debs2028 Posted April 23, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm a typical Brit and love a cup of tea first thing in the morning. Am I allowed to bring a travel kettle with me to make my own. If not any suggestions as to how I can get a cup first thing in the morning? Can I preorder it for a chosen time?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted April 23, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Room Service will be happy to deliver your tea at whatever time you request. They generally call to let you know they're on the way. (that also works as a wake up call ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted April 23, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I think that Room Service starts at 6:00 am but it could be 7:00 am. I am not sure. Somewhere on every RCI Ship is a place with 24/7 coffee and hot water. On our recent Radiance cruise it was just outside the Windjammer, on the Mariner it was at the café on the promenade. They had an assortment of tea bags there our you can bring your favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvowinner Posted April 23, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Debs If you're like me, you want boiling water to pour over a teabag, not a pot of hot water that wasn't boiling to start with. It is one thing I miss when I visit the states. I've also wondered about bringing on a travel kettle or jug. They provide them in the more expensive suites so it shouldn't be a fire issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sRC4ME Posted April 23, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I would imagine that you are NOT allowed to bring a kettle with you - it has a heating element, which is why they ban travel irons and (by some accounts lately) travel steamers. It's not that they want to deprive you of tea, but they are really, really concerned about the risk of fire from a heating element that malfunctions or is left on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvowinner Posted April 23, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2008 But the Grand Suites have a small kettle and french press provided - an earlier thread has a picture. Also they are putting kettles in the RCI ships sailing in Asia. What is the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs2028 Posted April 23, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I could not find any info to say I couldn't bring a kettle. I would not want to pose a fire risk, but really do not want to walk somewhere to get tea as I might aswell go to the dining room. I like to have a cup of tea in my PJ,s in bed in the morning if I get chance(I am on holiday after all). 7am might be a bit late when going on a trip? Wonder why they have them on Asia trips. They should have them when sailing out of UK to keep us Brits from being cranky in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvowinner Posted April 23, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2008 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=759173&highlight=coffie Hi Deb I'm not sure if this works but I've tried to enter the link to the thread with the pics of the kettle and other relevant discussions. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs2028 Posted April 23, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted April 23, 2008 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=759173&highlight=coffie Hi Deb I'm not sure if this works but I've tried to enter the link to the thread with the pics of the kettle and other relevant discussions. Julie Thanks Julie ,link worked great. Sounds like they will bring you a pot of tea in the morning which will be fine for me. Will save packing my kettle:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted April 23, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2008 But the Grand Suites have a small kettle and french press provided - an earlier thread has a picture. Also they are putting kettles in the RCI ships sailing in Asia. What is the difference?The difference is that when they provide them they can control how old they are, what condition they are in, what wattage they draw, whether they have auto shut off, etc. Coffee makers are explicitly banned from being brought on board, I doubt saying "No, it's not a coffee maker it's a tea kettle" would make much difference to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 23, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Debs If you're like me, you want boiling water to pour over a teabag, not a pot of hot water that wasn't boiling to start with. It is one thing I miss when I visit the states. I've also wondered about bringing on a travel kettle or jug. They provide them in the more expensive suites so it shouldn't be a fire issue. We are just of the Voyager in a Grand Suite. Yes the cabin had a pot to boil water, but it was not a "normal" kettle. There is a tray that the kettle sits on. The tray is what is plugged in. The kettle then has to fit in the "slot" that was made for it in order for it to work. It also will turn itself off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 23, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Here is a picture of what is in the GS on Voyager. And my husband thought I was crazy for taking this picture. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 23, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There is a raised disk like thing under the kettle that the kettle has to be on perfectly or it doesn't work. It was a real pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted April 23, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 23, 2008 We are just of the Voyager in a Grand Suite. Yes the cabin had a pot to boil water, but it was not a "normal" kettle. There is a tray that the kettle sits on. The tray is what is plugged in. The kettle then has to fit in the "slot" that was made for it in order for it to work. It also will turn itself off. I use an old GE kettle to boil water for tea at home. On the ships, the kettle that sits on it's own stand is very similar to the new ones that have a base, and also have auto shutoff when the water boils. I should add that this is for Grand Suites and above. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sRC4ME Posted April 23, 2008 #15 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The difference is that when they provide them they can control how old they are, what condition they are in, what wattage they draw, whether they have auto shut off, etc. Coffee makers are explicitly banned from being brought on board, I doubt saying "No, it's not a coffee maker it's a tea kettle" would make much difference to them. Interesting. I had no idea they had them in suites. I suppose an electric kettle is safer than a coffee maker because it shuts off after it's done boiling, where a coffee maker just stays on keeping the coffee hot indefinitely (or until the coffee is a little dark smear in the bottom of the carafe like happens in my office). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 23, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I also have to add that the coffee made in the French Press is much better than the stuff in the Windjammer, Dining Room , or Cafe Promenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted April 23, 2008 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2008 We are just of the Voyager in a Grand Suite. Yes the cabin had a pot to boil water, but it was not a "normal" kettle. There is a tray that the kettle sits on. The tray is what is plugged in. The kettle then has to fit in the "slot" that was made for it in order for it to work. It also will turn itself off. We have this type at home and love it. It turns off by itself and you can lift the top off so you don't have to juggle a cord when pouring the water. Works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcdallas72 Posted April 23, 2008 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I also have to add that the coffee made in the French Press is much better than the stuff in the Windjammer, Dining Room , or Cafe Promenade. I can't wait for your review, Little Elm! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 23, 2008 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I can't wait for your review, Little Elm!:p Yes KC, I know your waiting on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanna Posted April 24, 2008 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just read another post saying kettles are to be included in all cabins on Idependence?? Hops this is correct. Hollyanna;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnielass Posted April 27, 2008 #21 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Here is a picture of what is in the GS on Voyager. And my husband thought I was crazy for taking this picture. :rolleyes: This kettle is exactly the same as the one we had on the Rhapsody (asia cruise) and i have remembered the cabin number, it was 7554. We did not have the coffee maker, just the kettle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted April 27, 2008 #22 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm not familiar with how a french press works? How does one make coffee with a french press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 27, 2008 #23 Share Posted April 27, 2008 How to use a French Press. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/FrenchPress.htm It makes great coffee. Much better than the Windjammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted April 28, 2008 #24 Share Posted April 28, 2008 In the case on board the ship. -Open the packet of coffee and pour it into the French Press -Pour the boiling water slowly over the coffee. Stir just enough to make sure all of the coffee is wet. (some coffee will float) -Replace the lid and plunger (make sure the plunger is pulled all the way up, do not push the coffee down) -Let the coffee sit in the water for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like it. -After the coffee sites, push the plunger down slowly -Pour coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted April 28, 2008 #25 Share Posted April 28, 2008 How to use a French Press. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/FrenchPress.htm It makes great coffee. Much better than the Windjammer. In the case on board the ship. -Open the packet of coffee and pour it into the French Press -Pour the boiling water slowly over the coffee. Stir just enough to make sure all of the coffee is wet. (some coffee will float) -Replace the lid and plunger (make sure the plunger is pulled all the way up, do not push the coffee down) -Let the coffee sit in the water for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like it. -After the coffee sites, push the plunger down slowly -Pour coffee Thanks! It's amazing the things I learn on Cruise Critic. I may buy myself one of those classy gadgets to use at home instead of my boring Mr Coffee Drip Machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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