parmus Posted February 23, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Traveling on the Joy in a mini suite. Has anyone requested their steward for a Nespresso Machine in their room and gotten it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony s Posted February 23, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2020 We always bring our own. We bought an Essenza just to travel. Easier and we know it's clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted February 23, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, tony s said: We always bring our own. We bought an Essenza just to travel. Easier and we know it's clean. That's a fantastic idea! Only $124 on Amazon. Is the coffee decent? We were planning on bringing the Starbucks packets that are pretty good, but maybe worth buying an Essenza. We do a fair amount of cruising but on Oceania where cappuccinos etc are excellent. But for the amount of coffee we drink, for a 7 day on NCL might be worth it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony s Posted February 23, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Better than Starbucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted February 23, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, tony s said: Better than Starbucks! Good to know. Trying to decide if we can survive on a short 7 day cruise with the Starbucks packets. Surprizingly they really aren't bad. I hate the hassle of getting enough hot water in the morning though. I'm new to NCL. Is there a service fee for a breakfast tray to get hot water? OK- on edit. Just took the time to look it up myself. Looks like continental breakfast is no service charge and I'll hope I can get a couple pots hot water. Unless I break down and buy an Essenza. Thanks for your great idea! Edited February 23, 2020 by Petoonya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted February 23, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2020 *** https://www.ncl.com/prohibited-items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted February 23, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, ggTexasGal said: *** https://www.ncl.com/prohibited-items Thanks. Guess Essenza's out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 24, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2020 17 hours ago, parmus said: Traveling on the Joy in a mini suite. Has anyone requested their steward for a Nespresso Machine in their room and gotten it? You get a Hamilton Beach single cup coffee maker in your room with as much coffee as you can drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare G-DawgMN Posted February 24, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2020 17 hours ago, parmus said: Traveling on the Joy in a mini suite. Has anyone requested their steward for a Nespresso Machine in their room and gotten it? I doubt they will give you one since those are only for full suites. Mini-Suites get no special privileges despite the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P_Mcruisers Posted February 25, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Good to know, we are booked on the Breakaway in Sept., in a mini suite. I'll find out if they extend the courtesy . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerOrchard Posted February 25, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 25, 2020 AFAIK, the Nespresso machines are a Haven only perk. I've never heard of anyone getting anything upgraded beyond the Hamilton Beach. It never hurts to ask, but my strong suspicion is that the answer will be "no." And I know this is a common gripe on here, but seriously... WHEN is NCL ever going to change the name of the mini-suite booking category? It is very confusing for people (especially newbies) who assume that suite benefits are included. Calling it Balcony Plus would be more accurate and less confusing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted February 25, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 25, 2020 52 minutes ago, TowerOrchard said: AFAIK, the Nespresso machines are a Haven only perk. I've never heard of anyone getting anything upgraded beyond the Hamilton Beach. It never hurts to ask, but my strong suspicion is that the answer will be "no." And I know this is a common gripe on here, but seriously... WHEN is NCL ever going to change the name of the mini-suite booking category? It is very confusing for people (especially newbies) who assume that suite benefits are included. Calling it Balcony Plus would be more accurate and less confusing. And on the bigger ships, it’s bigger bathroom balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podgeandrodge Posted February 25, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 12:44 PM, BirdTravels said: You get a Hamilton Beach single cup coffee maker in your room with as much coffee as you can drink. Much better than Nespresso in my opinion. I bring senseo bags with me, better than the ship ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmit002 Posted February 25, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, TowerOrchard said: AFAIK, the Nespresso machines are a Haven only perk. I've never heard of anyone getting anything upgraded beyond the Hamilton Beach. They're also in the Concierge Suites on the Joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAPilot Posted February 25, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 25, 2020 The free coffee on Norwegian tastes awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 25, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, podgeandrodge said: Much better than Nespresso in my opinion. I bring senseo bags with me, better than the ship ones. At least it is real coffee that is drip brewed. Nespresso (like k-cups) is just instant coffee in a pod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russiamomm Posted February 25, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, podgeandrodge said: I bring senseo bags with me, better than the ship ones. Now this is the best idea I've heard all day! Off to Amazon. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russiamomm Posted February 25, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 25, 2020 29 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: At least it is real coffee that is drip brewed. Nespresso (like k-cups) is just instant coffee in a pod. Now this is where we differ. I love my Nespresso. It is real coffee, but it's espresso, not brewed coffee. Nectar of the Gods. LOL 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podgeandrodge Posted February 25, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Russiamomm said: Now this is the best idea I've heard all day! Off to Amazon. 🙂 I get these - the extra strong ones 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Senseo-Coffee-Packs-Blends-Choose/dp/B07VB9NWKQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=senseo+extra+strong&qid=1582660417&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russiamomm Posted February 25, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, podgeandrodge said: I get these - the extra strong ones 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Senseo-Coffee-Packs-Blends-Choose/dp/B07VB9NWKQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=senseo+extra+strong&qid=1582660417&sr=8-1 Perfect! Not quite my Nespresso, but they will work. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippeedee Posted February 25, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Use bottled water to make coffee, not the tap water. It will taste so much better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podgeandrodge Posted February 25, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, Zippeedee said: Use bottled water to make coffee, not the tap water. It will taste so much better! correct! Regardless of those who say the water from the tap is the same, it is not!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizfish Posted February 25, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: At least it is real coffee that is drip brewed. Nespresso (like k-cups) is just instant coffee in a pod. K cups are not instant coffee in a pod. K cups (and Nespresso as well) hold roasted, ground coffee. If you open a K cup after using it, there will still be grounds inside it. Instant coffee disappears when mixed with hot water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuliHuli Posted February 25, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, BirdTravels said: At least it is real coffee that is drip brewed. Nespresso (like k-cups) is just instant coffee in a pod. Just one more thing you comment on, but know nothing about. "Both the brands use capsules for brewing which are sealed packed containers consisting of coffee grounds in the variety of flavors." 🤥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russiamomm Posted February 25, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, HuliHuli said: Just one more thing you comment on, but know nothing about. "Both the brands use capsules for brewing which are sealed packed containers consisting of coffee grounds in the variety of flavors." 🤥 Yes, they are real coffee. And very good, if you get the right brands. I work from home and spend the day going from my office to the kitchen to hit that wonderful little button on the Nespresso machine. :) I was dreading not having it on the ship. But it sounds like the Senseo pods will work. Question: Do the Senseo's get stale? The Nespresso pods are in plastic so they stay pretty fresh. I'm thinking I should wait a while to buy the Senseo's since I'm not leaving until April 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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