Its the journey Posted July 21 #26 Share Posted July 21 6 hours ago, Shaver John said: I am not sure why folks discount the exercise classes, which are $30 each or the desserts. Yes, we have premiere on both of our upcoming cruises and have had plus and just cruise and premiere on the last 3 cruises. So, I think you have to think about what you will be doing, I for one will be eating yummy cake and ice creams and doing all the classes I can put into my schedule, and of course getting photos taken at all the venues where there is a camera. Not that I do anything with the photos, but I will have them as a memory. So, if you want to do everything I think premiere is the way to go, We are in a suite and I still think it is worth it, even with the suite lounge and suite breakfast, still like having all the other items to be included, not free, just included. I'm with you. I love having photos and my partner can be a bit cheap about that (thinks phone camera pictures are as good as professional ones). I love treating myself to cake and ice cream. I also love a good stretching session or morning yoga on the deck overlooking the ocean. To me all these things enhance the experience. Plus if there is an Alfredo's on board, I go back over and over so that I can get eat the veal dish as many times as I can manage 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawford Posted July 21 #27 Share Posted July 21 On 7/20/2024 at 5:27 AM, dforeigner said: IT is your call. It is not just the price of the drinks. It comes with additional perks: Princess Premier Best Value Sail as carefree as possible Only $80 per day per guest Save $148 per day per guest Princess Plus Save on things you’ll probably do anyway Only $60 per day per guest Save $93 per day per guest Wi-Fi 4 devices per guest Text, share, stream and video chat with the best Wi-Fi at sea Wi-Fi 1 device per guest Beverages Premium Drinks, Bottled Water, Specialty Coffee, and Juice Bar Top-shelf spirits and craft cocktails up to $20 each, in addition to what’s included with Princess Plus Beverages Drinks, Bottled Water, Specialty Coffee, and Juice Bar Wide selection of non-alcoholic soft drinks and premium Lavazza coffees. Cocktails, wine and beer up to $15 each. 25% off bottles of wine. Power shots from the unlimited juice bar to boost your immunity and energy. Crew appreciation Included Pre-paid tips for the crew who takes care of you Crew appreciation Included Professional photos Unlimited Unlimited digital images taken by our onboard photographers, plus three prints Professional photos — Specialty meals 2 per sailing Award-winning, multi-course meals including hand-cut steaks and premium seafood Specialty meals — Casual meals Unlimited Relaxed, sit-down meals at a variety of eateries, with something for everyone Casual meals 2 per sailing Premium desserts Unlimited Sweet treats from Gelateria, Swirls or Coffee and Cones Premium desserts 2 per day OceanNow® (delivery anywhere onboard) Fee waived Order drinks, food, sunscreen—whatever—and it will find you anywhere on board OceanNow® (delivery anywhere onboard) Fee waived Room service delivery Unlimited Free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone Room service delivery Unlimited Fitness classes Unlimited Classes by Xpotential: Pure Barre, Club Pilates, YogaSix, CycleBar, Stretch Lab Fitness classes 2 per sailing Reserved theater seating Included Special Premier reserved seating section for production shows Reserved theater seating — Princess Prizes Included During casino hours, win prizes like wine tasting, onboard credit and more— simply by opening your stateroom door! Princess Prizes — Princess Prizes? Anyone have experiences with this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVeteran Posted July 21 #28 Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, crawford said: Princess Prizes? Anyone have experiences with this one? I won $25 OBC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted July 21 #29 Share Posted July 21 14 hours ago, Its the journey said: I'm with you. I love having photos and my partner can be a bit cheap about that (thinks phone camera pictures are as good as professional ones). I love treating myself to cake and ice cream. I also love a good stretching session or morning yoga on the deck overlooking the ocean. To me all these things enhance the experience. Plus if there is an Alfredo's on board, I go back over and over so that I can get eat the veal dish as many times as I can manage 🙂 As far as I know the casual meals at Alfredo’s is only the pre fixe menu of appetizer, pizza and dessert I have not seen a veal dish listed as part of the pre fixe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #30 Share Posted July 21 11 minutes ago, memoak said: As far as I know the casual meals at Alfredo’s is only the pre fixe menu of appetizer, pizza and dessert I have not seen a veal dish listed as part of the pre fixe The pasta pockets filled with veal. They don't force you to order three courses. I eat that every day and sometimes twice a day. Check for it on the Alfredo's menu if you are on a royal class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted July 21 #31 Share Posted July 21 3 minutes ago, Its the journey said: The pasta pockets filled with veal. They don't force you to order three courses. I eat that every day and sometimes twice a day. Check for it on the Alfredo's menu if you are on a royal class ship. I will be on a Grand class ship with an Alfredo’s in about a week with the plus package and will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #32 Share Posted July 21 (edited) 13 minutes ago, memoak said: I will be on a Grand class ship with an Alfredo’s in about a week with the plus package and will see In my experience only the royal class ships offer the pasta. On grand class ships Alfredo's /Gigi usually has a smaller menu, no pasta, only pizza. But I have eaten the veal fish with my package on every Royal class ship in the fleet Edited July 21 by Its the journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #33 Share Posted July 21 1 minute ago, Its the journey said: In my experience only the royal class ships offer the pasta. On grand class ships Alfredo's /Gigi usually has a smaller menu, no pasta, only pizza. But I have eaten the veal fish with my package on every Royal class ship in the fleet Oops veal dish not veal fish. I think that was the spell checker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted July 21 #34 Share Posted July 21 36 minutes ago, Its the journey said: In my experience only the royal class ships offer the pasta. On grand class ships Alfredo's /Gigi usually has a smaller menu, no pasta, only pizza. But I have eaten the veal fish with my package on every Royal class ship in the fleet We avoid Royal class ships unless it is an itinerary we really really like. The crowds and noise level in all the venues around the piazza is really unbearable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #35 Share Posted July 21 8 minutes ago, memoak said: We avoid Royal class ships unless it is an itinerary we really really like. The crowds and noise level in all the venues around the piazza is really unbearable That explains why you likely haven't had it then. Absolutely amazing pasta ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted July 21 #36 Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, Its the journey said: That explains why you likely haven't had it then. Absolutely amazing pasta ! Perfect portion size for me ... Excellent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #37 Share Posted July 21 21 minutes ago, voljeep said: Perfect portion size for me ... Excellent Perfect in every way. I'm a bit salty that apparently the new ships aren't going to offer the pasta in spite of the fancy pasta making station. I intend to ask for it on every survey until I wear the powers that be down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaver John Posted July 21 #38 Share Posted July 21 Just curious, does anyone know if the Discovery Princess has an O'Malleys now? If so, we can use this on the premiere as much as we like, correct? It looks like such a great venue, I am so hopeful that the Discovery will have one if not now but soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted July 21 #39 Share Posted July 21 On 7/20/2024 at 4:22 AM, bobk57 said: Is it worth it to upgrade from the plus package to the premier package? Are the alcohol upgrade worth it? How about wine choices? Overall is it worth the extra $20 per day. One thing to consider is the length of the cruise. On a 4 night, it’s a clear value just for the two specify dinners. On longer cruises, it varies. I personally don’t see the value for alcohol because I drink few cocktails. If I am going to order three glasses of wine a day that cost $20 because the Plus Package wine isn’t appealing, it’s also an obvious savings over paying the upcharge by the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted July 21 #40 Share Posted July 21 8 hours ago, crawford said: Princess Prizes? Anyone have experiences with this one? Got the free cruise on a 4 night leg of a long trip out of Melbourne in the fall. Definitely got the $80 worth over Plus on that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted July 21 #41 Share Posted July 21 17 hours ago, Cruise Raider said: We’ve won a cruise and &25 OBC a couple of times. It’s probably better than the casino. Here are the details on the odds of winning a prize. The free cruise is 1 in 100,000 https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-deals-promotions/plus-premier-cruise-packages/princess-prizes-terms-and-conditions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 21 #42 Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, Shaver John said: Just curious, does anyone know if the Discovery Princess has an O'Malleys now? If so, we can use this on the premiere as much as we like, correct? It looks like such a great venue, I am so hopeful that the Discovery will have one if not now but soon. Sailed on Discovery last April. No O'Malley's. Looking at the deck plans on the Princess site there is still no O'Malley's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted July 21 #43 Share Posted July 21 (edited) I have heard of, and seen, different variations on the veal pasta pockets. Finally tried it on Regal... and it was the version that was like little tiny square ravioli. It was good, but was I wowed... no... being from the. south, beef and gravy have been common. And, the version of the veal on Regal tasted more like that than what most would think of 'Italian'. This veal pasta option is not on the menu on the Sun. I could still go to Alfredos several times and try different Pizzas and dishes!!! Edited July 21 by Wishing on a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #44 Share Posted July 21 1 minute ago, Wishing on a star said: I have heard of, and seen, different variations on the veal pasta pockets. Finally tried it on Regal... and it was the version that was like little tiny square ravioli. It was good, but was I wowed... no... being from the. south, beef and gravy have been common. And, the version of the veal on Regal tasted more like that than what most would think of 'Italian'. This option is not on the menu on the Sun. I disagree, and I am Italian. Born and raised in Italy, left when I was a teenager. The veal dish reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. Comfort food. But tastes vary greatly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 21 #45 Share Posted July 21 I also was able to have a lovely chat with the Alfredo's chef on Discovery Princess, he is Italian and we found we were related! So naturally I am quite prejudiced in favor of his cuisine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted July 21 #46 Share Posted July 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thrak said: Sailed on Discovery last April. No O'Malley's. Looking at the deck plans on the Princess site there is still no O'Malley's. @Shaver John, I believe Discovery recently converted the SaltyDogGastroPub to O’Malley’s. Princess website is notorious for being out of date or not updated especially regarding deck plans. Example, website deck plans still show Ruby having steam and sauna in changing rooms by fitness center. They were removed during the last Drydock. Having Premier Pkg last time on Discovery, I did visit Gastropub often, but was just on Enchanted last May and June and enjoyed O’Malley’s even better. Yes, with Premier, you can enjoy unlimited. Believe I ate at O’Malley’s everyday! Was able to go for Onion rings and Chicken wings as a pre or after MDR snack. Unfortunately space is limited, so try and grab seating at least 1/2 hour before food service, if going to try eating there. Edited July 21 by wallyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted July 21 #47 Share Posted July 21 (edited) Journey, That is amazing!!!! I love Alfredo's! I don't think the version of Veal Pockets that I had is the one that most are familiar with. I have heard of it being changed, or different versions. Of course I am no expert on 'Italian'... But maybe this dish is from the region (Emilia) that the restaurant in Rome, Colline Emeliane serves. (forgive me if I show my ignorance!) Edited July 21 by Wishing on a star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviegal Posted July 21 #48 Share Posted July 21 On 7/20/2024 at 1:22 AM, bobk57 said: Is it worth it to upgrade from the plus package to the premier package? Are the alcohol upgrade worth it? How about wine choices? Overall is it worth the extra $20 per day. I'll keep my answer simple: if you care about good wine, then YES it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 21 #49 Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, wallyj said: I believe Discovery recently converted the SaltyDogGastroPub to O’Malley’s. Princess website is notorious for being out of date or not updated especially regarding deck plans. Aaaaannnnnnddddd... There it is. Showing on Deck 5. My bad. We would have given it a try in April if it had been there. Of course they have also now ruined Take 5. (That really peeves me greatly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its the journey Posted July 22 #50 Share Posted July 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, wallyj said: @Shaver John, I believe Discovery recently converted the SaltyDogGastroPub to O’Malley’s. Princess website is notorious for being out of date or not updated especially regarding deck plans. Example, website deck plans still show Ruby having steam and sauna in changing rooms by fitness center. They were removed during the last Drydock. Having Premier Pkg last time on Discovery, I did visit Gastropub often, but was just on Enchanted last May and June and enjoyed O’Malley’s even better. Yes, with Premier, you can enjoy unlimited. Believe I ate at O’Malley’s everyday! Was able to go for Onion rings and Chicken wings as a pre or after MDR snack. Unfortunately space is limited, so try and grab seating at least 1/2 hour before food service, if going to try eating there. Do you know the hours for O'Malleys off hand? I confess I haven't tried it yet. I like the gastropub menu much better though. Lobster Mac n cheese was yum! One of my gripes with the new Sun Princess is that in my opinion, they should have more than two casual dining options. Instead they added quite a few very expensive venues that are not even covered by the premium package. I'm not planning to drop a lot of money trying all the expensive, off plan options. I feel they are trying to fleece their captive audience just a bit too much. Edited July 22 by Its the journey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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