juliethecruiser Posted May 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Anyone who has recently taken an Alaskan cruise, is there free hot chocolate or do you have to pay for it? Reason I'm asking is, I have a friend (more of an acquaintance) who is offering me their unused coffee card (has an expiration date of 12/31/18) for $20 bucks! They got 2 for free on their last cruise but didn't use the second one and don't plan on going on another cruise until late 2019. I was planning on buying it for my husband, who only drinks tea but wants hot chocolate when were in Alaska. Thank you in advance for sharing your recent experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted May 14, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I can't tell you about every Princess ship, but it's free on the Royal in Horizon Terrace. It's self-serve from a machine and is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted May 14, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Your husband can also use the card for unlimited premium tea at the International Cafe. Though if he is not into those artsy-fartsy "blends" of flavors that taste like flowers or spices or anything but tea leaves, he will abandon them quickly. As for hot chocolate, I vaguely remember it being passed out on deck on the glacier cruising days. I can give a more recent update if there is any free elsewhere on the ship when I return from my Island/Golden doubleheader in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted May 14, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 14, 2018 The hot chocolate is free in the International Cafe with a coffee card. $20 is a good deal for one. I would get it at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted May 14, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Oops. Sorry for the double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliethecruiser Posted May 14, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 14, 2018 The hot chocolate is free in the International Cafe with a coffee card. $20 is a good deal for one. I would get it at that price. I never thought of that. I do drink coffee but didn't think I would use a card worth $36 but if he can get free hot chocolate and premium teas with the coffee card (not having to use any punches), I can probably drink enough specialty coffees to pay for the $20. I think I will take it up with my buddy. Thank you for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliethecruiser Posted May 14, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Your husband can also use the card for unlimited premium tea at the International Cafe. Though if he is not into those artsy-fartsy "blends" of flavors that taste like flowers or spices or anything but tea leaves, he will abandon them quickly. As for hot chocolate, I vaguely remember it being passed out on deck on the glacier cruising days. I can give a more recent update if there is any free elsewhere on the ship when I return from my Island/Golden doubleheader in a couple weeks. We're on the Golden June 2nd sailing. When are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted May 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I never thought of that. I do drink coffee but didn't think I would use a card worth $36 but if he can get free hot chocolate and premium teas with the coffee card (not having to use any punches), I can probably drink enough specialty coffees to pay for the $20. I think I will take it up with my buddy. Thank you for your replies. your "buddy" can't use it...and wants to sell it to you??? SELL IT - for a lousy $20 tell the buddy to pack sand and buy your own...:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted May 14, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2018 We're on the Golden June 2nd sailing. When are you going? I'll be getting off as you get on. Will try to keep her in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Gee... I have this thing that is utterly useless to me but, rather than give it to you, I'll sell it to you for $20. What a great friend. I'd give the thing away free and be glad someone was getting use out of it. Tell the "friend" no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted May 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2018 $20 is a great price for a coffee card. They sell them all day long for that price on eBay. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliethecruiser Posted May 14, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) Gee... I have this thing that is utterly useless to me but, rather than give it to you, I'll sell it to you for $20. What a great friend. I'd give the thing away free and be glad someone was getting use out of it. Tell the "friend" no thanks. More of an acquaintance, a friend through a friend. The guy is a tightwad and would rather find someone who would buy it from him than give it to a so called friend. He even wanted to sell it to his own son! That's why I call him a tightwad and not simply frugal like me. Even I wouldn't sell something to someone that cost me nothing! I would've simply bought someone's coffee with it onboard, instead of taking a FREE coffee card home with me that expires before I ever cruise again. I've had someone buy my coffee at Starbucks once. A nice gal in front of me, chatting me up about how she liked my purse. I gave her a tip on how to score an authentic Coach purse like mine for 1/2 the cost. I guess she wanted to thank me for that tip and ended up buying my coffee for me. Ever since that happened, I've done similar stuff like that for the next person. Talked to hubby, he doesn't want to have to BUY hot chocolate, just drink the freebie stuff from the buffet. We're passing on the card and let him sell it to someone else. Edited May 14, 2018 by juliethecruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise2End Posted May 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Gee... I have this thing that is utterly useless to me but, rather than give it to you, I'll sell it to you for $20. What a great friend. I'd give the thing away free and be glad someone was getting use out of it. Tell the "friend" no thanks. Totally agree ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted May 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Daughter was surprised to find that the hot chocolate at the International Buffet was made with a packet of dry mix. The only difference between that and the stuff at the buffet is that you can ask to have it made with hot milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted May 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 14, 2018 More of an acquaintance, a friend through a friend. The guy is a tightwad and would rather find someone who would buy it from him than give it to a so called friend. He even wanted to sell it to his own son! That's why I call him a tightwad and not simply frugal like me. Even I wouldn't sell something to someone that cost me nothing! I would've simply bought someone's coffee with it onboard, instead of taking a FREE coffee card home with me that expires before I ever cruise again. I've had someone buy my coffee at Starbucks once. A nice gal in front of me, chatting me up about how she liked my purse. I gave her a tip on how to score an authentic Coach purse like mine for 1/2 the cost. I guess she wanted to thank me for that tip and ended up buying my coffee for me. Ever since that happened, I've done similar stuff like that for the next person. Talked to hubby, he doesn't want to have to BUY hot chocolate, just drink the freebie stuff from the buffet. We're passing on the card and let him sell it to someone else. The only ships that I recall having free hot chocolate at the buffet are the Regal & Royal. They may have changed lately.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted May 14, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 14, 2018 You can always bring along a $3 box of the powdered packets. There is definitely hot water at all of the buffets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliethecruiser Posted May 14, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted May 14, 2018 You can always bring along a $3 box of the powdered packets. There is definitely hot water at all of the buffets. Great idea, just in case there isn't hot cocoa readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted May 15, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Daughter was surprised to find that the hot chocolate at the International Buffet was made with a packet of dry mix. The only difference between that and the stuff at the buffet is that you can ask to have it made with hot milk. 2 weeks ago on the Ruby the hot chocolate I had every morning at the International Cafe was made with chocolate syrup and steamed milk, I even had them put a little whipped cream on the top, it was delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted May 15, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 15, 2018 2 weeks ago on the Ruby the hot chocolate I had every morning at the International Cafe was made with chocolate syrup and steamed milk, I even had them put a little whipped cream on the top, it was delicious. Well, I wasn't with them...but they took the coffee cards and went to the IC on the Caribbean Princess....and came back complaining that it was made from powder and not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt_moore Posted May 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Bought the coffee card just for HC....also had the coverage package...which also has HC included...duh. pointless to have the coffe card for me. But alas...live and learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SMURFF99A Posted May 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Anyone who has recently taken an Alaskan cruise, is there free hot chocolate or do you have to pay for it? Reason I'm asking is, I have a friend (more of an acquaintance) who is offering me their unused coffee card (has an expiration date of 12/31/18) for $20 bucks! They got 2 for free on their last cruise but didn't use the second one and don't plan on going on another cruise until late 2019. I was planning on buying it for my husband, who only drinks tea but wants hot chocolate when were in Alaska. Thank you in advance for sharing your recent experiences. We just got off the Ruby in Alaska and they didn't have any at the buffet. No packets and no self serve machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted May 17, 2018 #22 Share Posted May 17, 2018 We just got off the Ruby in Alaska and they didn't have any at the buffet. No packets and no self serve machine. Did you ask the waitstaff in the Horizon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker in Texas Posted May 17, 2018 #23 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It was not free when we took the cruise. I had gotten word about it and brought some Swiss Miss with me for my crew. I was making a cup in the Lido when a lady approached me and asked where I found the hot chocolate. I told her it was home imported and she asked if she could buy some off me. I gave her a packet and had a "new" BFF (lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carma7007 Posted May 17, 2018 #24 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I bring my own as well. I like the Swiss Miss dark chocolate, so better to have what I want than hope and wait in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted May 17, 2018 #25 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Bought the coffee card just for HC....also had the coverage package...which also has HC included...duh. pointless to have the coffe card for me. But alas...live and learn It's not a bad idea. Buy the coffee card for just the free hot chocolate and resell the un-punched coffee card on eBay when you get home. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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