Oxo Posted April 25, 2015 #26 Share Posted April 25, 2015 They more than just regular brewed coffee. They are actually a bar and coffee shop. They sell lattes , soda and smoothies as well. Sent from my SGH-I317M using Forums mobile app Fully understand that. However, I am asking why IC doesn't have free coffee. Do you know why they don't offer free coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 25, 2015 #27 Share Posted April 25, 2015 And the original poster asked where OTHER THAN the buffet... Hence the answer HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted April 25, 2015 #28 Share Posted April 25, 2015 If you make people PAY for something, they believe it to be better than what's "free"...take bottled water! It comes from a tap, just like water anywhere, yet folks actually PAY money for it! Same thing with coffee.... So, charging for things that are free elsewhere gives them a kick to their bottom line! You are right. People love to pay for anything. We are very gullible. However, you would think that coffee (fresh brewed) would be free, regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 25, 2015 #29 Share Posted April 25, 2015 You are right. People love to pay for anything. We are very gullible. However, you would think that coffee (fresh brewed) would be free, regardless. Yes!! It should be. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted April 25, 2015 #30 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Its our first time on Princess. My husband is a very early riser, and wants coffee ASAP. Where can he find a free cup, other than the buffet and waiting for room service? Thanks Not sure why you have excluded the buffet area. On almost all ships coffee in the buffet is the same as coffee in the DR and room service. If you are the Royal or Regal Princess the buffet will have coffee that is brewed from fine coffee that is in the top of the coffee machine. These machines are located in a number locations in the buffet area. If you are on any other ship the coffee in the buffet is prepared from a liquid coffee concentrate. Most ships have an International Cafe that is open 24/7, but I'm not certain if the coffee bar portion is open all night. While the coffee bar is adjacent to the International they are really two separate departments. Brewed coffee is not free at the coffee bar, however, if you purchase a coffee card, $31, it contains punches for 15 espresso drinks and includes unlimited brewed coffee for the cruise. I know of no other places except the Buffet, Coffee Bar(s), DR/Restaurants and Room Service where coffee is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted April 25, 2015 #31 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Why isn't coffee free at the IC? Is this really a big cost or really would affect 'bottom line/profit?' The IC coffee , just like the Speciality Resturant's , is for those that wish something a little better , and are willing to pay for it . What is wrong with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted April 25, 2015 #32 Share Posted April 25, 2015 The IC coffee , just like the Speciality Resturant's , is for those that wish something a little better , and are willing to pay for it .What is wrong with that? Really if you have to ask what is wrong with that, paying for a cup of coffee, what can anyone say. So, we are paying for a cruise and they can't give you a better cup of coffee? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 25, 2015 #33 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Hence the answer HC. That's rather pointless, as it's simply the name of the buffet. Edited April 25, 2015 by pablo222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undercat Posted April 26, 2015 #34 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I will get to the bottom of this after-hours coffee mystery on the Star in a few weeks.;) I'm a coffee any-time-of-day person while on vacation. I'll report back on what I find. Just in case, I'll plan to take a few Starbucks Via instant coffee sticks in anticipation of free 24-hour hot water someplace on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted April 26, 2015 #35 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Really if you have to ask what is wrong with that, paying for a cup of coffee, what can anyone say. So, we are paying for a cruise and they can't give you a better cup of coffee? LOL Many guests are perfectly satisfied with the free coffee @ the Lido . That goes for the food & service in the Main Dining rooms . Edited April 26, 2015 by MCC retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted April 26, 2015 #36 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Many guests are perfectly satisfied with the free coffee @ the Lido .That goes for the food & service in the Main Dining rooms . So, what is your point? The point for me is FREE coffee in the IC because you said it was better than the other coffee served in other places. Why do we have to accept lesser quality coffee or pay for the 'BETTER?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Pat Posted April 26, 2015 #37 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I will get to the bottom of this after-hours coffee mystery on the Star in a few weeks.;) I'm a coffee any-time-of-day person while on vacation. I'll report back on what I find. Just in case, I'll plan to take a few Starbucks Via instant coffee sticks in anticipation of free 24-hour hot water someplace on the ship. You might need them since the last time we were on the Star they still had that vile liquid coffee. Maybe they switched to the machines like on the Regal and Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted April 26, 2015 #38 Share Posted April 26, 2015 You might need them since the last time we were on the Star they still had that vile liquid coffee. Maybe they switched to the machines like on the Regal and Royal. No they have not switched. Was on the Star in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Pat Posted April 26, 2015 #39 Share Posted April 26, 2015 No they have not switched. Was on the Star in March I sort of suspected that they didn't as it looked like a major change to do while the ship was in service. Hopefully with the reputation the cruise line has for bad coffee they'll change all the ships to be like the Royal & Regal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted April 26, 2015 #40 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Its our first time on Princess. My husband is a very early riser, and wants coffee ASAP. Where can he find a free cup, other than the buffet and waiting for room service? Thanks Short answer to original question - nowhere. The buffet and room service are the only places to get free coffee before the dining rooms open. The rest of the postings are suggestions to help you get around your problem. The coffee from the IC is "free" after you buy the coffee card. Edited April 26, 2015 by chamima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Pat Posted April 26, 2015 #41 Share Posted April 26, 2015 On the Royal the regular coffee is free at the IC until 6 AM. After that they'll ask you if you have a coffee card. I believe the setup on deck 15 aft also has coffee/tea all hours of the night but I'm not certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted April 26, 2015 #42 Share Posted April 26, 2015 On the Royal the regular coffee is free at the IC until 6 AM. After that they'll ask you if you have a coffee card. I believe the setup on deck 15 aft also has coffee/tea all hours of the night but I'm not certain. Forgot about that aft, outside area.(Behind the Horizon Court, through the doors and outside on (I think) the port side.) I found it near the end of our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXRed Posted May 18, 2015 #43 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) The buffet opens at 5:30am with free coffee. Is this fresh brewed coffee and not the coffee made from syrup (never heard of this before) and if so, could I take a carafe with me and fill it? TIA Also can ?I? get half and half with coffee? Edited May 18, 2015 by TXRed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted May 18, 2015 #44 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Is this fresh brewed coffee and not the coffee made from syrup (never heard of this before) and if so, could I take a carafe with me and fill it? TIA Also can ?I? get half and half with coffee?Rather than the syrup based coffees on the other Princess ships, the Royal and Regal have coffee brewers in the HC. I'm a tea drinker but DW thought the HC coffee was pretty good. Edited May 18, 2015 by IECalCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISABELLA Posted May 18, 2015 #45 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I haven't sail on Princess for a few years, and wondering if the coffee at the buffet still as horrible as used to be few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXRed Posted May 18, 2015 #46 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Rather than the syrup based coffees on the other Princess ships, the Royal and Regal have coffee brewers in the HC. I'm a tea drinker but DW thought the HC coffee was pretty good. Thanks....we will be on the Rudy to Alaska in September. We like GOOD coffee, not anything fancy just good coffee. We use a percolator at home. I hate to think of paying $60.00 for my DH and I for good coffee. It seems like Princess would/should serve good coffee in all outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted May 18, 2015 #47 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I could have sworn I've seen it open past 12 midnight. You did, there's always one coffee station open in the HC during the over night hours . Always Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Pat Posted May 18, 2015 #48 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I haven't sail on Princess for a few years, and wondering if the coffee at the buffet still as horrible as used to be few years back? It's impvoved considerable although still to strong for me. My husband like it though. You did, there's always one coffee station open in the HC during the over night hours . Always Srpilo I though so. I always went to the IC for my coffee since the guys down there knew just how I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted May 18, 2015 #49 Share Posted May 18, 2015 So from reading this thread (I am sailing on Royal Princess soon) they: 1. do halfway decent coffee for room service now (that syrup coffee was rough) 2. do not have coffee makers in the cabin (balcony) 3. coffee cards are cheaper if pre-bought (and good for gelato as well?) 4. Can we buy 1 coffee card between us or is that a no-no? (I think I probably know the answer to this one already but thought I'd ask anyway:D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted May 18, 2015 #50 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) So from reading this thread (I am sailing on Royal Princess soon) they:1. do halfway decent coffee for room service now (that syrup coffee was rough) Yes 2. do not have coffee makers in the cabin (balcony) No 3. coffee cards are cheaper if pre-bought (and good for gelato as well?) Not sure on this one. I always use OBC to get them and that has to be used on board. Yes for the Gelato question. 4. Can we buy 1 coffee card between us or is that a no-no? (I think I probably know the answer to this one already but thought I'd ask anyway:D) Surprise - yes you can! :D The coffee card is supposed to be mostly for punches for specialty coffees and Gelato. Since each of those is a punch it doesn't matter how many people are using it. If you are using it to just get the freshly brewed, however (which is "free" with the card and doesn't use any punches), the staff member might only be willing to make one at a time. Edited May 18, 2015 by chamima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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