reedy8 Posted July 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 17, 2017 When sailing in Australian (like on cruises from the UK or Asia) does Princess have electric kettle in cabins like Royal Caribbean do? I, like many Australians, find the desire for a cup of tea/coffee (albeit instant) first thing on waking is only surpassed but the need to visit the bathroom. I know it may not be far to go to get one, but that means getting dressed first and means you can't sit on the balcony in your PJs to enjoy it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dive Girl Posted July 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Order the breakfast that's delivered to your room. You pick the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 17, 2017 When sailing in Australian (like on cruises from the UK or Asia) does Princess have electric kettle in cabins like Royal Caribbean do?I, like many Australians, find the desire for a cup of tea/coffee (albeit instant) first thing on waking is only surpassed but the need to visit the bathroom. I know it may not be far to go to get one, but that means getting dressed first and means you can't sit on the balcony in your PJs to enjoy it. :D Not normally. Room Service? I believe there may have been some on the Asian market ship(s) at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted July 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I've seen PJ clad passengers heading out for that first cuppa.;p But room service is easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2017 We were on the dawn a few years ago and there were NO coffee/tea facilities in the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Not on Princess ships we have sailed on. We just order from room service. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted July 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Also, don't even think about bringing a tea or coffee pot with you as it will be confiscated. Room service will bring you what you want, you can stay in your PJ's too. Put a robe on if you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedy8 Posted July 19, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Not normally. Room Service? I believe there may have been some on the Asian market ship(s) at some point? Yes, the Asian market, particularly the mainland Chinese avoid lines that don't provide a kettle. I don't want to generalise but I've noticed every second person on the streets of Chinese cities have a hot or cold tea flask with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted July 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 19, 2017 When sailing in Australian (like on cruises from the UK or Asia) does Princess have electric kettle in cabins like Royal Caribbean do?I, like many Australians, find the desire for a cup of tea/coffee (albeit instant) first thing on waking is only surpassed but the need to visit the bathroom. I know it may not be far to go to get one, but that means getting dressed first and means you can't sit on the balcony in your PJs to enjoy it. :D Hi, have sailed on the Dawn, Diamond and Emerald from Australia and no kettles in cabin. Have sailed on the Sapphire from Singapore and there was a kettle in the cabin. As per above, order a pot of tea / coffee at you nominated time on the breakfast order, placed outside the night before. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted July 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 19, 2017 No. I think, like candles and smoking on balconies, it may be considered a Fire Safety issue. Room Service or go to the International Café-they have GREAT cookies too! HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doenbucket Posted July 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2017 We carry our own instant coffee & order a pot of tea from room service. They will deliver a thermal pot of nice hot water with tea bags on the side. Make whatever you like. We are not that fussed on Princess coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Fergie Posted November 5, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2018 We were on Diamond Princess recently and there was a kettle in our cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 5, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Most Princess ships do not have these at all in the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shone216 Posted November 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Is there a charge for room service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted November 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 6, 2018 No with the excption of Pizza which is $3.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted November 6, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 6, 2018 suite on regal last week had no self warming devices. warning if you dont order room service in advance. you wait forever. always pre order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEarth Posted November 9, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Sapphire Princess had kettles when we sailed on her in October this year, hopefully they'll still be there when she returns to Southampton next year. I have a feeling (but don't quote me on this) that they were introduced mid-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 9, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 7/19/2017 at 9:12 AM, crochetcruise said: No. I think, like candles and smoking on balconies, it may be considered a Fire Safety issue. Room Service or go to the International Café-they have GREAT cookies too! HTH. There have been coffee/tea making facilities on all P&O(UK) ships for many years without any safety issues whatsoever and have recently been added to Cunard cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 10, 2018 On 7/18/2017 at 6:30 AM, elliair said: Also, don't even think about bringing a tea or coffee pot with you as it will be confiscated. Room service will bring you what you want, you can stay in your PJ's too. Put a robe on if you choose. Tea pots fine. only things with heating capacity are prohibited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted November 10, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Princess out of the U.S. does not provide and frowns big time on pax bringing anything on board that is potential fire hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Fergie Posted November 10, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, jlp20 said: Princess out of the U.S. does not provide and frowns big time on pax bringing anything on board that is potential fire hazard. We were on Diamond Princess a few months ago in Japan and had an electric kettle in our cabin. Had one on Sapphire Princess too on a South East Asia cruise out of Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted November 10, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mama Fergie said: We were on Diamond Princess a few months ago in Japan and had an electric kettle in our cabin. Had one on Sapphire Princess too on a South East Asia cruise out of Singapore. which is why I said cruises out of U.S., different policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Fergie Posted November 10, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Ok I understand now that you meant cruises departing from U.S ports. I read it as cruises departing from ports outside of the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted November 10, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 10, 2018 10 hours ago, majortom10 said: There have been coffee/tea making facilities on all P&O(UK) ships for many years without any safety issues whatsoever and have recently been added to Cunard cabins. P&O (UK) cruises are generally frequented almost exclusively by British people who have extensive experience of kettle safety since being children. I think the main safety issue with kettles on board is people bringing unsafe appliances which do not have safety cut-outs or other features the more expensive types have. Most people I know could identify a dodgy kettle or know when it developed a fault. Fire on board ships have massive potential for catastrophic disaster. I had a look on cruiseship detective.com for fires and the Star Princess incident is documented in detail. Conclusion of that event was cigarette discarded off high balcony. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 10, 2018 1 hour ago, john watson said: P&O (UK) cruises are generally frequented almost exclusively by British people who have extensive experience of kettle safety since being children. I think the main safety issue with kettles on board is people bringing unsafe appliances which do not have safety cut-outs or other features the more expensive types have. Most people I know could identify a dodgy kettle or know when it developed a fault. Fire on board ships have massive potential for catastrophic disaster. I had a look on cruiseship detective.com for fires and the Star Princess incident is documented in detail. Conclusion of that event was cigarette discarded off high balcony. Regards John Having spent over 30yrs as a firefighter in the UK I am aware of the dangers of fires onboard ships at sea but even though there have been fires over the years on cruise ships to my knowledge none have been caused by kettles supplied in cabins by cruise lines. Can understand the cruise lines worry about people bringing electrical appliances onboard not just limited to kettles and there have been many more fires in the UK caused by mobile phones and Ipad/tablets/PCs while being left on charge which everyone seems to bring onboard these days without a worry but occasionally kettles rear its head as dnagerous for some reason. I think the majority of the rules about kettles being brought onboard were made before the mass use of mobile phones etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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