gemz Posted August 31, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2010 As a past passenger with Royal Caribbean, we get a coupon booklet with free internet access (eg, 15 mins/person), buy one drink, get one free, discount coupons in their stores, etc. As a past passenger with Princess, will there be any free internet or coupon booklet? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted August 31, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2010 There are two coupons books. The first is the Princess coupon folio that everybody gets. Best purpose: coasters for you bevvie. The second coupon book is a gift from certain TAs. It has some good coupons, including a highly coveted 2 for 1 coffee card coupon.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkorman Posted August 31, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2010 As a past passenger with Royal Caribbean, we get a coupon booklet with free internet access (eg, 15 mins/person), buy one drink, get one free, discount coupons in their stores, etc. As a past passenger with Princess, will there be any free internet or coupon booklet? Thanks. You get free internet once you become platinum level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted August 31, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Princess doesn't give out coupon books for complimentary internet minutes. They do have coupon books, but internet minutes are not given our for free with a coupon. But once you hit platinum or Elite status in the Captain's circle, you get a lot of complimentary internet minutes without a coupon. If you sign up for an internet package the first day onboard, or purchase internet before you leave through the gift section on princess.com, they do add on extra complimentary minutes though, so you might have a look at doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise cruise cruise Posted August 31, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I have 2 cruises on RCCL and 2 on Princess. IMO, the past passenger coupons and gifts (tote bag) are better on RCCL. However, Princess gives much better past passenger cruise rates (our upcoming cruise we are saving $75 pp for an inside vs same room for new passengers) and I would much rather save money on my overall cruise than get 15 mins free internet and free lunch at Jonny Rockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted August 31, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I have 2 cruises on RCCL and 2 on Princess. IMO, the past passenger coupons and gifts (tote bag) are better on RCCL. However, Princess gives much better past passenger cruise rates (our upcoming cruise we are saving $75 pp for an inside vs same room for new passengers) and I would much rather save money on my overall cruise than get 15 mins free internet and free lunch at Jonny Rockets And the Elite perks on Princess are fabulous, but you have to sail over 15 princess cruises to reach that status. They are some of the best on all the main stream cruise lines IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted August 31, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I have 2 cruises on RCCL and 2 on Princess. IMO, the past passenger coupons and gifts (tote bag) are better on RCCL. However, Princess gives much better past passenger cruise rates (our upcoming cruise we are saving $75 pp for an inside vs same room for new passengers) and I would much rather save money on my overall cruise than get 15 mins free internet and free lunch at Jonny RocketsI've cruised four times with RCCL and never got a thing. Probably before they saw Princess offering so many great perks to their repeat passengers. For my upcoming cruise on Friday, I'll get 250 minutes. That trumps 15 by a mile. You just need five Princess cruises to get the free Internet. Plus, Princess allows TAs to discount cruise fares so I'd rather pay a lot less for my cruise to start with without having to be a past passenger, although Princess has those discounts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted August 31, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Once you reach platinum level on your 6th cruise you get a $75 credit which allows you to get the 150 minute package. If your traveling partner is also platinum they also get a $75 credit. So you can be on the net for 5 hours between the two accounts. Hope that helps. framer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattiG Posted August 31, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It takes more than 15 minutes to get connected to the internet (if you're lucky), so what is RCCL giving you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 31, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Once you have completed 5 cruises, or 50 days, you get 150, 250 or 500 free minutes depending on the length of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 31, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It takes more than 15 minutes to get connected to the internet (if you're lucky), so what is RCCL giving you??? RCCL is not giving very much away and they are stopping pax taking on their own water and soda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted August 31, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It takes more than 15 minutes to get connected to the internet (if you're lucky), so what is RCCL giving you??? It's probably long enough to print your airline boarding passes at the end of the cruise...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted August 31, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The internet is always faster at night and a couple cruising will have two booklets, each with the minimum 15 minutes so that equals 30 minutes. Plus status levels give more minutes, 3 hours for an Elite couple on =X=, similar on RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coracii Posted August 31, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2010 RCCL is not giving very much away and they are stopping pax taking on their own water and soda We save significantly more bringing our own soda onboard Princess than the 15 minutes of free internet would ever save us on RCCL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatcruiseisnext Posted August 31, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If you like RCCL then maybe you should stick with them. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCat1105 Posted August 31, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Jeez, I like Princess plenty, and have never cruised RCI (hope to try it someday - just for a different experience) but this topic is turning kind of icky for someone who just asked a simple question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted August 31, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Jeez, I like Princess plenty, and have never cruised RCI (hope to try it someday - just for a different experience) but this topic is turning kind of icky for someone who just asked a simple question. I totally agree...we like both cruiselines, and each offers pros and cons over the other, yet it all balances out to a comparable cruising experience. IMHO these two cruiselines are the most alike than any of the others. When discussions like this take an "icky" turn, it's not very productive or informative. Why can't fans of both these cruiselines just get along, as they both deliver a wonderful product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingallover Posted August 31, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Jeez, I like Princess plenty, and have never cruised RCI (hope to try it someday - just for a different experience) but this topic is turning kind of icky for someone who just asked a simple question. don't take it personal...I got used to it :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted August 31, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2010 And the Elite perks on Princess are fabulous, but you have to sail over 15 princess cruises to reach that status. They are some of the best on all the main stream cruise lines IMHO! Don't forget, Princess rewards solos with double cruise credits.:) I'm working on it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 31, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I'll get free internet in October of next year. Will be my first cruise at Platnium level.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemz Posted September 1, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thank you everyone for all the information. Yes, definitely pros & cons with RCCL & Princess. It was the itinerary that I like with Princess. Every cruiseline has their good & bad but not one is perfect. I will pre-book my internet service. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted September 1, 2010 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I have 2 cruises on RCCL and 2 on Princess. IMO, the past passenger coupons and gifts (tote bag) are better on RCCL. However, Princess gives much better past passenger cruise rates (our upcoming cruise we are saving $75 pp for an inside vs same room for new passengers) and I would much rather save money on my overall cruise than get 15 mins free internet and free lunch at Jonny Rockets You might not find Princess past passenger pricing to be all that good. They target certain sales to certain loyalty club passengers, and sometimes a person with 2 or 3 Princess cruises gets better pricing (from the same TA) than I do as Elite. We generally combine our RC Crown and Anchor coupons with military or senior rates, and they really are extremely price competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalifs Posted October 15, 2010 #23 Share Posted October 15, 2010 If you sign up for an internet package the first day onboard, or purchase internet before you leave through the gift section on princess.com, they do add on extra complimentary minutes though, so you might have a look at doing that. So does that mean the 120 minute package at $58.95 already includes the 20 "bonus" minutes as the Web site says? Or do you get another 20 minutes on top of the 120? Same with the 190 minute package ("includes 40 bonus minutes")? Thanks...we leave on Oct. 30 on Crown and as a "self-employed" business owner I unfortunately have to stay connected when I travel. This will be our first Princess cruise...we cruised RCCL last summer to Alaska with a group of 8 and it was a great experience! I have heard good things about Princess from a friend who cruises them quite frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted October 15, 2010 #24 Share Posted October 15, 2010 When you pre-purchase online before boarding, the bonus minutes are included. If you purchase onboard, you get bonus minutes but only if you do so the first day. As with RCCL, there is never a guarantee that there will be Internet service or anything that approachs usable speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 15, 2010 #25 Share Posted October 15, 2010 As a past passenger with Royal Caribbean, we get a coupon booklet with free internet access (eg, 15 mins/person), buy one drink, get one free, discount coupons in their stores, etc. As a past passenger with Princess, will there be any free internet or coupon booklet? Thanks. My last RCI cruise 2 years ago would not allow wine to be brought onboard whether you wanted to consume it in your cabin or pay a corkage fee in the dining room. Even receiving a free bottle of wine as part of their winery shore excursion, they confiscated it until the night before disembarkation. Each cruise line has pros & cons and hope you find the one that works best for you. I prefer the Princess cruise experience & their itineraries work best for us. But I had a good time on RCI, Carnival & Costa also...all good but Princess is my 1st choice...good luck on your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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