Coke Cups

[mosiegirl]

I had one of these sealed in celophane wrap from one of our prior cruises.. i cant see any micro chip at the bottom etc, but is this one of the cups that can be used in the pop michines?  (not our photo)

Edited April 21, 2023 by mosiegirl
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[Scottdalfonso]

It IS the cup that is used in the machines, but they aren't re-useable, even if they aren't open... the chips are programmed for the cruise they are given out on then expire after about 10 days or so. I mean you can bring it and use it as a cup, it just won't work in the machines

[Biker19]

51 minutes ago, mosiegirl said:

I can't see any microchip at the bottom, but is this one of the cups that can be used in the Freestyle machines?

Yes.

[Biker19]

Just now, Scottdalfonso said:

It IS the cup that is used in the machines, but they aren't re-useable, even if they aren't open... the chips are programmed for the cruise they are given out on then expire after about 10 days or so.

That has not been the experience for most people - as long as it's not too old and has not been activated, you can use it on most ships/sailing. The expiration is from the date you start using it - not tied to your sailing/ship.

[Scottdalfonso]

Just now, Biker19 said:

That has not been the experience for most people - as long as it's not too old and has not been activated, you can use it on most ships/sailing. The expiration is from the date you start using it - not tied to your sailing/ship.

Oh nice... i had seen others say the opposite, but this makes more sense because all they do is hand it to you, so i guess there is no way for the chip to be activated other than using it. That's good to know, and I'm sorry @mosiegirl for the mis-information! 

[mo&fran]

And it's good for 2 weeks.

[Biker19]

3 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said:

i had seen others say the opposite

Folks reporting that are likely either using older cups (very unlikely you could use one from say 5 years ago) or some ships may have a limited range of cups they allow in their Freestyle machine.

[Surfguyxxx]

Recently on a RC cruise, I saw these flimsy, cheap looking, reusable cups being used.  They still around?  

[Scottdalfonso]

In February we had one like the picture above. I believe those really cheap looking ones were due to a supply issue, but as far as I can tell most are back to the nicer coke cups 

[paross4]

The ones we received on the Serenade in March (this year) were similar to the old ones.  The main difference was straighter sides and no ships names on them. (just the C&A and Coke logo)

 

 

[ONECRUISER]

I do B4B or longer and every few Cruises they'd change Color or style of Cups...Last Sept-Nov were using pictured one and the Flimsy Amusement park style ones on Cruise. Changed 3 times or colors on 5 legs

[Max and Ruby]

1 hour ago, paross4 said:

The ones we received on the Serenade in March (this year) were similar to the old ones.  The main difference was straighter sides and no ships names on them. (just the C&A and Coke logo)

 

 

I also received this on Anthem in April.  I like it.  Not as bulky to carry around as the old style.

[meadowlander]

8 hours ago, Scottdalfonso said:

That's good to know, and I'm sorry @mosiegirl for the mis-information! 

How refreshing, an apology for misrepresentation of information intentional or not.  A nice settlement. Well done!

Edited April 21, 2023 by meadowlander

[Itchy&Scratchy]

10 hours ago, Surfguyxxx said:

Recently on a RC cruise, I saw these flimsy, cheap looking, reusable cups being used.  They still around?  

2 weeks ago on Oasis we had one pictured above. And on 2022 Allure as well.

[BirdTravels]

12 hours ago, Scottdalfonso said:

It IS the cup that is used in the machines, but they aren't re-useable, even if they aren't open... the chips are programmed for the cruise they are given out on then expire after about 10 days or so. I mean you can bring it and use it as a cup, it just won't work in the machines

We have used an un-activated cup on a future cruise before. I think that the timer starts on first use. 

[Scottdalfonso]

27 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

We have used an un-activated cup on a future cruise before. I think that the timer starts on first use. 

Yeah,I was Incorrect, which is good to know

[Scottdalfonso]

5 hours ago, meadowlander said:

How refreshing, an apology for misrepresentation of information intentional or not.  A nice settlement. Well done!

Thanks...I admit when I'm wrong. I misunderstood something I read before and passed it on, unfortunately it was incorrect info and I hate passing on bad info!

[mike45orlando]

We have 2 as spares that were not needed on non freestyle machine ships as a back up when my wife loses one.

 

As far as we can tell so far, they appear to be good for atleast a year or until you first use it.

[bayportkat]

16 hours ago, mo&fran said:

And it's good for 2 weeks.

So if we are on a B2B, do we need to purchase the soda package for the second week?  Will the cup work for the second full week?

[Ourusualbeach]

24 minutes ago, bayportkat said:

So if we are on a B2B, do we need to purchase the soda package for the second week?  Will the cup work for the second full week?

Yes, they work for appx 14 days from when they are first activated. 

[ClaireA1978]

Where do we pick one up we sail next week and have the refreshment package

[brillohead]

1 minute ago, ClaireA1978 said:

Where do we pick one up we sail next week and have the refreshment package

When you board, you can pick one up in most bars, plus there should be a table of them on the Promenade the first day.  They just have to confirm your purchase in the system (they usually check a paper list) and then you can pick a color from what is available.

 

[Biker19]

9 hours ago, bayportkat said:

So if we are on a B2B, do we need to purchase the soda package for the second week?

The drink package police may be coming along soon for a comment on that.............

[Itchy&Scratchy]

8 hours ago, brillohead said:

When you board, you can pick one up in most bars, plus there should be a table of them on the Promenade the first day.  They just have to confirm your purchase in the system (they usually check a paper list) and then you can pick a color from what is available.

 

yes, there was a huge table with the tumblers stacked on it, and the crew members were checking your names off of the list when you picked up your cup. If you lose it, there is a $5 replacement fee.

[LittleJoefromKokomo]

9 hours ago, Biker19 said:

The drink package police may be coming along soon for a comment on that.............

Indeed they are on the look out.. got my post deleted when I joked about this 😂