On drinks package, can I order a double?

[MissP22]

1 hour ago, wrongwaywatson said:

I was charged for a double (amount over $12 on Princess Plus) on The Enchanted and that was the only drink I had that day.   I didn't think to tell them to charge me for 2 drinks, instead. 

Now that I would have complained about. 

[PaperSniper4]

23 hours ago, caribill said:

 

Extremely easy to order on board. Just call room service.

Yes, I've heard that, but never done so nor seen that option on any paperwork in the cabin. I suppose one just calls Cabin Service and puts in a request? Sort of one of those "we do it, but we don't advertise it" things?

 

 Doug

[Arizona Wildcat]

19 minutes ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Yes, I've heard that, but never done so nor seen that option on any paperwork in the cabin. I suppose one just calls Cabin Service and puts in a request? Sort of one of those "we do it, but we don't advertise it" things?

 

 Doug

I would suggest befriending a bartender.  Then if you want a "heavy" drink they will pour to your request.  Ordering via room service - not likely anything except what exactly fits the guidelines.   A double doesn't. 

[PaperSniper4]

5 minutes ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

I would suggest befriending a bartender.  Then if you want a "heavy" drink they will pour to your request.  Ordering via room service - not likely anything except what exactly fits the guidelines.   A double doesn't. 

Never hurts to be friendly with a bartender. <g>

But I was talking about ordering those small .375l bottles for cabin delivery, not an individual drink.

 

 Doug

[DallasGuy75219]

1 hour ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Yes, I've heard that, but never done so nor seen that option on any paperwork in the cabin. I suppose one just calls Cabin Service and puts in a request? Sort of one of those "we do it, but we don't advertise it" things?

 

 Doug

I've done it, but pre-Medallion era when you called room service to order vs. ordering on the Medallion app now.  Assuming you can still call room service to place an order, it's worth a try.

[PaperSniper4]

20 hours ago, DallasGuy75219 said:

I've done it, but pre-Medallion era when you called room service to order vs. ordering on the Medallion app now.  Assuming you can still call room service to place an order, it's worth a try.

Was this for ordering a single drink, or for one of those small .375l bottles of liquor? I have done the former, but not the latter.

 

 Doug

[DallasGuy75219]

6 minutes ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Was this for ordering a single drink, or for one of those small .375l bottles of liquor? I have done the former, but not the latter.

 

 Doug

The latter.  I doubt they have/had a huge variety available in the 375 ml size, but we were able to get Jack Daniel's.

[PaperSniper4]

36 minutes ago, DallasGuy75219 said:

The latter.  I doubt they have/had a huge variety available in the 375 ml size, but we were able to get Jack Daniel's.

Thanks for that. I may have missed it, but how long ago was that? It would simplify just calling once on board as opposed to trying to order pre-cruise. However, if I can afford the Princess Plus, I will continue to do so just because it's convenient. But once Princess raises the price too high, it's back to alternate plans! <g>

 

 Doug

[DallasGuy75219]

5 minutes ago, PaperSniper4 said:

I may have missed it, but how long ago was that?

2017

[Arizona Wildcat]

23 hours ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Never hurts to be friendly with a bartender. <g>

But I was talking about ordering those small .375l bottles for cabin delivery, not an individual drink.

 

 Doug

A 375ml bottle is not a double.  It is about 12oz or 8 drinks.  A drink is usually a mini bottle of about 50ml.  Can you buy a larger bottle of liquor to be delivered to your cabin?  Certainly, but definitely not with your beverage package.

[PaperSniper4]

22 hours ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

A 375ml bottle is not a double.  It is about 12oz or 8 drinks.  A drink is usually a mini bottle of about 50ml.  Can you buy a larger bottle of liquor to be delivered to your cabin?  Certainly, but definitely not with your beverage package.

We've gotten off track.....forget about the beverage package. I have been asking about cruises BEFORE we used Princess Plus, but AFTER I used Rum Runners. For instance, if prices for Princess plus (or just the cruise itself) get too high, I'll go back to the non-perk/beverage package, base cruise fare and just order those small .375l bottles for cabin delivery and consumption. Between a couple of those, plus the two bottles of wine we bring when we board, we are unlikely to need to purchase anything at the bar, or use cabin service for individual drinks.

 

Does that make more sense?😎

 

 Doug

[wowzz]

1 hour ago, PaperSniper4 said:

order those small .375l bottles for cabin delivery and consumption. Between a couple of those, plus the two bottles of wine we bring when we board, we are unlikely to need to purchase anything at the bar,

Well, that might be enough for the first two days of the cruise, but what about the next  12 days ?😁

[PaperSniper4]

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

Well, that might be enough for the first two days of the cruise, but what about the next  12 days ?😁

Ha! On our precious cruises with a drinks package, yeah that little bottle would have been not nearly  enough! We "forced" ourselves to have at least 4 drinks a day to "justify" the package cost. 😉

But if prices go to high, my Scottish blood will assert itself and I'll some how get by on a couple of those .375l bottles of scotch for the entire cruise. I just wish Princess had a decent selection. In past cruises when I ordered those little bottles, it was Johnny Walker Red or Cutty Sark  I believe. Both do contain alcohol, but the are better suited as shellac thinner IMO.😩

 

Doug

[MissP22]

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

Well, that might be enough for the first two days of the cruise, but what about the next  12 days ?😁

Just crack open the 2 free bottles 😉😉 you're allowed and it gets us through the rest of the cruise. 

[wowzz]

2 minutes ago, MissP22 said:

Just crack open the 2 free bottles 😉😉 you're allowed and it gets us through the rest of the cruise. 

Two bottles will last us the first day !

[UpcountryTravelers]

On 12/14/2022 at 7:22 PM, Cruise Raider said:

 

We've never been charged for the full amount on Princess if our drink exceeded the Plus limit ... even on the Discovery.  We've also ordered doubles and were just charged for two drinks against our package.  The way you were charged seems like someone made a mistake.  It's not been like that in our experiences, even on the Discovery.  

Discovery Princess, Alaska cruise, July 2022.  Atrium bar,  No mistake.

 

[fpsphil]

Even when I’ve gone over or ordered something beyond the package I have yet to have it hit my bill on any of my 5 cruises since the restart.

[smithmlmx]

Just got off The Regal in FLL. Often ordered doubles on board or 2 glasses of wine with just my medallion in my pocket. However check your bill every day. We were often charged for drinks with Princess Plus. They still have a machine next to Customer Service where you can print out your folio. No issues at desk to remove the charges

[Erich_Von_Kraut]

You are not limited to 15 drinks a day. The drink package covers 15 a day. You can get more, but you pay for them. 

[MissP22]

53 minutes ago, Erich_Von_Kraut said:

You are not limited to 15 drinks a day. The drink package covers 15 a day. You can get more, but you pay for them. 

Actually it's 15 for you and 15 more for your spouse. 

Seems sufficient. 

[Erich_Von_Kraut]

1 minute ago, MissP22 said:

Actually it's 15 for you and 15 more for your spouse. 

Seems sufficient. 

Actually it's as many as you want and as many as your spouse wants, with the first 15 each being covered by the package.

[Cruisintimer]

On 12/16/2022 at 10:19 AM, Arizona Wildcat said:

I would suggest befriending a bartender.  Then if you want a "heavy" drink they will pour to your request.  Ordering via room service - not likely anything except what exactly fits the guidelines.   A double doesn't. 

We ordered doubles several times this week on Discovery via room service.  

[Guest Michael4650]

On 11/16/2023 at 3:42 PM, MissP22 said:

Actually it's 15 for you and 15 more for your spouse. 

Seems sufficient. 

The issue comes when a bartender decides it is easier to put both drinks on one account. All of a sudden you look up and one account is maxed out and one has hardly been used. On a sea day it is not that hard to get close to 15 per person especially if you spend time in the casino