helen haywood Posted October 23, 2015 #76 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I will just say, coming from Celebrity cruises, on our first NCL cruise recently on Getaway, OMG was the coffee in Taste and Savor strong in the mornings!! I'd add a cream container and it would turn, not cafe au lait colored, but a deep dark chocolate brown from the original inky blackness. One cup was all I needed! I drink 2 1/2 cups in the morning at home and made the mistake of drinking same on the first day.....lesson quickly learned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lo Posted October 23, 2015 #77 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I am so happy to have found this thread in time to order these: http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Pod-Replacement-Filters-Brewers/dp/B00A89FSTQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1445642244&sr=8-5&keywords=coffee+pods+hamilton+beach Now I can take my own coffee pods filled with my coffee from home. So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan_T Posted October 24, 2015 #78 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I know that 'regular' specialty coffee is not included in the UBP...but are specialty coffees with alcohol included in the UBP? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted October 24, 2015 #79 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I know that 'regular' specialty coffee is not included in the UBP...but are specialty coffees with alcohol included in the UBP?For some people yes, for others no. In the early days of the UBP, I asked and got refused several times, so I haven't bothered asking on our last couple cruises, but you never know until you ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan_T Posted October 24, 2015 #80 Share Posted October 24, 2015 For some people yes, for others no. In the early days of the UBP, I asked and got refused several times, so I haven't bothered asking on our last couple cruises, but you never know until you ask. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted October 24, 2015 #81 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Another question about the UBP and coffee- does the UBP include ANY of the Java bar coffees? We like the Americanos and iced coffee, and don't bother with any of the frappa/cappa/cino-whatevers. When I read the NCL site description of UBP, it states that it excludes "select Lavazza coffee beverages". What exactly does "select" mean?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted October 24, 2015 #82 Share Posted October 24, 2015 No it doesn't include coffee except complementary coffee available to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted October 24, 2015 #83 Share Posted October 24, 2015 When I read the NCL site description of UBP, it states that it excludes "select Lavazza coffee beverages". What exactly does "select" mean?! In this case, it means "all". In other cases, like when they say such-and-such crazy low price and great perks are available on "select sailings", it means "none" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted October 24, 2015 #84 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Ha! Thanks for the honest answer! I guess the NCL dictionary is different than everyone else's, where a word's meaning is the complete opposite.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinthe50s Posted October 24, 2015 #85 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I just bring along my own Barista from Starbucks and she makes me capuccino every day on board. Shes worth the cost of another cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Eleven Posted March 7, 2016 #86 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I got back from the Breakaway on 2/28 and I loved having the little machine in the balcony cabin and I thought it made a great cup of coffee. does anyone know the brand? it was 3 letters I think, like RTK or GRK? BTW- I also LOVED the Breakaway!:) TIA- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHLEV1974 Posted March 7, 2016 #87 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I just bring along my own Barista from Starbucks and she makes me capuccino every day on board. Shes worth the cost of another cabin i just spit out my coffee! hahaha!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmalone3 Posted March 8, 2016 #88 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I am so happy to have found this thread in time to order these: http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Pod-Replacement-Filters-Brewers/dp/B00A89FSTQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1445642244&sr=8-5&keywords=coffee+pods+hamilton+beach Now I can take my own coffee pods filled with my coffee from home. So excited! Me too....my hubby can have his Starbucks French Roast while viewing the glaciers! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobstad Posted March 8, 2016 #89 Share Posted March 8, 2016 This past weekend, I posted a comment saying NCL coffee was undrinkable. Many people responded, about half were pretty nasty responses. It appears THE HOST must have pulled the thread. And now this 2015 thread appears. Could one thread have been replaced with another? Yes, the in room machine is fine if you are a OV or higher cabin category. Yes, the pressed coffee is great, and the other specialities have good coffee. But forget trying to get a good or even mediocre cup of coffee in the buffet or MDR.......not just my opinion, but that of several others in my group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 8, 2016 #90 Share Posted March 8, 2016 We enjoyed our coffee machine in the 2 bedroom penthouse suite on the NCL Jade. Here is a video I made featuring the coffee machine in our cabin. [YOUTUBE]ilgsTvs8hdk[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnArtyWife Posted March 8, 2016 #91 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Coffee tastes vary. What I consider perfect coffee is weak to others. What they consider to be perfect is like Army field coffee to my palate. Remembering that...and that NCL can't please 100% of the people at any given time will keep things in perspective. That said, I found the OP info very helpful. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medtech2 Posted March 8, 2016 #92 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Another question about the UBP and coffee- does the UBP include ANY of the Java bar coffees? We like the Americanos and iced coffee, and don't bother with any of the frappa/cappa/cino-whatevers. When I read the NCL site description of UBP, it states that it excludes "select Lavazza coffee beverages". What exactly does "select" mean?! It includes the coffees that are made with alcohol from the coffee bar, just not anything without alcohol. Totally nonsensical IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted March 8, 2016 #93 Share Posted March 8, 2016 We enjoyed our coffee machine in the 2 bedroom penthouse suite on the NCL Jade. Here is a video I made featuring the coffee machine in our cabin. NCL is getting rid of Lavazza machines, Gem already had them replaced to Nespresso ones during her drydock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 25, 2016 #94 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Anybody know if you can bring a carton of real cream on board to keep in your fridge? Half and half is not what we would usually use and prefer heavy cream, but it is always so difficult to get on cruises, even at the Java Cafe. If this is not allowed, are there any tinned creams in US grocery stores? (no sugar). Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyvillage Posted June 25, 2016 #95 Share Posted June 25, 2016 You can buy Nestle Table Cream on Amazon. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomax Posted June 25, 2016 #96 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I would imagine that a carton of cream would be fine to bring onboard, but it may be difficult to procure depending on your embarkation port. If I recall, the only liquid that you cannot bring aboard is hard liqour. Anybody know if you can bring a carton of real cream on board to keep in your fridge? Half and half is not what we would usually use and prefer heavy cream, but it is always so difficult to get on cruises, even at the Java Cafe. If this is not allowed, are there any tinned creams in US grocery stores? (no sugar). Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 25, 2016 #97 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks to you both. We'll be staying pre-cruise in Ft.Lauderdale, so I can check the Publix nearby for either fresh or tinned. I would guess that people with babies have to bring formula or something with them but that would be tins as well, so just not sure about bringing fresh dairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatParts Posted June 25, 2016 #98 Share Posted June 25, 2016 We brought a quart of fresh cream onboard the Gem in February this year with no issues. Made morning tea in the stateroom very relaxing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 25, 2016 #99 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Wonderful! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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