Mini Suite question

[sugarsnap1981]

Hi,

 

Do the mini-suite cabins get the same perks as the regular suites? This will be my first time on Princess...

 

Thanks!

[barbarah33]

Hello, the mini suites are great cabins and offer plenty of space but they do not get any of the suite perks. Really they are just larger cabins.

 

Enjoy your first cruise with Princess!!

[Mom33]

Mini- suites have a sleeper sofa in them and a full tub and shower, whereas a regular cabin has a shower-no tub and no sofa. Suites are much bigger with bigger balconies.

 

The only benefit I experienced in a mini is a glass of champagne welcome.:)

[blazerjan]

On our last 10 day cruise.. and our upcoming 10 day cruise... we appreciate the extra room of a mini suite. No perks... The tub is a nice plus too.

[OCruisers]

The only reason to book a mini-suite is for the extra space ... which is a big plus! :)

 

LuLu

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[ToUtahNow]

I was looking at this on the Star Princess. It seems there is quite a difference between a mini-suite and a suite. There are 180 mini-suites, 22-suites, 2-family suites and 1-grand suite. If all perks were extended to all mini-suites and suites alike, the cost of the mini-suites would be less affordable.

 

Mark

[Pam in CA]

No perks for a mini-suite. While nice, they're not special. They are really more like a "deluxe" balcony cabin. You'll get a glass of really bad sparking wine at sailaway that's essentially a liquid headache. Nasty stuff.

[bjkTX]

Agree with Pam! That glass of "champagne" should not be classified as a perk...

[sugarsnap1981]

Thanks for the responses. I figured as much but wanted to confirm. I will have to remember not to drink the champagne :)

 

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[J&B in GA]

We were just upgrded from an AE Guar. to an AC Fwd mini on the Star on Dolphin Deck #9 for a 14 day Hawaii cruise. When selecting cabins we usually pick mid to aft deck locations. Since this will be a Spring Pacific Ocean crossing out of LA, should the fwd mini location (far fwd of fwd lifts) concern us ? We are not prone to sea sickness, but don't like to be pitched up and down all night either. Having never sailed across the Pacific, should we expect rough seas at night in April ?

 

I checked with my TA, but ALL Mini-Suites are SOLD OUT and ALL cabins assigned. Any suggestions, other than to keep looking for last minute cancellations. Anyone might suggest a way to improve our deck location ?

 

We noticed a lot of PH Suites are still available and read on this thread Princess sometimes tries to upsell them, but for how much and when, much closer to sailing I would bet ? They currently are priced more than double what we paid for our mini.

 

We're even considering a downgrade to a Cat BB or BC Balcony (Cat BA SOLD OUT too) on Aloha Deck #12, but those cabins are located mid-ship, and right under the Lido Pool deck or Aft under Horizon Court. (Potentially noisy location ?)

 

BTW - We are CC Platinum members with Princess, if that should make a difference.

 

Any and All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you.

[bjkTX]

 

We noticed a lot of PH Suites are still available and read on this thread Princess sometimes tries to upsell them, but for how much and when, much closer to sailing I would bet ? They currently are priced more than double what we paid for our mini.

 

Thank you.

 

We booked a BB aft facing balcony and after a couple of nice price reductions we were offered an AB mini and $50 OBC. The beginning of Jan we were asked if we'd like a full suite for $199 each - we took it - and received a Penthouse Suite. Our cruise is 23 Feb.

[chill6x6]

No perks beyond the glass of champagne... I will say the cabin is VERY nice.... The nicest cabin I've had.....SO far!

 

Mini-suite on Ruby Princess:

 

 

 

 

 

[ckr31]

for any cruise over 7days a mini suite is a MUST for us.Like everyone else has said you really get no perks but that extra space to US is worth the money.

[MicCanberra]

The minis are nice but IMHO not worth the extra,perhaps the full suite is, will try next time:D.

[fireflymd]

No perks beyond the glass of champagne... I will say the cabin is VERY nice.... The nicest cabin I've had.....SO far!

 

Mini-suite on Ruby Princess:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the pictures! I really can't wait for our trip.

[Pam in CA]

No perks beyond the glass of champagne...

Err... it's not champagne but really bad sparkling wine. Instant headache. :(

[2 to cruise]

We definitely enjoy the mini-suites, lots of room and hubby likes the couch. The sparkling wine...................not so much!!!

[Jules59]

The mini-suites are fantastic. As are the balcony's. Sparkling wine... a sip with a toast. That will be enough :)

[chill6x6]

Err... it's not champagne but really bad sparkling wine. Instant headache. :(

 

Hmmm... Well Princess CALLS it champagne!;)

[cruzsnooze]

Anyone might suggest a way to improve our deck location ?

 

next time don't pick a GTY and pick your cabin and you'll get exactly what you want.

[Babr]

J & B in GA

 

I can't comment on sea conditions in the Pacific, but if you are concerned about it, I think I'd call my travel agent to see about an upsell before I'd go to a balcony on a 14 day cruise. The extra room in a mini is important to me for a longer cruise, and you'd really have time to enjoy a full suite.

 

I have seen posts that give a price of $199 for an upsell on a 7-day cruise. You probably could expect to pay twice that or more ($599-$399) for a 14-day. It wouldn't hurt to let them know you are interested.

[caribill]

J & B in GA

 

I can't comment on sea conditions in the Pacific, but if you are concerned about it, I think I'd call my travel agent to see about an upsell before I'd go to a balcony on a 14 day cruise. The extra room in a mini is important to me for a longer cruise, and you'd really have time to enjoy a full suite.

 

I have seen posts that give a price of $199 for an upsell on a 7-day cruise. You probably could expect to pay twice that or more ($599-$399) for a 14-day. It wouldn't hurt to let them know you are interested.

 

 

Unless Princess is anxious to unload inventory, there will be no special upsell offer, just pay the difference from what you have already booked to the current price for what you want to switch to. (Note: That is the price you booked at, not the current price of any category you were upgraded to.)

[spyro1952]

We were just upgrded from an AE Guar. to an AC Fwd mini on the Star on Dolphin Deck #9 for a 14 day Hawaii cruise. When selecting cabins we usually pick mid to aft deck locations. Since this will be a Spring Pacific Ocean crossing out of LA, should the fwd mini location (far fwd of fwd lifts) concern us ? We are not prone to sea sickness, but don't like to be pitched up and down all night either. Having never sailed across the Pacific, should we expect rough seas at night in April ?

 

I checked with my TA, but ALL Mini-Suites are SOLD OUT and ALL cabins assigned. Any suggestions, other than to keep looking for last minute cancellations. Anyone might suggest a way to improve our deck location ?

 

We noticed a lot of PH Suites are still available and read on this thread Princess sometimes tries to upsell them, but for how much and when, much closer to sailing I would bet ? They currently are priced more than double what we paid for our mini.

 

We're even considering a downgrade to a Cat BB or BC Balcony (Cat BA SOLD OUT too) on Aloha Deck #12, but those cabins are located mid-ship, and right under the Lido Pool deck or Aft under Horizon Court. (Potentially noisy location ?)

 

BTW - We are CC Platinum members with Princess, if that should make a difference.

 

Any and All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you.

 

We booked an AE mini on the 3/9 Sapphire Hawaii cruise and ended up with a mid ship AA mini on Dolphin - I we thought got pretty lucky with that guarantee gamble. We booked a mini for the added room as my Mom will have a walker and small scooter and the mini lets us put all this in the room comfortably, but that is the only reason. There are no perks except the headache from the wine.

 

I've been told that the Pacific crossings are calmer in the Spring that the winter months so you may be ok but you will still feel more motion in the front of the ship regardless.

 

In my experience if the ship is sold out except for full suites, it's doubtful you would get a cheap up sell unless there is a huge demand for mini's. Since the ship is essentially sold out, that's highly unlikely. People see that it's sold out and don't pursue it any further. I would probably take a mid ship balcony than take a chance on a forward mini. But, iff you are light sleepers you may hear them moving chairs and cleaning the deck if you are right below the Lido.

Also being platinum has absolutely no influence on Princess. We have over 60 cruises on Princess and have gotten 2 or 3 upgrades at the most.;)

[J&B in GA]

J & B in GA

 

I can't comment on sea conditions in the Pacific, but if you are concerned about it, I think I'd call my travel agent to see about an upsell before I'd go to a balcony on a 14 day cruise. The extra room in a mini is important to me for a longer cruise, and you'd really have time to enjoy a full suite.

 

I have seen posts that give a price of $199 for an upsell on a 7-day cruise. You probably could expect to pay twice that or more ($599-$399) for a 14-day. It wouldn't hurt to let them know you are interested.

 

Unless Princess is anxious to unload inventory, there will be no special upsell offer, just pay the difference from what you have already booked to the current price for what you want to switch to. (Note: That is the price you booked at, not the current price of any category you were upgraded to.)

 

We booked an AE mini on the 3/9 Sapphire Hawaii cruise and ended up with a mid ship AA mini on Dolphin - I we thought got pretty lucky with that guarantee gamble. We booked a mini for the added room as my Mom will have a walker and small scooter and the mini lets us put all this in the room comfortably, but that is the only reason. There are no perks except the headache from the wine.

 

I've been told that the Pacific crossings are calmer in the Spring that the winter months so you may be ok but you will still feel more motion in the front of the ship regardless.

 

In my experience if the ship is sold out except for full suites, it's doubtful you would get a cheap up sell unless there is a huge demand for mini's. Since the ship is essentially sold out, that's highly unlikely. People see that it's sold out and don't pursue it any further. I would probably take a mid ship balcony than take a chance on a forward mini. But, iff you are light sleepers you may hear them moving chairs and cleaning the deck if you are right below the Lido.

Also being platinum has absolutely no influence on Princess. We have over 60 cruises on Princess and have gotten 2 or 3 upgrades at the most.;)

 

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. We obviously booked the AE GTY mini to save money, but were disappointed with the outcome, but can't complain too much. Just re-checked Princess' website for mini-suite availability, and 3 Cat AB mini's just opened up, located aft to mid ship, a much more desireable location. Not sure if Princess would move me there, as this would technically be an add'l upgrade AC to AB, but it can't hurt to ask. ;) What do you think ? The price difference to purchase the AB upgrade is significant from what we originally paid for the AE GTY. I'll let you know how we fair.

 

Thanks again.

[doodlesinkentucky]

I agree the mini suites are nice even without the perks. For our cruise coming up in April it was a difference of 200.00 some dollars pp rather then a balcony. For the extra room it was worth it for us.:)