mnlovesdisney Posted January 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2018 When I look to see what is included and not included in the UBP there is very little mention of coffee on either the included or excluded lists. All I see is that "select Lavazza coffee beverages" are not included. Is there just plain ordinary coffee available and would this be included in UBP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted January 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2018 When I look to see what is included and not included in the UBP there is very little mention of coffee on either the included or excluded lists. All I see is that "select Lavazza coffee beverages" are not included. Is there just plain ordinary coffee available and would this be included in UBP? Everyone can get plain, ordinary coffee for free at any restaurant, buffet, and selected bars. No need for a beverage package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason26 Posted January 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Unfortunately the UBP on Norwegian is among the worst in the cruise industry. I love sailing Norwegian, but the fact that premium coffee and bottled water is not included is disappointing. Even Carnival allows the pre-purchase of a case of water for $5. I wish they were more like Celebrity where the added value offer includes the drink package, tips included, for any beverage up to certain dollar amount. Alas, it is a business decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted January 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Regular and decaf coffee are free of charge for everyone and available all day at the buffet and at dining venues throughout the ship. There is a separate specialty coffee area that serves iced coffees, lattes, mochas etc that are at an additional cost and not included in the UBP. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted January 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Since you didn't get the answer you were hoping for, do be advised that there is usually at least one coffee machine in the buffet that grinds the coffee and then makes it for you. This machine can be identified by the two containers sitting on top that hold the coffee. It is worth finding this machine IMHO over the others that seem to use coffee concentrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnlovesdisney Posted January 19, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks for the information everyone. I am not a picky coffee drinker...just plain coffee works just fine for me. Glad to know I can get that for free. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2018 When I look to see what is included and not included in the UBP there is very little mention of coffee on either the included or excluded lists. All I see is that "select Lavazza coffee beverages" are not included. Is there just plain ordinary coffee available and would this be included in UBP? Regular coffee is available whether you have the UBP or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexsma Posted January 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Here is the best kept secret about specialty coffee and the UBP.... I was let in on this little trick by cruise bar staff. Ask for whatever specialty coffee you want, but have them add a little alcohol, like a shooter of Baileys. The coffee then automatically becomes an alcoholic drink and therefore FREE!!! I do this all the time! Have fun! Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Awesome idea!! I so prefer my coffee with Bailey's anyways Sent from my iPad using Forums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted January 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Here is the best kept secret about specialty coffee and the UBP.... I was let in on this little trick by cruise bar staff. Ask for whatever specialty coffee you want, but have them add a little alcohol, like a shooter of Baileys. The coffee then automatically becomes an alcoholic drink and therefore FREE!!! I do this all the time! Have fun! Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Let me hit the Like Button!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammy531 Posted January 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Here is the best kept secret about specialty coffee and the UBP.... I was let in on this little trick by cruise bar staff. Ask for whatever specialty coffee you want, but have them add a little alcohol, like a shooter of Baileys. The coffee then automatically becomes an alcoholic drink and therefore FREE!!! I do this all the time! Have fun! Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Love! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddlb Posted January 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Here is the best kept secret about specialty coffee and the UBP.... I was let in on this little trick by cruise bar staff. Ask for whatever specialty coffee you want, but have them add a little alcohol, like a shooter of Baileys. The coffee then automatically becomes an alcoholic drink and therefore FREE!!! I do this all the time! Have fun! Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Could you give me some ideas on what kind of specialty coffees to ask for. This is first time I’ve had the UBP and I’m not much of a drinker but I love coffee but only drink regular coffee at home thanks. I’ll add that shot of Bailey’s! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted January 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I was on the Pearl a couple of months ago and tried at several different places to get Bailey's and coffee with my UBP. It could not be done. The only place I was able to get it was in the casino where they had a coffeepot on the bar counter. I went and got a free cup of coffee and then ordered a Bailey's which I poured in to it. No specialty coffee drink could be ordered with the UBP whether it had alcohol in it or not. I was able to get Bailey's and coffee with the UBP a couple of years ago but they changed rules though it is possible that some other ships may not follow the new rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted January 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The coffee on NCL ships sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxette Posted January 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The coffee on NCL ships sucks True. Tastes like hot water with a little bit of left over coffee in the bottom of the cup. Looks like tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted January 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I usually get an Americano or Capuccino with Baileys. You have to order them from the lobby bar or any other bar that makes specialty coffee and serves alcohol. Tell them up front that you have the UBP and you won’t have a problem. Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Thanks for the tip! How recent were you able to do this? On which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miataman19 Posted January 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Studio lounge has its own coffee/Cappuccino machine. No extra charge. Self serve. Get my cappuccino tben go over to the bar for a shot of Bailey's Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The coffee on NCL ships sucks That is an astute observation, but a lot of people disagree with this thought. Coffee on board is hit or miss, it often depends on where you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted January 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Did it on the Breakaway in September Sent from my iPad using Forums Thank you! Hope it is available on Epic in a couple of months [emoji846] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurenran Posted January 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Great tip, thanks! Here is the best kept secret about specialty coffee and the UBP.... I was let in on this little trick by cruise bar staff. Ask for whatever specialty coffee you want, but have them add a little alcohol, like a shooter of Baileys. The coffee then automatically becomes an alcoholic drink and therefore FREE!!! I do this all the time! Have fun! Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypaiceangel Posted January 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Unfortunately the UBP on Norwegian is among the worst in the cruise industry. I love sailing Norwegian, but the fact that premium coffee and bottled water is not included is disappointing. Even Carnival allows the pre-purchase of a case of water for $5. I wish they were more like Celebrity where the added value offer includes the drink package, tips included, for any beverage up to certain dollar amount. Alas, it is a business decision. I couldn't agree more. On Celebrity, we totally took advantage of all of the free specialty coffees and bottles of sparkling water we could handle! What's really frustrating about Norwegian is the outrages prices of certain martinis, like $17 for an espresso martini, meaning with the UBP you still end up paying a few bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypaiceangel Posted January 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2018 That is an astute observation, but a lot of people disagree with this thought. Coffee on board is hit or miss, it often depends on where you get. On the Dawn, the French press coffee in the specialty restaurants was amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted January 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 21, 2018 That is an astute observation, but a lot of people disagree with this thought. Coffee on board is hit or miss, it often depends on where you get. And a lot of people agree with it.. so... yeah... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aturnee Posted January 21, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I was on the Pearl with the drink package and had several cappuccinos with double Baileys but the bartender barista always reminded me that there was a charge for the cappuccino...didn’t mind ! This was also true for the Jade and Epic last year. I imagine if there was regular coffee available there it could be requested and there would be no charge for coffee and Baileys... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mesci14 Posted January 22, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On Breakway at xmas adding a shot of Baileys made it a free drink. You actually had to order it at the bar next door to Lavazza, but they got the coffee from Lavazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted February 4, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 4, 2018 On Breakway at xmas adding a shot of Baileys made it a free drink. You actually had to order it at the bar next door to Lavazza, but they got the coffee from Lavazza. Thanks! Very helpful to know. Will try that on Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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