frayedend Posted October 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I got the deluxe drink plan and see that Starbucks isn't included. Are there other places I can get good coffee drinks with my package on Harmony? Is the free coffee drinkable? I would really love to not have to purchase Starbucks after paying so much for the drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, frayedend said: I got the deluxe drink plan and see that Starbucks isn't included. Are there other places I can get good coffee drinks with my package on Harmony? Is the free coffee drinkable? I would really love to not have to purchase Starbucks after paying so much for the drink package. Cafe Promenade, Park Cafe, and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeed Posted October 22, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Just off Freedom and they have Illy coffee at the Cafe Promenade. Not sure if it's on Harmony, but it's good coffee. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigiK Posted October 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2018 So glad for this question! We are getting the non-alcohol drinks package and didn't know where the specialty coffees were going to be served - we knew of course that Starbucks was separate. Also glad to hear they are serving Illy, which I really like. The last cruise we went on years ago on Liberty they were serving Seattle's Best, which was horrible - to me anyway! I'm sure some like it, but blech! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted October 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I have to agree about the Liberty coffee. Wasn't that good. I would put about half a packet of the hot cocoa mix in my cup. Helped it quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eslader Posted October 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2018 The "coffee shop" drinks at the Cafe Promenade on Liberty (mocha/latte/etc) last winter were quite good, I thought. If they're using Illy, that explains why. That's good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I think the dining room and room service coffee is fine...but for some reason, the coffee in the buffet is bitter and strong, to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAM Posted October 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2018 What? No Dunkin' Donuts coffee? 😉 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeed Posted October 22, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2018 6 hours ago, GigiK said: So glad for this question! We are getting the non-alcohol drinks package and didn't know where the specialty coffees were going to be served - we knew of course that Starbucks was separate. Also glad to hear they are serving Illy, which I really like. The last cruise we went on years ago on Liberty they were serving Seattle's Best, which was horrible - to me anyway! I'm sure some like it, but blech! Ironically, Seattle's Best is owned by Starbucks. I never liked it either, but honestly, I find Starbucks too bitter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted October 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 23, 2018 The coffee drinks at the promenade Cafe are excellent. No reason to go to Starbucks. Free cookies and sandwiches, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigiK Posted October 23, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 23, 2018 43 minutes ago, schmeed said: Ironically, Seattle's Best is owned by Starbucks. I never liked it either, but honestly, I find Starbucks too bitter as well. I did not know that - I thought it was just a company using the name "Seattle" to coattail on Starbucks. AND it makes sense because I hate Starbucks, too. LOL. A world of people love it, but to me it just tastes like drinking ashes - how they smell anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 23, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 23, 2018 26 minutes ago, GigiK said: I did not know that - I thought it was just a company using the name "Seattle" to coattail on Starbucks. AND it makes sense because I hate Starbucks, too. LOL. A world of people love it, but to me it just tastes like drinking ashes - how they smell anyway! Starbucks bought the company in 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laslomas Posted October 23, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I know the heading of this thread is 'Premium coffee' but I will just ask a quick Tea question, hopefully someone can advise me rather than starting a new thread. Is it possible to get a fresh brewed pot of tea at Café Promenade, or any other venue on Independence of the Seas? It is several years since I have sailed RCI and really enjoy the pots of tea and food offerings in Celebrity's Café al Bacio. Is there somewhere similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 23, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, laslomas said: I know the heading of this thread is 'Premium coffee' but I will just ask a quick Tea question, hopefully someone can advise me rather than starting a new thread. Is it possible to get a fresh brewed pot of tea at Café Promenade, or any other venue on Independence of the Seas? It is several years since I have sailed RCI and really enjoy the pots of tea and food offerings in Celebrity's Café al Bacio. Is there somewhere similar? With the exception of room service, I've never seen a pot of tea served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laslomas Posted October 23, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: With the exception of room service, I've never seen a pot of tea served. Oh no!! I am on an Indy TA next year, so plenty of opportunities to sit and chat over a pot of tea and a cake on sea days. The tea served in Al Bacio on Celebrity is brilliant, I will have dreadful withdrawal symptoms for 14 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 23, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, laslomas said: Oh no!! I am on an Indy TA next year, so plenty of opportunities to sit and chat over a pot of tea and a cake on sea days. The tea served in Al Bacio on Celebrity is brilliant, I will have dreadful withdrawal symptoms for 14 days. Cafe Promenade, Windhammer, and the MDR have complimentary hot water and tea bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laslomas Posted October 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Cafe Promenade, Windhammer, and the MDR have complimentary hot water and tea bags. Yes, I understand that. But a freshly brewed pot of tea (for a tea drinker), is as important as a decent freshly made speciality coffee is to a coffee drinker. Hot, not boiling water, and a tea bag is on par with hot water and a spoon of instant coffee. Never mind, there is so much else to look forward to on Indy. 🍸🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibby sails Posted October 23, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Is the deluxe beverage package accepted on Coco Cay. been awhile and I know carnival does not accept its beverage package on private island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 23, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, shibby sails said: Is the deluxe beverage package accepted on Coco Cay. been awhile and I know carnival does not accept its beverage package on private island Yes, Royal honors the beverage packages at Coco Cay and Labadee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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