roquejo Posted October 9, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2013 For those who have already tried the coke Freestyle machines in any of the 6 RCCL ships, after experimenting with different combos throughout the cruise, what is eventually your favorite combination? Is it Raspberry diet coke? Peach Sprite?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshrich Posted October 9, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Strawberry diet tango :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleveRocks Posted October 9, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I've not yet had the pleasure of using one of those machines on a ship yet, but I'll be doing so in 25 days. But here at home, as a DIET soda drinker, I enjoy the simple pleasures of the Fanta Zero flavors. In versions that are only 10 or 15 calories per 8 oz. serving, I can get a raspberry soda, a lime soda, a cherry soda, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahannah Posted October 9, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I read a review of all combos somewhere on the net. They suggested Sprite with Orange, which I recently tried. If I don't take the Diet Coke, I get this. It is sharper than the Fanta Orange, but has just the slightest bit of lemon/lime aftertaste. Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrdale Posted October 9, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Diet coke with raspberry and vanilla or diet coke with orange and vanilla. I have 46 days until I will be drinking one of those again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloafsfan Posted October 9, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Coke zero with Lime for me and diet gingerale with raspberry for my mom. My dad's boring and just has plain diet coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 9, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Does Freedom of the Seas have a Free Style machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 9, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Does Freedom of the Seas have a Free Style machine? Yes, several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquejo Posted October 9, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Does Freedom of the Seas have a Free Style machine? Yes, they have it on freedom... I'm curious with orange sprite so will try this... I like ginger ale so might as well experiment on mixing this.. Diet coke with vanilla and orange? You mean you can mix 3 different flavors instead of just 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senrab Posted October 9, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I know this is slightly off-topic, but I'm curious about this one. I seldom drink soda at home and have never found the need for a soda package on a cruise. (In eight cruises, I've purchased one soda, and that was for my niece.) That said, what stops me from walking up with my own cup, glass, bottle, etc. and just (dishonestly) using the freestyle machines? Other than my own sense of honesty, that is. I'm sure there are some honest people who don't realize that these machines are intended as a paid product and might otherwise attempt to fill up, plus there are some dishonest people who would just like to scam a Coke from the machine... So how do the machines ensure that only paying customers use them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerdad72 Posted October 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I have not used the ones on RCI (will be on Freedom in 46 days though! :D ), but 5 Guys Burgers and Fries around us have had them for a while now and I'm a big fan of Diet Coke with either Raspberry or Orange. My kids try a lot of really weird (to me ;) ) combinations and thankfully they can try them and dump it if it's really nasty tasting. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahannah Posted October 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I know this is slightly off-topic, but I'm curious about this one. I seldom drink soda at home and have never found the need for a soda package on a cruise. (In eight cruises, I've purchased one soda, and that was for my niece.) That said, what stops me from walking up with my own cup, glass, bottle, etc. and just (dishonestly) using the freestyle machines? Other than my own sense of honesty, that is. I'm sure there are some honest people who don't realize that these machines are intended as a paid product and might otherwise attempt to fill up, plus there are some dishonest people who would just like to scam a Coke from the machine... So how do the machines ensure that only paying customers use them? The machines have an RFID reader and the cups have an RFID chip. Pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerdad72 Posted October 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I know this is slightly off-topic, but I'm curious about this one. I seldom drink soda at home and have never found the need for a soda package on a cruise. (In eight cruises, I've purchased one soda, and that was for my niece.) That said, what stops me from walking up with my own cup, glass, bottle, etc. and just (dishonestly) using the freestyle machines? Other than my own sense of honesty, that is. I'm sure there are some honest people who don't realize that these machines are intended as a paid product and might otherwise attempt to fill up, plus there are some dishonest people who would just like to scam a Coke from the machine... So how do the machines ensure that only paying customers use them? My understanding is that the cups you purchase have a chip in them that are required to activate the machine. Otherwise, it won't dispense anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiloveu Posted October 9, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I know this is slightly off-topic, but I'm curious about this one. I seldom drink soda at home and have never found the need for a soda package on a cruise. (In eight cruises, I've purchased one soda, and that was for my niece.) That said, what stops me from walking up with my own cup, glass, bottle, etc. and just (dishonestly) using the freestyle machines? Other than my own sense of honesty, that is. I'm sure there are some honest people who don't realize that these machines are intended as a paid product and might otherwise attempt to fill up, plus there are some dishonest people who would just like to scam a Coke from the machine... So how do the machines ensure that only paying customers use them? You are given a special cup that the machine can identify. Just any old cup won't work. That way there is no stealing. Plus you get a souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquejo Posted October 9, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Plus I would like to add that there is a cool off period between servings.. typically 15 minutes but it differs from ship to ship and between machines, depends on how they configured it. Meaning after you get a full cup, the machine prevents you from using it again after a certain time. This along with the special cup with a chip needed to activate the machine and the expiration date... These are the controls... they are not perfect or 100% fool proof, but at least they minimize dishonesty compared to if there are no controls. Edited October 9, 2013 by roquejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrdale Posted October 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Yes, they have it on freedom... I'm curious with orange sprite so will try this... I like ginger ale so might as well experiment on mixing this.. Diet coke with vanilla and orange? You mean you can mix 3 different flavors instead of just 2? Yes, I pick diet coke and orange flavoring, fill cup 1/2 way then switch to vanilla flavoring to fill it the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquejo Posted October 9, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Yes, I pick diet coke and orange flavoring, fill cup 1/2 way then switch to vanilla flavoring to fill it the rest of the way. OK thank you.. will try your suggestion in Allure next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted October 9, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Diet Grape Juice, I love it you can't get anything like it here in the Uk. ------------------ Gaynor Independence of the Seas. Aug 2009 Oasis of the Seas. Aug 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted October 9, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Coke and coke Or Lemonade with a splash of lemonade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy@49 Posted October 9, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Has EOS got these machines? Will this do my teenagers instead of a soda package ? How much is cup ? What's in the soda package A and what's included in theAL drink wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Has EOS got these machines?Will this do my teenagers instead of a soda package ? How much is cup ? What's in the soda package A and what's included in theAL drink wise The Coke Freestyle machines are on Enchantment and Explorer. They are part of the soda package, which costs $6.50 per day for adults, and $4.50 per day for children under 18. Add 15% gratuity. Edited October 9, 2013 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocruiser Posted October 9, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Cherry Lemonade or Vanilla Root Beer yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted October 9, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 9, 2013 My favorite flavor is strawberry Minute Maid Lite lemonade. Other than that, I will add strawberry or cherry to Fanta Zero or Diet Coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonvoltken6 Posted October 9, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Grape Mellow Yellow Zero. Cherry Pibb Zero. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenfromjersey Posted October 9, 2013 #25 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Diet Coke with Vanilla :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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