elaineshark Posted April 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My husband and I will be sailing on the Crown the day after tomorrow. We really do not like the coffee that Princess serves in the dining rooms and buffet. We have never gotten a coffee card but we think maybe it might be a good idea. Does anyone know the cost and if the atrium cafe has good coffee. Also what about the tea in the atrium? Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj-atsea Posted April 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My husband and I will be sailing on the Crown the day after tomorrow. We really do not like the coffee that Princess serves in the dining rooms and buffet. We have never gotten a coffee card but we think maybe it might be a good idea. Does anyone know the cost and if the atrium cafe has good coffee. Also what about the tea in the atrium? Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. The coffee card is $31. If you purchase before it before you board, through Princess Gifts etc, you don't pay tax. But you can buy it on board the day you embark. I think there are 15 punches on the card ,and one is punched every time you get a specialty coffee, such as latte or cappuccino. if you just show your card at the atrium coffee bar, you can get a freshly brewed coffee that doesn't require any punches off your card. That is only a perk of the sailing on which you bought your card. If you have leftover punches, you can use them on another Princess ship but you can't get a freshly brewed coffee on the next sailing. You can always get a freshly brewed coffee at the atrium bar at any time but they charge for it. I think it is only about a dollar .so you can always just buy the fresh coffee there instead of drinking the buffet coffee. Hope this helps. I have always found the cappuccinos and lattes to be very good. Also the fresh brewed coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo and Rob Posted April 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My husband and I will be sailing on the Crown the day after tomorrow. We really do not like the coffee that Princess serves in the dining rooms and buffet. We have never gotten a coffee card but we think maybe it might be a good idea. Does anyone know the cost and if the atrium cafe has good coffee. Also what about the tea in the atrium? Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. I thoroughly recommend the coffee card. It gives you unlimited brewed coffee and 15 punches. The coffee in the MDR tasted disgusting after the brewed so definitely go for it. Just make sure you leave one punch on your card or the unlimited coffee will end. You can also use the card between you if you both want a specialty coffee as it will be two punches from the one card. Sorry no idea of individual prices but several people drinking pots of tea so that should have the thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Nanna Posted April 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We thought the coffee card was well with it. We enjoyed both the specialty coffees and the fresh brewed. MUCH BETTER than what is available in the Horizon Court, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted April 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Another big advantage of the card is it allows you the specialty teas and hot chocolate without requiring a punch. Just show your card. While the punches are good on any cruise, this benefit is only good on the cruise for which the card was purchased. My daughter is a big tea drinker and she loves that benefit. And the hot chocolate is nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted April 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I agree with what is said above, except I think what is being avoided by buying via the web site is the service charge. Some people have scruples about that, YMMV. I have several coffee cards as I do not drink much, and am Elite, so I turn in my minibar setup for two coffee cards. I limit myself to one specialty drink a day, but I don't expect to run out of coffee cards soon. (Note: I do use one of the ones from the current voyage first, by the time that's done, the servers know you by sight. I obey the rules.) On ships with an International Cafe, I'm often there at 4 am getting a coffee. Edited April 24, 2014 by Wehwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaineshark Posted April 24, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I just read all the great responses to my husband and we are definitely going to get a coffee card. I wish I would have known about this on past cruises. My husband has always complained about the coffee in the buffet. All the info has been great and we sure do appreciate everyone taking the time to respond. Thanks again and happy sailing to you all. Elaine and Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We use the coffee card but we also drink the reg coffee in the DR, its fine for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted April 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I love the mighty leaf tea, drink that at home mostly and love that I can get it onboard too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - Oy, excuse the auto correct ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted April 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Highly recommend the coffee card. Can't go wrong with it. Excellent value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongwaywatson Posted April 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I bought a coffee card on my 4/12 Caribbean Princess cruise. I don't drink any specialty coffee. I did, however, drink LOTS of brewed coffee and teas. They told me to bring the card on my next cruise, and I can use the punches for brewed coffee, free. So, I can get 15 free cups of brewed coffee on my next cruise. I will bring my Princess Travel Mug that I got, which holds more than the large coffee cup that they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted April 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Another big advantage of the card is it allows you the specialty teas and hot chocolate without requiring a punch. Just show your card. While the punches are good on any cruise, this benefit is only good on the cruise for which the card was purchased. My daughter is a big tea drinker and she loves that benefit. And the hot chocolate is nice too. Hot chocolate will be great on our Alaskan cruise. It's 11 nights, so I should be able to use it up on one cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapycruiser Posted April 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Can you get hazelnut frappicinos ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 25, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hot chocolate will be great on our Alaskan cruise. It's 11 nights, so I should be able to use it up on one cruise. On our Princess Alaska cruise they had a container of Hot Chocolate on the Lido deck. No charge and no coffee card required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted April 25, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 25, 2014 On our Princess Alaska cruise they had a container of Hot Chocolate on the Lido deck. No charge and no coffee card required. Celebrity did that also on our last Alaskan cruise-nice touch and for an additional charge, they added a shot of liqueur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingus Posted April 25, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hot chocolate will be great on our Alaskan cruise. It's 11 nights, so I should be able to use it up on one cruise. Hot chocolate with the coffee card may no longer be free. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1997190&highlight=hot+chocolate http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1866437&highlight=hot+chocolate&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 25, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hot chocolate with the coffee card may no longer be free. I have found it varies with the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbj Posted April 26, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I bought a coffee card on my 4/12 Caribbean Princess cruise. I don't drink any specialty coffee. I did, however, drink LOTS of brewed coffee and teas. They told me to bring the card on my next cruise, and I can use the punches for brewed coffee, free. So, I can get 15 free cups of brewed coffee on my next cruise. I will bring my Princess Travel Mug that I got, which holds more than the large coffee cup that they have. That wouldn't be a very good use of the coffee card. Brewed coffee costs $1.25. One punch from the coffee card is worth about $2.25. Why would you pay $2.25 for a $1.25 value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted April 26, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 26, 2014 On our Princess Alaska cruise they had a container of Hot Chocolate on the Lido deck. No charge and no coffee card required.HAL does that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted April 26, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 26, 2014 👍 this last cruise did the coffee card, it was well worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 26, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 26, 2014 That wouldn't be a very good use of the coffee card. Brewed coffee costs $1.25. One punch from the coffee card is worth about $2.25. Why would you pay $2.25 for a $1.25 value? Because some people buy the coffee card just to get the unlimited fresh brewed coffee. When on the next cruise, that feature no longer applies, but the 15 unused punches can be used to get 15 cups of what the person really wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S&W Posted April 27, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Can couples use one card for the fresh brewed coffee or do you each need to get one? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 27, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Can couples use one card for the fresh brewed coffee or do you each need to get one? Sent from my iPad using Forums They are per person. You could use punches for another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAF1 Posted May 16, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I agree with what is said above, except I think what is being avoided by buying via the web site is the service charge. Some people have scruples about that, YMMV. Not bought a coffee card before but was considering one for our next cruise. From your comment regarding service charge does it cost more to purchase if you leave it until you get on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted May 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Yes by about three dollars because of the service charge I don't have the exact figures perhaps somebody can oblige because I get my coffee cards from exchanging my elite minibar set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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