Eaglemad Posted March 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Cruising on the Sea Princess from Brisbane in June on a 7 night cruise and I am in the process of budgeting for the trip. Any recent information on drinks, alcohol and coffee etc would be appreciated. Also what is the quality of the steaks in the Sterling steakhouse like, worth paying extra? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted March 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I usually buy a coffee card so don't take much notice. But I can comment on the Steak House. I don't eat much meat but the steak I had there was worth the extra cost. As was the entree and the creme brûlée dessert. Definitely make time and budget for a visit. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybook Posted March 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2014 We always buy the coffee card - one each. Well worth it and if you don't use it all, you can always carry over to your next Princess cruise. We also consider Steakhouse well worth the extra cost for special occasions.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_me_Crazy Posted March 27, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2014 We cruised December! We intended to eat there one night but couldn't see the point when meal companions, meals and service staff were so fabulous! :) Very happily ate in MDR eac evening. Coffee card good value & same with soda package! I lived on nojitos ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglemad Posted April 18, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks for information to date, does anyone know if the beef from the Sterling Steakhouse is sourced from Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_me_Crazy Posted April 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks for information to date, does anyone know if the beef from the Sterling Steakhouse is sourced from Australia? I don't know about their meat. The other food stuffs such as yoghurt and cereals didn't appear to be. They did have vegemite though! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted April 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Cruising on the Sea Princess from Brisbane in June on a 7 night cruise and I am in the process of budgeting for the trip.Any recent information on drinks, alcohol and coffee etc would be appreciated. Also what is the quality of the steaks in the Sterling steakhouse like, worth paying extra? :D Recently cruised on the Sea Princess and beer was $5.50 for a schooner of Draughtbeer. Cans and stubbies were $6 - 7 and Grolsch was $8. Coke was $2.55. Cocktails and Martinis were about $10. Rothbury Sparking was $25 a 750ml bottle, or $10 a glass.:eek: Specialty Coffee's (cappuccino etc) $3.25 but we purchase the coffee card which was $35 for 15 coffee's when purchased on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_me_Crazy Posted April 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Recently cruised on the Sea Princess and beer was $5.50 for a schooner of Draughtbeer. Cans and stubbies were $6 - 7 and Grolsch was $8. Coke was $2.55. Cocktails and Martinis were about $10. Rothbury Sparking was $25 a 750ml bottle, or $10 a glass.:eek: Specialty Coffee's (cappuccino etc) $3.25 but we purchase the coffee card which was $35 for 15 coffee's when purchased on board. We brought our wine by the bottle :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglemad Posted April 18, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Recently cruised on the Sea Princess and beer was $5.50 for a schooner of Draughtbeer. Cans and stubbies were $6 - 7 and Grolsch was $8. Coke was $2.55. Cocktails and Martinis were about $10. Rothbury Sparking was $25 a 750ml bottle, or $10 a glass.:eek: Specialty Coffee's (cappuccino etc) $3.25 but we purchase the coffee card which was $35 for 15 coffee's when purchased on board. Thanks for the update on prices, from what I can gather those prices include GST and you don't pay the 15% gratuities. No wonder Princess don't want to promote the all you can drink packages on Aussie based ships :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted April 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 20, 2014 We got off the Sea Princess on the 7th April, loved the ship. Spirits were $7.50 each, bear hubby was drinking cascade I think was $5.50 bottle, my wine which was a mc Williams sav blanc was $8.00 a glass. We didn't feel the need to eat at the steak house, as the food in the dining room was wonderful, as was the service. Enjoy your cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wattle Posted May 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The OzCruising web site has drink menus and room service menus available in PDF format for you to look at. I've chosen my cocktail already lol. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickford Posted May 30, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 30, 2014 What is the cost of the soda package these days please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_me_Crazy Posted May 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 31, 2014 What is the cost of the soda package these days please. Tick, I think from memory I needed 3x nojitos p.day to break even, but I purchased it after a few days. I think $8 -$9 p.day. If you buy it day 1 or pre cruise, well worth the dollars. I also think good value to bring additional wine on board and pay corkage. At least that way you get what you like & for a decent price. ;) We experienced numerous times the sommeliers retrying to up sell to dearer wines claiming they did not have our requested wines! We also did the wine tasting for $11 p. Head, and rolled out with our wobbly boots on! :D They had liquor of the night which went down well & good value! We have the set of shot glasses to prove we participated LOL! :o Just remember the 2x freebies (ie no corkage fees) need to be consumed in Statesroom! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmonkeyboy Posted June 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 1, 2014 The OzCruising web site has drink menus and room service menus available in PDF format for you to look at. I've chosen my cocktail already lol. Sent from my iPad using Forums Sorry I know we shouldn't be mentioning specific agents, but is someone able to post or PM the above menus? Thanks.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wattle Posted June 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I'm on the iPad at the moment and can't seem to post it, so I will try tomorrow at work. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmonkeyboy Posted June 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I'm on the iPad at the moment and can't seem to post it, so I will try tomorrow at work. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks in advance for your time & effort. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickford Posted June 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks Cruise me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 1, 2014 We experienced numerous times the sommeliers retrying to up sell to dearer wines claiming they did not have our requested wines! What did you do in this situation? Did you end up buying the dearer wines or did they magically find the wine you wanted after you refused to buy dearer wines? And what are the wines like? We're doing Sun Princess in December so I assume the wines will be the same as on Sea Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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