sugarsnap1981 Posted January 7, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi, Do the mini-suite cabins get the same perks as the regular suites? This will be my first time on Princess... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarah33 Posted January 7, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hello, the mini suites are great cabins and offer plenty of space but they do not get any of the suite perks. Really they are just larger cabins. Enjoy your first cruise with Princess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted January 7, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Mini- suites have a sleeper sofa in them and a full tub and shower, whereas a regular cabin has a shower-no tub and no sofa. Suites are much bigger with bigger balconies. The only benefit I experienced in a mini is a glass of champagne welcome.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerjan Posted January 7, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 7, 2013 On our last 10 day cruise.. and our upcoming 10 day cruise... we appreciate the extra room of a mini suite. No perks... The tub is a nice plus too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted January 7, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 7, 2013 The only reason to book a mini-suite is for the extra space ... which is a big plus! :) LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToUtahNow Posted January 7, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I was looking at this on the Star Princess. It seems there is quite a difference between a mini-suite and a suite. There are 180 mini-suites, 22-suites, 2-family suites and 1-grand suite. If all perks were extended to all mini-suites and suites alike, the cost of the mini-suites would be less affordable. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 8, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2013 No perks for a mini-suite. While nice, they're not special. They are really more like a "deluxe" balcony cabin. You'll get a glass of really bad sparking wine at sailaway that's essentially a liquid headache. Nasty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted January 8, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Agree with Pam! That glass of "champagne" should not be classified as a perk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarsnap1981 Posted January 8, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks for the responses. I figured as much but wanted to confirm. I will have to remember not to drink the champagne :) Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&B in GA Posted February 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2013 We were just upgrded from an AE Guar. to an AC Fwd mini on the Star on Dolphin Deck #9 for a 14 day Hawaii cruise. When selecting cabins we usually pick mid to aft deck locations. Since this will be a Spring Pacific Ocean crossing out of LA, should the fwd mini location (far fwd of fwd lifts) concern us ? We are not prone to sea sickness, but don't like to be pitched up and down all night either. Having never sailed across the Pacific, should we expect rough seas at night in April ? I checked with my TA, but ALL Mini-Suites are SOLD OUT and ALL cabins assigned. Any suggestions, other than to keep looking for last minute cancellations. Anyone might suggest a way to improve our deck location ? We noticed a lot of PH Suites are still available and read on this thread Princess sometimes tries to upsell them, but for how much and when, much closer to sailing I would bet ? They currently are priced more than double what we paid for our mini. We're even considering a downgrade to a Cat BB or BC Balcony (Cat BA SOLD OUT too) on Aloha Deck #12, but those cabins are located mid-ship, and right under the Lido Pool deck or Aft under Horizon Court. (Potentially noisy location ?) BTW - We are CC Platinum members with Princess, if that should make a difference. Any and All suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted February 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2013 We noticed a lot of PH Suites are still available and read on this thread Princess sometimes tries to upsell them, but for how much and when, much closer to sailing I would bet ? They currently are priced more than double what we paid for our mini. Thank you. We booked a BB aft facing balcony and after a couple of nice price reductions we were offered an AB mini and $50 OBC. The beginning of Jan we were asked if we'd like a full suite for $199 each - we took it - and received a Penthouse Suite. Our cruise is 23 Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted February 4, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2013 No perks beyond the glass of champagne... I will say the cabin is VERY nice.... The nicest cabin I've had.....SO far! Mini-suite on Ruby Princess: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckr31 Posted February 4, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2013 for any cruise over 7days a mini suite is a MUST for us.Like everyone else has said you really get no perks but that extra space to US is worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 4, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The minis are nice but IMHO not worth the extra,perhaps the full suite is, will try next time:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireflymd Posted February 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2013 No perks beyond the glass of champagne... I will say the cabin is VERY nice.... The nicest cabin I've had.....SO far! Mini-suite on Ruby Princess: Thanks for the pictures! I really can't wait for our trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2013 No perks beyond the glass of champagne...Err... it's not champagne but really bad sparkling wine. Instant headache. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 to cruise Posted February 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We definitely enjoy the mini-suites, lots of room and hubby likes the couch. The sparkling wine...................not so much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules59 Posted February 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The mini-suites are fantastic. As are the balcony's. Sparkling wine... a sip with a toast. That will be enough :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted February 5, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Err... it's not champagne but really bad sparkling wine. Instant headache. :( Hmmm... Well Princess CALLS it champagne!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted February 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Anyone might suggest a way to improve our deck location ? next time don't pick a GTY and pick your cabin and you'll get exactly what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babr Posted February 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2013 J & B in GA I can't comment on sea conditions in the Pacific, but if you are concerned about it, I think I'd call my travel agent to see about an upsell before I'd go to a balcony on a 14 day cruise. The extra room in a mini is important to me for a longer cruise, and you'd really have time to enjoy a full suite. I have seen posts that give a price of $199 for an upsell on a 7-day cruise. You probably could expect to pay twice that or more ($599-$399) for a 14-day. It wouldn't hurt to let them know you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 5, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2013 J & B in GA I can't comment on sea conditions in the Pacific, but if you are concerned about it, I think I'd call my travel agent to see about an upsell before I'd go to a balcony on a 14 day cruise. The extra room in a mini is important to me for a longer cruise, and you'd really have time to enjoy a full suite. I have seen posts that give a price of $199 for an upsell on a 7-day cruise. You probably could expect to pay twice that or more ($599-$399) for a 14-day. It wouldn't hurt to let them know you are interested. Unless Princess is anxious to unload inventory, there will be no special upsell offer, just pay the difference from what you have already booked to the current price for what you want to switch to. (Note: That is the price you booked at, not the current price of any category you were upgraded to.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted February 5, 2013 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We were just upgrded from an AE Guar. to an AC Fwd mini on the Star on Dolphin Deck #9 for a 14 day Hawaii cruise. When selecting cabins we usually pick mid to aft deck locations. Since this will be a Spring Pacific Ocean crossing out of LA, should the fwd mini location (far fwd of fwd lifts) concern us ? We are not prone to sea sickness, but don't like to be pitched up and down all night either. Having never sailed across the Pacific, should we expect rough seas at night in April ? I checked with my TA, but ALL Mini-Suites are SOLD OUT and ALL cabins assigned. Any suggestions, other than to keep looking for last minute cancellations. Anyone might suggest a way to improve our deck location ? We noticed a lot of PH Suites are still available and read on this thread Princess sometimes tries to upsell them, but for how much and when, much closer to sailing I would bet ? They currently are priced more than double what we paid for our mini. We're even considering a downgrade to a Cat BB or BC Balcony (Cat BA SOLD OUT too) on Aloha Deck #12, but those cabins are located mid-ship, and right under the Lido Pool deck or Aft under Horizon Court. (Potentially noisy location ?) BTW - We are CC Platinum members with Princess, if that should make a difference. Any and All suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. We booked an AE mini on the 3/9 Sapphire Hawaii cruise and ended up with a mid ship AA mini on Dolphin - I we thought got pretty lucky with that guarantee gamble. We booked a mini for the added room as my Mom will have a walker and small scooter and the mini lets us put all this in the room comfortably, but that is the only reason. There are no perks except the headache from the wine. I've been told that the Pacific crossings are calmer in the Spring that the winter months so you may be ok but you will still feel more motion in the front of the ship regardless. In my experience if the ship is sold out except for full suites, it's doubtful you would get a cheap up sell unless there is a huge demand for mini's. Since the ship is essentially sold out, that's highly unlikely. People see that it's sold out and don't pursue it any further. I would probably take a mid ship balcony than take a chance on a forward mini. But, iff you are light sleepers you may hear them moving chairs and cleaning the deck if you are right below the Lido. Also being platinum has absolutely no influence on Princess. We have over 60 cruises on Princess and have gotten 2 or 3 upgrades at the most.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&B in GA Posted February 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2013 J & B in GA I can't comment on sea conditions in the Pacific, but if you are concerned about it, I think I'd call my travel agent to see about an upsell before I'd go to a balcony on a 14 day cruise. The extra room in a mini is important to me for a longer cruise, and you'd really have time to enjoy a full suite. I have seen posts that give a price of $199 for an upsell on a 7-day cruise. You probably could expect to pay twice that or more ($599-$399) for a 14-day. It wouldn't hurt to let them know you are interested. Unless Princess is anxious to unload inventory, there will be no special upsell offer, just pay the difference from what you have already booked to the current price for what you want to switch to. (Note: That is the price you booked at, not the current price of any category you were upgraded to.) We booked an AE mini on the 3/9 Sapphire Hawaii cruise and ended up with a mid ship AA mini on Dolphin - I we thought got pretty lucky with that guarantee gamble. We booked a mini for the added room as my Mom will have a walker and small scooter and the mini lets us put all this in the room comfortably, but that is the only reason. There are no perks except the headache from the wine. I've been told that the Pacific crossings are calmer in the Spring that the winter months so you may be ok but you will still feel more motion in the front of the ship regardless. In my experience if the ship is sold out except for full suites, it's doubtful you would get a cheap up sell unless there is a huge demand for mini's. Since the ship is essentially sold out, that's highly unlikely. People see that it's sold out and don't pursue it any further. I would probably take a mid ship balcony than take a chance on a forward mini. But, iff you are light sleepers you may hear them moving chairs and cleaning the deck if you are right below the Lido. Also being platinum has absolutely no influence on Princess. We have over 60 cruises on Princess and have gotten 2 or 3 upgrades at the most.;) Thanks everyone for your suggestions. We obviously booked the AE GTY mini to save money, but were disappointed with the outcome, but can't complain too much. Just re-checked Princess' website for mini-suite availability, and 3 Cat AB mini's just opened up, located aft to mid ship, a much more desireable location. Not sure if Princess would move me there, as this would technically be an add'l upgrade AC to AB, but it can't hurt to ask. ;) What do you think ? The price difference to purchase the AB upgrade is significant from what we originally paid for the AE GTY. I'll let you know how we fair. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlesinkentucky Posted February 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I agree the mini suites are nice even without the perks. For our cruise coming up in April it was a difference of 200.00 some dollars pp rather then a balcony. For the extra room it was worth it for us.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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