aaalynn1 Posted April 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Talk to me about the coffee card. How much does it cost and what does it include? We are newbies to RLC. Wondering also if there is any complimentary coffee available on the ship? Are there juices and tea anywhere complimentary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 minute ago, aaalynn1 said: Talk to me about the coffee card. H Don’t buy till you are on board and ask the barista how many punches they use per your coffee choice - if more than one, don’t buy the card, buy a la carte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabel the Great..Dane Posted April 9, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 9, 2022 I regretted buying the card. Final cost was $36.00. I am an iced coffee addict and was so disappointed in what I could get---the iced latte was only in one size--maybe 12 oz? but most of the cup was ice. I would have to get 2 coffees at a time. Choices were very limited (I am used to Starbucks size menus). If you want an extra shot of espresso it's an extra punch. By day 3 I was walking past Starbucks and fighting the urge to go in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted April 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Order the regular latte and pour it over ice, and you'll double the value. I see more value in the cards than a drink package because you can share the card... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peak city Posted April 9, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Complimentary coffee and tea, iced tea, lemonade, fruit punch and regular juices. These are available in the MDR, Windjammer, Promenade Cafe, Cafe@270, Solarium Bistro. We have no complaints about their regular coffee. Additional cost is if you want latte, etc, and fresh squeezed juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverlaysup Posted April 9, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 9, 2022 If you like weak lattes or cappuccinos (really a latte since the barista's don't seem to know the difference), then get the card. If you like coffee flavor and require more than one shot of espresso, DO NOT BUY!!! My 15 punches equated to 7 double espressos and some other drink....I may have lost money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted April 9, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Coffee card is a deal, IMO. We spent multiple thousands of $ to get our coffees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverlaysup Posted April 11, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Once I found the Diamond lounge coffee machine, I just used it instead of the coffee shops. Not as good but also not as frustrating arguing with the barista's about how many stamps the coffee will be. For the record, NOWHERE, in the purchasing online or on the ship does it say ONE SHOT OF ESPRESSO EQUALS ON STAMP. It only says enjoy any 15 coffee beverages from our menu. A bit of false advertising if you ask me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsme1 Posted April 11, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 11, 2022 13 hours ago, neverlaysup said: Once I found the Diamond lounge coffee machine, I just used it instead of the coffee shops. Not as good but also not as frustrating arguing with the barista's about how many stamps the coffee will be. For the record, NOWHERE, in the purchasing online or on the ship does it say ONE SHOT OF ESPRESSO EQUALS ON STAMP. It only says enjoy any 15 coffee beverages from our menu. A bit of false advertising if you ask me. I cancelled our coffee cards last night. I figured between the Diamond lounge and the coffee maker in suites, I'll be satisfied. What really turned me off was the extra punch for expresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverlaysup Posted April 11, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2022 1 minute ago, wellsme1 said: I cancelled our coffee cards last night. I figured between the Diamond lounge and the coffee maker in suites, I'll be satisfied. What really turned me off was the extra punch for expresso. Good call, I got into an argument with the Food and Beverage manager last cruise when he COULD NOT produce anything from RCL stating one punch per shot of coffee. He simply said everyone knows it's one punch per shot, even though all RCL advertising says nothing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsme1 Posted April 12, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2022 8 hours ago, neverlaysup said: Good call, I got into an argument with the Food and Beverage manager last cruise when he COULD NOT produce anything from RCL stating one punch per shot of coffee. He simply said everyone knows it's one punch per shot, even though all RCL advertising says nothing about it. That’s crazy. It should be spelled out clearly. Our cabin steward kept me supplied with the Expresso K-cups for the coffee maker last cruise. I’m sure it can be the same in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted April 12, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2022 It's so crazy I've considered packing a Keurig for my wife's next trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moey142 Posted April 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Can someone tell me where on oasis do you order from the coffee card. I had one on allure and it’s a bargain for me. Than you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2022 34 minutes ago, moey142 said: Can someone tell me where on oasis do you get the coffee card? All the venues which serve specialty coffee should have it for sale, but confirm the punches used before buying - it could be different than Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted April 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2022 The coffee card made sense for me since I like single shot Cappuccinos and it was a longer cruise. The basic refreshment package might make more sense depending on what you like to drink and current pricing or you might be better off just going fully Alacarte.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted April 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 27, 2022 DW likes getting the coffee card. However, she's had some issues before with double punches being made when only one punch was warranted. She had to go back and get a new card re-issued (with of course, the appropriate number of stamps she used up). Some of the baristas get "punch happy" I've noticed - keep track. I liked Biker 19's idea with the a la carte option after boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, johnjen said: I liked Biker 19's idea with the a la carte option after boarding. Or, if you are in fighting mood, argue the punch issue with the barista and supervisor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 27, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 27, 2022 so if you buy the beverage package with soda/milk shakes/fresh squeezed, this also includes lattes and chai's; am I correct in this assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted April 27, 2022 #19 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Here is what you can get. check to second page https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/beverage-packages/deluxe-beverage-packages-cruises.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 27, 2022 #20 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, AF-1 said: so if you buy the refreshment beverage package with soda/milk shakes/fresh squeezed, this also includes lattes and chai's; am I correct in this assumption? Yes. Edited April 27, 2022 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann5 Posted April 27, 2022 #21 Share Posted April 27, 2022 slightly related to prepaid coffee cards.... they used to have 'Cafe Select' coffee cards, a loyalty punch card they would punch for each regular priced specialty coffee you bought, then you got the 16th one free. My husband found a card from years ago; any chance they are still accepting them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 27, 2022 #22 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Swann5 said: My husband found a card from years ago; any chance they are still accepting them? You won’t know till you try it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 27, 2022 #23 Share Posted April 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Biker19 said: Yes. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIEGIRL Posted April 28, 2022 #24 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/11/2022 at 11:07 PM, Lane Hog said: It's so crazy I've considered packing a Keurig for my wife's next trip... Yeah.... and then you can pick it up at the end of your cruise, outside when you get your luggage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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