The Quality of Coffee JOS

[easy_123]

As this is my first cruise with RCL, I am wondering about the quality of coffee aboard the JOS which I will be on in a couple of months. I ask as my first cruise was on the Star Princess last August. Prior to that cruise there were an endless # of queries about the quality of plain old coffee. There were discussions about the use of syrup concentrates rather than brewed.

 

So, what should I expect? Can I get a decent cup of black coffee most anytime on board, in various places? Or do I have to buy the "Royal Replenish" package at 20 bucks a day just to keep from caffeine withdrawals?

 

thanks!

[AF-1]

Are u talking about Jewel? The coffee on Royal ships is ok. Not strong like Starbucks but is ok.

[have scooter, will cruise]

I personally did NOT like the coffee on the ships that I have been on. Last month I sailed the Explorer and got the Royal replenishment package and loved it, not only did I have good coffee every day but also unlimited sodas and virgin frozen cocktails. I figure that the package is worth it if you have 5 or more drinks a day using it...otherwise, just go to the Starbucks or Cafe Lattitudes and pay per cup.

[bup1224]

We were on the Jewel last September and were told that the coffee that is included for free was Seattle's Best.

[AF-1]

Starbucks owns Seattle's Best

[cb at sea]

I hate Starbucks coffee...it's bitter and too strong. The WJ coffee was awful...but room service coffee and what they served in the dining room was fine, IMO....