DDDDale Posted February 9, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I recently booked my first cruise with an online travel agency. The quote indicated that I would receive "onboard coupon booklets valued at $240." I did a CC search to see if I could get some information about just what those coupons might be for but didn't come up with much. I'd appreciate any info you could give me as to what might be included in those booklets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 9, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I recently booked my first cruise with an online travel agency. The quote indicated that I would receive "onboard coupon booklets valued at $240." I did a CC search to see if I could get some information about just what those coupons might be for but didn't come up with much. I'd appreciate any info you could give me as to what might be included in those booklets. Not much. The only worthwhile coupons IMO, are the BOGO coffee card and the BOGO slot and or blackjack tourny entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge98 Posted February 9, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I recently booked my first cruise with an online travel agency. The quote indicated that I would receive "onboard coupon booklets valued at $240." I did a CC search to see if I could get some information about just what those coupons might be for but didn't come up with much. I'd appreciate any info you could give me as to what might be included in those booklets. Returned from Princess 2/7/10. Got a book from our TA. We only used the two for price of one coffee card, nothing else interested us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessNewbie Posted February 9, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Is there any coupons in this "booklet" for spa treatments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDDDale Posted February 9, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Well that's sure disappointing! I don't drink coffee and don't gamble. A BOGO ultimate card, BOGO adult beverages and/or a discount for the upgraded dining venues would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeGone Posted February 9, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2010 They are only worth $240 if you use every coupon. The only one we used was the coffee coupon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 9, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I agree other then 1 or 2 they are pretty worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 9, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Well that's sure disappointing! I don't drink coffee and don't gamble. A BOGO ultimate card, BOGO adult beverages and/or a discount for the upgraded dining venues would be nice. Yes, it would be nice, but none of them exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steponboard Posted February 9, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Returned from Princess 2/7/10. Got a book from our TA. We only used the two for price of one coffee card, nothing else interested us. Do you still have to BOGO for the slot tourney? If you do, may I have it Please :) estbloom at hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouGirlUSA Posted February 9, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2010 What is the deal with coffee? New Cruiser here....is coffee free or is purchasing a coffee card a must? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedshrimp Posted February 9, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Returned from Princess 2/7/10. Got a book from our TA. We only used the two for price of one coffee card, nothing else interested us. But do you remember what the others were? They may be interesting to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlac Posted February 9, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2010 What is the deal with coffee? New Cruiser here....is coffee free or is purchasing a coffee card a must? Hello BayouGirl! The basic coffee served on Princess is created using a syrup base. Depending on who's on duty that day, it can range from very drinkable to downright nasty...basic restaurant coffee. Or... you may purchase the coffee card once onboard... it costs $24 plus tip. The card has 15 dots, one of which is punched out each time you order a specialty coffee. AND...as long as there is at least one dot remaining, the card may also be used for unlimited fresh-brewed coffee where that is available. If you have dots remaining on your card, you can save it and use it again on your next Princess cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belease Posted February 9, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2010 If anyone ever finds themselves with an extra coffee card, I would be very grateful to get it! (Just sayin'!) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouGirlUSA Posted February 10, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hello BayouGirl!The basic coffee served on Princess is created using a syrup base. Depending on who's on duty that day, it can range from very drinkable to downright nasty...basic restaurant coffee. Or... you may purchase the coffee card once onboard... it costs $24 plus tip. The card has 15 dots, one of which is punched out each time you order a specialty coffee. AND...as long as there is at least one dot remaining, the card may also be used for unlimited fresh-brewed coffee where that is available. If you have dots remaining on your card, you can save it and use it again on your next Princess cruise. Thanks for the info....but still a tad bit confused...is fresh brewed coffee considered "specialty" coffee? In order to get fresh brewed coffee, you must have the coffee card? I guess the coffee they bring when you order room service in the morning is the nasty stuff??? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlac Posted February 10, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for the info....but still a tad bit confused...is fresh brewed coffee considered "specialty" coffee? In order to get fresh brewed coffee, you must have the coffee card? I guess the coffee they bring when you order room service in the morning is the nasty stuff??? LOL Apology... There is: basic coffee... available 24/7 by room service and Horizon Court, and usually drinkable; fresh brewed coffee... available at La Patisserie ; and specialty coffee... cafe mocha, cappacino, latte, etc. available at La Patisserie. With an active Coffee Card, Fresh Brewed Coffee is free. Once you've used your Coffee Card 15 times to purchase specialty coffees... then it's no longer active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 10, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for the info....but still a tad bit confused...is fresh brewed coffee considered "specialty" coffee? In order to get fresh brewed coffee, you must have the coffee card? I guess the coffee they bring when you order room service in the morning is the nasty stuff??? LOL The regular coffee is fine, try it yourself and make your own decision. We drink it regularly. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboardcruiser Posted February 10, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2010 There are coupons for $40 off of spa treatments (I believe they were specific, but I got the lime and salt scrub including massage) if you scheduled the spa treatment to take place on a port day. I used that one and the BOGO coffee card, but did not find many of the others useful. As I recall, some others included: discounts on framing for an art purchase, specially priced photo package, discount on a bottle of champagne (a specific brand that I don't recall), and 10% off at the boutiques. I know there were others, but my memory is failing me. Hopefully you will get some benefit out of the booklet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 10, 2010 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The regular coffee is fine, try it yourself and make your own decision.We drink it regularly. ;) WHAT? :eek: Tell me you're kidding, Keith. Either that or you are not a coffee drinker! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 10, 2010 #19 Share Posted February 10, 2010 WHAT? :eek: Tell me you're kidding, Keith. Either that or you are not a coffee drinker! :confused: Yes I am a reg coffee drinker.... and I get my fresh brewed too along with specialties... Hey I am still alive aren't I. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 10, 2010 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yes I am a reg coffee drinker....and I get my fresh brewed too along with specialties... Hey I am still alive aren't I. :D I think so. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHMarkL Posted February 10, 2010 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Apology... There is: basic coffee... available 24/7 by room service and Horizon Court, and usually drinkable; fresh brewed coffee... available at La Patisserie ; and specialty coffee... cafe mocha, cappacino, latte, etc. available at La Patisserie. With an active Coffee Card, Fresh Brewed Coffee is free. Once you've used your Coffee Card 15 times to purchase specialty coffees... then it's no longer active. Can we get one coffee card and 2 people use it? I don't think I will drink 15 specialty coffees on our 5 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedshrimp Posted February 10, 2010 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Can we get one coffee card and 2 people use it? I don't think I will drink 15 specialty coffees on our 5 day cruise. IMHO (which you can politely ignore if you so choose), the coffee card isn't assigned to anyone, it has punch out holes counting the number of times it's been used. So whether 1 person drinks 15 coffees or 15 people drink 1 coffee, it is ethically okay. In either case the coffee that was consumed was paid for. If one bought a single coffee card and then passed it around so everyone in the party could get "free" fresh brew, that would be unethical and amount to theft.......again IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 10, 2010 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Can we get one coffee card and 2 people use it? I don't think I will drink 15 specialty coffees on our 5 day cruise. Yes, you can. And remember, whatever punches remain, can be used on your next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted February 10, 2010 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Back to the coupon books...is the 50% off Reflections DVD still in the 2010 book? Thanks to anyone who can answer this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeGone Posted February 10, 2010 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2010 There are 4 different card motifs. They look like playing cards. We've got one more to go and then our collection will be complete. You can never tell what kind of card you'll get. I know, I'm easily amused. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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