CruisinFinsUp Posted October 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2019 The newer drink packages mention "Coke Freestyle machines where available (coming soon)." Does anyone have any info on the rollout schedule of these machines? Are they on any ships yet? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted October 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, cruisintoddler said: The newer drink packages mention "Coke Freestyle machines where available (coming soon)." Does anyone have any info on the rollout schedule of these machines? Are they on any ships yet? Thanks There was a long thread on this a few months ago. Nothing has been reported about them being available yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted October 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2019 The ones I have used here are awful, when I choose COKE, they give me a watered down weird tasting concoction. Not true and strong Coke syrup. Last time I brought some bottled cokes onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinFinsUp Posted October 14, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted October 14, 2019 56 minutes ago, Colo Cruiser said: There was a long thread on this a few months ago. Nothing has been reported about them being available yet. I agree. That is why I'm asking now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinFinsUp Posted October 14, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted October 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said: The ones I have used here are awful, when I choose COKE, they give me a watered down weird tasting concoction. Not true and strong Coke syrup. Last time I brought some bottled cokes onboard! Were these on Princess ships? If so, which ships please? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATGUY7 Posted October 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said: The ones I have used here are awful, when I choose COKE, they give me a watered down weird tasting concoction. Not true and strong Coke syrup. Last time I brought some bottled cokes onboard! I agree completely! I have stopped visiting restaurants that use them. Edited October 14, 2019 by CATGUY7 Added sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted October 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2019 The machines are fairly wide spread here in grocery stores, self serve restaurants etc. I have found them to be very close to the older soda gun. Interesting that some find the machines to be deficient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted October 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, CATGUY7 said: I agree completely! I have stopped visiting restaurants that use them. +1 I've never had a freestyle machine that served up the same quality soda as a direct pour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted October 14, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2019 My guess will be on the Sky, I’m sure we will find out next week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 14, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Wishing on a star said: The ones I have used here are awful, when I choose COKE, they give me a watered down weird tasting concoction. Not true and strong Coke syrup. Last time I brought some bottled cokes onboard! I don’t like the fountain sodas from the bar guns either...any system that gives different types of sodas from the same dispenser isn’t suited to my taste. We tried their fountain soda package once & quickly learned it wasn’t for us. For the same daily price we could buy 3 canned sodas but instead we carry our preferred soda onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted October 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I won't use something like that either, but how will they prevent those who don't have the coke package from using them? Will you have to scan your medallion to unlock the machine? What's to prevent others from filling up while you are close by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted October 14, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I have used them in a couple of places. Recently Five Guys in the Harbor Shops comes to mind. The drink dispensing area was dirty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 14, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2019 38 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said: I won't use something like that either, but how will they prevent those who don't have the coke package from using them? Will you have to scan your medallion to unlock the machine? What's to prevent others from filling up while you are close by? Honesty? Personal integrity? One could send this onboard, and ask for carbonated water at a bar... https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Coke-Soda-Syrup-Gallon/dp/B00HEXSJDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott4020 Posted October 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I drink diet sodas and I love these things. If there's one on Sky for my next cruise I may not have to bring any soda with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-sar Posted October 14, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, kywildcatfanone said: I won't use something like that either, but how will they prevent those who don't have the coke package from using them? Will you have to scan your medallion to unlock the machine? What's to prevent others from filling up while you are close by? On RCL, the machine will only dispense if you have one of their special tumblers with a chip in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemis12 Posted October 14, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 14, 2019 45 minutes ago, pablo222 said: Honesty? Personal integrity? Honesty and personal integrity usually take a back seat to "free stuff". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted October 15, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 hours ago, h-sar said: On RCL, the machine will only dispense if you have one of their special tumblers with a chip in it. So you have to keep the same drink glass for the entire cruise. Do I have it right? What if you misplace it. Do they give me a new one. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-sar Posted October 15, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, donaldsc said: So you have to keep the same drink glass for the entire cruise. Do I have it right? What if you misplace it. Do they give me a new one. DON Wasn’t a big fan of the machines on RCL as they were few and far between and always busy. People took forever to select their flavours. I usually just went to the bars for fountain pop in a regular glass, so never had the opportunity to lose my tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 15, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 15, 2019 10 hours ago, bemis12 said: Honesty and personal integrity usually take a back seat to "free stuff". I like free stuff. When it is intended to be free. But, my mom taught me not to steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 15, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sounds like half priced soda to me. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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