Coffee charges on Celebrity

[Lexi and shelby]

 I have a question that no one has been able to answer definitively. Not even Celebrity!

We like frufru coffee meaning coffee with mocha or caramel mixed in and whipped cream on top. We cruise Celebrity. Last cruise we had the premium drink package and we were never charged for the coffee ad-ons.  The cruise coming up we have the Classic drink package. Will we be charged extra for the coffee add-one?

[cruzzzinma]

Specialty coffee without alcohol - no

 

Specialty coffee with alcohol is not covered, I don’t think.

[fleckle]

24 minutes ago, Lexi and shelby said:

 I have a question that no one has been able to answer definitively. Not even Celebrity!

We like frufru coffee meaning coffee with mocha or caramel mixed in and whipped cream on top. We cruise Celebrity. Last cruise we had the premium drink package and we were never charged for the coffee ad-ons.  The cruise coming up we have the Classic drink package. Will we be charged extra for the coffee add-one?

 

According to the Celebrity website, the Classic Package includes

 

    NON-ALCOHOLIC

• Nonpremium bottle water
• Premium coffees
• Juices
• Sodas
• Premium teas

 

Classic Package

                               

So this triggers the next question:  Which coffees are considered Premium coffees and which teas are considered Premium teas?

 

Maybe someone currently onboard will take a look at the Cafe menu and reply.

  

Edited August 9, 2019 by fleckle

[Blazerboy]

The good news is two-fold.

 

With the Classic Package, you will only pay the difference from the maximum cocktail price and the cost of the fancy coffee, if any.  I think the max is $9.00 per drink, but I could be off by a dollar.  If so, and the coffee cost $11.00, you'd pay $2.00 plus tip. Again, my guesses about prices are just that.  Feckle says premium coffees are included, but if you want to add Bailey's, Sambuca, Grand Marnier AND caramel sauce, I assume the price would be higher, and you'd just pay the difference. (And have a weird hangover.😉)

 

The other good news is that, of you think you'd prefer nicer wines, better top shelf liquor, etc., you can upgrade to Premium package for $12.00 per day.  It's what we do, and we find it worth it.

 

Happy sailing.

 

Andrew

Edited August 9, 2019 by Blazerboy

[Lexi and shelby]

Freckle, my question exactly. What is their definition of “premium””

 

 

[Lexi and shelby]

Andrew, no liquor in my coffee, just mocha and whipped cream😃

[mom says]

23 minutes ago, Lexi and shelby said:

Freckle, my question exactly. What is their definition of “premium””

 

 

Pretty sure that's anything other than the drip coffee served in the OVC and the (uneven quality) tea bags provided there as well. This us the same regular coffee and tea served in the MDR. Premium coffees are the espresso,  cappuncino, macchiato  etc that are served at Cafe al Bacio or special ordered from servers in the other restaurants. Al Bacio also have their own teas, much better tasting than the regular coloured water that often passes as tea in the restaurants. 

 

Here's a link to another thread showing menu and prices (2017): 

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by mom says

[Luvcrusn]

I have ordered cappuccinos as well as other specialty coffees listed on the dessert menus after dinner in the MDR and specialty restaurants without being charged extra I on the Classic package many times over the years (read that after every meal). I have also enjoyed iced coffee with whipped cream most afternoons at Café al Bacio on the Classic package without charge. Enjoy!

[Muffinz]

2 hours ago, cruzzzinma said:

Specialty coffee without alcohol - no

 

Specialty coffee with alcohol is not covered, I don’t think.

We had the classic beverage package on our Solstice cruise last year and my wife was able to get a coffee with Kahlua and whipped cream and she wasn't charged any extra 

[haleygirl]

We had the Classic beverage package when we were on the Reflection in June 2019 and we were not charged extra for all the "frufru" coffee.  Enjoy your upcoming cruise.

[JerseyGirlatHeart]

Cruised in January 2019, drank Mocha Lattes, Caramel Macchiatos, and White Chocolate Lattes on the Classic Package.  No Charge, unless something has changed they are covered.

[ipeeinthepool]

9 hours ago, Blazerboy said:

The good news is two-fold.

 

With the Classic Package, you will only pay the difference from the maximum cocktail price and the cost of the fancy coffee, if any.  I think the max is $9.00 per drink, but I could be off by a dollar.  If so, and the coffee cost $11.00, you'd pay $2.00 plus tip. Again, my guesses about prices are just that.  Feckle says premium coffees are included, but if you want to add Bailey's, Sambuca, Grand Marnier AND caramel sauce, I assume the price would be higher, and you'd just pay the difference. (And have a weird hangover.😉)

 

The other good news is that, of you think you'd prefer nicer wines, better top shelf liquor, etc., you can upgrade to Premium package for $12.00 per day.  It's what we do, and we find it worth it.

 

Happy sailing.

 

Andrew

 

Wow!  I'm not a coffee drinker, please tell me that the non-alcoholic fru-fru coffees don't cost anywhere close to $9 per cup.  That's some pretty expensive whipped cream.

[Cruise a holic]

All specialty coffee is included in classic package.  You can order a cafe al bacio or in specialty restaurants- even the MDR .  If you are AQ or a Suite guest- you can also order in those venues.

[Lexi and shelby]

Wow, thanks everyone! It seems I came to the right place I hadn’t expected such a great response. I was going to pack my own mocha cappuccino mix but it seems we’ll be covered. And Cruisestitch, your photos sealed the deal😊 

[Blazerboy]

3 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

Wow!  I'm not a coffee drinker, please tell me that the non-alcoholic fru-fru coffees don't cost anywhere close to $9 per cup.  That's some pretty expensive whipped cream.

That's the problem....I'm not a fou-fou coffee drinker either...I only drink decaf.  I was just guessing about the price of a coffee with an expensive liquor in it.  My view is skewed by the fact that I live in a city where cocktails are often $18-$20 each. (No wonder I think the premium package is a deal!😁)

[helen haywood]

I realize the OP said they didn't want alcohol in their coffee, but for anyone else reading, the Classic Package covers two coffees with alcohol, the Cafe Ole and the Cafe Kingston.

[cocobakerchica]

The quick answer is that your cafe mocha is covered under the classic package, as are all the coffee drinks not containing alcohol.  For any other with alcohol on the Cafe al Bacio menu, see helen haywood's answer above mine. 

[Jim_Iain]

Not sure if this helps but is menus

 

 

[helen haywood]

I thought I remembered that they lowered the prices on the alcoholic coffees.  There was a time when only the two I mentioned were on the Classic Package price point.  Now they all are!  I guess I assumed I’d been tipsy...lowering prices?!?!

[Illsticktocrusing]

You should be fine with the classic package.  Take it from someone who typically has 3 fru fru coffee drinks a day, sometimes more when at sea. ☕️

[Lexi and shelby]

Helen, Good to know!!

[Lexi and shelby]

Ill stick to cruising, thanks . I’m pretty sure from all of the comments that’s we are set! So excited and counting down the days!