mikeap Posted March 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello all, Got kind of a silly question. My wife and I will be sailing on the Valor next month, and i'm trying to figure out what to do about coffee. This will be her first cruise. On previous cruises, I just always got up and went to the buffet or wherever to get a cup of coffee. Previous wife wasn't a coffee drinker...so no issue. With current amazing wife, she/we like to lounge in bed and drink a cup or two. Sooo... If I get up and go get us a cup, it is kind of small. Can i take my own bigger cups or is that frowned upon? The other option is room service. How long does it take? If I order the night before, then we have to worry about what time they bring it. I told you it was a silly question. Any advice on a solution? Java Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajat0921 Posted March 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I always bring my coffee cup because it holds a lot more. no frowns in my direction :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard_eight Posted March 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Order it the night before. I believe there is a time you can fill out. They'll bring a carafe and cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2017 It's called Room Service. Just fill out the little menu the night before and place it on your cabin door. Alternative: head for the coffee bar and get a large cup of Americano. Bring it back to the cabin for here. DW loves this:D They have milk and creamer there, if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Take your own large Bubba like mug. Use their cup to fill yours, filling yours is not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted March 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2017 room service was literally our wake up knock, coffee, juice, pastries, and fresh fruit, every morning a 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted March 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello all, Got kind of a silly question. My wife and I will be sailing on the Valor next month, and i'm trying to figure out what to do about coffee. This will be her first cruise. On previous cruises, I just always got up and went to the buffet or wherever to get a cup of coffee. Previous wife wasn't a coffee drinker...so no issue. With current amazing wife, she/we like to lounge in bed and drink a cup or two. Sooo... If I get up and go get us a cup, it is kind of small. Can i take my own bigger cups or is that frowned upon? The other option is room service. How long does it take? If I order the night before, then we have to worry about what time they bring it. I told you it was a silly question. Any advice on a solution? Java Mike Room service is the best!!! Mark what you want and a time you want it and they will be a knockin. We love it coffee ,bagel with cream cheese and orange marmalade and a bowl of cereal.Just be sure to tip a few bucks they aren't included in the auto grats Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted March 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Room service carafe can also be filled/refilled on the Lido. Use a plastic cup it is easier to pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted March 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I bring a large Tervis cup, which coincidentally is covered in anchors. :p They hold cold or hot. :D:hot-beverage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted March 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello all, Got kind of a silly question. My wife and I will be sailing on the Valor next month, and i'm trying to figure out what to do about coffee. This will be her first cruise. On previous cruises, I just always got up and went to the buffet or wherever to get a cup of coffee. Previous wife wasn't a coffee drinker...so no issue. With current amazing wife, she/we like to lounge in bed and drink a cup or two. Sooo... If I get up and go get us a cup, it is kind of small. Can i take my own bigger cups or is that frowned upon? The other option is room service. How long does it take? If I order the night before, then we have to worry about what time they bring it. I told you it was a silly question. Any advice on a solution? Java Mike Just order a couple of pots of coffee from room service when you wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeap Posted March 14, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for all of the ideas. Thought about room service...just wanted to wake up "naturally". Didn't want to set a predetermined time. I know... Wah Wah! As for taking our own cups... Figured they wouldn't like me using a cup that wasn't "clean". Good idea about pouring theirs into mine. As for room service... Been on about 10 cruises and never used it. (i know... WTH right?) In y'alls experience... How long does it take on average for it to arrive if you call in the morning? We will be in an ocean suite. Does that help speed anything up? Thanks again everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted March 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 14, 2017 For coffee only it can be requested by phone in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudermont Posted March 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I am also a big coffee drinker (and also on the Valor next month..lol). I have never had a problem getting coffee. I put an order out at night for room service and have it delivered in the morning.. on the order from I indicate coffee for 2 and I get a small carafe. I drink what I want and fill my 20 oz yeti. In the buffet area I fill my yeti all day long. I have never had a problem. I am not a coffee snob (although I prefer good coffee). I would say that I find it to be okay and it is never old or burnt. They do have a premium coffee shop where you can purchase a "good" cup of coffee, but I am pretty satisfied with what they include in the complimentary beverages. Disclaimer- I was in the Navy.. so, I have had some pretty bad coffee that makes most coffee taste great.. so don't hold me to it as others are not as happy :) Have had the pleasure to enjoy: Carnival Celebration 07 Carnival Victory 16 Carnival Valor 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeap Posted March 14, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I am also a big coffee drinker (and also on the Valor next month..lol). I have never had a problem getting coffee. I put an order out at night for room service and have it delivered in the morning.. on the order from I indicate coffee for 2 and I get a small carafe. I drink what I want and fill my 20 oz yeti. In the buffet area I fill my yeti all day long. I have never had a problem. I am not a coffee snob (although I prefer good coffee). I would say that I find it to be okay and it is never old or burnt. They do have a premium coffee shop where you can purchase a "good" cup of coffee, but I am pretty satisfied with what they include in the complimentary beverages. Disclaimer- I was in the Navy.. so, I have had some pretty bad coffee that makes most coffee taste great.. so don't hold me to it as others are not as happy :) Have had the pleasure to enjoy: Carnival Celebration 07 Carnival Victory 16 Carnival Valor 17 Thank you Sir!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudermont Posted March 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thank you Sir!!!! Your welcome.. but I'm no sir.. Lady Veteran :) Have had the pleasure to enjoy: Carnival Celebration 07 Carnival Victory 16 Carnival Valor 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nychad10 Posted March 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Order it from room service the night before. If you drink more then 2 cups just order twice as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted March 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 14, 2017 We found that room service - on the Sunshine at least - was better than the coffee in the Lido. We like to order coffee and juice to drink while we get ready in the morning even if we plan to go to breakfast elsewhere. With the room service you can choose 30 minute windows of time for your delivery on the tag you put on the door the night before or whoever wakes up first calls room service in the morning :hot-beverage::hot-beverage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted March 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Disclaimer- I was in the Navy.. so, I have had some pretty bad coffee that makes most coffee taste great.. so don't hold me to it as others are not as happy :) Having drank a ton of equally bad Army coffee, I can relate. My favorite threads are the ones where people get upset at how "bad" the coffee is on the ships. All I can think is they've never had to drink the battery acid that most vets had to put up with... and that's stateside coffee :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otowncruiser Posted March 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The dollar tree had disposal 16 oz coffee cups with lids, 4 for $1. These are great, they are clean, and you can toss them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted March 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 14, 2017 since I don't think you got an answer to your question about time if you don't pre order. It takes anywhere from 5 -20 minutes. Ordering at a busy breakfast time might delay your delivery. We ordered a 12 pack of water from room service in the afternoon and got it in less than 5 mintues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk1129 Posted March 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Room service there on time each morning ordered with large carafe of coffee Also works well for quick breakfast before early excursions Sent from my SM-T813 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Call room service...they will bring a whole POT.....it's insulated, so you can wake up "naturally" after you answer the door and tip the delivery person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard78 Posted March 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The room service coffee is good. We always "pre-order" with the slip on the door. THey are usually pretty close to the time window that you select. Also the coffee in the coffee bar (it's named different on each ship) is really really good. (not free though) EDIT: keep in mind you can order multiple pots through room service. My wife and I usually order 1 pot each. Sometimes they aren't completely full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted March 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If we're going to be in the cabin for a long time in the morning we put a 4 in the box for coffee - that normally brings us 2 pots :hot-beverage::hot-beverage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted March 15, 2017 #25 Share Posted March 15, 2017 room service was literally our wake up knock, coffee, juice, pastries, and fresh fruit, every morning a 9 We do the same thing. Only more like 6:30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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