Southpaw97470 Posted April 9 #1 Share Posted April 9 My spouse and I are big coffee drinkers and are wondering if HAL has in room coffee makers or would we need to go to the Lido for example everytime we wanted a cup of Joe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted April 9 #2 Share Posted April 9 Neptune and Pinnacle suites only have in room coffee makers. You can order from room service any time day or night. If you want "fancy" coffee, you can go to Explorations Cafe or GDC, depending on your ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted April 9 #3 Share Posted April 9 There are coffee makers in the Neptune and Pinnacle suites. The rest of us either go to the Lido (which is open 24/7), or call for room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted April 9 #4 Share Posted April 9 I'm not a fan of Keurig coffee machines so we did not use the one in our suite. We ordered room service coffee in the mornings. We also had good "go cups" so could get coffee from Neptune Lounge or Lido that would stay hot for a couple hours. We thought the Crow's Nest had the best coffee. JMO, Cherie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciencewonk Posted April 9 #5 Share Posted April 9 (edited) As others said, only the Neptune Suites and Pinnacle Suites have coffee makers. In my experience, the coffee they made was so bad I preferred to find my coffee elsewhere. If you're in a NS or PS, the coffee maker in the Neptune lounge is terrific. I thought the Lido was hit and miss. If you got it freshly brewed it was ok (but not great). If it had been sitting there a while it wasn't drinkable. Room service coffee was also ok. Exploration Cafe was better because it was always made fresh. Edited April 9 by sciencewonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted April 9 #6 Share Posted April 9 @sciencewonk does Explorations Cafe have regular coffee as well as espresso based ? If so is there a charge for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw97470 Posted April 9 Author #7 Share Posted April 9 14 hours ago, cccole said: I'm not a fan of Keurig coffee machines We've had a Nespresso machine for years and love it.The Pods have varied levels of intensity so I choose my pod depending on if I want an espresso or a larger cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted April 9 #8 Share Posted April 9 Thank you. I did not realize there was a difference between Nespresso and Keurig. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted April 9 #9 Share Posted April 9 2 hours ago, mawvkysc said: @sciencewonk does Explorations Cafe have regular coffee as well as espresso based ? If so is there a charge for it? Not sciencewonk but a customer of Ex.Cafe. All coffee-flavored beverages are espresso-based, and all have a charge (or ding on beverage-package). "Americano" is espresso thinned out to coffee strength. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted April 9 #10 Share Posted April 9 4 minutes ago, crystalspin said: Not sciencewonk but a customer of Ex.Cafe. All coffee-flavored beverages are espresso-based, and all have a charge (or ding on beverage-package). "Americano" is espresso thinned out to coffee strength. Thanks. Toying with idea (if it is offered) of an upsell to a V on Observation Deck. I know you’re a fan of those! Hubby likes a wake up coffee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4OfUs Posted April 9 #11 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, cccole said: Thank you. I did not realize there was a difference between Nespresso and Keurig. Cherie And there's also two types of Nespresso pods - the Vertuo ones, which are normally 7.77 ounces, with some options as small as 1.35oz and as big as 18 oz (they are circular) and the Original Espresso ones, which are 0.85 to 3.7 ounces and are small and pointy - two different machines are needed, in the Neptune Suites they are the Original only. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanmaz Posted April 9 #12 Share Posted April 9 We always put out our coffee request hanger the night before for coffee delivery at 6:00 am. That’s the first delivery time and it’s always fresh and hot. Sure beats heading to Lido and taking chances. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted April 10 #13 Share Posted April 10 @Susanmaz But can't you order coffee from room service 24hours a day by just calling? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanmaz Posted April 10 #14 Share Posted April 10 Yes,of course you can. But then you have to wait for delivery. By putting in our order for a designated time, coffee is there when we get up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted April 10 #15 Share Posted April 10 On 4/8/2024 at 10:52 PM, cccole said: I'm not a fan of Keurig coffee machines so we did not use the one in our suite. We ordered room service coffee in the mornings. We also had good "go cups" so could get coffee from Neptune Lounge or Lido that would stay hot for a couple hours. We thought the Crow's Nest had the best coffee. JMO, Cherie Oh how I wish they were Keurig machines. They are like a Nespresso but not actually a Nespresso so we couldn’t use this pods in machine. Whatever was provided was absolutely awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted April 10 #16 Share Posted April 10 14 hours ago, oakridger said: @Susanmaz But can't you order coffee from room service 24hours a day by just calling? Yes. I’d cover my head with a pillow to speak quietly at 4 am or so. Meet him at the door when he VERY lightly tapped and just carry it in myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw97470 Posted April 10 Author #17 Share Posted April 10 23 hours ago, The4OfUs said: And there's also two types of Nespresso pods - the Vertuo ones, which are normally 7.77 ounces, with some options as small as 1.35oz and as big as 18 oz (they are circular) and the Original Espresso ones, which are 0.85 to 3.7 ounces and are small and pointy - two different machines are needed, in the Neptune Suites they are the Original only. We have the Original pods (purple in picture). Pretty spoiled. We travel with our machine because motel coffee is usually dreadful. Maybe we can sneak our machine onboard. Just kidding of coarse. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted April 10 #18 Share Posted April 10 From a previous thread on the Coffee Makers in the Neptune/Pinnacle Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted April 10 #19 Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, alwaysfrantic said: Yes. I’d cover my head with a pillow to speak quietly at 4 am or so. Meet him at the door when he VERY lightly tapped and just carry it in myself. The knock really is VERY light. DH and I joke about which one is going to wake up so we don't miss the knock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4OfUs Posted April 11 #20 Share Posted April 11 16 hours ago, scooter6139 said: From a previous thread on the Coffee Makers in the Neptune/Pinnacle Suites. Oh WOW, thank you for the correction - here's where I admit I'm a tea drinker, and I asked my husband who is the coffee drinker and he was sure it was "the other Nespresso machine with the small pods" 😂 Apologies for the incorrect info! You're right, I googled Mocoffee Holland America and this image came up. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw97470 Posted April 11 Author #21 Share Posted April 11 MoCoffee is a company founded by the man who invented the Nespresso pod. The MoCoffee pod sure looks like a Nespresso, but I think it's claim to fame is that it is made from materials than are burnable, unlike those plastic pods that live forever. Nespresso pods are recyclable aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw97470 Posted April 11 Author #22 Share Posted April 11 I wonder if I can bring along my temp controlled coffee mug? It would come in handy on those cold ship days sitting on the balcony or out on deck as it keeps any drink hot for hours. The cup itself has a long lasting battery that sits on a charging dock that plugs into an outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsel Posted April 12 #23 Share Posted April 12 I would think HAL would consider that as a fire hazard. I have one like that and love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted April 12 #24 Share Posted April 12 On 4/11/2024 at 12:52 PM, Southpaw97470 said: I wonder if I can bring along my temp controlled coffee mug? It would come in handy on those cold ship days sitting on the balcony or out on deck as it keeps any drink hot for hours. The cup itself has a long lasting battery that sits on a charging dock that plugs into an outlet. Ember is the best. I miss mine terribly when I travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted April 12 #25 Share Posted April 12 On 4/11/2024 at 10:52 AM, Southpaw97470 said: I wonder if I can bring along my temp controlled coffee mug? It would come in handy on those cold ship days sitting on the balcony or out on deck as it keeps any drink hot for hours. Corkcicle Mugs are on sale 30% off. Love mine; keeps coffee or tea warm for a very long time. Well, the catalog says 3 hours. I have two, but am digging these Neon Lights ones! Travel Coffee Mug - Neon Lights | CORKCICLE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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