live2vayk Posted January 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hello, I have been researching the ship information on RCI, but none of them (that I could find) list if they have the free style soda machine or not. My friend only wants to plan on buying the soda package if there is a machine. We will be on Brilliance of the Seas soon. Does anyone know if this ship has any of these machines? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 22, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hello, I have been researching the ship information on RCI, but none of them (that I could find) list if they have the free style soda machine or not. My friend only wants to plan on buying the soda package if there is a machine. We will be on Brilliance of the Seas soon. Does anyone know if this ship has any of these machines? Thanks so much! No Freestyle on Brilliance. Another simple solution is to wait until you are onboard before you purchase a package. That way you can find out exactly what they have on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlaMasterson Posted January 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Will they have Freestyle machines on Liberty after dry dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Will they have Freestyle machines on Liberty after dry dock? Unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM_KidAtHeart Posted January 23, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'm waiting anxiously and fervently praying for reports on this once LOS is out of dry dock. It'll determine whether or not I buy a drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat196 Posted January 23, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Do they have Free Style on Anthem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Do they have Free Style on Anthem? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2vayk Posted January 23, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Thank you for the information! Finding out prior to boarding the ship allows us to bring on (or try to bring on if they don't confiscate it) a small amount of the soda that we prefer. I know the freestyle machine has it, but the guns at the bar do not. I appreciate your help, now we will try and bring a few cans. Happy Sailing! Edited January 23, 2016 by live2vayk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thank you for the information! Finding out prior to boarding the ship allows us to bring on (or try to bring on if they don't confiscate it) a small amount of the soda that we prefer. I know the freestyle machine has it, but the guns at the bar do not. I appreciate your help, now we will try and bring a few cans. Happy Sailing! Sounds like another Coke Zero fan :D, though it could be others. I love the Seagrams Ginger Ale too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinStl Posted January 23, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Wonder if these machines have Diet Dr. Pepper.. if they do then I'm set.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Wonder if these machines have Diet Dr. Pepper.. if they do then I'm set.. :) Dr. Pepper is not a Coke product, but they do have Mr. Pibb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted January 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Do they have Free Style on Anthem? Yes, but it only works with that big mug, and what a PITA it is to carry that around. (I'm sure RCI counts on that as a money saver.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopetguy Posted January 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yes, but it only works with that big mug, and what a PITA it is to carry that around. (I'm sure RCI counts on that as a money saver.) Yes, I've found the souvenir cup to be a bit of a pain to carry around as well -- especially because the lid design isn't very good and LEAKS! That's even after the cup design has been revised slightly over the years. That doesn't seem to stop many people from carrying them around everywhere, though :) What I find the crew do NOT do frequently enough is maintain/refill the Freestyle machines. I have often found many options to be greyed-out and unavailable because those cartridges have been exhausted and not replaced. Sometimes over half the options are gone! They need to check those machines MUCH more frequently, which really isn't time-consuming or difficult to do because they have an amber service light that comes on. I like the Freestyle machines because of all the flavoured combinations you can't get from anywhere else. Grape Sprite is one of my favourites :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted January 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Do they have it on the Rhapsody? Had it on one sailing and really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Do they have it on the Rhapsody? Had it on one sailing and really enjoyed it. No Freestyle on Rhapsody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfelder Posted January 23, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Is there tonic in the Freestyle machines? That's my favorite drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2vayk Posted January 23, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted January 23, 2016 What I find the crew do NOT do frequently enough is maintain/refill the Freestyle machines. That was a problem on my last cruise on Oasis. One machine was out of order most of the time, and the other didn't have ice. There was a sign on the working machine to ask for ice at Sorrentos, but apparently no one informed the guy working at Sorrentos of that, he wouldn't give anyone ice and was put out that he was asked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM_KidAtHeart Posted January 23, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Is there tonic in the Freestyle machines? That's my favorite drink. There is Dasani sparking water. That's the closet I remember. However you can search for Coca Cola freestyle locations. Then find a machine in a restaurant in your area to see the flavors for sure. The machines on land are the same as the ones on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Is there tonic in the Freestyle machines? That's my favorite drink. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41963551&postcount=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted January 23, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 23, 2016 What I find the crew do NOT do frequently enough is maintain/refill the Freestyle machines. I have often found many options to be greyed-out and unavailable because those cartridges have been exhausted and not replaced. Sometimes over half the options are gone! They need to check those machines MUCH more frequently, which really isn't time-consuming or difficult to do because they have an amber service light that comes on. That was definitely a problem on the Anthem TA. Once, when I pointed out to a crew member in the buffet that the machine was empty, she told me to "go find a bar." :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted January 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 23, 2016 No Freestyle on Brilliance. Another simple solution is to wait until you are onboard before you purchase a package. That way you can find out exactly what they have on that ship. I could have sworn that Brilliance has the soda machine, because that was the only time I bought the Replenishmeint Package so that I could get caffeine-free Diet Coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 25, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What I find the crew do NOT do frequently enough is maintain/refill the Freestyle machines. That was a problem on my last cruise on Oasis. One machine was out of order most of the time, and the other didn't have ice. There was a sign on the working machine to ask for ice at Sorrentos, but apparently no one informed the guy working at Sorrentos of that, he wouldn't give anyone ice and was put out that he was asked! The first time I used them on Allure they were frequently broken or mostly empty, but have had good experiences on Freedom, Majesty, and Jewel. Back to Oasis soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The first time I used them on Allure they were frequently broken or mostly empty, but have had good experiences on Freedom, Majesty, and Jewel. Back to Oasis soon. Back when they were out by the pool on Freedom, they never worked. It's been much better since they went to the red box design inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMBKY Posted January 25, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I'm waiting anxiously and fervently praying for reports on this once LOS is out of dry dock. It'll determine whether or not I buy a drink package. Me too! Side note- I bet I live right down the street from you! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 25, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Back when they were out by the pool on Freedom, they never worked. It's been much better since they went to the red box design inside. Thanks for that, I thought I remembered seeing pics/reviews of that. Having seen the guts of the newer units I can see where they aren't really designed for outdoor use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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