Carnival switching to Pepsi - Is Princess far behind

[meatloafsfan]

As of January 2020, Carnival cruises will be switching from Coke products to Pepsi Products.

 

If it's successful - I wonder if Carnival Corporation will make the switch throughout all of their lines.

[Musky Ike]

I hope so but not holding my breath. 

Edited November 13, 2019 by Musky Ike

[famski740]

Reading one of the news articles about the switch. According to the article:

"This change will impact all of Carnival’s ships across their North American fleet."

 and also:

"Those who simply can’t go a week without a Coke are allowed to bring one carton of 12-ounce-or-less cans, per person, aboard for their own personal consumption."

Another article stated:

"When the conversion from Coca-cola to Pepsi is complete in January 2020, a great portfolio of PepsiCo beverages will be served onboard all Carnival Cruise Line ships departing from North American homeports.

PepsiCo Beverages include:

Pepsi*

Diet Pepsi*

Pepsi Zero Sugar*

Caffeine Free Pepsi*

Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free*

Sierra Mist*

Sierra Mist Zero Sugar*

Mug Root Beer*

Diet Mug Root Beer*

MTN Dew*

Diet MTN Dew*

Bubly Lime Sparkling Water*

Bubly Grapefruit Sparkling Water*

Bubly Orange Sparkling Water*

Naked Green Machine

Naked Mighty Mango

Naked Strawberry Banana

Half Naked Lively Greens

Half Naked Peach with Ginger

Pure Leaf Honey Green Tea+

Pure Leaf Tea & Lemonade+

Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea+

Pure Leaf Sweet Tea+

Gatorade Lemon Lime+

Gatorade Fruit Punch+

Propel Electrolyte Water+

Propel Strawberry Raspberry+

Propel Peach Mango+

Starbucks Frappuccino+

Starbucks Double Shot Espresso+

Dr. Pepper will continue to be served on Galveston and New Orleans based ships.

* Included in Bottomless Bubbles & Cheers! packages

+ Included in Cheers! drink package only

Edited November 13, 2019 by famski740

[beg3yrs]

17 minutes ago, famski740 said:

...

Another article stated:

"When the conversion from Coca-cola to Pepsi is complete in January 2020, a great portfolio of PepsiCo beverages will be served onboard all Carnival Cruise Line ships departing from North American homeports.

...

 

So this article says all Carnival Cruise Line ships. It doesn't say Carnival Cruise Corporation ships which would include Princess.  It also says North American home ports. To me that means it's still an experiment as they're not yet willing to ship the product overseas in those massive shipping containers.

 

For now, no changes to the other lines but yes, I'd expect changes in the near future if the Pepsi product switch works out. Economies of scale are a major draw to the bean-counters.

[Haboob]

The issue, simply, is that while Coca Cola products are available worldwide, Pepsi's aren't.

 

Did you notice the "North American fleet" caveat in the press release?

[Buckeye10640]

Finally.....a diet CAFFEINE FREE soft drink on a ship! Even if it is Pepsi (says the caffeine free Coke Zero drinker)! Could not find this on Princess or NCL. 

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

3 hours ago, famski740 said:

Reading one of the news articles about the switch. According to the article:

"This change will impact all of Carnival’s ships across their North American fleet."

 and also:

"Those who simply can’t go a week without a Coke are allowed to bring one carton of 12-ounce-or-less cans, per person, aboard for their own personal consumption."

Another article stated:

"When the conversion from Coca-cola to Pepsi is complete in January 2020, a great portfolio of PepsiCo beverages will be served onboard all Carnival Cruise Line ships departing from North American homeports.

PepsiCo Beverages include:

Pepsi*

Diet Pepsi*

Pepsi Zero Sugar*

Caffeine Free Pepsi*

Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free*

Sierra Mist*

Sierra Mist Zero Sugar*

Mug Root Beer*

Diet Mug Root Beer*

MTN Dew*

Diet MTN Dew*

Bubly Lime Sparkling Water*

Bubly Grapefruit Sparkling Water*

Bubly Orange Sparkling Water*

Naked Green Machine

Naked Mighty Mango

Naked Strawberry Banana

Half Naked Lively Greens

Half Naked Peach with Ginger

Pure Leaf Honey Green Tea+

Pure Leaf Tea & Lemonade+

Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea+

Pure Leaf Sweet Tea+

Gatorade Lemon Lime+

Gatorade Fruit Punch+

Propel Electrolyte Water+

Propel Strawberry Raspberry+

Propel Peach Mango+

Starbucks Frappuccino+

Starbucks Double Shot Espresso+

Dr. Pepper will continue to be served on Galveston and New Orleans based ships.

* Included in Bottomless Bubbles & Cheers! packages

+ Included in Cheers! drink package only

Very confusing. On what ship? I just returned from the Magic and always had Coke Zero

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

25 minutes ago, Haboob said:

The issue, simply, is that while Coca Cola products are available worldwide, Pepsi's aren't.

 

Did you notice the "North American fleet" caveat in the press release?

According to the Drink package information. Right now you get fountain sodas. It also says. They will be installing the Coke freestyle soda machines. So it certainly sounds like Coke is there to stay.

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

Excludes beverages offered via vending machines, but includes Coke Freestyle machines where available (coming soon).

[beg3yrs]

2 hours ago, twodaywonder said:

Very confusing. On what ship? I just returned from the Magic and always had Coke Zero

Not until January 2020 and it will be ALL Carnival Cruise Lines ships.

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

1 hour ago, beg3yrs said:

Not until January 2020 and it will be ALL Carnival Cruise Lines ships.

Well I will certainly see if that happens. I will be on the Sky Princess Jan 11th 2020

[Host Carolyn]

There is already a long thread about this which will affect all Carnival Corp lines apparently