jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) If your a Bud drinker and not buying a drink package here is a little tip. They have a promo bucket of 16oz bottles buy 4 and get the 5th free.. Comes to $26.45 a bucket total with gratuities. It sounds like a good deal but it's actually not. During the day they have happy hour at different bars. Buy 1 get 1. The info of what time and at what bar is on the daily platters. Stock up on your booze during happy hour. Buy 3 total $19.83 and you get 3 free. It is $6.62 cheaper then a bucket and you get 6 beers instead of 5. Enjoy the drinking I did :) Edited October 21, 2014 by jb456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2014 If your a Bud drinker and not buying a drink package here is a little tip. They have a promo bucket of 16oz bottles buy 4 and get the 5th free.. Comes to $26.45 a bucket total with gratuities. It sounds like a good deal but it's actually not. During the day they have happy hour at different bars. Buy 1 get 1. The info of what time and at what bar is on the daily platters. Stock up on your booze during happy hour. Buy 3 total $19.83 and you get 3 free. It is $6.62 cheaper then a bucket and you get 6 beers instead of 5. Enjoy the drinking I did :) Thanks for the tip.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for the tip.:D Your welcome - I only figured it out after the first 15 buckets but oh well lol. Had a $500 OBC so it covered it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Your welcome - I only figured it out after the first 15 buckets but oh well lol. Had a $500 OBC so it covered it anyways. I hope that (15 buckets) wasn't in one day.:eek: I look forward to reaping the rewards of your research.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted October 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2014 OP , I think you are taking this beer savings issue just a little too seriously. :p But since you bring it up, can you take beer unopened back to your cabin or anywhere else on Princess ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) OP , I think you are taking this beer savings issue just a little too seriously. :p But since you bring it up, can you take beer unopened back to your cabin or anywhere else on Princess ? You can walk around anywhere on the ship with opened or unopened bottle. Bring them back in your room if you want as well. Walked around all day and night with a beer bucket (saves time waiting to be served) and all bartenders are kind enough to refill your ice when you need. If you are bringing back to your room and have a bucket. The bucket will fit perfectly in the mini fridge. You just have to slide off the little metal bar that holds the drinks on the door. Once you take that off the fridge closes perfectly. EDIT fridge does not really get cold which is why it is much better keeping one of the buckets in the fridge to put ice in for drinks, water, soda. Edited October 21, 2014 by jb456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted October 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanx for the info jb . We often bring a collapsible cooler on board which we fill with ice. Works great for beer or wine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Thanx for the info jb . We often bring a collapsible cooler on board which we fill with ice. Works great for beer or wine . De rien! Have no problem helping out a fellow MTL'er you know the prices of booze here maybe thats why I took the drink savings on the boat " a bit to seriously" lol Edited October 21, 2014 by jb456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandiGreg Posted October 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We have been on 27 Princess cruises, and never has a buy 1 get 1 beer or any other alcohol special been mentioned in the Patter. If so, I would jump at it. We have just done the buckets, which also applies to Dos Equis as well and perhaps other beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisrockin Posted October 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I take a bottle opener and put it in my princess cays/pool bag. Ask server just to open one then you don't have to wait for them to walk by again. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) We have been on 27 Princess cruises, and never has a buy 1 get 1 beer or any other alcohol special been mentioned in the Patter. If so, I would jump at it. We have just done the buckets, which also applies to Dos Equis as well and perhaps other beers. So maybe something new? Cause they were on our platters. Here is a pic of one (look at 3pm). The whole trip every time you bought drinks at happy hour you would get a ticket for a raffle. http://postimg.org/image/ecdds47up/ There was happy hours all day at different bars last one was skywalkers lounge from 11 to midnight Edited October 21, 2014 by jb456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molme Posted October 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2014 WE buy the bucket of beer from Gifts and Services and have it delivered to our cabin when we sail. They have 6 beers for 24.65 with no gratuity. Cheaper that buying at the bar or from bartender. They only have a few brands that you can get this way, but you may be able to exchange it at a bar. Never tried to exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We have been on 27 Princess cruises, and never has a buy 1 get 1 beer or any other alcohol special been mentioned in the Patter. If so, I would jump at it. We have just done the buckets, which also applies to Dos Equis as well and perhaps other beers. Another pic look at 11pm http://postimg.org/image/5rp79at0t/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2Bcrusin Posted October 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2014 So maybe something new? Cause they were on our platters. Here is a pic of one (look at 3pm). The whole trip every time you bought drinks at happy hour you would get a ticket for a raffle. http://postimg.org/image/ecdds47up/ There was happy hours all day at different bars last one was skywalkers lounge from 11 to midnight Thanks for the tip. Just curious, what ship, when and how long was your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted October 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Another pic look at 11pm http://postimg.org/image/5rp79at0t/ I haven't seen that promo before and we have been on three different Princess ships this year. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for the tip. Just curious, what ship, when and how long was your cruise. Good thought Karin maybe it is based on different cruises? We were just on a short Caribbean 5 nighter on Caribbean Princess. Maybe that is why they had that type of promo going on and it's not on all ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We have been on 27 Princess cruises, and never has a buy 1 get 1 beer or any other alcohol special been mentioned in the Patter. If so, I would jump at it. We have just done the buckets, which also applies to Dos Equis as well and perhaps other beers. Heinikin as well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Good thought Karin maybe it is based on different cruises? We were just on a short Caribbean 5 nighter on Caribbean Princess. Maybe that is why they had that type of promo going on and it's not on all ships? I hope it is on all ships and cruises now, it certainly wasn't on the Diamond in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb456 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I hope it is on all ships and cruises now, it certainly wasn't on the Diamond in 2012. We got off the boat Sept 25 2014 - so maybe something new I don't know. Definitely was on ship. Even shots were included at the nightclub at night. (not sure if they were during the day as I only take them at the end of the night) but had no complaints on the free yagerbombs lol. Edited October 21, 2014 by jb456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) We got off the boat Sept 25 2014 - so maybe something new I don't know. Definitely was on ship. Even shots were included at the nightclub at night. (not sure if they were during the day as I only take them at the end of the night) but had no complaints on the free yagerbombs lol. Not even in the morning?:eek: Edited October 21, 2014 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted October 21, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cost be darned. Princess needs to immediately offer a better selection of beer on all of their ships.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted October 21, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cost be darned. Princess needs to immediately offer a better selection of beer on all of their ships.....:):):) Bob Ditto. I don't care how cheap the beer is if there aren't any that I want to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted October 21, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ditto. I don't care how cheap the beer is if there aren't any that I want to drink. Well said my friend.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well said my friend.....:):):) Bob I must be very easy going, as I get along just fine with most beers.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2Bcrusin Posted October 21, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ditto. I don't care how cheap the beer is if there aren't any that I want to drink. How about beer tasting along with wine tasting? My DH would love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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