NavyCruiser Posted January 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Just saw highlight video of our upcoming cruise on the Valor. It has the "Java" specialty coffee bar. So just curious as to how much better are the coffee at this extra-pay bar vs the reg included coffee onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted January 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2018 much better, some ships are getting Starbucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 11, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2018 much better, some ships are getting Starbucks Not all of us would call that an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robindina Posted January 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just saw highlight video of our upcoming cruise on the Valor. It has the "Java" specialty coffee bar.So just curious as to how much better are the coffee at this extra-pay bar vs the reg included coffee onboard? Just curious, Where did you see the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted January 11, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Not worth the extra money for regular brewed coffee. Good selection of specialty coffees. I did not taste a major difference. If you have the Cheers package...feel free to indulge since its included with Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyCruiser Posted January 11, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Lots of videos on Youtube, here's one: We saw Starbucks on Harmony & Allure of the Seas. Many may want to pay extra for Starbucks, but just curious how much better are the coffee beans & taste at the extra-pay coffee bar. Wondering if after we add cream & Splenda, if it's any better. Yes, Cheers covers specialty coffee, but you still have to pay extra for Cheers. (& it takes away bladder space for alcohol...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted January 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Lots of videos on Youtube, here's one: We saw Starbucks on Harmony & Allure of the Seas. Many may want to pay extra for Starbucks, but just curious how much better are the coffee beans & taste at the extra-pay coffee bar. Wondering if after we add cream & Splenda, if it's any better. Yes, Cheers covers specialty coffee, but you still have to pay extra for Cheers. (& it takes away bladder space for alcohol...) I hear you...but Cheers is a must for us when we cruise....7-8 alcoholic drinks a day is "just average day"...not including coffee/water in between!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinglady65 Posted January 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robindina Posted January 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae Interested to know this also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted January 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae No they do not. It's either pay as you go, or get Cheers and the specialty coffees will be included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robindina Posted January 18, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 18, 2018 How much does the specialty coffee run? We aren’t getting the cheers package because we know we won’t drink enough between the two of us, but we do love our specialty coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinglady65 Posted January 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 18, 2018 The coffee card cost me $35.65...and its well worth the money.:):halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted January 18, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I was just on the Vista last month and there was no coffee card. There was, however, a punch card; buy 6 get the 7th one free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robindina Posted January 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 18, 2018 The coffee card cost me $35.65...and its well worth the money.:):halo: How much coffee did you drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 18, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae Carnival uses a punch card. Buy 6 coffees and get the 7th free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmy2boyzz Posted January 18, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 18, 2018 much better, some ships are getting Starbucks Ick... No Starbucks :eek: The drinks at the Vienna Cafe on the Triumph were a thousand times better than Starbucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted January 18, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Carnival uses a punch card. Buy 6 coffees and get the 7th free. I didn't know about this....how do you get this card? No one ever offered it to me..do you just have to ask? On all ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 18, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I didn't know about this....how do you get this card? No one ever offered it to me..do you just have to ask? On all ships? Ask? No idea. I hate coffee, but DH seems to get this card every cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted January 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Just saw highlight video of our upcoming cruise on the Valor. It has the "Java" specialty coffee bar.So just curious as to how much better are the coffee at this extra-pay bar vs the reg included coffee onboard? My wife is religious about her patronage to this place while on a cruise. For her, this is one of the highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted January 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2018 If you like coffee and you're used to paying for it at a coffee shop of some sort, it is better than what you get on Lido, and not as expensive as a coffee shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted January 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I didn't know about this....how do you get this card? No one ever offered it to me..do you just have to ask? On all ships? They advised me of it on embarkation when I purchased a drink. I would definitely ask if it isn’t offered to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten816 Posted January 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Anyone have the menu? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle236 Posted January 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Much better...since you can get it spiked (well at least I did since i had cheers) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abby1257 Posted January 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Not all of us would call that an improvement. I hear you! LOL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotamamafish Posted January 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Anyone have the menu? Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is from 2016, so I'm not sure if anything's changed, including prices. https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Ee4wUuMn1CV685v2 Here are links to menu (without prices) if the first link doesn't work. https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2981 https://www.carnival.com/cruise-food/javablue-cafe Edited January 18, 2018 by minnesotamamafish Added links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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