Fayecruises Posted August 10, 2005 #126 Share Posted August 10, 2005 We crossed the Pacific on the Regal Princess in Dec. 2003. The coffee (which I heard is made from a syrup and not from beans) was so bad. When we got to Kona we bought a two pot coffee maker in Walmart and of course Kona coffee. If someone wants to make some money, then book a Princess cruise and bring a coffee pot and sell the cups of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted August 11, 2005 #127 Share Posted August 11, 2005 As a Britt, and tea lover, I have to say I was very disappointed by the tea selection on board the Caribbean Princess (Back to back cruise, 2th July 2005 - 6th August 2005). Also, where is the hot water????? You can't make tea without boiling water and, preferably, a good, Twinings, English Breakfast Tea :-) Sorry, I do like coffee but tea does it for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunworshiper101 Posted August 14, 2005 #128 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Ron, I coulda guessed you don't have a Starbucks nearby----its an acquired taste, like a good whiskey. But once you convert you can never go back to the cheap stuff ;) Being from near Seattle you can expect me to be a coffee snob and I readily admit it. Princess imo creates a wonderful experience except the coffee SUCKS. Its vapid, gross, icky, disgusting, pick your word. If you can gag enough of it down to get a caffeine fix you are luckier than I am. I have never tried the pay for it stuff as I am afraid I will get the same yucky syrup plus water only for more money. Some of you say its ok so I might give it a shot. But you can always bring a french press, or travel on another line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted August 14, 2005 #129 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I have tried the French press coffee in England - Starbuck's - the new improved McDonalds premium blend and they are all terrible - bitter and strong - I could never acquire a taste for such ill prepared brown water. I'll take Princess or my home brewed Folgers anyday! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsac Posted August 14, 2005 #130 Share Posted August 14, 2005 :eek: There is only one word worse than "Folger's" and that is "Instant!" ;) , Ron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted August 14, 2005 #131 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Folgers is my second choice - normally I buy whatever Sams Club has son the shelf! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunworshiper101 Posted August 15, 2005 #132 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I think Ron's catchphrase there sums it up : "If it aint broke don't fix it" If Princess coffee floats yer boat, then I'm happy for you. Honestly I wished I liked it myself, would be a lot easier....... Happy cruising :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBands Posted August 20, 2005 #133 Share Posted August 20, 2005 What a great idea. I could bring a dozen French presses on my Princess cruise w/ fresh ground coffee(I'll have a grinder in my room) and a choice of Starbucks, Seattle's Best and some Kona and offer this to other cruisers who don't like the syrup and in exchange they can buy me a drink at the bar. I'll save on my bar bills, won't have to bootleg booze and we'll have happy cruisers. Of course, Princess will add Coffee and makers to prohibited items passengerswill be allowed to bring aboard but for at least 1 cruise I can set up my own trading post. I guess I could slip my service info into the little :cool: holders outside the door. Start on my deck and expand the business. I can see a parade of happy coffee drinkers marchingin at breakfast and dinner with their potsready to get pitchers of hot water to brew their drinks with the wonderful deserts the ship serves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britsbest Posted August 21, 2005 #134 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I actually loke Princess coffee but we just flew home on American Airlines- now that IS awful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzbabe Posted August 21, 2005 #135 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I had a hit and miss last week on CP with the coffee even in the dining rooms! Sometimes they were watery and sometime fine! Sometimes cold and sometimes ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Posted August 22, 2005 #136 Share Posted August 22, 2005 My sis, who will be in the cabin next door is bringing the pot for 9/17 Caribbean Princess cruise. I am so glad. Starbucks is too strong for my taste. In Kansas City, we have Panera's, and I like their coffee. I can drink almost any store brand (Folgers) or specialty brand in which I grind up the beans. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is enjoyable. But, on almost all cruises, I have found the coffee very unpleasant. If you are a fanatic, I recommend your own small pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmike98 Posted August 26, 2005 #137 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Just off the Sapphire Princess in Alaska. So glad I brought a 4 cup cuisinart (with metal carafe) coffee maker. First of all, it's great to have a cup before getting dressed. Secondly, I tried the coffee in Horizon court once and that was enough. It's not coffee, it's coffee flavored water, otherwise known as SWILL! YUCK! I picked up a pound of Seattle's Best (was independent but now owned by Starbucks, although a milder blend--we though "Portside" was an appropriate blend) before boarding ship. The coffee at the bars and the Internet cafe and in the dining rooms was ok; just avoid the Horizon court sewage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy S Posted August 27, 2005 #138 Share Posted August 27, 2005 The coffee on Princess is horrible because it isn't real coffee. "Coffee flavored liquid" mixed with hot water does not equal coffee, that is just a fact. How can you expect it to have great flavor? I am not a Starbucks fan either or a coffee snob but I like decent coffee and the coffee on Princess doesn't even come close to being decent. It was a tad bit better in the dining room but not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmarsh Posted August 27, 2005 #139 Share Posted August 27, 2005 We just got off the Diamond Princess. My husband can drink coffee 24 hours a day and he thought the coffee was good. He had several cups a day in both the dining rooms and the Horizon. Maybe he just has an iron stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sessa Posted September 1, 2005 #140 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The coffee on the Brilliance of the Seas (Rccl) was fine, not really strong but heck your on vacation. Husband and I were there in Feb./05 and if i don't have to make and bake I love it. I would never start bringing a coffee pot and brew my own but thats me, i like getting spoiled on a vacation and it seems everything taste better anyway, or I just don't really notice it "cause I am having so much fun" Vanessa & Rick Brilliance Feb.14/05 Rccl Victory Dec.04/05 Carnival Valor Dec.11/05 Carnival Star Dec.18/05 Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mambopalace Posted September 3, 2005 #141 Share Posted September 3, 2005 The coffee served on Princess is a liquid base that comes in a gallon jug. It's a concentrate that is poured in and then thinned with water through a water metering system in the coffee makers. If you take a galley tour, I'm sure you will see it stacked throughout the kitchen areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacha50 Posted September 4, 2005 #142 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Ok folks...now you have me concerned....love my coffee....especially iced coffee.....first time cruising on Princess....(Caribbean Princess 10/29/05) I suppose they don't even have iced coffee...I make at least 4 trips to Dunkin Donuts a day.....I drink iced coffee even in the midst of winter and I'm from New England!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted September 5, 2005 #143 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Just 25 more days till I can get some of that gooooood Princess coffee - 17 days on the Sun and the Star. This is the highlight of the cruise. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzisme Posted September 8, 2005 #144 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I enjoy a full bodied dark coffee so I will report back what I find on the Sun. Coffee drinkers all have their own opinions as we all drink it differently, so it is really difficult to say : Princess coffee is good, bad, icky, the best etc! From what I remember, I personally find it too weak for my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancycoop1 Posted September 9, 2005 #145 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I have sailed on three separate Princess ships and found the coffee to be universally terrible!!! The expresso drinks are OK and if you order a cup of coffee at the bar it is OK. I have learned to bring my own coffee pot on Princess. The coffee on Oceania and Holland America were both fine. Sure wish Princess could do something (anything) to bring up the standard of their coffee. It is just awful to get up early to see a sunset and grab a cup of that awful weak dark water to start the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanelsmomma Posted September 9, 2005 #146 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I found that if you add Baileys it's all good!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzisme Posted September 11, 2005 #147 Share Posted September 11, 2005 never have done this before but DH and I are taking a small coffee maker and ground coffee with us. Then we will leave the machine when we disembark. Only doing this because we have the space and am not flying to meet the ship. This may be the first & only time we do this! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shewhomakesfire Posted September 11, 2005 #148 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Why the extra charge for Starbucks? Why extra charge for Fancy ice cream? All amenities should be included in the price for the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ladies Posted September 11, 2005 #149 Share Posted September 11, 2005 The coffee I enjoyed most was the cappuchino which was served after dinner on Princess and was FREE!!! After Carnival took over Princess - hey ho wot you think? Yea - you have to pay!! Meanies, Carnival!!!! We changed to Celebrity last year and have had a wonderful time with them - lots of ships tours, invitations to Captains Table each cruise and great service!!! And lemonade! No free cappucino!! Except at Captains Table!! But we are now going back to Princess - have fond memories of four weeks on gorgeous Golden - but feel my toy has been taken from me - free cappuchino after dinner!!! We do like the Princess itineraries and can't go holding a grudge forever over a cup of coffee. I like Twinings Green Jasmine tea - hope they have that on board!!! The coffee is just about OK if mixed with water. Anyone else like the Pret-a-Manger cappucino?? Engerlanders, of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlcple2 Posted September 12, 2005 #150 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Just off the CB on Saturday. The coffee in the Horizon Court and Cafe Caribe (on Lido) was truly awful. However, the coffee from room service and at dinner was just fine! We took our own coffee maker and did enjoy having it in our room since we had the balcony. It was not a necessity though for you coffee drinkers out there. You can order it from room service anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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