Elite Tier Minibar Set Up

[Tayscot]

I know there have been many posts on this in the past and I have had most of my queries answered and intend swapping the set up for 10 beers and 10 Diet Cokes. One thing I would like to know, however, is do I have to accept the beer that is normally put into the minibar or can the beers be changed for alternatives? Not really a fan of lager style beers and would prefer a dark beer/craft beer or wheat beer(Franziskaner). Is this an option that anyone has taken advantage of? Thanks in anticipation of any replies.

[ggprincess2004]

So sorry, your choices are limited to the brands already in the mini-bar, so whatever beer is in there already is what you can exchange for more of.

 

If you would prefer, you can also exchange your mini-bar for two coffee cards, or 8 large (very large) bottles of water or a bottle of wine.

[shredie]

I did what you are suggesting on the last cruise. I got 10 bottles of Dos Equis and 10 Diet Cokes. I didn't ask if they could do a different beer.

[TM]

I was always able to exchange the liquor and beer for 10 cans of Coors Light. Not everyone's choice but works for me. Never an issue till our last cruise on the Island through the Panama Canal. They would only exchange for Dos Equis. I had never had that before and did not want it. I asked for a supervisor for room service and got no satisfaction. I went to the Captains Circle host and quite frankly she said it was always a policy to only provide Dos Equis. When I told her that on many prior cruises I had been allowed to exchange for Coors Light she indicated she wanted to know what ships and when and would be reporting to senior management that there was a non-compliance. I found her to be basically rude and condescending and would not even give her my name and cabin number. No way would I let her report someone for making a customer happy.

[shredie]

I was always able to exchange the liquor and beer for 10 cans of Coors Light. Not everyone's choice but works for me. Never an issue till our last cruise on the Island through the Panama Canal. They would only exchange for Dos Equis. I had never had that before and did not want it. I asked for a supervisor for room service and got no satisfaction. I went to the Captains Circle host and quite frankly she said it was always a policy to only provide Dos Equis. When I told her that on many prior cruises I had been allowed to exchange for Coors Light she indicated she wanted to know what ships and when and would be reporting to senior management that there was a non-compliance. I found her to be basically rude and condescending and would not even give her my name and cabin number. No way would I let her report someone for making a customer happy.

 

I bet I know who that CC hostess was!

[weedpindle]

I just did a swap for MGD (Miller Genuine Draft)

[OCruisers]

So sorry, your choices are limited to the brands already in the mini-bar, so whatever beer is in there already is what you can exchange for more of.

If you would prefer, you can also exchange your mini-bar for two coffee cards, or 8 large (very large) bottles of water or a bottle of wine.

 

^ True and nicely explained above!

[west coast cruiser]

I traded the two bottles of beer for two vodka bottles.

[Kenswing]

If you want to trade the entire setup out for soda do you get 20 cans?

[IECalCruiser]

If you want to trade the entire setup out for soda do you get 20 cans?

Yes, or you can get all water.

[Kenswing]

Yes, or you can get all water.

 

Thank you.. :)

[IECalCruiser]

I know there have been many posts on this in the past and I have had most of my queries answered and intend swapping the set up for 10 beers and 10 Diet Cokes. One thing I would like to know, however, is do I have to accept the beer that is normally put into the minibar or can the beers be changed for alternatives? Not really a fan of lager style beers and would prefer a dark beer/craft beer or wheat beer(Franziskaner). Is this an option that anyone has taken advantage of? Thanks in anticipation of any replies.

Only real choices are Dos Equis, Coors Light, MGD, Bud or Bud Light. Other beers are more expensive and are not available to swap. Other that the SeaWitch beers, you probably won't find any other dark/craft/wheat beers on board and you can't exchange your Dos Equis for any of the SeaWitch beers.

[Astro Flyer]

Only real choices are Dos Equis, Coors Light, MGD, Bud or Bud Light. Other beers are more expensive and are not available to swap. Other that the SeaWitch beers, you probably won't find any other dark/craft/wheat beers on board and you can't exchange your Dos Equis for any of the SeaWitch beers.

That's also been my experience...it's possible to swap for any of the less expensive beers but for not the more expensive imports such as Heineken.

 

Elite Mini-Bar

 

Question: What will my mini-bar consist of?

Answer: Elite members will get a one-time complimentary mini-bar set-up (1 per Elite stateroom) which consists of two (2) miniature bottles each of Cognac, Gin, Vodka and Scotch Whisky, two (2) 12 ounce cans of beer, two (2) 12 ounce cans/bottles of tonic water, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Coca Cola, two (2) 12 ounce cans of Sprite, two (2) 0.5 liter bottles of water, two (2) 11 ounce bottles of Perrier. The contents of the mini-bar are subject to change.

 

Question: What if I have a specific request for how I’d like my mini-bar stocked?

Answer: Your mini-bar will consist of a selection of liquors, soft drinks, beer, still and sparkling water. Once on board, you may contact Room Service to change your mini-bar selection. Certain restrictions apply.

 

Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for wine?

Answer: You may exchange all of your mini-bar items for one bottle of wine valued at $40 or less.

 

Question: Can I exchange the items in my Elite mini-bar for full bottles of liquor?

Answer: No. Miniature bottles of liquor (50 ml) may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other miniature bottles.

 

Question: Can I exchange the non-alcoholic items in my Elite mini-bar for alcohol?

Answer: No. Non-alcoholic beverages may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with other non-alcoholic varieties.

 

Question: What if I don't want any alcohol in my Elite mini-bar?

Answer: If you do not wish to have any alcohol in your mini-bar we will be happy to exchange your mini-bar for one of the following:

Alcoholic beverages may be exchanged for non-alcoholic beverages on a one-for-one basis

Full mini-bar may be exchanged for two (2) Coffee Cards

All water mini-bar setup will consist of eight (8) 1.5 liter bottles of water

Edited February 11, 2016 by Astro Flyer

[Times Prince]

They would only exchange for Dos Equis. I had never had that before and did not want it. I asked for a supervisor for room service and got no satisfaction. I went to the Captains Circle host and quite frankly she said it was always a policy to only provide Dos Equis. When I told her that on many prior cruises I had been allowed to exchange for Coors Light she indicated she wanted to know what ships and when and would be reporting to senior management that there was a non-compliance.

 

I found her to be basically rude and condescending and would not even give her my name and cabin number. No way would I let her report someone for making a customer happy.

This is what happens when one keeps pushing after being repetitively given the same answer, despite being told the policy that is in place.

 

BTW- we hardly ever drank beer until we tasted the Dos Equis onboard. Now we love it. It is there, it is free, it is worth a try.

[Tayscot]

Thanks for all the replies.

[sunsetbeachgal]

On the Coral we were told Dos Equis was the only beer choice and turns out DH loved it!

[mmckm]

On the Coral we were told Dos Equis was the only beer choice and turns out DH loved it!

 

Things must have changed in the last 6 months. I always change out for MGD and all Vodka and coke. Never had a problem. After we board i call and they just ask what i would like.

[sunsetbeachgal]

No problem exchanging the little liquor bottles and soda/mixers for other items offered. We turned in the tonic water, Sprite and one of the other sodas for more bottled water which was a good thing as our cabin sink didn't work for two days!