Will it be classed as a B2B - double the benefits on the new Star?

[ian441672]

Hi

 

Took the plunge and booked a Signature Penthouse suite on the inaugural sailing in August 2025.  There is an inaugural 10 day and a 9 day cruise on offer, plus a 19 days 'Grand Med' cruise amalgamating the first two.

 

I booked the 19 days cruise as a whole package (slightly cheaper than adding the 2 separate) - even though it is on one booking, does anyone know if this will be classed as a B2B cruise, and being Elite on the Princess Premier package, will I get the embarkation night at the speciality restaurant complementary (for Suite) plus two further dinners (for Premier), x 2 for the B2B, ie. 6 in total for the 19 days, plus double mini-bar set ups for suite-elite, on change over?

 

Not expecting it, but if so, that will be lots of fun!

 

Thanks.

[maiseric]

I am only going by my experience.Look in your cruise history which will tell you how many credits.

Came off the Sky Princess Saturday. Had booked as 21 nights, although it was a 14 and 7 night cruise. Was classed as a b2b and received the 2 speciality dinners and 4 minibars(suite and elite)

[skynight]

You will receive two cruise credits one for each leg of the voyage which means very little as you are already elite. You should receive mini bars (2) for each legs. That is how it has always been. There are 14 premier benefits listed. You should receive 13 of them without any issues. The specialty dining is the one you are asking about. I don't think it is clear if that is by voyage or booking number. I also would like to know this. 

[jackiequilts]

2 minutes ago, skynight said:

You will receive two cruise credits one for each leg of the voyage which means very little as you are already elite. You should receive mini bars (2) for each legs. That is how it has always been. There are 14 premier benefits listed. You should receive 13 of them without any issues. The specialty dining is the one you are asking about. I don't think it is clear if that is by voyage or booking number. I also would like to know this. 

If you book the B2B as a single cruise will you get two bar set ups?

[chrysalis]

9 minutes ago, jackiequilts said:

If you book the B2B as a single cruise will you get two bar set ups?

yes....

[ian441672]

3 hours ago, maiseric said:

I am only going by my experience.Look in your cruise history which will tell you how many credits.

Came off the Sky Princess Saturday. Had booked as 21 nights, although it was a 14 and 7 night cruise. Was classed as a b2b and received the 2 speciality dinners and 4 minibars(suite and elite)

Just checked - I have been allocated 4 cruise credits so it's looking good for the 4 mini bars - just hope for the multiple speciality dining!  Thanks all.

[Cobra_Kai]

On 8/1/2023 at 3:08 AM, ian441672 said:

Hi

 

Took the plunge and booked a Signature Penthouse suite on the inaugural sailing in August 2025.  There is an inaugural 10 day and a 9 day cruise on offer, plus a 19 days 'Grand Med' cruise amalgamating the first two.

 

I booked the 19 days cruise as a whole package (slightly cheaper than adding the 2 separate) - even though it is on one booking, does anyone know if this will be classed as a B2B cruise, and being Elite on the Princess Premier package, will I get the embarkation night at the speciality restaurant complementary (for Suite) plus two further dinners (for Premier), x 2 for the B2B, ie. 6 in total for the 19 days, plus double mini-bar set ups for suite-elite, on change over?

 

Not expecting it, but if so, that will be lots of fun!

 

Thanks.

I got a casino offer for the September sailing. Also booked the signature penthouse suite for 19 days. This will be my first Princess cruise and 2nd cruise overall. Have fun! And please post about your experience so I can know what to expect. Thanks!

[Steelers36]

On 8/1/2023 at 6:08 AM, ian441672 said:

Hi

 

Took the plunge and booked a Signature Penthouse suite on the inaugural sailing in August 2025.  There is an inaugural 10 day and a 9 day cruise on offer, plus a 19 days 'Grand Med' cruise amalgamating the first two.

 

I booked the 19 days cruise as a whole package (slightly cheaper than adding the 2 separate) - even though it is on one booking, does anyone know if this will be classed as a B2B cruise, and being Elite on the Princess Premier package, will I get the embarkation night at the specialty restaurant complementary (for Suite) plus two further dinners (for Premier), x 2 for the B2B, ie. 6 in total for the 19 days, plus double mini-bar set ups for suite-elite, on change over?

 

Not expecting it, but if so, that will be lots of fun!

 

Thanks.

How much are you saving with a single "logical" booking?  As things stand, you need two bookings to get the extra SD credits.  You will get two mini-bars for the Suite booking either way.  I suppose it makes more difference with a Plus package since it has more limited extras, whereas Premium is mostly unlimited.  Two SD credits are worth $78 USD max so if the pp cruise fare difference is saving you more than that, not much point to switch.

 

On 8/1/2023 at 8:48 AM, skynight said:

You will receive two cruise credits one for each leg of the voyage which means very little as you are already elite. You should receive mini bars (2) for each legs. That is how it has always been. There are 14 premier benefits listed. You should receive 13 of them without any issues. The specialty dining is the one you are asking about. I don't think it is clear if that is by voyage or booking number. I also would like to know this. 

PCL current policy is that the SD credits are per booking.

[ian441672]

Saving was around $300 so for the sake of an extra meal we will keep it where it is. We will still have five to look forward to!  Thanks.