floridalover5623 Posted February 5, 2018 #301 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Not exactly when it comes to stronger. On ships they use pre-programmed automatic machines that are set to extract a specific amount of liquid from each measure of ground coffee. If you are having some kind of concoction (such as cappuccino or a latte) you can request an "extra shot" or even 3 shots. But you do pay for those extra shots or will likely have a 2nd punch taken out of your coffee card (this varies by barista). I routinely order a cappuccino with 2 or 3 shots and ask them to cut back on the milk :). Hank I know the hot chocolate machines in the Horizon are set for automatic liquid dispense but possibly the baristas can adjust the mix as desired. We will see shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umuva Posted February 8, 2018 #302 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 8, 2018 #303 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We got off the Caribbean P on Tuesday. I have several old cards that I use for the brewed coffee. The IC baristas were stricter about taking a punch for my morning coffee. 24 days and they took 17 punches for brewed coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 8, 2018 #304 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. The change is not shown when checking my Cruise Personalizer for a summer cruise which should be where the policy change would be displayed. It’s just the latest example of receiving incorrect information from Princess personnel. I’d expect the hotel manager to provide accurate information but the change in policy is not stated if purchasing a coffee card online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 8, 2018 #305 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. Sent from my iPad using Forums If they are changing the policy they sure are keeping it a secret for right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted February 8, 2018 #306 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. Sent from my iPad using Forums Hotel Manager on what ship ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umuva Posted February 8, 2018 #307 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Regal Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley0711 Posted February 8, 2018 #308 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. If what you were told IS True then this policy has been going on since June of 2017... Look at the dates below Edited February 8, 2018 by Harley0711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted February 8, 2018 #309 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just got off Caribbean Princess and had a coffee card with nothing on the back (traded mini bar for coffee cards) and he asked to see my card. He wrote the ship name and voyage number on the back .. no expiration date. Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted February 8, 2018 #310 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We just checked our cards from October/November on the Regal. We were on a B2B. Traded the mini bar for coffee cards the first cruise. There is no expiration date but there is a voyage number. We asked if we would be able to use the cards for tea on the second leg and the answer was NO. They are sticking to the rules on the Regal. Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 8, 2018 #311 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. If what you were told IS True then this policy has been going on since June of 2017... Look at the dates below I can't wait to here back from someone who tries to use their punches after an expiration date. June 2018 is the earliest one I've see so far. What were you told about using the card after the June date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 9, 2018 #312 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Update. My wife spoke to the hotel manager. Coffee cards to be rolling one year expiration dates. He said the policy was on the Internet. Where, I don’t know. Policy on web site: Unused card punches for New Grounds specialty drinks will be honored on future voyages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 9, 2018 #313 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Policy on web site: Unused card punches for New Grounds specialty drinks will be honored on future voyages. The unwritten rule of the web says that you can find just about anything you want to read if you search long enough. I believe that manager was looking a little to hard for an alibi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 9, 2018 #314 Share Posted February 9, 2018 The unwritten rule of the web says that you can find just about anything you want to read if you search long enough. A Google search (New Grounds Coffee Card) took about 1 minute. It took me to the "Thirsty for Something" page, I looked at the "Somethings Brewing" section and clicked the "Learn About Our Coffee Card or Beverage Package" and was on the "Beverage Packages and Culinary Delights" page where there is a section about the New Grounds Coffee Card. Now granted, you have to read the footnotes but it is there: †Unlimited brewed coffee and teas included with the New Grounds Coffee Card are only available on the voyage on which the New Grounds Coffee Card was purchased. Unused card punches for New Grounds specialty drinks will be honored on future voyages. Terms and conditions may apply. It took me a lot longer to type up this comment :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
releck97 Posted February 9, 2018 #315 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Terms and conditions may apply.It took me a lot longer to type up this comment :D With this statement, they allow themselves to alter the terms and conditions...like add an expiration date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 9, 2018 #316 Share Posted February 9, 2018 With this statement, they allow themselves to alter the terms and conditions...like add an expiration date. Understood. But It should be advertised in a fashion that lets everyone know upfront what it's limitations are especially if they're going to add an expiration date that affects future punches. It shouldn't be something like a sneaky date printed at the bottom like they're now doing. I'm still undecided as to what the expiration date really implies. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeluvr05 Posted February 9, 2018 #317 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I have one with no exp date I’m gonna probably put on eBay since we probably won’t use it. We have the ultimate beverage package on our next cruise and we don’t cruise often enough to keep it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 9, 2018 #318 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Just off the Grand Princess this past Tuesday and coffee cards have expiration date of 12/31/2018. Do not understand how they can reasonably charge you for coffees in advance and than deny them to you if past an arbitrary date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 9, 2018 #319 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I have one with no exp date I’m gonna probably put on eBay since we probably won’t use it. We have the ultimate beverage package on our next cruise and we don’t cruise often enough to keep it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Could their incentive for adding an expiration date be to keep people from selling them on eBay? :confused: I know I would be leery about a purchase if the card read that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted February 9, 2018 #320 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Just off the Grand Princess this past Tuesday and coffee cards have expiration date of 12/31/2018. Do not understand how they can reasonably charge you for coffees in advance and than deny them to you if past an arbitrary date? It would seem then that cards are not good for 1 year after purchase date:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted February 9, 2018 #321 Share Posted February 9, 2018 We just checked our cards from October/November on the Regal. We were on a B2B. Traded the mini bar for coffee cards the first cruise. There is no expiration date but there is a voyage number. We asked if we would be able to use the cards for tea on the second leg and the answer was NO. They are sticking to the rules on the Regal. Cheers, Denise You could not use the coffee cards for tea even it they used a punch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 9, 2018 #322 Share Posted February 9, 2018 You could not use the coffee cards for tea even it they used a punch? On every ship I've been on if the card has been used on a previous voyage it can be used for anything with a punch. Tea, specialty coffee, regular brewed coffee, iced coffee. It's no longer good for gelato even on the initial cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted February 9, 2018 #323 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On every ship I've been on if the card has been used on a previous voyage it can be used for anything with a punch. Tea, specialty coffee, regular brewed coffee, iced coffee. It's no longer good for gelato even on the initial cruise. That's been my experience also but poster stated they could not use the card from the previous cruise for tea. I may have misunderstood that posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 9, 2018 #324 Share Posted February 9, 2018 That's been my experience also but poster stated they could not use the card from the previous cruise for tea. I may have misunderstood that posting. Possibly the server didn't understand their rule concerning the tea. They should have asked for the supervisor to get it straight. They constantly change positions at the IC to cross train all the crew for all jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted February 9, 2018 #325 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I wonder if they were hoping to get free hot-tea, like the whole free plain brewed coffee, thing??? I would imagine that punches should be honored. I wonder if there are unused punches on that B2B cruisers card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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