Groupon: Collective Buying Power

IM SOOO happy i waited to go on this tour!!! yes what a deal!!!!!!!!!

very cool!! i hope duck tours is next!

If we wish to take one of the more expensive cruises, would this be a 26 dollar discount on a pricier sightseeing cruise (like the Miami River one), or does this ONLY apply to the 26 dollar cruises. And since you don’t take reservations, what is the least busy cruise/best one to show up for with greatest chance of getting aboard.

THANKS.

Okay maybe I’m confused. Which cruise would this be for? Only the Millionaire’s Row cruise?

Good morning Miami!

We’re so glad you are excited about today’s Groupon!

Mirta, this allows only for 1 person’s entrance to the Sightseeing Cruise, AKA the Millionaire’s Row Cruise. I’ll find out the best times to go and let you know a bit later in the morning.

Shawtay, you are spot on, this is valid only for the Millionaire’s Row cruise.

Get your Groupons and enjoy!!

Joel H.
Groupon

Thanks Joel. Now how many can you buy?

I wanted to purchase this deal but I wanted to know what does a seven year old pay? Is it best if I get him a groupon

Thanks

My name is Ryan Guerra and I work for Island Queen Cruises.

There is no limit on how many you may purchase.

This discount is only for the Sightseeing Cruies/Millionaire’s Row Cruise.

We don’t take reservations but if you show up 30 minutes prior to any one of our cruise departures then you shouldn’t have any problems. We depart so often that the 30 minute window is reliable.

A child ticket between 4 and 12 is $18. You are correct in considering a Groupon for a child ticket. We have coupons around Miami that will save you $3 dollars but the Groupon deal will still save another $2.

I got this but am from out of town and i was wondering is there a fee to park, wondering what the parking situation looks like

Steve f. : Hi, you do have to pay for parking the earlier you go the better it is for parking as well. you can either park across from Bayside on the street meters. which can sometimes be cheaper than parking at (Bayside), because when there’s events going on at the American Airlines Arena they put the prices up for parking.

So is this not good for the Bayside Blaster? It is a 90 minute sightseeing cruise for $26 originally…

My friend is preggo and wants to come…Is there a restroom on the boat?

Thank you!

I was wondering if I buy this groupon, can I use it today?

Hi Groupies!

Jaclyn – This in only good for the Sightseeing Cruise/Millionaire’s Row Cruise.

Taijalon H.,

Richard, as with any Groupon purchase unless stated otherwise, you may begin redeeming your Groupon tomorrow. Great question!

Thanks everyone! Now get your Groupon and enjoy!!

Joel

Taijalon, my bad, chica! YES your friend is all good to come along as there is indeed a bathroom on the boat :)

You are just so cool that I wanted to give you your own post.

Cheers!

Joel

To Redeem 20 or more Groupon Tickets on a Single Cruise: It was recently asked if anyone can purchase 20 or more Groupons and come to Island Queen Cruises. If this is an option you are considering then there are some restrictions.

All groups of 20 or more who would like to redeem the tickets together on a single cruise must contact our office and make special reservations before arriving at the ticket booth. We can only accept Groupon Groups of 40 or more during the months of September and October.

Hi Ryan! I was just about to ask you the question about a group of 20. I have this large group visit planned for Nov 5, 2010. Can I buy the 20 groupons and redeem them all on a single cruise on this date as long as I make a reservation? Please confirm. Thanks

Yes, Karla. You make a reservation with Dorinne at dorinne@islandqueencruises.com

Thanks, Ryan!! they will be happy with the discount. I will write an email to Dorinne for the reservation as soon as possible. Should I buy all 20 groupons under my name?

Hi, im trying to understand what the $13 includes. Is the cruise for only 90 minute or is a full day, from 10:30 to 7pm?

Also i would like to know if there any refreshments or food included.

thank you!

The $13 tickets include a boarding pass to take a 90-minute cruise. Our schedule is 10:30am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.

No drinks or food is included. There is a drinks and light snacks available for purchase.

If I buy multiple coupons and later decide I bought too many, will I be reimbursed for the unused coupons as long as I do not print them?

hey Mr Joel is there any time limit when we have to use these by?
ie can we “bank” some of them for one time and use others 6 months later?

Howdy!

Michele, you will not get reimbursed for unused Groupons, regardless of whether or not you print them out, but keep in mind that even with your name on them that you can give them as a gift!

Mister Chip, the expiration date is January 30th, 2011, so you will have 6 months to redeem your Groupons. You can use them any time you like in that time span, just remember to show up early for the time slot that you prefer since you and at least 750 others will be heading there some time within the next 6 months as well!

Cheers and get your Groupons!

Joel, a.k.a. Mr. Joel :)

Hi,

I have family coming in at different times and will need about 10 or more of these however they are not here at the same time. Should I make mulitiple purchases or buy them all together or should I have someone else buy some for me. Or can I redeem some now and some next month? What is the best way to handle this?

Thank you,

Brandee

Hi Brandee,

Go ahead and just purchase all of them at once. You can then redeem in different amounts as you don’t have to redeem them all at once.

Example: If you buy 10 Groupons to use over the next 6 months, and you redeem 4 tomorrow, you can redeem the other 6 all together, or 1 at a time, or by 2’s, or in 3’s, etc.

See Ryan’s post above if you have groups of 20+ people.

Let me know if you all have any other questions!

Cheers,

Joel

Joel you need to contact me Shelby.

I purchased 3 and I was brought to a window that says my purchase is being processed. I figure this means I will receive an email soon where I can then print out the admission coupon tickets for the cruise… but it’s been about 4 hours since I bought them. Why is it taking so long?

Hi Marie,

No worries, it is taking some time since it is processing for the other 999 people as well, but stay patient! You should receive email confirmation that you got the Groupon, and you can always just check your account under the “My Stuff” link when you’re signed in, then click on “My Groupons” and you can print them out from there!

Thanks for the great feedback everyone!

Joel

Thanks Joel! :) We are ready and excited!

I see on the website that you have tickets available for hotel pick up. Can I pay the difference and get hotel pick up with this groupon?

Hi Monica,

Thanks for the great question. Hotel pick-up won’t be available, but you can always cab it there or see if the hotel can hook it up :)

Have a good night and get your Groupon!

Joel

Hi Joel,

Do we have to reserve to come or do we just show up? Thanks!

Oh No, I missed the deal. My internet went out and just came back on now. I just got your response Joel. I am so upset now. Thank you for responding to to my question though. I am so upset now. Have a great night.

Sincerely,

Brandee

Very unsatisfied with this offer.
The cruise was far away from sightseeing.
I took my guests on this cruise. It was all around Miami port and the highlight was Star Island with some houses of the famous.
Nothing more.
Duration was about 60min,not 90min as it says.
The crue was hardly English speaking and the given discription was very poor.
Not worth the money.
Better take Ford Lauderdale water taxi, you have one full day to ride it with any stops you want to make and they really entertain you there