Rare CineGraphic Posted October 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2017 We’ll be in a mini for the first time and I just read that one of the benefits is welcome glass of champagne. How is that handled... a coupon, a split in the room, or maybe the steward comes by and pours it from a can, lol. Anything else special about a mini we should know about??? Sent from my iPhone while I should be working, using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNut24 Posted October 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Normally, your room steward will show up with the glasses of champagne. They usually know when you are in your room for the first time. As least this is how is has been for us the last 3 cruises we have taken on Princess. Mini suite also has a full bath tub and shower, not just a shower. We always go with a mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted October 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Mini Suites are an extended balcony room. Unless you have a club class mini, the only other advantages are the above mentioned, a sofa, and a second tv. It is misnamed...does not include any suite perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted October 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Don't expect 5 star quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted October 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2017 NEVER drink the Princess free champagne! :eek: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 14, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Don't expect 5 star quality. I’m sure it’s not even legally Champagne, but a sparkling wine instead. That’s OK, we’ll bring a bottle of Taittinger in our carry on. Thanks for the info. Sent from my iPhone while I should be working, using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted October 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I’m sure it’s not even legally Champagne, but a sparkling wine instead. That’s OK, we’ll bring a bottle of Taittinger in our carry on. Thanks for the info. Pour the free stuff down the drain:eek:. It makes a great drain cleaner.:) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin31 Posted October 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2017 It is truly a nice perk and YES you do get it in a mini suite and YES the steward brings it in glasses to your door. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof1 Posted October 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2017 It's not champagne, most people say it's rubbish but so what, you on a cruise a glass of bubbly is always welcome, drink it in the spirit it's given ....... 🍾 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted October 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Sometimes it is a glass and sometimes a split; either way, it is Korbel, and while not top drawer, it is very decent and a nice gesture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriPhil Posted October 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2017 What ship are you sailing? I'm remembering that minis on Royal class ships also have a curtain that can be drawn separating the bed from sitting area. (Re champagne - we always say yes when offered as it marks the beginning of our cruise, and somehow it tastes better after a few sips. :D ) Enjoy your mini and have a great cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted October 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2017 We’ll be in a mini for the first time and I just read that one of the benefits is welcome glass of champagne.How is that handled... a coupon, a split in the room, or maybe the steward comes by and pours it from a can, lol. Anything else special about a mini we should know about??? Sent from my iPhone while I should be working, using Forums Please don’t make fun of the Champagne. The boys in the boiler room work very hard every Tuesday making it fresh just for you, LOL The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 14, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted October 14, 2017 What ship are you sailing? I'm remembering that minis on Royal class ships also have a curtain that can be drawn separating the bed from sitting area. (Re champagne - we always say yes when offered as it marks the beginning of our cruise, and somehow it tastes better after a few sips. :D ) Enjoy your mini and have a great cruise! The Crown.... thanks! Sent from my iPhone while I should be working, using Forums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted October 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Pour the free stuff down the drain:eek:. It makes a great drain cleaner.:) That's how we feel about Dom Perignon...now known here as "Dom Peritonitis." Shoulda never gone to the wine shop in Paris. Steve & Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 14, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted October 14, 2017 That's how we feel about Dom Perignon...now known here as "Dom Peritonitis." Shoulda never gone to the wine shop in Paris. Steve & Pete Fact: Taittinger used to sell its second pressings to Dom, not sure if they still do. Sent from my iPhone while I should be working, using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted October 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Sometimes it is a glass and sometimes a split; either way, it is Korbel, and while not top drawer, it is very decent and a nice gesture. I would concur; it's pretty serviceable stuff. I actually paid attention on our last mini-suite cruise, because so many people bad-mouth it here on CC. I guess I'm just too cheap to buy real champagne, so I don't look down my nose at what's offered. Even if it were the champagne of bottled beers, I'd gladly accept it. My only beef is that they don't offer sparkling cider or whatever for non-drinkers. My wife would appreciate that gesture. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimhikes Posted August 18, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 10/14/2017 at 12:45 PM, calvin31 said: It is truly a nice perk and YES you do get it in a mini suite and YES the steward brings it in glasses to your door. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you so much for the information and thank you for being so positive unlike some of the other posters on here... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 18, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kimhikes said: Thank you so much for the information and thank you for being so positive unlike some of the other posters on here... You do realize you have responded to something posted almost SIX years ago? A lot can change in six years. I thought I had read recently this was gone, but I do see it as part of the Mini-Suite stateroom features. You can go to Princess.com and see details on stateroom types and features under the ships section of the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted August 18, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 18, 2023 No...I can confirm that on our last couple of stays (this year) in a mini-suite the steward has offered to bring us champagne. Of course...this was BEFORE the BIG ANNOUNCMENT a couple of weeks ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted August 18, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 18, 2023 52 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said: offered to bring us champagne Sorry, but you can't call what they bring you "Champagne!" I know we are wine snobs, but that stuff is undrinkable. 🥂 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted August 18, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Just now, LACruiser88 said: Sorry, but you can't call what they bring you "Champagne!" I know we are wine snobs, but that stuff is undrinkable. 🥂 Well...true. I didn't say anything about how "good" it was! 🤢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted August 18, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: Sorry, but you can't call what they bring you "Champagne!" I know we are wine snobs, but that stuff is undrinkable. 🥂 We have always call it Champoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdacombe Posted August 19, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 19, 2023 We have been in a mini suite twice, first time on Regal, two years ago, we had a half bottle of something fizzy. The last time was back in April this year on a 5 day cruise, this time we didn't receive anything of a fizzy nature. Perhaps they don't offer this on shorter cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Plato123 Posted August 19, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 19, 2023 We dump the stuff, rinse the glass then pour our own Cava or other decent bubbly. Then at least we have glasses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killaypirate Posted August 19, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 19, 2023 13 hours ago, LACruiser88 said: Sorry, but you can't call what they bring you "Champagne!" I know we are wine snobs, but that stuff is undrinkable. 🥂 Champagne can only come from one specific region in France. It should be called Sparkling wine, or in my words undrinkable rubbish 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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