rbelshaw Posted September 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I did the forum search and was reminded that kettles are often called black by pots, and are sometimes full of fish. I know these are available on European itineraries, but this is an Alaska cruise. I prefer to brew my own. Anyone have any experience? Thanks- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted September 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2022 are you requesting boiling water? I know that boiling water is plentiful for making tea, hot chocolate in the lido buffet/marketplace. Neptune Life is unknown to me but I've heard there is a Neptune lounge and I'm sure they could provide you w/boiling water. Also, I think (again, never live it yet) the Neptune people have their very own in room Keurig? Would that work to boil you some water? Enjoy the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted September 23, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I would think the coffee maker in the room has a “tea” setting for dispensing hot water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCruiser2 Posted September 23, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, Mary229 said: I would think the coffee maker in the room has a “tea” setting for dispensing hot water The coffee maker in the Neptune/Pinnacle suites is more like a Nespresso than a Keurig. There's no way to get boiling water out of it. You can definitely get boiling water in the Neptune Lounge, which is convenient if you are not in rooms at the back of the ship. Neptune lounge not open 24hrs though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 23, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2022 No kettles allowed in any room. Fire hazard. But, you can get hot water (boiling hot) at the machine in the Neptune Lounge. It’s open from approximately 7/7:30 am until around 7:30/8 pm IIRC. You can also order hot water from service and the Lido has hot water for tea 24/7 .. By the way, the Neptune Lounge has a nice assortment of teas IMO - different than the Lido - similar to the PG offereings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted September 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, rbelshaw said: did the forum search and was reminded that kettles are often called black by pots, and are sometimes full of fish I have no clue what this means! 😂 Room service has hot water, as does the Lido. The Neptune Lounge has hot water as well as a nice variety of Harney & Sons tea. (Open from 7:00am thru 8:00pm on this month’s cruise.) I have a Nespresso machine (NS machines are MoCoffee but an espresso machine nonetheless) and, if you don’t put a pod in, it will express hot water. Run it through a cycle a couple of times to clear the reservoir and warm your cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, rbelshaw said: I know these are available on European itineraries Not on HAL. (neither pot nor kettle, no matter what colour it is!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted September 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) I think this is the type of kettle the OP is looking for. - Contact Ship Services and who knows....If they are already on the ship for European trips - they are probably still stored away somewhere and would probably accommodate this. Edited September 23, 2022 by The-Inside-Cabin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenphy Posted September 23, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Mary229 said: I would think the coffee maker in the room has a “tea” setting for dispensing hot water That is true. The "keurig" does hot water in the Neptune Suites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted September 23, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2022 The problem with some coffee makers is that when just want hot water for tea there is a lasting flavor from the coffee. I think I have heard of some taking some vinegar and running it thru the machine prior to water for tea. Possibly a good container that will hold hot water from the Lido would be good. I remember the days when we packed one of those coils that we put in a cup to boil the water. Hopefully The Inside Cabin gave the best solution. Cherie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbelshaw Posted September 23, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Thanks all for your replies. However, you have forced me to step out of the closet. It's not tea related, My name is Rob and I...I...I am a coffee snob. I can drink anything, but much prefer my Peet's french roast, ground and drip brewed myself, and consumed in copious amounts. If it turns out I can't have that, well, I shall survive and it's one less pound to carry. I assumed they would have proper electric kettles on board, rather than risk mutiny by the British passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 23, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2022 4 hours ago, *Miss G* said: I have no clue what this means! 😂 Pot calling the kettle black and A fine kettle of fish 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted September 23, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, rbelshaw said: Thanks all for your replies. However, you have forced me to step out of the closet. It's not tea related, My name is Rob and I...I...I am a coffee snob. I can drink anything, but much prefer my Peet's french roast, ground and drip brewed myself, and consumed in copious amounts. If it turns out I can't have that, well, I shall survive and it's one less pound to carry. I assumed they would have proper electric kettles on board, rather than risk mutiny by the Do you french press your coffee? I also drink Peets coffee, usually major Dickason, and I bring my french press and use the hot water from the Lido buffet area and it is wonderful coffee. I buy a lb of coffee from publix before getting on the ship and it lasts the week. Edited September 23, 2022 by seagarsmoker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted September 24, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2022 rebelshaw - Does Peets not have the instant packs? I do not like instant coffee but Starbucks has great instant packs that we have used on international trips. A coffee press would be a great solution. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted September 24, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, rbelshaw said: Thanks all for your replies. However, you have forced me to step out of the closet. It's not tea related, My name is Rob and I...I...I am a coffee snob. I can drink anything, but much prefer my Peet's french roast, ground and drip brewed myself, and consumed in copious amounts. If it turns out I can't have that, well, I shall survive and it's one less pound to carry. I assumed they would have proper electric kettles on board, rather than risk mutiny by the British passengers. You could use my travel system. I have a cone for a single drip cup. I simply place that under the maker. If it doesn’t fit I use the hot water from the maker and pour. It is the only feature of the Neptune Suite that has seriously tempted me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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