Do I need to bring my own Splenda and decaf tea bags?

[Sandyshore]

I'll be on Getaway in February.  I can't remember what was available onboard my last NCL cruise (and even if I could, things might have changed). I'm picky about my artificial sweetener and will happily bring a supply of Splenda (sucralose) packets along if the ship doesn't stock them. Also wondering if I'll find decaf tea bags -- not herbal teas, but plain old Tetley decaf black tea. Thanks in advance! ☺️

[McFins]

1 hour ago, Sandyshore said:

I'll be on Getaway in February.  I can't remember what was available onboard my last NCL cruise (and even if I could, things might have changed). I'm picky about my artificial sweetener and will happily bring a supply of Splenda (sucralose) packets along if the ship doesn't stock them. Also wondering if I'll find decaf tea bags -- not herbal teas, but plain old Tetley decaf black tea. Thanks in advance! ☺️

A few months ago they had Lipton Decaf tea on the Breakaway.   I don’t know about Splenda 

[FLcruisergrl]

They have “Splenda”. Just ask them for the yellow packets.

[Russiamomm]

Should not be a problem.  Splenda is readily available.  I use Equal.  It’s not always available, but will use Splenda in a pinch.

[don't-use-real-name]

Any doubt - nothing wrong with bringing your own -

Probably best to be sure - to have what meets your requirements.

 

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, Sandyshore said:

I'll be on Getaway in February.  I can't remember what was available onboard my last NCL cruise (and even if I could, things might have changed). I'm picky about my artificial sweetener and will happily bring a supply of Splenda (sucralose) packets along if the ship doesn't stock them. Also wondering if I'll find decaf tea bags -- not herbal teas, but plain old Tetley decaf black tea. Thanks in advance! ☺️

They have generic Splenda. 
 

Any doubt, assume it is there. Don’t pack stuff needlessly. If decaf tea is not on display, ask for it.

 

[JennKach]

They will definitely have decaf tea.  They kept running out of full caf, but always a full stash of decaf.   If you don't see it, just ask.   Lipton on our last couple cruises.

[KeithJenner]

Yes, they certainly have decaf tea. My wife drinks tea and sometimes I find it tricky to find non decaf.

 

But certainly consider bringing your own anyway, as the tea they do have is apparently awful (very weak). My wife always brings some bags of tea that has she can taste onboard with her.

[dbrown84]

I was on the Getaway in October.  Plenty of splenda.  Maybe not the splenda brand name, but the yellow packets.

[zqvol]

16 hours ago, Sandyshore said:

I'll be on Getaway in February.  I can't remember what was available onboard my last NCL cruise (and even if I could, things might have changed). I'm picky about my artificial sweetener and will happily bring a supply of Splenda (sucralose) packets along if the ship doesn't stock them. Also wondering if I'll find decaf tea bags -- not herbal teas, but plain old Tetley decaf black tea. Thanks in advance! ☺️

If you need real, Splenda, then bring your own, if you only need the sweetener in the yellow packets they have plenty of those. 

[Sandyshore]

Thanks, everyone, for your replies. I'm not partial to the Splenda brand, so I'll be fine with the generic version of sucralose on board. I'll bring some decaf tea bags "just in case" -- that's my motto for cruise packing and everyday life anyway! 🙃 I appreciate your input.

[OhJinkies]

1 minute ago, Sandyshore said:

Thanks, everyone, for your replies. I'm not partial to the Splenda brand, so I'll be fine with the generic version of sucralose on board. I'll bring some decaf tea bags "just in case" -- that's my motto for cruise packing and everyday life anyway! 🙃 I appreciate your input.

I enjoy Splenda‘s brand of Stevia, but I order it in liquid form. It dissolves so much faster!

[Sandyshore]

7 minutes ago, OhJinkies said:

I enjoy Splenda‘s brand of Stevia, but I order it in liquid form. It dissolves so much faster!

I didn't know Stevia came in liquid form. I use powdered Stevia at home in smoothies, but the Splenda packets are very convenient to carry with me.

[OhJinkies]

1 minute ago, Sandyshore said:

I didn't know Stevia came in liquid form. I use powdered Stevia at home in smoothies, but the Splenda packets are very convenient to carry with me.

Yes, though I have had trouble finding it locally. That’s why I’m ordering it on auto-delivery through Amazon.

[SeekingKillerWhales!]

On 1/8/2023 at 6:39 PM, Sandyshore said:

I didn't know Stevia came in liquid form. I use powdered Stevia at home in smoothies, but the Splenda packets are very convenient to carry with me.

I love the liquid Stevia. I've tried lots of versions, but the Trader Joe's, Sweet Leaf, and NOW Better Stevia versions are my favorite. I've bought a couple of small glass bottles, but refill them with the 8 oz. NOW I order from Amazon. I use a lot of Stevia, so it saves a lot of money. The liquid version is so much better for iced tea and other cold drinks as it dissolves instantly. 

[MuggleBorn]

On 1/8/2023 at 9:27 PM, Sandyshore said:

Thanks, everyone, for your replies. I'm not partial to the Splenda brand, so I'll be fine with the generic version of sucralose on board. I'll bring some decaf tea bags "just in case" -- that's my motto for cruise packing and everyday life anyway! 🙃 I appreciate your input.

When I travel, I bring these little Splenda tablets.  They are very travel friendly.  I'm booked for my first cruise, and I take my tea seriously.  Kind of surprised they only do Lipton.  

Edited January 23, 2023 by MuggleBorn

[MuggleBorn]

On a related topic, will the little coffee maker in my balcony stateroom do hot water for tea?