mimmo1974 Posted November 14, 2015 #401 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Again, how does one make a cappuccino with this machine? Harriet There's no way to make cappuccino with these machines. Only espresso. For espresso they're OK. Lavazza is not only better machined it's better coffee. I am guessing price is a factor. The nespresso machines are less expensive. The coffee is also less expensive. Just a guess though. Poor Carlos has been running around like a chicken without a head. It's exhausting just to watch. I will try to find out when he goes on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted November 14, 2015 #402 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There's no way to make cappuccino with these machines. Only espresso. For espresso they're OK. Lavazza is not only better machined it's better coffee. I am guessing price is a factor. The nespresso machines are less expensive. The coffee is also less expensive. Just a guess though. Poor Carlos has been running around like a chicken without a head. It's exhausting just to watch. I will try to find out when he goes on vacation. Hate to say it.....but: 1. NCL saves money replacing with a machine like this 2. NCL makes money replacing with a machine like this since now we must purchase cappuccino when in the past we could make our own. I happen to love a cappuccino in the morning - even before I go down for breakfast! There is an added part that can be purchased (it's included if one purchases the coffee machine in the 'Bundle'. It plugs in and froths and heats up the milk for the cappuccino. Works very well, actually, especially with skin milk or 1 o 2% milk. We have the 'Bundle' on our boat, in the county in the galley. https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/accessories/vertuo/milk-frother-aeroccino Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted November 14, 2015 #403 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Forgot to send the photo! Harriet Hate to say it.....but:1. NCL saves money replacing with a machine like this 2. NCL makes money replacing with a machine like this since now we must purchase cappuccino when in the past we could make our own. I happen to love a cappuccino in the morning - even before I go down for breakfast! There is an added part that can be purchased (it's included if one purchases the coffee machine in the 'Bundle'. It plugs in and froths and heats up the milk for the cappuccino. Works very well, actually, especially with skin milk or 1 o 2% milk. We have the 'Bundle' on our boat, in the county in the galley. https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/accessories/vertuo/milk-frother-aeroccino Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted November 14, 2015 #404 Share Posted November 14, 2015 The table and chairs are really outdated and hopefully they will be replaced. Beyond outdated. Totally tacky. But then again, there are those garish curtains... :) Many thanks to those posting picture and information, much appreciated! We'll be on the Gem in February (for the third time) and are looking forward to seeing the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACruiser Posted November 14, 2015 #405 Share Posted November 14, 2015 These photos are great!! Any of the Haven renovations? Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plum24 Posted November 14, 2015 #406 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Did they also replace the vertical water slide? Or is that still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 14, 2015 Author #407 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Again, how does one make a cappuccino with this machine? Harriet If you have one of these, you are probably in a suite and can probably ask you butler. I am sure he will get you whatever you may need. I personally do not drink any kind of coffee so would not have checked for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 14, 2015 Author #408 Share Posted November 14, 2015 These photos are great!! Any of the Haven renovations? Thank you!! I do have them. I will add them, but unable to make them large at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACruiser Posted November 14, 2015 #409 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I do have them. I will add them, but unable to make them large at the moment. Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pixiedustdawn Posted November 14, 2015 Author #411 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Did they also replace the vertical water slide? Or is that still there? Yes, slide has been replaced with a double slide. From what I could tell the left side of the slide was the quicker side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbeaches5 Posted November 14, 2015 #412 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I can't thank you enough for the many photos! I will be on the Gem on December 3rd for the fifth time. I love the Gem! This really adds to the excitement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted November 14, 2015 #413 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Have a question about the pictures. In the last picture in the top row, is that the Haven sundeck? It looks as if they built some type of cabanas or sunshade along the railing. Is that what it is? If so, what a great idea! I love being up there, but most times there's no shade and it's often too windy for an umbrella. Again, thanks for posting all these pictures. Really enjoying them and appreciate the preview as we wouldn't be on her until February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 14, 2015 Author #414 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Have a question about the pictures. In the last picture in the top row, is that the Haven sundeck? It looks as if they built some type of cabanas or sunshade along the railing. Is that what it is? If so, what a great idea! I love being up there, but most times there's no shade and it's often too windy for an umbrella. Again, thanks for posting all these pictures. Really enjoying them and appreciate the preview as we wouldn't be on her until February. Yes!!! With what I think was little fridges inside of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted November 14, 2015 #415 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yes!!! With what I think was little fridges inside of them! Thanks! I love the idea, hopefully it's not going to be an extra charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letsgo 2 Posted November 14, 2015 #416 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There's no way to make cappuccino with these machines. Only espresso. For espresso they're OK. Lavazza is not only better machined it's better coffee. I am guessing price is a factor. The nespresso machines are less expensive. The coffee is also less expensive. Just a guess though. Poor Carlos has been running around like a chicken without a head. It's exhausting just to watch. I will try to find out when he goes on vacation. Poor Guy, not for a while, he just got back from his vacation please tell him Marion ad Ben said Hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letsgo 2 Posted November 14, 2015 #417 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There's no way to make cappuccino with these machines. Only espresso. For espresso they're OK. Lavazza is not only better machined it's better coffee. I am guessing price is a factor. The nespresso machines are less expensive. The coffee is also less expensive. Just a guess though. Poor Carlos has been running around like a chicken without a head. It's exhausting just to watch. I will try to find out when he goes on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted November 14, 2015 #418 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) NOOOOOOO I loved those Lavazza machines! Sad they're gone. Not at all impressed with the new waterslide. Doesn't look steep enough. Edited November 14, 2015 by mizlorinj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 14, 2015 Author #419 Share Posted November 14, 2015 NOOOOOOO I loved those Lavazza machines! Sad they're gone. Not at all impressed with the new waterslide. Doesn't look steep enough. The people on them seemed to be having a great time yesterday on them! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted November 14, 2015 #420 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Not at all impressed with the new waterslide. Doesn't look steep enough. The water slides on the Jewel class ships are really for little kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceparty Posted November 15, 2015 #421 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Great Pictures!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted November 15, 2015 #422 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) We were on the Gem in October, VERY big difference. Looks great. We are going back in July to the same room. love the new carpet and refresh and the new coffee machine. We were on Hapag/Lloyd and they had them in the rooms. Very nice. Also like the microwave now on the back bar, handy. Bliss looks really great along with the lobby. The new water slide will be a big hit with the grandkids. I hope they fixed the things that did not work in the room along with the nonworking door locks. Also the dome, AC, and misting did not work in the haven pool area, hope its fixed. Haven sun deck looks great. Wonder if they put the caban on the Garden Villa room too, it really was hot up there. Thanks for all the info and pictures!!!!! Edited November 15, 2015 by hypercafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted November 15, 2015 #423 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Enjoying all the pictures! We've been on the Gem many times and I really thought I knew every inch of her. But, I can't place some of the areas in the pictures. So, either I've still never seen some places on the Gem or the changes are so drastic that I don't even recognize the area! LOL! Loving it and can't wait for more pictures and to see it in person. Will definitely been exploring the ship again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 15, 2015 Author #424 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Great Pictures!! Those are all my photos. I guess somebody decided to take my pictures and make an album with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted November 15, 2015 #425 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Those are all my photos. I guess somebody decided to take my pictures and make an album with them. I am still wondering if they refurbished the non haven penthouse suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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