Datachick1213 Posted May 10, 2012 #1451 Share Posted May 10, 2012 When we on the Explorer this past January most of the machines had paper pay out. We sailed on EOS in November and I think they changed to the TITO method (ticket in - ticket out) while in port at Bermuda. I remember an announcement being made about it as we were docking. No matter, WE LOVED THE EOS! It was our first cruise and we couldn't have been happier. Almost every day we say to each other "I miss the boat" or when we're feeling blue we simply say "boat" and smile. Looking forward to next year for our 5th anniversary cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted May 10, 2012 #1452 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks! I look forward to our cruise this fall! Does Ex have any no smoking nights in the casino? Just wondered. On our Princess cruise last May they had 3 from what I recall. It was nice and the Casino was actually more crowded! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mrose1 Posted May 10, 2012 #1453 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks! I look forward to our cruise this fall! Does Ex have any no smoking nights in the casino? Just wondered. On our Princess cruise last May they had 3 from what I recall. It was nice and the Casino was actually more crowded! Thanks. Yes they have a couple or so of non smoking times! Looked forward to those evenings! We had the best time ever on this ship everyone, crew and passengers were awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted May 10, 2012 #1454 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks! I look forward to our cruise this fall! Does Ex have any no smoking nights in the casino? Just wondered. On our Princess cruise last May they had 3 from what I recall. It was nice and the Casino was actually more crowded! Thanks. Yes, no smoking on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDaDog Posted May 10, 2012 #1455 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks! I look forward to our cruise this fall! Does Ex have any no smoking nights in the casino? Just wondered. On our Princess cruise last May they had 3 from what I recall. It was nice and the Casino was actually more crowded! Thanks.Formal nights are no-smoking casino nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted May 10, 2012 #1456 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Yes they have a couple or so of non smoking times! Looked forward to those evenings! We had the best time ever on this ship everyone, crew and passengers were awesome! Yes, no smoking on formal nights. Formal nights are no-smoking casino nights. THANKS!! I look forward to those nights!!! It is great that the cruise lines have done this! One other question, just wondering about shampoo/conditioner/soap. Do they have that mixed use liquid on ExOS? Thanks. Edited May 10, 2012 by sept10dsm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MingusBigBand Posted May 10, 2012 #1457 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hi, I was just curious what serious coffee-drinkers' opinions were about the coffee on the ship? I prefer strong coffee. Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidils Posted May 10, 2012 #1458 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hi, I was just curious what serious coffee-drinkers' opinions were about the coffee on the ship? I prefer strong coffee. Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 I'l like to know the same. Also, is true that there are not coffee makers in balconcy rooms? Another question I have to ask? I have to drink Gatorade (hate it) for electrolites. Would they let me bring a small case of it on board? Would I need a doctors note or should I call ahead? I'm not sure if they make notations like that on our reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleo30 Posted May 10, 2012 #1459 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hi, I was just curious what serious coffee-drinkers' opinions were about the coffee on the ship? I prefer strong coffee. Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 I was not impressed with the coffee onboard. I drank it when I was desperate, but it wasn't fabulous, and many times I didn't even find it palatable. Next trip I will be bringing some Starbucks VIA, which isn't my favorite, but it's much better than the ship. If you are stopping in St. Thomas, there is a Bad Ass Coffee Shop that has fabulous coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted May 10, 2012 #1460 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Hi, I was just curious what serious coffee-drinkers' opinions were about the coffee on the ship? I prefer strong coffee. Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 IMO the coffee is terrible. I watched them service the machine early one morning. It is a large 5 gallon plastic container of concentrated syrup. When you put your cup under the machine and press the button, it mixes it with hot water. VERY DISGUSTING A machine can service 100's of people a day without servicing, and can get dirty, clogged, etc. Before they clean and service it which is done around 4-5 am when no one is around. (But me) I love coffee....in the MDR I always ordered Expresso which they have to make fresh, and it is very, very good. You have to pay$, but I am a strong coffee lover and that was very good. A lot of people are going to say it is very good...but if they saw how it was made...like visiting a sausage factory. Edited May 10, 2012 by B-52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratus22 Posted May 10, 2012 #1461 Share Posted May 10, 2012 My husband drinks starbucks. God forbid if there is no starbucks. I told him it is seatle's best. One of these day's I plan on switching his coffee to see if he knows the difference. What are the coffee makers like in the GS? I wonder if he can just bring his own to brew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MingusBigBand Posted May 10, 2012 #1462 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was not impressed with the coffee onboard. I drank it when I was desperate, but it wasn't fabulous, and many times I didn't even find it palatable. Next trip I will be bringing some Starbucks VIA, which isn't my favorite, but it's much better than the ship. If you are stopping in St. Thomas, there is a Bad Ass Coffee Shop that has fabulous coffee. Thanks, I will definitely be bringing VIA packets then, I guess I will have to go somewhere in the morning to get hot water and creamer as I want to drink it on my balcony and I know there are no makers I that room. I thought I read somewhere that I could fill up on seattles best in the promenade but not sure when that opens in the morning Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted May 10, 2012 #1463 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks, I will definitely be bringing VIA packets then, I guess I will have to go somewhere in the morning to get hot water and creamer as I want to drink it on my balcony and I know there are no makers I that room. I thought I read somewhere that I could fill up on seattles best in the promenade but not sure when that opens in the morning Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 you can order hot water and milk/cream room service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaple92 Posted May 10, 2012 #1464 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks, I will definitely be bringing VIA packets then, I guess I will have to go somewhere in the morning to get hot water and creamer as I want to drink it on my balcony and I know there are no makers I that room. I thought I read somewhere that I could fill up on seattles best in the promenade but not sure when that opens in the morning Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 Promenade is open 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workinmom3 Posted May 10, 2012 #1465 Share Posted May 10, 2012 When we were on Liberty in 2010, I went to Cafe Promenade every morning & brought back hot water to the room for our Starbucks Via. It worked well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macfin Posted May 10, 2012 #1466 Share Posted May 10, 2012 i thought explorer sold star bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted May 11, 2012 #1467 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm a big coffee drinker and I always found the coffee in the Promenade Cafe to be just fine. We would go there to fill our cups and we'd take our cups to breakfast with us because coffee in the Windjammer and in the MDR was YUK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rere827 Posted May 11, 2012 #1468 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm at my gym every day at 5 am before work...Why? I have already had one heart attack with a stent placement. Diabetes, cholesterol, triglycerides all out of whack. Since then, I have lost 85 lbs, no longer eat things like red meat, exercise everyday. No longer take any meds, diabetes completely reversed. I am 60 years old and I will go up against anyone 20 years younger. And I will dance at my Daughter's wedding this coming October..... But that's another story....not about cruising. Just saying.... Wow good for you - I wish Cruise Critic had a "Like" Button!! Keep up the good work!! Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted May 11, 2012 #1469 Share Posted May 11, 2012 i thought explorer sold star bucks? So did I. Didn't someone post a few months ago that they added Starbucks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom.to.2 Posted May 11, 2012 #1470 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yes, Starbucks replaced Seattle's Best in Cafe Promenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted May 11, 2012 #1471 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidils Posted May 11, 2012 #1472 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Anyone take a french press? Is the water hot enough for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted May 11, 2012 #1473 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Anyone take a french press? Is the water hot enough for it? I personally don't think the water would be hot enough but maybe they could make it hotter. I really wouldn't want to be cleaning the pot out though with the loose coffee grounds in a cabin though. Just my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidils Posted May 11, 2012 #1474 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I personally don't think the water would be hot enough but maybe they could make it hotter. I really wouldn't want to be cleaning the pot out though with the loose coffee grounds in a cabin though. Just my thoughts Thank you. I wouldn't really mind doing it as hubby really enjoys good coffee, but if they have a Starbucks he'll be ok. I don't drink coffee but every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted May 11, 2012 #1475 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thank you. I wouldn't really mind doing it as hubby really enjoys good coffee, but if they have a Starbucks he'll be ok. I don't drink coffee but every once in a while. You're welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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