Experience with Group Ammenities ?

[GreenValleyDogWalker]

Hi

 

We are part of a large "group" - we anticipate 52 cabins - and approx. 100 passengers. (3 day get-way-cruise - R/T LA - (Class Reunion) We have been assigned a "group ID" from Princess - and will be working with the (Princess) Group Coordinator as soon as final payment is made and we know the EXACT number we end up in our group. We have all the info on credits for each 8 cabins booked, etc. - and info on the ships photographer - but are wondering if there is anyone out there that has actually been part of a group - that can tell us what type of amenities Princess offered for groups of this size ? - We hope to have a cocktail party (possibly up in Skywalkers (?) - does anyone know if we can get a bar-tender or DJ - and have the room sometime the afternoon that we are at sea - What is the cost ? Any other information that you can provide would be great !

 

THANK YOU !!

[shredie]

Hi

 

We are part of a large "group" - we anticipate 52 cabins - and approx. 100 passengers. (3 day get-way-cruise - R/T LA - (Class Reunion) We have been assigned a "group ID" from Princess - and will be working with the (Princess) Group Coordinator as soon as final payment is made and we know the EXACT number we end up in our group. We have all the info on credits for each 8 cabins booked' date=' etc. - and info on the ships photographer - but are wondering if there is anyone out there that has actually been part of a group - that can tell us what type of amenities Princess offered for groups of this size ? - We hope to have a cocktail party (possibly up in Skywalkers (?) - does anyone know if we can get a bar-tender or DJ - and have the room sometime the afternoon that we are at sea - What is the cost ? Any other information that you can provide would be great !

 

THANK YOU !![/quote']

 

When, exactly, is this and on which ship?

[Pam in CA]

Yes, you can order a cocktail party, hors d'oeuvres, etc. No DJ. Have your Group Coordinator send you a price list. If one of you wishes to act as a DJ, you can order a microphone and equipment. I have a price list somewhere. Princess does not provide these services free of charge but you can request a room and unhosted open bar event at no charge. Then, each person orders their own drinks which are charged to their cruise card. This is done all the time for Cruise Critic "Meet & Greets" some of which can number up to 300 people on the roll call.

Edited August 10, 2014 by Pam in CA

[GreenValleyDogWalker]

When, exactly, is this and on which ship?

 

The Golden Princess - R/T out of LA - March 31, 2015 - April 3, 2015

Edited August 10, 2014 by I'll cruise anywhere

[PescadoAmarillo]

With that many people, you definitely should have gotten some group amenities. However; it's possible the person who coordinated this with Princess (either your TA or one of you) used your amenity points for things like a cheaper fare or OBCs or wine, in which case any additional things, such as free drinks at a cocktail party would not be included. You can still have group meetings and have a cash bar; but this needs to be set up with Princess and there may be an extra charge for a mike or other supplies.

[SadieN]

Your TA should be giving you your options.

 

How many amenity points are availble for your use? Our group 3day in November on the Golden has 4 points available. More can be purchased at least 6 mos before sailing @$6.50/point.

 

Looking at the official list you can get --

 

One point- Guaranteed dining, canapes in cabin, chocolate covered strawberries in cabin (100pax max), 6x8 photo coupon (1/cabin), $10/OBC.

 

Two points-$25/OBC, Drinks only cocktail party (32 pax minimum), 1 bottle of wine/cabin delivered at dinner, Princess travel mug (2/cabin), tour conductor credit 1 for 14 (TC would get the free berth money at 14 berths sold), Bonus commission for TA ($12.50/pp)

 

Three points- Cocktail party with hot/cold appetizers (32 pax minimum)

 

Four points- tour conductor credit 1 for 12 (TC would get the free berth money at 12 berths sold), Bonus commission for TA ($25/pp)

 

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For our four points we will probably choose the bottle of wine, the Photo Coupon and $10/OBC.

[GreenValleyDogWalker]

Your TA should be giving you your options.

 

How many amenity points are availble for your use? Our group 3day in November on the Golden has 4 points available. More can be purchased at least 6 mos before sailing @$6.50/point.

 

Looking at the official list you can get --

 

One point- Guaranteed dining, canapes in cabin, chocolate covered strawberries in cabin (100pax max), 6x8 photo coupon (1/cabin), $10/OBC.

 

Two points-$25/OBC, Drinks only cocktail party (32 pax minimum), 1 bottle of wine/cabin delivered at dinner, Princess travel mug (2/cabin), tour conductor credit 1 for 14 (TC would get the free berth money at 14 berths sold), Bonus commission for TA ($12.50/pp)

 

Three points- Cocktail party with hot/cold appetizers (32 pax minimum)

 

Four points- tour conductor credit 1 for 12 (TC would get the free berth money at 12 berths sold), Bonus commission for TA ($25/pp)

 

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For our four points we will probably choose the bottle of wine, the Photo Coupon and $10/OBC.

 

We have no idea how many points we will have available - we did not all use the same TA - most booked directly via Princess Group Vacation Planner (a few booked via TA's - and referenced our "Group ID" - so that they would be counted.) - Sounds like we need to ask our Vacation Planner ....

 

Our trip is, of course, some time away - just trying to figure out what we will have available to us - as of now (8 months out !) we have 32 cabins actually booked and officially included in our group) - lots of others have indicated plans to attend....

[caribill]

We have no idea how many points we will have available - we did not all use the same TA - most booked directly via Princess Group Vacation Planner (a few booked via TA's - and referenced our "Group ID" - so that they would be counted.) - Sounds like we need to ask our Vacation Planner ....

 

 

Yes, and soon.

 

Usually the same amenities must be picked for everybody.

 

And please realize that the list provided by SadieN is an "or" list, not an "and" list.

 

For example, for the one point (One point- Guaranteed dining, canapes in cabin, chocolate covered strawberries in cabin (100pax max), 6x8 photo coupon (1/cabin), $10/OBC) pick one of those items, not all of them for a single point.