Peggy and Mossey Posted July 15, 2022 #26 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Just now, BND said: That is tongue in cheek. It's not free because nothing on board is really free. Those who have become Diamond have paid a lot to get to that "free" coffee, among other things. fully agree 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted July 15, 2022 #27 Share Posted July 15, 2022 6 hours ago, Seannie said: uhhh so what kind of coffee do you drink on board? uhhh, we buy specialty coffee that to me is better tasting. I'm not saying it's great coffee either, but I like mochas when I can't get really good black coffee. My point was and is that the coffee from the machines in the DL and CL aren't good. I just don't get the obsession some seem to have with it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SuitesRbest Posted July 15, 2022 #28 Share Posted July 15, 2022 We are Diamond however, we always get the DBP. We try the coffee everywhere first morning or 2 and decide which one wins. If its the DL so be it, if it is Lattitude so be it. What ever floats our boat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted July 15, 2022 #29 Share Posted July 15, 2022 19 minutes ago, BND said: My point was and is that the coffee from the machines in the DL and CL aren't good. I just don't get the obsession some seem to have with it. Do you really not understand that it's simply a difference of opinion and that's OK? I find the cappuccino in the DL/SL quite good and enjoy drinking it every morning. Clearly you have a different opinion and there's nothing wrong with that. Not sure why you keep repeating your opinion as if it's fact. Tastes are subjective. 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wants2cruise2 Posted July 15, 2022 #30 Share Posted July 15, 2022 One of my favorite perks actually. I love the morning beverage in the DL. Just a tea drinker here, happily several times a day, and the machine and the setup suits me just fine. if the coffee and/or the coffee machine offends you, please don’t use it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted July 15, 2022 #31 Share Posted July 15, 2022 We were recently on the Adventure and most days the coffee machine was broken. People trying to fix it. Not worth anything. You can purchase an inexpensive coffee card and have a much better cup of coffee at sorrentos and enjoy with your family as you can both use the same card. I think it was good for 15 coffees. Including espresso and cappuccino. Only diamond and diamond plus allowed in the lounge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted July 15, 2022 #32 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Oh I like the DL coffee too, a great perk! I don't recall ever having a broken machine, just lucky I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seannie Posted July 15, 2022 #33 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, BND said: We love good coffee. My preferred coffee is Jamaican Blue Mountain or a good Kona. DL coffee is neither. I also don't drink the "free" coffee onboard. Every time we go to Jamaica we buy Blue Mountain for us and family. The coffee machines in the lounges is only popular because people think they're getting something for free. (Standing behind BND & spouse in line & watching the them order) “I’ll have what they’re having!!” Barista: “Here’s a hot cup of Kopi luwak for you Sir!” (Slurping) Me: “Wow!?!! THAT ISSS A GOOOOOOOOD cup of coffeeeeeee! Where do the beans come from?” Barista gives explanation. Seconds later….. Barista: “PVI PVI!!!!!!” Edited July 15, 2022 by Seannie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted July 15, 2022 #34 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: Do you really not understand that it's simply a difference of opinion and that's OK? I find the cappuccino in the DL/SL quite good and enjoy drinking it every morning. Clearly you have a different opinion and there's nothing wrong with that. Not sure why you keep repeating your opinion as if it's fact. Tastes are subjective. Do you? I stated what I think of it. I never said anyone had to think like I do lol. Edited July 15, 2022 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #35 Share Posted July 15, 2022 12 hours ago, 3yorkies said: No, not allowed. If no concierge there, might get away with it, but I would not risk my perks, Never heard of anyone stripped of their perks🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #36 Share Posted July 15, 2022 10 hours ago, BND said: We love good coffee. My preferred coffee is Jamaican Blue Mountain or a good Kona. DL coffee is neither. I also don't drink the "free" coffee onboard. Every time we go to Jamaica we buy Blue Mountain for us and family. The coffee machines in the lounges is only popular because people think they're getting something for free. Honestly never had a bad coffee in the lounges. A couple times it hasn't been very hot, but that's about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #37 Share Posted July 15, 2022 9 hours ago, alex_drew said: On our past two cruises 2021/2022, we had the deluxe drink pkg so often got coffee at Cafe Lattitudes, but we also got wonderful coffee at the DL. We do like strong coffee and were able to get that at both Cafe Lattitudes and the DL... I've had both Blue Mountain and Kona and they are a little milder and maybe "smoother", so while lovely, just not my particular preference. As another poster said, "different strokes". 😊 Some machines allow you to change the strength. Look for a button with coffee beans 1 = weak 2 = normal (default) 3 = strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #38 Share Posted July 15, 2022 8 hours ago, rudeney said: I assume the DL's coffee machine is similar (if not identical) to the SL's? I really enjoy the SL's machine. I usually do a triple-espresso for myself, and a latte for my my wife each morning. We really aren't coffee snobs, so just some good fresh beans are find with us. Our "daily drinker" coffee comes from a Keurig machine. I prefer the Newman's and my wife drinks flavored crap, so the lounge machines are a treat for us. Not always the same. FWIW, on Indy the DL had a nicer/newer one than SL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted July 15, 2022 #39 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: Some machines allow you to change the strength. Look for a button with coffee beans 1 = weak 2 = normal (default) 3 = strong Are you referring to personal home machines or the ones in the D Lounge? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #40 Share Posted July 15, 2022 2 hours ago, BND said: uhhh, we buy specialty coffee that to me is better tasting. I'm not saying it's great coffee either, but I like mochas when I can't get really good black coffee. My point was and is that the coffee from the machines in the DL and CL aren't good. I just don't get the obsession some seem to have with it. Your obsessive dislike seems to be the outlier here 😉 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 15, 2022 #41 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, cublet said: Sadly neither seem to be cleaned as regularly as I used to see on Indy/Adventure/Navigator/Explorer when in UK. The small excuse for a sink in the DL is totally useless for washing-out the brewing unit that might explain why it is not done. They definitely do not use the small sink in the lounge to clean the various parts. I have been at DL early on Anthem and have seen them bring out various parts of the machine on a cart or by hand from the mini kitchen area (door to the right of the food/coffee area) where they cleaned overnight and re-assembled machine with fresh beans, milk etc. Believe me I have patiently waiting and watched them so I could make my coffee. Edited July 15, 2022 by Sunshine3601 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted July 15, 2022 #42 Share Posted July 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, Seannie said: (Standing behind BND & spouse in line & watching the them order) “I’ll have what they’re having!!” Barista: “Here’s a hot cup of Kopi luwak for you Sir!” (Slurping) Me: “Wow!?!! THAT ISSS A GOOOOOOOOD cup of coffeeeeeee! Where do the beans come from?” I have had Kopi Luwak and I did not think it was all that good. A friend of mine roast his own beans and I am able to occasionally beg an 8-oz bag or two from him. I really like his Nicaraguan peaberry. He knows we prefer a milder roast and that's what he give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #43 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: Do you really not understand that it's simply a difference of opinion and that's OK? I find the cappuccino in the DL/SL quite good and enjoy drinking it every morning. Clearly you have a different opinion and there's nothing wrong with that. Not sure why you keep repeating your opinion as if it's fact. Tastes are subjective. I look forward to the lounge coffee😁 But I'm a glutton for punishment I'm told🙀 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted July 15, 2022 #44 Share Posted July 15, 2022 We are Diamond, but, it has been many years since we have sailed with RCI. I notice for my upcoming cruise the DL is not open until 8am!! What??!!! I need my coffee and 6am, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #45 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, RosieCanberra said: Oh I like the DL coffee too, a great perk! I don't recall ever having a broken machine, just lucky I guess. Combination of broken or just turned off. Cruised 100+ times. Only broken a couple times, and usually no longer than a few hours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #46 Share Posted July 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said: Are you referring to personal home machines or the ones in the D Lounge? Lounge machines This is Indy SL. Notice the 2 beans in lower left of control screen just touch it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 15, 2022 #47 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Cruise a holic said: We were recently on the Adventure and most days the coffee machine was broken. People trying to fix it. Not worth anything. You can purchase an inexpensive coffee card and have a much better cup of coffee at sorrentos and enjoy with your family as you can both use the same card. I think it was good for 15 coffees. Including espresso and cappuccino. Only diamond and diamond plus allowed in the lounge. Did you know that you could use your seapass and get free coffee from Starbucks when machine on Adventure was broken? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #48 Share Posted July 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: We are Diamond, but, it has been many years since we have sailed with RCI. I notice for my upcoming cruise the DL is not open until 8am!! What??!!! I need my coffee and 6am, lol. Cafe Promenade. $4.50 plus tip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 15, 2022 #49 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said: Did you know that you could use your seapass and get free coffee from Starbucks when machine on Adventure was broken? I've typically been steered towards Cafe Promenade. But even that is hit or miss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 15, 2022 #50 Share Posted July 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I've typically been steered towards Cafe Promenade. But even that is hit or miss Probably varies by ship. Adventure kept having problems and were trying their best to keep it running while waiting for a new machine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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