Speciality coffee

[Best Cat Mom]

Everywhere -- Top Sail Lounge, YC Restaurant, YC One Pool, or your Butler. 🙂

[JamieLogical]

5 minutes ago, MrJulius said:

Is there a spot in YC that does fresh coffee, cappuccino, etc?

 

Thanks

MrJulius

 

I am sure the bar in the YC lounge offers espresso-based coffees the same way all the other bars do.

[MrJulius]

Thanks, JamieLogical.

 

Our first order of business is a good cup of real, made to order, coffee as soon as we get up.  I didn't know if I had to travel a long distance to a specialty venue to get this.

 

MrJulius

[Best Cat Mom]

10 minutes ago, MrJulius said:

Our first order of business is a good cup of real, made to order, coffee as soon as we get up.

We would have the butler bring us coffee with Baileys every morning and enjoy it on our balcony. I highly recommend it as a great way to start your day. 🙂

[DaKahuna]

15 minutes ago, Best Cat Mom said:

We would have the butler bring us coffee with Baileys every morning and enjoy it on our balcony. I highly recommend it as a great way to start your day. 🙂

 

 I wonder if I can order it by the carafe?  One coffee with Bailey's is just not enough as they are so delicious.

 

[Best Cat Mom]

2 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

I wonder if I can order it by the carafe?

It's YC -- of course you can. We usually had enough for 2 cups each. If you want more, you should order it separately. Que horrible if it is not fresh. LOL

[DaKahuna]

1 minute ago, Best Cat Mom said:

It's YC -- of course you can. We usually had enough for 2 cups each. If you want more, you should order it separately. Que horrible if it is not fresh. LOL

 

 I agree.  One most of our cruises we avoid room service coffee because we find it taste burnt and bitter, as it was made at midnight, boiled a couple of times, and served at 7 AM. 

 

[Best Cat Mom]

1 minute ago, DaKahuna said:

we find it taste burnt and bitter, as it was made at midnight, boiled a couple of times, and served at 7 AM.

Our experience has always been that YC is fresh, from close by and brought right away. One butler -- Rodwyn -- would even phone us first to make sure we were awake to open the door. He was really great.

[mexico8]

On 9/22/2023 at 8:24 AM, Slyfox16 said:

Does the easy plus  package allow you to get speciality coffees or are there venue restrictions?

Not clear to me if it's included in the easy plus package or not?   One reply here says No and the other says Yes.   I wonder which is correct?

[Rhea98]

6 hours ago, mexico8 said:

Not clear to me if it's included in the easy plus package or not?   One reply here says No and the other says Yes.   I wonder which is correct?

Yes, with a few exceptions. Ask when you make a reservation for a specific venue. Pick up at a bar on your way into an place where the Easy Plus package is not honored.

As posted earlier (#2) with the list of beverages. This is for Easy Plus:

"The Easy Package covers all the above served in our bars, buffet and main restaurant. What’s more, it also includes Ocean Cay and other exclusive destinations, but does not cover the specialty restaurants and signature venues (Venchi 1878 establishments or Jean-Philippe Maury venues, MSC Virtuosa Starship Club). Valid for cruises of 7 nights and more.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN RESPECT TO THE SAUDI LAW, DURING THE CALLS IN SAUDI ARABIAN PORTS, ALCOHOLIC DRINKS WILL NOT BE SERVED UNTIL THE SHIP WILL BE IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS."

Edited September 29, 2023 by Rhea98

[JamieLogical]

7 hours ago, mexico8 said:

Not clear to me if it's included in the easy plus package or not?   One reply here says No and the other says Yes.   I wonder which is correct?

 

I think the confusion is in what people consider "specialty coffees." Coffees made with the espresso machines at all of the bars onboard are covered. Coffees made at the specialty venues like Jean Philipe are not covered.

[mexico8]

1 hour ago, JamieLogical said:

 

I think the confusion is in what people consider "specialty coffees." Coffees made with the espresso machines at all of the bars onboard are covered. Coffees made at the specialty venues like Jean Philipe are not covered.

I was interested in latte or cappucino - thanks for the info.

[mexico8]

2 hours ago, Rhea98 said:

Yes, with a few exceptions. Ask when you make a reservation for a specific venue. Pick up at a bar on your way into an place where the Easy Plus package is not honored.

As posted earlier (#2) with the list of beverages. This is for Easy Plus:

"The Easy Package covers all the above served in our bars, buffet and main restaurant. What’s more, it also includes Ocean Cay and other exclusive destinations, but does not cover the specialty restaurants and signature venues (Venchi 1878 establishments or Jean-Philippe Maury venues, MSC Virtuosa Starship Club). Valid for cruises of 7 nights and more.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN RESPECT TO THE SAUDI LAW, DURING THE CALLS IN SAUDI ARABIAN PORTS, ALCOHOLIC DRINKS WILL NOT BE SERVED UNTIL THE SHIP WILL BE IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS."

Thank you.

[ReneeFLL]

On 9/22/2023 at 10:29 PM, Best Cat Mom said:

We "teach" the YC bartender to make what we call Holiday Coffee: over ice, 1 shot espresso, 1 shot Bailey's, 1 shot Kahlua, 1 shot Coconut Rum. We find it best just after breakfast, before moving to Bloody Marys. 🙂

Is that all at the same time? 
 

Edited October 2, 2023 by ReneeFLL

[Best Cat Mom]

18 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Is that all at the same time?

Yes, all in one tall glass. 🙂

[DaKahuna]

18 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Is that all at the same time? 
 

 

I hope so.  Sounds delicious, until Bloody Mary was mentioned.

 

 

[Best Cat Mom]

2 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

Sounds delicious, until Bloody Mary was mentioned.

My spouse is the true Bloody Mary lover. I usually find them too spicy and simply order Clamato and Gin. He loves it as spicy as possible. Blech!

[DaKahuna]

3 minutes ago, Best Cat Mom said:

My spouse is the true Bloody Mary lover. I usually find them too spicy and simply order Clamato and Gin. He loves it as spicy as possible. Blech!

 

 I love tomato's on sandwiches but not tomato juice or soup.  As for Clamao, you have no fear of me ever drinking any of that. 

 

[Best Cat Mom]

1 minute ago, DaKahuna said:

I love tomato's on sandwiches but not tomato juice or soup.

I'm with you on the soup. But I find I really enjoy a Bloody Mary made with gin, never vodka.

[Itchy&Scratchy]

I now have a question about the specialty coffee included in the Easy Plus package. 

 

I understand that these should be included:

 

Caffetteria
Espresso € 2.00
Decaffeinated coffee € 2.00
Double espresso € 4.00
Iced coffee € 2.50
Coffee with whipped cream € 2.50
American-style coffee € 2.00
American-style coffee with milk € 2.50
Cappuccino € 3.75
Cappuccino with rice milk / soy milk € 4.00
Caffè latte € 3.75
Barley coffee € 2.25
Ginseng coffee
big cup € 3.00
small cup € 2.25
Glass of milk € 1.50  - although I don't understand why MSC is charging for milk. Other cruise lines have it at the buffet for free in garafes.
Hot Tea € 3.75

 

 

but what about these?

 

Coffee Temptations
Marocchino
Experience the gentle caress of cocoa powder,
the sweet taste of chocolate and hazelnut sauce,
and the zing of real espresso coffee: a mouthful of heaven.
€ 4.00
Mochaccino
An exquisite blend of espresso coffee,
dark chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
€ 5.50
Latte Caramella
Savour a glass of warm, whipped milk flavoured
with coffee and sweet caramel sauce.
€ 5.50

 

Frozen Coffee Delights
Vanilla-Choc Cappuccino
Vanilla-flavoured milkshake with generous load of premium
coffee, coated in chocolate sauce and whipped cream...
irresistible!
€ 5.50
Caramel Coffee Frost
Strong Italian coffee, cream, caramel sauce and loads
of whipped cream... for a pleasant sensation of freshness!
€ 5.50
Chococcino
A concoction of coffee, milk, dark chocolate and whipped cream...
a delightful chill with an extra charge of chocolate!
€ 5.50

Spirit Coffees
Irish coffee
A coffee delight par excellence: long espresso,
Jameson Irish whisky, whipped cream and nutmeg.
€ 9.00
Baileys coffee
Smooth and indulgent: coffee, Baileys Irish Cream,
whipped cream and cinnamon.
€ 9.00
Italian Coffee
A true Italian coffee cuddle: espresso, Amaretto Disaronno,
Italian brandy and whipped cream.
€ 9.00
Chocolate Indulgence
Classic Chocolate
The whole traditional flavour in the most classical chocolate.
€ 4.00
Coconut Chocolate
An exotic taste where the freshness of coconut meets
with the best chocolate
€ 4.00
Hazelnut Chocolate
Hazelnut meets chocolate: a taste masterpiece.
€ 4.00
Orange and Cinnamon Chocolate
The energy of orange and the spicy of cinnamon for an
astonishing taste.
€ 4.00
White Chocolate
Creamy and rich in milk: it’s the favourite chocolate of the youngest.
€ 4.00
Rocky Road Chocolate
A cup of hot chocolate loaded with marshmallows ...
a timeless soothing concoction.
€ 5.50

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