LB_NJ Posted February 2, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On a cruise I am taking (in 2020) they are now offering a coupon book for new bookings. I have an existing booking where I recently added the BSE. It took a LONG time on hold with the TA to get that, over an hour. On the cruise my cabin class is already sold out and I don't want to rebook. Is it worth the effort to try and get the coupon book. Is there anything in the book worth the time and effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted February 2, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2020 The only reason to fight for the coupon book is if your balcony table is wobbly and needs an adjustment! 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior lady Posted February 2, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2020 no, they are useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franktown Posted February 2, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 2, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2020 bogo in specialty restaurant good for first night 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 2, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted February 2, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) We had coupon books last week on the Regal. Ours have an expiration date of 12/31/20 so the coupons we didn't use on this sailing we may use on our fall cruise. Here are the coupons in the books we received: 15% Princess luxury bed Buy one get one free Embarkation Day Special, dinner cover charge in specialty restaurant Free chocolate dipped strawberries with purchase of Champagne 15% off bottle of wine at Maitre d wine tasting Free bottle of water at specialy restaurant Buy one get 10% off shore excursion $40 off massage on port day $40 off stone therapy on port day $35 off facial on port day Free men's haircut with shave on port day 10% any single jewelry purchase Free Effy captains wheel necklace Free pair of diamond studs with Effy purchase of $800 15% off any 3 Princess branded items Free 11x14 photo @ Platinum Studio with purchase $10 free casino play when you spend $20 20% Discovery Store purchase Free photo lanyard with purchase of 8x10 photo Edit to say these are the books provided by the TA, not Princess. I used the free photo lanyard and 15% off 3 Princess items. Edited February 2, 2020 by Paula_MacFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted February 2, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Only the BOGO is worth anything. $29 is not that big a deal or worth your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted February 2, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, memoak said: Only the BOGO is worth anything. $29 is not that big a deal or worth your time Don't forget the free bottle of water...that's worth a couple of bucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 2, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, Paula_MacFan said: Free men's haircut with shave on port day that worth more than the bogo, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted February 2, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, voljeep said: that worth more than the bogo, right ? No idea as I don't use the spa services. I just typed up the coupons directly from the book. I would think people who gamble would like the free $10 play, people who like jewelry would take the free necklace, and people who like to shop would use the 15% off. I used the free lanyard coupon because I was purchasing an 8x10 anyway. Some of the shore excursions are $$ too, so I could see the 10% saving some money as well depending on the circumstance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted February 2, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2020 55 minutes ago, Paula_MacFan said: We had coupon books last week on the Regal. Ours have an expiration date of 12/31/20 so the coupons we didn't use on this sailing we may use on our fall cruise. Here are the coupons in the books we received: Buy one get one free Embarkation Day Special, dinner cover charge in specialty restaurant Free bottle of water at specialty restaurant 15% off any 3 Princess branded items $10 free casino play when you spend $20 Edit to say these are the books provided by the TA, not Princess. I used the free photo lanyard and 15% off 3 Princess items. We would use the first two. I doubt we would buy three Princess-branded items, but 15% off isn't bad. If I didn't have the coupon, would not be going to Specialty on night one. Not my preference. Last times we had the books the casino coupon was a BOGO for the BJ tournament, so that was worth $20 to me. I usually play Texas Hold 'Em at the poker table. So, I would probably pass on the new one. Looks like I would be making a $20 BJ bet and it would become $30. Depends. Looks like the 2020 booklet is changed and not as good for me. Bottom line - I wouldn't go out of my way to "fight" to get one, but wouldn't throw it away if we got one. It would be most useful to get them early in the year since you can only use ONE of the BOGO's for a Specialty Restaurant per cruise. Might have the chance later in the year if no coupon book and cruising again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted February 2, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 2, 2020 The two specialty restaurant coupons are the best items, worth $29 to eat in one for me, but not $58, so if I can get a coupon, I will use it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted February 2, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Steelers36 said: It would be most useful to get them early in the year since you can only use ONE of the BOGO's for a Specialty Restaurant per cruise. Might have the chance later in the year if no coupon book and cruising again. I don't think it matters that much. We were on the Pacific in Dec/Jan. Got 2 coupon books from our TA for each leg (total 4 coupon books). We really only use the specialty restaurant BOGO and the free water. Certainly couldn't use all of them. Gave 2 away (would have kept them, but the next 4 cruises are in a suite). BTW: the expiration dates on all of them was 2018. The coupons still worked. I think they keep using them until they run out before printing a new batch with new dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted February 2, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, JF - retired RRT said: I don't think it matters that much. We were on the Pacific in Dec/Jan. Got 2 coupon books from our TA for each leg (total 4 coupon books). We really only use the specialty restaurant BOGO and the free water. Certainly couldn't use all of them. Gave 2 away (would have kept them, but the next 4 cruises are in a suite). BTW: the expiration dates on all of them was 2018. The coupons still worked. I think they keep using them until they run out before printing a new batch with new dates. Nice to know if they will honor an out-dated coupon, at least the next year. I will keep any leftovers that appeal to me next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AnyMajorCruiseDude Posted February 3, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Nice to know if they will honor an out-dated coupon, at least the next year. I will keep any leftovers that appeal to me next time. Tried using a 2019 expiration date recently. Denied. Embarrassing. Use proper coupons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted February 3, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 3, 2020 6 hours ago, voljeep said: that worth more than the bogo, right ? Yes, but it’s going to cost you $95 for the shave to get that free haircut. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted February 3, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Steelers36 said: Nice to know if they will honor an out-dated coupon, at least the next year. I will keep any leftovers that appeal to me next time. We got 2 coupons book on the sky on December 14th, they had 2019 expiration. I expect they will take them on our spring break cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted February 3, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Paula_MacFan said: We had coupon books last week on the Regal. Ours have an expiration date of 12/31/20 so the coupons we didn't use on this sailing we may use on our fall cruise. Here are the coupons in the books we received: 15% Princess luxury bed Buy one get one free Embarkation Day Special, dinner cover charge in specialty restaurant no value to solo cruisers Free chocolate dipped strawberries with purchase of Champagne 👍 15% off bottle of wine at Maitre d wine tasting 👍 Free bottle of water at specialy restaurant - this has value IMHO if I want to spend $25-$29 for the meal Buy one get 10% off shore excursion $40 off massage on port day $40 off stone therapy on port day $35 off facial on port day Free men's haircut with shave on port day 10% any single jewelry purchase Free Effy captains wheel necklace free to everyone with or without coupon during one of their promos Free pair of diamond studs with Effy purchase of $800 free standard promos 15% off any 3 Princess branded items Free 11x14 photo @ Platinum Studio with purchase $10 free casino play when you spend $20 20% Discovery Store purchase Free photo lanyard with purchase of 8x10 photo Edit to say these are the books provided by the TA, not Princess. I used the free photo lanyard and 15% off 3 Princess items. Actually I get one every cruise from my PVP which comes in handy when leveling a wobbly chair or table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 3, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 3, 2020 11 hours ago, Paula_MacFan said: Edit to say these are the books provided by the TA, not Princess. I used the free photo lanyard and 15% off 3 Princess items. They are provided by Princess and are offered via TAs to clients during special promotion periods throughout the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted February 3, 2020 Author #21 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thank you to everyone for the input. I don't think I will bother calling. The restaurant BOGO might be interesting but that would be about it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted February 3, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 3, 2020 13 hours ago, kywildcatfanone said: The two specialty restaurant coupons are the best items, worth $29 to eat in one for me, but not $58, so if I can get a coupon, I will use it. That's the only time we ever go to the restaurants. Definitively not worth $58 plus tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted February 3, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Not every TA gets the booklet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted February 3, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 hours ago, caribill said: They are provided by Princess and are offered via TAs to clients during special promotion periods throughout the year. Pretty sure you know that I was trying to clarify these were the TA books & not the generic ones provided to everyone by Princess. I've seen several comments on CC here over the years about the 2 different types of books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted February 3, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Paula_MacFan said: the generic ones provided to everyone by Princess. Have not seen one of those in ages. Don't care either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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