motheroftwoboys Posted June 1, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hello - we are new to Oceania and much looking forward to our cruise on Nautica in August. Delighted to see that soft drinks and coffees are free but can anyone tell me whether this is right across the ship - and in the bars? My husband doesn't drink but we still like to sit in the bars and it is lovely to have a good coffee. I am just curious - as we have got OCs to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted June 1, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Sodas, mineral water and espresso drinks are included in the cost of your cruise. Sodas and mineral water are available in the bars but I am not certain about coffee in the bars since I never asked and never saw anyone with coffee in those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 1, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yes you can get coffee in the bars If they do not have a machine they will get a coffee for you but I think all the bars have a coffee machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 1, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yes you can get coffee in the barsIf they do not have a machine they will get a coffee for you but I think all the bars have a coffee machine Coffee doesn't "hold" well, so while you can get a coffee throughout the ship, don't expect to "grab and go", it may take a few minutes to brew a new pot [Alternatively, they will send a runner]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 1, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Coffee doesn't "hold" well, so while you can get a coffee throughout the ship, don't expect to "grab and go", it may take a few minutes to brew a new pot [Alternatively, they will send a runner]. I think it depends on the bar & time of day We have gotten coffee in Horizons mid day it was fine Now if they could find a place for a Barristas on the R-ships ...life would be good :) Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 1, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Now if they could find a place for a Barristas on the R-ships ...life would be good :eek: Are you saying that there is something about the Marina that you actually prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 1, 2011 :eek: Are you saying that there is something about the Marina that you actually prefer? There are few things we like on the Marina ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPizzaiolo Posted June 2, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 2, 2011 :eek: Are you saying that there is something about the Marina that you actually prefer? Hey Guys, Barista's is for caffine-aholics and we need our fix frequently. It is fresh ground, hot and really good blend of coffee. AKA espresso, neat, a shot at a time. I think they use Illy beans. You can get cafe correcto there too or some sort of fancy capucchino or latte. It is a real benefit for us. Bill & Jeannie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findacruise Posted June 2, 2011 #9 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hey Guys, Barista's is for caffine-aholics and we need our fix frequently. It is fresh ground, hot and really good blend of coffee. AKA espresso, neat, a shot at a time. I think they use Illy beans. You can get cafe correcto there too or some sort of fancy capucchino or latte. It is a real benefit for us. Bill & Jeannie Ditto for de-caf-aholics, too! Same great Illy beans in the unleaded variety for those of us that can't tolerate the high octane. A daily stop for us. Okay, sometimes twice a day - hot in the morning and iced in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motheroftwoboys Posted June 2, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks everyone. I have just had my first, strong, latte of the day. Def caf! shame there isn't a Barrista's on Nautica, it sounds fab but sure there will be plenty of other compensations. We always joke about "cruise coffee" as it is usually so bad - I am sure Oceania's will be better than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 2, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks everyone. I have just had my first, strong, latte of the day. Def caf! shame there isn't a Barrista's on Nautica, it sounds fab but sure there will be plenty of other compensations. We always joke about "cruise coffee" as it is usually so bad - I am sure Oceania's will be better than most. The Illy coffee on Regata recently was wonderful, especially if you like your de caf strong!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 2, 2011 #12 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks everyone. I have just had my first, strong, latte of the day. Def caf! shame there isn't a Barrista's on Nautica, it sounds fab but sure there will be plenty of other compensations. We always joke about "cruise coffee" as it is usually so bad - I am sure Oceania's will be better than most. Most cruise lines use liquid coffee YUCK!! :eek: Unless you pay for the good stuff like on Princess Oceania however use fresh ground coffee or beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodjung Posted June 4, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Just signed up for the Insignia's Istanbul to Barcelona cruise on Oct. 15th and have been reading up of what to expect via the "cruise reviews" section. I was surprised that several people commented on how bad the coffee was on their Oceania cruise. It appears that they now offer free specialty drinks such as lattes and hot chocolate on these cruises. Can we look forward to a good cup of coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 4, 2011 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Just signed up for the Insignia's Istanbul to Barcelona cruise on Oct. 15th and have been reading up of what to expect via the "cruise reviews" section. I was surprised that several people commented on how bad the coffee was on their Oceania cruise. It appears that they now offer free specialty drinks such as lattes and hot chocolate on these cruises. Can we look forward to a good cup of coffee? They always had espresso, cappuccino & hot chocolate included What they do have now on the Marina & soon to be Riveria is the Barristas where other coffee drinks are also included The only one not included are the ones with alcohol We did not find the coffee bad on O It was more like dishwater in the self serve machine because some complained it was TOO STRONG :eek: It all depends on what you are use to;) Enjoy the cruise Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPizzaiolo Posted June 5, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 5, 2011 West Coast or East Coast coffee? We call it brown coffee at home. Espresso is black coffee to us. I assume Canadians like West Coast brown coffee. What's your preference. An unofficial poll so to speak. The two main complaints in the food service coffee serving business is it's too strong and it's too week. Now there is Army Coffee, Ward Room Coffee and Bilge Water coffee. Some of it will make the Dead stand up and walk around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 5, 2011 #16 Share Posted June 5, 2011 West Coast or East Coast coffee? We call it brown coffee at home. Espresso is black coffee to us. I assume Canadians like West Coast brown coffee. What's your preference. An unofficial poll so to speak. The two main complaints in the food service coffee serving business is it's too strong and it's too week. Now there is Army Coffee, Ward Room Coffee and Bilge Water coffee. Some of it will make the Dead stand up and walk around. DH is used to firehall coffee maybe the same as Army coffee ;) We like good coffee brown or black it just had to not have that bitter overcooked or dishwater taste ;) Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motheroftwoboys Posted June 5, 2011 Author #17 Share Posted June 5, 2011 good strong espresso or flat white made with double shot please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted June 5, 2011 #18 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Some of it will make the Dead stand up and walk around. Just posting to tell Bill that his new avatar photo is wonderful!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicoastalbabe Posted June 30, 2011 #19 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Ditto for de-caf-aholics, too! Same great Illy beans in the unleaded variety for those of us that can't tolerate the high octane. A daily stop for us. Okay, sometimes twice a day - hot in the morning and iced in the afternoon. Does this mean we don't have to bring our French press and coffee on our upcoming Marina cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 30, 2011 #20 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Does this mean we don't have to bring our French press and coffee on our upcoming Marina cruise? You can get coffee most places on the ship ... Oceania is not like other cruise lines you can get brewed coffee;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBe2010 Posted June 30, 2011 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Is there a charge for softdrinks from the minibar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyeCruisr Posted June 30, 2011 #22 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Is there a charge for softdrinks from the minibar? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPizzaiolo Posted July 1, 2011 #23 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Just posting to tell Bill that his new avatar photo is wonderful!:) Thank you for the compliment on the foto. I believe it was taken on board the Marina Inaug. Cruise by another couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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