tonyweir Posted January 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Just checked my cruise planner (Liberty, Feb 2017), and saw RCI is now offering a 15 punch coffee card for the specialty coffees for $31 plus the usual 18% gratuity. That's just over $2 per coffee, any size. We did this on the last two Princess cruises and it was well worth it! Glad to see Royal Caribbean is doing it now! Edited January 1, 2017 by tonyweir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtopcat Posted January 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I saw this too. However, I wonder if someone could enlighten me ... are you only allowed to use the punch card at certain times? I quote the coffee card description: Indulge in your favorite brews any time of day with a card that entitles you to any 15 specialty espresso-based coffees throughout your vacation, all for one low price. Start the morning off right with a macchiato or latte and reenergize your afternoons with iced coffee or an espresso, then finish your meal with a cappuccino. Or enjoy your favorite cup of joe any time you'd like and save up to 50% on individually purchased coffees. It's quite confusing, especially the first line that says any time of the day. But then to say at the end of the description that you can enjoy your coffee at any time and save up to 50%? Or I am reading too much in to it? Edited January 1, 2017 by lordtopcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted January 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I saw this too. However, I wonder if someone could enlighten me ... are you only allowed to use the punch card at certain times? I quote the coffee card description: It's quite confusing, especially the first line that says any time of the day. But then to say at the end of the description that you can enjoy your coffee at any time and save up to 50%? Or I am reading too much in to it? YOu can use it any time. Those are illustrative suggestions, not a requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtopcat Posted January 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 1, 2017 YOu can use it any time. Those are illustrative suggestions, not a requirement. I thought that'd be the case. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted January 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Where would the card be used? In dining room or promenade? Certainly not valid at Starbucks, right (Oasis class)? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Where would the card be used? In dining room or promenade? Certainly not valid at Starbucks, right (Oasis class)? Thank you! On Oasis class: Cafe Promenade, Park Cafe, and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinious Posted January 1, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Be wary with this card for now, people have been reporting that it's a punch per espresso shot, not per drink. Ergo, a large counts as multiple punches which obviates most, if not all, the "value". I do hope that was a limited interpretation on one ship, but I've seen enough people complaining of it I'm wary. I'm on oasis in a week, and will see which way they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted January 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I've only seen me reporting that, and it was on Adventure. And they certainly heard from us how incredibly wrong it was. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveSplasher Posted January 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Be wary with this card for now, people have been reporting that it's a punch per espresso shot, not per drink. Ergo, a large counts as multiple punches which obviates most, if not all, the "value". I do hope that was a limited interpretation on one ship, but I've seen enough people complaining of it I'm wary. I'm on oasis in a week, and will see which way they go. I'm interested too in whether its for any sizes or just that shot. On paper looks great but not sure when the it's actually applied, I can get any size of drink for free. Should be that way right? Do keep us updated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cot427 Posted January 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I got this card as a gift for my upcoming Jewel cruise in February. I agree, it sounds like it should be per drink, but I can see how one could (who makes the money) could argue it could be per shot. Say a person just wants an espresso shot, they use it and its a punch. But another person gets a medium latte with 2 shots, how many punches? Hoping it is a drink with each punch. I would be happy with a medium each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allentownahoy Posted January 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 2, 2017 On the Anthem the punch is for a regular size, not the larger sizes, even if you only have one shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cot427 Posted January 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2017 On the Anthem the punch is for a regular size, not the larger sizes, even if you only have one shot. What do you mean by regular? Regular to me is a medium size, which *should* have two shots of espresso in it. That's just the correct ratio. I can see if they only have 2 sizes, a regular and a large, that the card would only be for the regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allentownahoy Posted January 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2017 What do you mean by regular? Regular to me is a medium size, which *should* have two shots of espresso in it. That's just the correct ratio. I can see if they only have 2 sizes, a regular and a large, that the card would only be for the regular. Not being on the ship right now I forget what they call the different sizes but I do know the punch does not cover the larger sizes as per what the barista told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted January 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Not being on the ship right now I forget what they call the different sizes but I do know the punch does not cover the larger sizes as per what the barista told me. I am on the Anthem right now. Small drink with one shot (tall in Starbucks lingo) equals one punch. Extra shots, iced drinks and grande size equals two punches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I am on the Anthem right now. Small drink with one shot (tall in Starbucks lingo) equals one punch. Extra shots, iced drinks and grande size equals two punches. RCI should make that quite clear on the website so that people know what they are buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted January 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2017 RCI should make that quite clear on the website so that people know what they are buying. I agree. We are on Anthem next month and I was going to get a soda package and a coffee card instead of a refreshment package. Looks like I am back to buying the refreshment package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan07 Posted January 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 13, 2017 RCI should make that quite clear on the website so that people know what they are buying. I agree. I bought it for my upcoming cruise on Indy. I bought it to get iced coffees. I'm sharing it with my fiancé. 2 punches isn't with it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mherndonmom Posted January 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I am on the Anthem right now. Small drink with one shot (tall in Starbucks lingo) equals one punch. Extra shots, iced drinks and grande size equals two punches. On our Liberty sailing last week I was able to get a large vanilla latte and a large vanilla iced coffee for just 1 punch. They would just ask what size and I'd say large and no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cot427 Posted January 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Seems like it's very dependent on ship and/or barista. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted January 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On our Liberty sailing last week I was able to get a large vanilla latte and a large vanilla iced coffee for just 1 punch. They would just ask what size and I'd say large and no problem. That is how it worked on the Jewel in November. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted January 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just checked my cruise planner (Liberty, Feb 2017), and saw RCI is now offering a 15 punch coffee card for the specialty coffees for $31 plus the usual 18% gratuity. That's just over $2 per coffee, any size. We did this on the last two Princess cruises and it was well worth it! Glad to see Royal Caribbean is doing it now! The difference between RCCL and Princess is that Royals you cannot use on another cruise. It is only good for the cruise it is purchased on. At least that is what I read in my cruise planner for my Cruise later this year. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cot427 Posted January 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 13, 2017 That is how it worked on the Jewel in November. Sent from my iPad using Forums Hopefully that's still the case as that's the ship I'm sailing next month. Of course, it could've changed between then and now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliblues Posted September 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Is it cheaper to buy before cruise on cruise personaliser or onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky-elpaso Posted September 27, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 27, 2017 We just sailed on Vision. I asked and it was one punch per shot. DH prefers the iced drinks which are medium sized with 2 shots, I get iced or hot depending on my mood. So we decided not to get the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2017 We just sailed on Vision. I asked and it was one punch per shot. DH prefers the iced drinks which are medium sized with 2 shots, I get iced or hot depending on my mood. So we decided not to get the cards. Was it one punch, even for the largest size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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