mollyeilis Posted September 21, 2016 #26 Share Posted September 21, 2016 You can get brewed coffee from normal dining/snack venues for free. If you order drip coffee from a specialty coffee stand (Starbucks, etc) or a bar (I think) then it is not free. FWIW if you order drip coffee at a stand like Cafe Promenade they will tell you to just get it from the urns. They don't *have* drip coffee. If you insist, they will make (and charge you or punch the card) an Americano, which is espresso with water. It's not drip coffee, though, so it'll taste different. Not sure about the ships with actual Starbucks stores in them. They might have actual drip/brewed coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted September 21, 2016 #27 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Yeah, I think some of us were just comparing it to the Princess version and they specifically make brewed (drip) coffee in their cafe for people with the card. It's a lot better than the coffee elsewhere. I know about the coffee in the Promenade Cafe (urns). I'm not sure that's any different than any other coffee on the ship. But, we mostly use the card on Princess to get specialty coffee drinks like lattes, so RCI's new offering is a big improvement and sounds like a good deal for specialty coffee drinkers. I hope they offer it on Explorer next week :cool: Tom FWIW if you order drip coffee at a stand like Cafe Promenade they will tell you to just get it from the urns. They don't *have* drip coffee. If you insist, they will make (and charge you or punch the card) an Americano, which is espresso with water. It's not drip coffee, though, so it'll taste different. Not sure about the ships with actual Starbucks stores in them. They might have actual drip/brewed coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanseagle12 Posted September 27, 2016 #28 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Can anyone confirm whether the card is offered on Oasis class, and whether it include Starbucks drinks or not? Now that it appears they've backpedaled on the decision to include Starbucks in the drink packages, I'd be interested in the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted September 27, 2016 #29 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yeah, I think some of us were just comparing it to the Princess version and they specifically make brewed (drip) coffee in their cafe for people with the card. Some might have been but I don't think silentbob was talking about princess because he mentioned Starbucks. I was behind a woman on freedom who paid (room charge not package) for an Americano because she was not listening to the guy telling her that the drip coffee she ordered was free and just *over there*, and she ignored what they said about drip vs Americano etc. Also saw a woman pay (again, no package) more for a 16oz Tazo vs a 12 oz. Given that the only thing different was the cup and the water (just one teabag was given), it was painful to watch. Especially since the free teabags at WJ were a very nice organic tea! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted September 27, 2016 #30 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just off Allure. Purchased coffee card $31 plus gratuities. Received 30% off that as a Diamond Plus discount, came out to about $25.82 which included gratuities. Was only able to use for small or medium size drinks, not for the Venti (largest size). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollon Posted September 27, 2016 #31 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just off Allure. Purchased coffee card $31 plus gratuities. Received 30% off that as a Diamond Plus discount, came out to about $25.82 which included gratuities. Was only able to use for small or medium size drinks, not for the Venti (largest size). Sorry, but I can't find the answer - is Starbucks included in the coffee card on the Oasis class? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted September 27, 2016 #32 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yes I used it every day on the Allure at Starbucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadeeBug100 Posted October 12, 2016 #33 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Back on the Freedom this week, we are only allowed to get the tall size . Double punch for any other size. I forgot to ask about a discount as mentioned by LorraineP. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamaCama Posted October 12, 2016 #34 Share Posted October 12, 2016 This is great to know for Allure next month! We love afternoon iced coffee... so starbucks tall and grande are included for 1 punch? and venti would be 2 punches? Also, DH and I both use the same card and just get 2 punches if we each get a small iced coffee from starbucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted October 17, 2016 #35 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Some might have been but I don't think silentbob was talking about Also saw a woman pay (again, no package) more for a 16oz Tazo vs a 12 oz. Given that the only thing different was the cup and the water (just one teabag was given), it was painful to watch. Especially since the free teabags at WJ were a very nice organic tea! And that's why I always bring my own Tazo Zen tea bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernew2cruising Posted October 18, 2016 #36 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The card is good on any size.You can get brewed coffee, hot or iced, such as : americano, latte, mocha. Frappuccino IS NOT included. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk No Frappuccino's? Seriously? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay1864 Posted October 18, 2016 #37 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I asked two different Starbucks employees about this deal on the Oasis (Sep 24-Oct 1), and was told it ended Sep 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanLovesCruisin Posted October 18, 2016 #38 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Does anyone have a specialty coffee menu? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie13 Posted October 18, 2016 #39 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I asked two different Starbucks employees about this deal on the Oasis (Sep 24-Oct 1), and was told it ended Sep 24. Oh NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted November 21, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I just returned from a cruise on the Jewel. I bought my card and could use it at Cafe Lattetudes. I frequently ordered large mochas and that was never an issue. Although I did use all of my punches, I was told you could not use any leftover punches on a future cruise (like Princess allows). With tax, the card was $36+ for 15 coffees. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfapair Posted November 21, 2016 #41 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi, I am reading this thread with interest. I love Italian-style cappuccinos (e.g. a small cup with espresso & foam). Is there a place on Oasis that serves coffee like that? I enjoy the occasional latte & I do like iced coffee in the afternoons. (hubby doesn't drink coffee). So I am trying to figure out if a coffee card would be a good idea for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 21, 2016 #42 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi, I am reading this thread with interest. I love Italian-style cappuccinos (e.g. a small cup with espresso & foam). Is there a place on Oasis that serves coffee like that? I enjoy the occasional latte & I do like iced coffee in the afternoons. (hubby doesn't drink coffee). So I am trying to figure out if a coffee card would be a good idea for me. Cafe Promenade, Park Cafe, Starbucks, and restauants serve espresso drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted November 21, 2016 #43 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi, I am reading this thread with interest. I love Italian-style cappuccinos (e.g. a small cup with espresso & foam). Is there a place on Oasis that serves coffee like that? I enjoy the occasional latte & I do like iced coffee in the afternoons. (hubby doesn't drink coffee). So I am trying to figure out if a coffee card would be a good idea for me. Since you are particular about your cappuccino, before getting a card if they have one, I'd go to the espresso venues Bob listed for you and buy a cappucino. See how it is. If you like it, buy a card. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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