The Scurvy Pirate Posted July 29, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 29, 2022 "Royal Caribbean has confirmed to TheStreet that the cruise line has brought Starbucks to Cafe Promenade and other premium coffee locations on all of its ships." https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/royal-caribbean-adds-something-passengers-will-love-to-every-ship/ar-AA106iZc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted July 29, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I dislike starbucks intensely ... strong, burnt, sour, taste . I dont use sugar so it intensifies the awful flavor. I have had two starbucks coffees , threw them out both times. 😁 But thats just me .🙂 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasVic14 Posted July 29, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2022 We need to actually see the Cafe Promenade coffee menu to determine exactly which of their coffees will match (or at least be similar) to drinks offered at the Starbucks location. Also, we need to have it confirmed by RCI directly and if this change has any effect on the coffee card they sell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalves Posted July 29, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Hopefully they will offer some other choice. I drink black coffee and *$ is horrible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted July 29, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 minute ago, jalves said: Hopefully they will offer some other choice. I drink black coffee and *$ is horrible. I have a morning Latte, but like black coffee after that. I become a hot tea drinker on cruises. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted July 29, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I just read the article. It appears that you can get your Starbucks coffee at Cafe Promenade free only if you have the Beverage Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted July 29, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Love this. Look forward to my Starbucks each morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rudeney Posted July 29, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I'd rather have some lukewarm Taster's Choice than Starbucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted July 29, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Is this on all ships. If so does that mean that Starbucks will be served at the cafe promenade and the stand alone kiosks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted July 29, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 29, 2022 5 hours ago, jalves said: Hopefully they will offer some other choice. I drink black coffee and *$ is horrible. Both my DH and I drink black coffee, and we LOVE STARBUCKS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted July 29, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, nelblu said: Is this on all ships. If so does that mean that Starbucks will be served at the cafe promenade and the stand alone kiosks. I'm thinking only for those who have the beverage package. All others will pay. Edited July 29, 2022 by Wineaux007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateslife4me84 Posted July 29, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 29, 2022 The oddity here is that if you have a coffee card, you can get Starbucks at Cafe Promenade but not at the Starbucks on some ships! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIEGIRL Posted July 31, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Give me "Folgers" instant, freeze dried coffee over "Starbucks" any day. I say this with the thought that I don't drink "Folgers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyanc Posted July 31, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I like Starbucks as much as I like a gas station coffee that has been cooking on a burner all day. Same result. That's for there regular coffee. I do enjoy there espresso products especially blonde roast. Actually 1 of my favorite coffee drinks anywhere is a venti iced Americano at Starbucks. There regular coffee is still crap. I will also admit I am referring to what you would get if you asked for a reg cup, like light dark or medium roast. I haven't tried there reserve stuff. And this may apply to any coffee, but I find most places make lavazza very weak. I get excited when I see it and disappointed when drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckswain Posted July 31, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On the Anthem they were using Starbucks for their paid premium coffee selections, and in my opinion very good. As far as the free coffee around the ship I have no idea what they using and to call what they were serving coffee is an insult to coffee. very happy for this change as we always have the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdb8r Posted July 31, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Found this on a travel blog for Wonder of the Seas. Edited July 31, 2022 by ocdb8r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateslife4me84 Posted July 31, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I’m assuming the coffee cards are one punch for a tall or, for drinks with only one size, that one size. For example, a tall caffe latte or a grande Frappuccino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasVic14 Posted July 31, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 31, 2022 47 minutes ago, ocdb8r said: Found this on a travel blog for Wonder of the Seas. Is this the promenade coffee menu or from the Starbucks location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 31, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, pyrateslife4me84 said: I’m assuming the coffee cards are one punch for a tall or, for drinks with only one size, that one size. For example, a tall caffe latte or a grande Frappuccino? No, you can’t assume anything with the coffee card - ask before you buy. The number of punches used vary by ship, date and maybe even barista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 31, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 11:06 AM, The Scurvy Pirate said: "Royal Caribbean has confirmed to TheStreet that the cruise line has brought Starbucks to Cafe Promenade and other premium coffee locations on all of its ships." https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/royal-caribbean-adds-something-passengers-will-love-to-every-ship/ar-AA106iZc Remember, serving starbucks coffee and being a starbucks are two different things. The gas station down the street from my house "proudly serves starbucks coffee" (i.e., they buy cheapy blended coffees sold by starbucks), but is far from being a starbucks. And for that matter, the greasy cafeteria in my office building "proudly serves starbucks coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateslife4me84 Posted July 31, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, Biker19 said: No, you can’t assume anything with the coffee card - ask before you buy. The number of punches used vary by ship, date and maybe even barista. Sure. We are going on Wonder and the menu above shows only four drinks available in tall. None are iced and they literally market that you can get iced drinks. Guess I’ll find out soon… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 31, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 31, 2022 15 minutes ago, pyrateslife4me84 said: None are iced and they literally market that you can get iced drinks. What’s available may differ from what is listed on some menu. It would be very unusual for them not to have iced drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateslife4me84 Posted July 31, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, Biker19 said: What’s available may differ from what is listed on some menu. It would be very unusual for them not to have iced drinks. I’m going by the menu posted above which is apparently a picture taken onboard Wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted July 31, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 31, 2022 59 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Remember, serving starbucks coffee and being a starbucks are two different things. The gas station down the street from my house "proudly serves starbucks coffee" (i.e., they buy cheapy blended coffees sold by starbucks), but is far from being a starbucks. And for that matter, the greasy cafeteria in my office building "proudly serves starbucks coffee. Agree. I have seen plenty of places with signs proclaiming that they proudly serve Starbucks coffee. Nowhere near the same. I suspect that this will be the case in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyanc Posted July 31, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I bet the baristas, servers and such hate the coffee cards. No tips. The quicker you punch the cards, the quicker us addicts still buy coffee and now tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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