Specialty Coffee Bar...

Just saw highlight video of our upcoming cruise on the Valor. It has the "Java" specialty coffee bar.

So just curious as to how much better are the coffee at this extra-pay bar vs the reg included coffee onboard?

much better, some ships are getting Starbucks

much better, some ships are getting Starbucks

Not all of us would call that an improvement.

Just saw highlight video of our upcoming cruise on the Valor. It has the "Java" specialty coffee bar.

So just curious as to how much better are the coffee at this extra-pay bar vs the reg included coffee onboard?

Just curious, Where did you see the video?

Not worth the extra money for regular brewed coffee. Good selection of specialty coffees. I did not taste a major difference. If you have the Cheers package...feel free to indulge since its included with Cheers

Lots of videos on Youtube, here's one:

We saw Starbucks on Harmony & Allure of the Seas. Many may want to pay extra for Starbucks, but just curious how much better are the coffee beans & taste at the extra-pay coffee bar. Wondering if after we add cream & Splenda, if it's any better.

Yes, Cheers covers specialty coffee, but you still have to pay extra for Cheers. (& it takes away bladder space for alcohol...)

Lots of videos on Youtube, here's one:

 

We saw Starbucks on Harmony & Allure of the Seas. Many may want to pay extra for Starbucks, but just curious how much better are the coffee beans & taste at the extra-pay coffee bar. Wondering if after we add cream & Splenda, if it's any better.

 

Yes, Cheers covers specialty coffee, but you still have to pay extra for Cheers. (& it takes away bladder space for alcohol...)

I hear you...but Cheers is a must for us when we cruise....7-8 alcoholic drinks a day is "just average day"...not including coffee/water in between!!

Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae

Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae

Interested to know this also

Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae

No they do not. It's either pay as you go, or get Cheers and the specialty coffees will be included

How much does the specialty coffee run? We aren’t getting the cheers package because we know we won’t drink enough between the two of us, but we do love our specialty coffee.

The coffee card cost me $35.65...and its well worth the money.:):halo:

I was just on the Vista last month and there was no coffee card. There was, however, a punch card; buy 6 get the 7th one free.

The coffee card cost me $35.65...and its well worth the money.:):halo:

How much coffee did you drink?

Does Carnival have a coffee card that you can purchase to get the speciality coffees, or you pay as you go, if you dont have the Cheers Packagae

Carnival uses a punch card. Buy 6 coffees and get the 7th free.

much better, some ships are getting Starbucks

Ick... No Starbucks :eek: The drinks at the Vienna Cafe on the Triumph were a thousand times better than Starbucks.

Carnival uses a punch card. Buy 6 coffees and get the 7th free.

I didn't know about this....how do you get this card? No one ever offered it to me..do you just have to ask? On all ships?

I didn't know about this....how do you get this card? No one ever offered it to me..do you just have to ask? On all ships?

Ask?

No idea. I hate coffee, but DH seems to get this card every cruise.

Just saw highlight video of our upcoming cruise on the Valor. It has the "Java" specialty coffee bar.

So just curious as to how much better are the coffee at this extra-pay bar vs the reg included coffee onboard?

My wife is religious about her patronage to this place while on a cruise. For her, this is one of the highlights.

If you like coffee and you're used to paying for it at a coffee shop of some sort, it is better than what you get on Lido, and not as expensive as a coffee shop.

I didn't know about this....how do you get this card? No one ever offered it to me..do you just have to ask? On all ships?

They advised me of it on embarkation when I purchased a drink. I would definitely ask if it isn’t offered to you.

Anyone have the menu?

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Much better...since you can get it spiked (well at least I did since i had cheers) :-)

Not all of us would call that an improvement.

I hear you! LOL....

Anyone have the menu?

 

 

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This is from 2016, so I'm not sure if anything's changed, including prices.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Ee4wUuMn1CV685v2

Here are links to menu (without prices) if the first link doesn't work.

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2981

https://www.carnival.com/cruise-food/javablue-cafe