New Princess "Secrets"??

Does anyone have any new secrets or freebies that they want to share? There is another thread on here about it that gave ALOT of great tips, but to many people were getting off topic and I was getting tired of going through post after post of nothing to do with the topic!

Thanks!!

Hi, well, I've only take one cruise but the secrets on that "other thread" were helpful. I purchased a Coffee Card from a waiter on deck and used it two days. Around the third day after settling in I went through the coupon book and found a coupon for a Stainless Steel tumbler, free, with purchase. I called the desk and they said to go to the bar in the Atrium and they will give me one. I did just that, showed him my card and coupon and you know, it's a pretty cool tumbler!

Something else that I don't EVER remember discussed on here is those big $10.00 sales they have in one of the Dining Rooms on the 3rd or 4th day. (announced in the Patters". Now, some of you may think it's "junk", BUT, the watches are the BOMB. They are just as good as those you can buy in the malls for $20.00-$30.00. They have hundreds in many different colors with lots of Metallic choices. Bands and cuffs. Competition can be fierce! Get there early! Toward the end of the cruise they have another sale with clothes. Those that may be "last years" in the Boutiques, but if it's your first cruise, who knows it's "Last years"! I bought good quality T's, shifts and canvas tote-bags with the regular $29.00 price tag on it. Oh, also, they had men's Stainless Steel bracelets, 3 times the price in stores. There's also a coupon for the sales. Pop into these sales and also look at the items they periodically have in the Atrium. We had a lot of fun with all of it.

Hi, well, I've only take one cruise but the secrets on that "other thread" were helpful. I purchased a Coffee Card from a waiter on deck and used it two days. Around the third day after settling in I went through the coupon book and found a coupon for a Stainless Steel tumbler, free, with purchase. I called the desk and they said to go to the bar in the Atrium and they will give me one. I did just that, showed him my card and coupon and you know, it's a pretty cool tumbler!

Something else that I don't EVER remember discussed on here is those big $10.00 sales they have in one of the Dining Rooms on the 3rd or 4th day. (announced in the Patters". Now, some of you may think it's "junk", BUT, the watches are the BOMB. They are just as good as those you can buy in the malls for $20.00-$30.00. They have hundreds in many different colors with lots of Metallic choices. Bands and cuffs. Competition can be fierce! Get there early! Toward the end of the cruise they have another sale with clothes. Those that may be "last years" in the Boutiques, but if it's your first cruise, who knows it's "Last years"! I bought good quality T's, shifts and canvas tote-bags with the regular $29.00 price tag on it. Oh, also, they had men's Stainless Steel bracelets, 3 times the price in stores. There's also a coupon for the sales. Pop into these sales and also look at the items they periodically have in the Atrium. We had a lot of fun with all of it.

great info ~! Thanks!

The BT watches are a great bargin at $10 each. Just so you know, the battery is not replaceable so suggest you pull out the stem when not in use and reset when ready to use again. This will extend the life of the interior battery. These are great for gifts to friends and family members.

...off topic and I was getting tired of going through post after post of nothing to do with the topic!

 

Thanks!!

One thing I never saw mentioned on that other thread (and maybe it was just lost in all the other OT stuff) was to get a bottle of wine and have the bartender keep it for you. We really enjoyed going to the wine bar each night for a glass of wine or champagne and some (free) tapas/appetizers before dinner. I don't drink a lot, so they would cork the bottle and keep it for me until the next night...then bring it back out again when they saw us coming. It became a nightly event!

One thing I never saw mentioned on that other thread (and maybe it was just lost in all the other OT stuff) was to get a bottle of wine and have the bartender keep it for you. We really enjoyed going to the wine bar each night for a glass of wine or champagne and some (free) tapas/appetizers before dinner. I don't drink a lot, so they would cork the bottle and keep it for me until the next night...then bring it back out again when they saw us coming. It became a nightly event!

Was this wine that you brought on board and paid the corkage fee for, or one that you purchased while on board?

thanks

Another is a free "E-Card." Go to the internet Cafe and let your loved ones at home know you're having a good time. ;)

Was this wine that you brought on board and paid the corkage fee for, or one that you purchased while on board?

 

thanks

Purchased on board.

Hi, well, I've only take one cruise but the secrets on that "other thread" were helpful. I purchased a Coffee Card from a waiter on deck and used it two days. Around the third day after settling in I went through the coupon book and found a coupon for a Stainless Steel tumbler, free, with purchase. I called the desk and they said to go to the bar in the Atrium and they will give me one. I did just that, showed him my card and coupon and you know, it's a pretty cool tumbler!

Something else that I don't EVER remember discussed on here is those big $10.00 sales they have in one of the Dining Rooms on the 3rd or 4th day. (announced in the Patters". Now, some of you may think it's "junk", BUT, the watches are the BOMB. They are just as good as those you can buy in the malls for $20.00-$30.00. They have hundreds in many different colors with lots of Metallic choices. Bands and cuffs. Competition can be fierce! Get there early! Toward the end of the cruise they have another sale with clothes. Those that may be "last years" in the Boutiques, but if it's your first cruise, who knows it's "Last years"! I bought good quality T's, shifts and canvas tote-bags with the regular $29.00 price tag on it. Oh, also, they had men's Stainless Steel bracelets, 3 times the price in stores. There's also a coupon for the sales. Pop into these sales and also look at the items they periodically have in the Atrium. We had a lot of fun with all of it.

The 50% three hour sale is mostly a ripoff. The 50% is off the original retail price. Many of the items have already been marked down more than 50% and can be bought for the cheaper markdown price in the stores at any time.

50 % off 200%

Well of course if the original price was too much anyway I probably would not get it. Right now I am wearing a darling sherbert orange, V-neck top with tropical scene on the front (says Princess Cruises on the bottom) that I picked up for $13.00. Original price tag was over $35.00. They had beautiful "yoga" type pants and tops in a mauve and dusky turquoise that were very reasonably priced as well.

Like anyplace you have to decide if the price and value is for you. I'm a watch gal and the BT $10.00 ones are great, I have dozens and so what if they stop or wear out/break, it's only $10.00 but all the ones I have have lasted and lasted. Costs nothing to check out the sales.

I've seen BT watches in airports EVERYWHERE for $10.

I totally agree that the other thread got wayyyy off topic! There where many many non-secrets there that I had to filter though. Here are some tips I found (BTW it took me 8 solid hours of reading 48 pages and 951 posts) These are the things that caught my eye and I made note of:

• Complementary plate of assorted stuffed olives at the martini bar.

• Pre purchase internet minutes before you leave you’ll get free minutes based on the package you pick.

• Escargot!!!

• Insulated travel coffee mug

• One of the dining rooms will be open for lunch on embarkation day.

• Volcano dessert, available on children's menu basically a huge banana split.

• When you open the little door under the TV for the plug, well, there are extra outlets not being used. But not if it’s a flat screen

• Ask for Egg crates, top sheet, robe, slippers, bed topper, and upgraded pillows.

• Always ask if there is a charge.

• Under your bed is more bedding.

• Cocktails for $2.99 in all the bars after 8.00pm.

• Request that the steward remove the soft drinks and bottled water from inside and on top of the fridge to make room for our own drinks.

• Request extra hangers.

• Passenger Service Desk (also called the Hotel Manager) will make a hole in our card which we hang on lanyards. They will also do that for you in the casino and give you a lanyard.

• There is another electrical point under the bed.

• Bring a roll of quarters and laundry supplies.

• If you decide to eat in a specialty restaurant you may want to make the reservation for the last night

• Sabatini’s reservation for the night that they are serving Italian food in the main dining room.

• Reservations for the steak house ask to sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen area, fun to watch the staff put it altogether and see the teamwork involved.

• The Fettuccine Alfredo!!! Plus it’s served in a Parmesan bowl, a crispy melted cheese bowl.

• Bring along a small electric alarm clock.

• On the first day, we simply ask to see the week’s menus and look over what’s happing for the week. Then make plans for the week there and then. The MD or any head waiter can show them to you.

• Can go up to the Spa to shower.

• Take 3 or 4 of those black metal binder clips or plastic clothes pens and hang them on the bottom edge of the shower curtain.

• Computer station in the Future Cruise booking area or Internet Cafe, free e-postcard, 300 character limit but you could send more than one message to the same email address if you need to get a longer message out.

• Befriending the maitre'd, the head waiter, and everyone who takes care of you.

• Appetizers and sushi are free in the Vines wine bar but not the cheese.

• When you get off of the elevator to go to your room, one side of the ship on every passenger deck the hallways have blue carpeting. The other side has blue carpeting but there is some red in that side.

• Duck liver pâté appetizer.

• Various lamb entrees.

• Last night of the cruise, head up to the Horizon Court (or the International Café) for some pre-travel treats. Cookies are always available. We put a couple cookies in our zip loc bag(s) for our travel home the next day.

• Ask for anchovies on your caesar salad at dinner.

• Take a pop-up mesh hamper for your dirty clothes.

• Empty luggage? The Steward will stow it for you.

• Find out when/where the Muster drill is and go get your life jacket. Take it with you a little ahead of time and "beat the crowd".

• Highlighters for Princess Patters and highlight times/ places/ activities, etc for the next day

• Sticky notes for when spouse sleeps in to leave a note on the MIRROR or DOOR

• Magnet to put it on the door.

• Water bottles for on shore.

• Clothes line in the bathroom for swimming clothes

• On disembarkation day if you are trying to get on an elevator to get down to the disembarkation decks, push the up button, ride up and then down as the up elevators are not full.

• We take our empty water bottles up to the buffet and fill them from the water spigots there (late at night just before we go to bed) oh and we might pick up some desserts to eat too lol!!!

• twice-baked goat cheese soufflé,

• Lobster and Scampie Dinner with a side of Alfredo.

• Purex 3-in-1 strips

• air freshner

• waterproof case, that will go around your neck and will hold your ID, cruise card, credit card etc. while swimming/snorkeling in port.

• empty beach bag a place to put all your purchases

I hoped this helped and I really hope this thread stays on topic instead of fighting with each other like the last one :)

I totally agree that the other thread got wayyyy off topic! There where many many non-secrets here that I had to filter though. Here are some tips I found (BTW it took me 8 solid hours of reading 48 pages and 951 posts) These are the things that caught my eye and I made note of:

 

• Complementary plate of assorted stuffed olives at the martini bar.

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• empty beach bag a place to put all your purchases

My 1st cruise EVER is in Nov so I'm obsessed with this site! I read everything I can, I come on here at least once a day to see if I missed anything....It's kinda sad, I know ;)

My 1st cruise EVER is in Nov so I'm obsessed with this site! I read everything I can, I come on here at least once a day to see if I missed anything....It's kinda sad, I know ;)

Not sad - EXCITING! And this is the place to do it! I remember my first cruise ever, seeing the Royal Princess all lit up in San Juan as we approached! I thought she was the most beautiful sight I had ever seen! You will, too! Enjoy!

At the Pursers Desk ask for a Deck . Yes FREE Playing Cards are given if asked .:D

At the Pursers Desk ask for a Deck . Yes FREE Playing Cards are given if asked .:D

 

 

Used to be free. I think they charge for them now.

• Lobster and Scampie Dinner with a side of Alfredo.

Ooh, can someone tell me about this? Is this a special request item?

Well of course if the original price was too much anyway I probably would not get it. Right now I am wearing a darling sherbert orange, V-neck top with tropical scene on the front (says Princess Cruises on the bottom) that I picked up for $13.00. Original price tag was over $35.00. They had beautiful "yoga" type pants and tops in a mauve and dusky turquoise that were very reasonably priced as well.

Like anyplace you have to decide if the price and value is for you. I'm a watch gal and the BT $10.00 ones are great, I have dozens and so what if they stop or wear out/break, it's only $10.00 but all the ones I have have lasted and lasted. Costs nothing to check out the sales.

Love your thinking! If you are there at the time, and want it then go for it!

My 1st cruise EVER is in Nov so I'm obsessed with this site! I read everything I can, I come on here at least once a day to see if I missed anything....It's kinda sad, I know ;)

I done the same with our first princess cruise Jess, it is very addictive. couldn't get off it. This time I am only looking at weekly

I totally agree that the other thread got wayyyy off topic! There where many many non-secrets there that I had to filter though. Here are some tips I found (BTW it took me 8 solid hours of reading 48 pages and 951 posts) These are the things that caught my eye and I made note of:

Yah, way too much off topic! I got sick of it after about 20 pages!! That's why I had to re-post a new thread!! Your a queen to make it through them all!!!

Thanks for the post! You really didn't miss anything!!

Another is a free "E-Card." Go to the internet Cafe and let your loved ones at home know you're having a good time. ;)[/quote

 

What does the free e-card entitle you to.....just free email?? Is it available anytime or just on the first/second day?

Jen

Another is a free "E-Card." Go to the internet Cafe and let your loved ones at home know you're having a good time. ;)[/quote

 

What does the free e-card entitle you to.....just free email?? Is it available anytime or just on the first/second day?

Jen

 

As far as I understand, it's just for "e-cards" from princess's home page onboard.

 

But hey, free is free!!

This is great information and how nice of you to spend so much time doing this!:) I printed it out and will put it in my cruise folder of the cruise we have booked. Thanks!!!