world_traveler_et Posted July 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Princess are you listening? I would buy the soda package if you had this feature on your ships. I personally prefer Dr. Pepper or Pibb. I know I can bring some aboard the ship but I would rather buy it on board the ship and not have to carry it on board. Does anyone know if Princess has future plans to add these machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2015 No mention of any such plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Have not heard of them starting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted July 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Nope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Safe assumption that Royal Caribbean has an exclusive agreement with Coca-Cola for the freestyle machines. And the prices of the drink packages on RCI reflect this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted July 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'd love it and I'd get my Diet Dr. Pepper fix even faster. Wish they'd add them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted July 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I saw the machines for the first time on the Oasis OTS and thought there so few of them for a ship that size - also, what do people do if they want a soda in the MDR? I bought a Coke card for the first time on our Grand cruise two weeks ago. I couldn't find a convenient location to pick up a 2 liter before the cruise. I like that for inside the cabin and then normally buy one or two Cokes in the evening. I figured at 4.50 a day, I would break even. Bad thing is, I drank way too much diet coke all week, so not sure I would do it again. I really don't like the vending machine thing on a cruise ship. Edited July 10, 2015 by mek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Honestly I think their influence on consumer decision making is well overrated. Does anybody really head to Burger King over McDonald's or Wendy's solely because of the freestyle machines? Or Firehouse Subs over Subway, Quiznos or Jimmy John's? Or BurgerFi over Elevation, Burger 21 or whatever your local favorite overpriced premium burger joint is? In all the time I have been visiting Cruise Critic this is the first thread I have seen (though there recently were 'floataway' comments on another) with a member implying they lean toward RCI over Princess solely because of the freestyle machines. And I'm not holding my breath for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted July 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Honestly I think their influence on consumer decision making is well overrated. Does anybody really head to Burger King over McDonald's or Wendy's solely because of the freestyle machines? Or Firehouse Subs over Subway, Quiznos or Jimmy John's? Or BurgerFi over Elevation, Burger 21 or whatever your local favorite overpriced premium burger joint is? I've been known to go to Qdoba over Chipotle because of the freestyle soda machine :rolleyes: With that said, soda out of a freestyle machine doesn't taste as good, since it's too dependent on calibration and syrup/CO2 mixing ratio, which no one ever gets right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world_traveler_et Posted July 10, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Honestly I think their influence on consumer decision making is well overrated. Does anybody really head to Burger King over McDonald's or Wendy's solely because of the freestyle machines? Or Firehouse Subs over Subway, Quiznos or Jimmy John's? Or BurgerFi over Elevation, Burger 21 or whatever your local favorite overpriced premium burger joint is? In all the time I have been visiting Cruise Critic this is the first thread I have seen (though there recently were 'floataway' comments on another) with a member implying they lean toward RCI over Princess solely because of the freestyle machines. And I'm not holding my breath for the next one. No I am not implying I like RCI over Princess because of the free style machine. I like Dr Pepper & Pibb Extra. I won't buy the soda package because I don't like the flavor/brands they are carrying. IF I choose to drink soda/pop with all the sugar they contain than I will drink the flavor/brand I prefer or not at all. I won't select a cruise line because of the soda. I just won't spend my money on the soda they have for sale on the ship. If you took a poll on brands you will see that Dr Pepper does have a loyal following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world_traveler_et Posted July 10, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I've been known to go to Qdoba over Chipotle because of the freestyle soda machine :rolleyes: With that said, soda out of a freestyle machine doesn't taste as good, since it's too dependent on calibration and syrup/CO2 mixing ratio, which no one ever gets right. You also might have the flavor of the previous soda in you selection. I always let a soda flow before filling my cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 10, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I saw the machines for the first time on the Oasis OTS As I understand it, you get a special cup (chip readable by the machine) that must be used to use the machine. Do people really want to carry a cup around all day and evening in order to get a soda when thirsty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted July 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Princess are you listening? I would buy the soda package if you had this feature on your ships. I personally prefer Dr. Pepper or Pibb. I know I can bring some aboard the ship but I would rather buy it on board the ship and not have to carry it on board. Does anyone know if Princess has future plans to add these machines? If you wish to have different soda drinks on Princess ships suggest you write them a letter. I don't think posting here will have any impact. I really don't think anyone other than corporate headquarters has any idea regarding the future of self vending soda machines on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimp1266 Posted July 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does anybody really head to Burger King over McDonald's or Wendy's solely because of the freestyle machines? Or Firehouse Subs over Subway, Quiznos or Jimmy John's? Or BurgerFi over Elevation, Burger 21 or whatever your local favorite overpriced premium burger joint is? Yes, I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted July 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I've been known to go to Qdoba over Chipotle because of the freestyle soda machine :rolleyes: With that said, soda out of a freestyle machine doesn't taste as good, since it's too dependent on calibration and syrup/CO2 mixing ratio, which no one ever gets right. Matter of opinion. I have found the soda from a freestyle machine very good.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted July 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Our local Pei Wei and Burger King both have the Freestyle machine. I always flush the dispenser for ten or so seconds to clear out any previous choice. I like Coca-Cola to taste like Coca-Cola! Not some crazy flavor combination the kid before me chose. I feel its wasteful of water, but if I'm paying for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted July 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 10, 2015 As I understand it, you get a special cup (chip readable by the machine) that must be used to use the machine. Do people really want to carry a cup around all day and evening in order to get a soda when thirsty? When they are addicted to artificially colored, artificially sweetened, artificially flavoured, artificially carbonated city tap water, loaded with chemicals, yes, they will carry those cups - all day and all evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted July 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does anybody really head to Burger King because of the freestyle machines? God, no!!! I went there last week and hated the da**ed thing. It kept giving me ice when I didn't want any. What a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinCadie Posted July 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'll take the freestyle machines at Wendy's any day. It's the only place I can get Coke Zero, and it's fun to try different flavors. BK in our area hasn't started getting the machines yet. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted July 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does anybody really head to Burger King over McDonald's or Wendy's solely because of the freestyle machines? Some wendy's locations have the freestyle machine, some don't. If I have a choice, I chose the one with. The only thing I wish about princess was that they had a diet caffeine-free choice with the soda sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimp1266 Posted July 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 10, 2015 When they are addicted to artificially colored, artificially sweetened, artificially flavoured, artificially carbonated city tap water, loaded with chemicals, yes, they will carry those cups - all day and all evening. How the air up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 10, 2015 how the air up there? +1 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGolden Posted July 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 10, 2015 As others have indicated, it increases the choices of soda we have available. I don't drink as much soda as I used to, but on vacation I like one or two with lunch. For me, It's too early for an alcohol drink; water and iced tea are OK, but to have Cherry Coke available would be fantastic! I'd get the package just to have that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted July 10, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I must lead a sheltered life :) and have no idea what a free style soda machine is compared to an 'old fashioned' soda dispenser. Can someone explain it to me even though (obviously) it won't make a difference to me :D ? Edited July 10, 2015 by capriccio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 10, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I must lead a sheltered life :) and have no idea what a free style soda machine is compared to an 'old fashioned' soda dispenser. Can someone explain it to me even though (obviously) it won't make a difference to me :D ? It is a soda machine with just about every possible combination of flavors that the company sells. Want a raspberry diet caffeine-free Coke? You can get it with the right button presses. This utube video helps explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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