) 50ml bottles Whiskey - Canadian Club

- Two (2) Cans Beer - Dos Equis XX (Toohey's New will replace Dos Equis XX on Dawn Princess and Sun Princess)

- Two (2) Cans Tonic Water

- Two (2) Cans Coke

- Two (2) Cans Sprite

- 2 Small Waters

- 2 Perriers

Suites - Dining Services

Welcome glass of champagne

Extended room service menu (full breakfast, lunch, dinner offering) - Suite passengers only

In-suite afternoon tea service - Suite passengers only

Passenger's choice of deluxe canapes, delivered daily

Breakfast in Sabatini’s w/complimentary "Good Morning Mimosa" each morning – All ships except SP, DP, CP (offered in-suite)

Complimentary cover charge(s) for one of the alternative restaurants on embarkation evening (June 2012)

Suites - Onboard Activities

Complimentary Internet access (includes Internet Cafe and WiFi Access) (Note that the Grand

Suites have a computer in the stateroom) Private portrait sitting

Auto Confirm Meal Seating

Passengers booked in Suites will be automatically confirmed on their preferred dining seating.

Lotus Spa Thermal Suite - Suite Passengers Only

Ship Notice

We are delighted to extend the complimentary use of the Thermal Suite onboard to our suite passengers. The Thermal Suite is a communal relaxation center. Different grottos and chambers release a variety of dry heat, steam and mists into the air with aromatherapy filled vapors. Relax on a warm stone bed and allow the pressures of life to melt away.

Please present your cruise card to the reception desk in the Lotus Spa for your entrance to the Thermal Suite. We also invite you to make an appointment at our Lotus Spa and choose from an endless array of exquisite treatments to promote pampering and rejuvenation.

All Lotus Spa treatments will be charged to your stateroom account.

Suites - Princess Captain's Circle Credits

Passengers who pay for and occupy a full suite (excludes mini-suites) will receive two cruise credits upon completion of that cruise.

Passengers who pay for and occupy a full suite (excludes mini-suites) and pay the single/exclusive

occupancy fare and travel alone in their cabin will receive three cruise credits upon completion of that cruise. :D

 

On the Princess website on the same the suite amenities list it now has "NEW" next to this new perk.

[celestialcruiser]

The Princess Cruise Vacation Planner replied back to me that there are no AmEx benefits available for my sailing. Wonder why that particular sailing wouldn't offer anything? Because it's popular?

[compozer]

The Princess Cruise Vacation Planner replied back to me that there are no AmEx benefits available for my sailing. Wonder why that particular sailing wouldn't offer anything? Because it's popular?

 

 

Is it less than 7 days? Also they will only do it for one leg of a b2b

[celestialcruiser]

I went to the AmEx site like I was going to book it and it does show benefits available. I am going to call them again as I don't have any faith in the Cruise Planner from previous conversations with him.

[crusinbanjo]

Hello, everyone

 

I just returned from the Golden yesterday. We were in a suite. No mention of comp cover charge for the Crown Grill or Sabatini's on embarkation day.

 

Must be VERY new.

 

B

 

On the PDF that princess sent us it says

 

"Complimentary cover charge(s) for one of the alternative restaurants on embarkation evening (June 2012)"

 

Does that mean it starts in June, or only valid for the month of June?

[IECalCruiser]

On the PDF that princess sent us it says

 

"Complimentary cover charge(s) for one of the alternative restaurants on embarkation evening (June 2012)"

 

Does that mean it starts in June, or only valid for the month of June?

The benefit started June 1, it is not just for June.

[nancycoop1]

I am looking forward to this benefit and will book it as soon as we get on the ship.

[nancycoop1]

I have actually been told by Princess that they are not allowed to call us with specials, or give us additional benefits. It is to our advantage to book thru a travel agent. We have always gotten a better price with a TA than is showing on the Princess web site.

[caribill]

NO, you are not correct. Highheel girl is correct that it is a new perk for full suites. People without AMEX-plat have received it

 

It is also a perk for AMEX-plat cardholders who use their card to book the cruise

 

We are both correct. Highheel girl responded to the person who posted about AMEX and said that it was only for those in suites. I indicated it has been a long time benefit for AMEX platinum holders no matter what type cabin they were in.

[California 6]

I love CC!! Just last week I called my TA and told her about the Amex Plat benefits which she never heard of. I had read about it here on CC. We are a family of 9 traveling with two full suites and 3 interior cabins. We now receive $300 OBC for each suite (instead of $100), each of the 5 cabins receives a bottle of champagne, and all of us get the free specialty restaurant perk. It pays to read CC!:)