danv3 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Took a cruise on Oasis last summer and really enjoyed the Coke Freestyle machines...helped to make the drink package worthwhile for me. I understand the machines are only on a handful of ships at the moment. Anyone know when they might be rolling out to more ships? I'm especially interested in Radiance of the Seas, which I'll be on in July. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I have heard/read about these, but didnt have it on Monarch of the Seas when I was on it last year. Taking 2 trips on Enchantment of the seas this winter, wondering if it might be on that ship as well? What is the big advanatge or deal with these machines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I have heard/read about these, but didnt have it on Monarch of the Seas when I was on it last year. Taking 2 trips on Enchantment of the seas this winter, wondering if it might be on that ship as well? What is the big advanatge or deal with these machines? Enchantment of the Seas has two Coke Freestyle machines. One is inside Windjammer Cafe and one is outside Cafe Latte-tudes. The machines work for guests who have purchased soda packages and are self-service. The big deal about these machines is that you can combine different flavors to create new kinds of soft drinks. There's over 100 flavors to choose from. Took a cruise on Oasis last summer and really enjoyed the Coke Freestyle machines...helped to make the drink package worthwhile for me. I understand the machines are only on a handful of ships at the moment. Anyone know when they might be rolling out to more ships? I'm especially interested in Radiance of the Seas, which I'll be on in July. :D There are no plans to add the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines to Radiance of the Seas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 The Coke Freestyle machines are neat. The machines offer more than just soda, like flavored water. Coke Freestyle machines exist in many restaurants all across the country. Look up the closest machine near you to try it out. http://www.coca-colafreestyle.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinTexan Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I could really used some Diet Dr Pepper on the ship! Diet Coke just doesn't do it for this Texas gal! Galveston Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I could really used some Diet Dr Pepper on the ship! Diet Coke just doesn't do it for this Texas gal! Unfortunately Dr Pepper isn't available because it's not owned by Coke (independent) but Mr. Pibb is better than nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Unfortunately Dr Pepper isn't available because it's not owned by Coke (independent) but Mr. Pibb is better than nothing! This is true. However, strangely enough, Dr. Pepper is distributed through Coke-Cola in some markets and Dr. Pepper is available on Freestyle Machines within those markets. Galveston Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 You're right Tylor. Is that a screenshot from a Freestyle machine on RC? My wife got the card on Freedom but I neglected to check for Dr Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I just checked my photo of one of the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine on Allure of the Seas from back in August. They offered Pibb Xtra (I think — my photo's a bit blurry) instead of Dr. Pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I can't wait to try out these machines. Seems like some great choicies and convienient for sure. Do they all offer the 100 different or so types of soda/water/sports drinks? Was wondering about powerade in particualr as on their website it shows it does, but wondering if thats just an "option" it could have, or if that would be standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Below is a photo of a Coke Freestyle Machine onboard Allure of the Seas. It looks as though Coke Freestyle machines on Royal Caribbean ships do not dispense Dr. Pepper products. Only Pibb Xtra, as Marc already pointed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I can't wait to try out these machines. Seems like some great choicies and convienient for sure. Do they all offer the 100 different or so types of soda/water/sports drinks? Was wondering about powerade in particualr as on their website it shows it does, but wondering if thats just an "option" it could have, or if that would be standard. Well technically all the flavors are optional on whether or not a particular brand is available in the market the machine is installed in. You pick a base flavor (like Coke or Fanta) and you can customize the drink with fruit flavors (Orange Coke or Orange Fanta, Lime Fanta, etc). These machines also dispense Dasani water which can be made carbonated and or mixed with any of the available fruit flavors. All of these combine to make up the 100+ different drink options. The syrup system utilizes microdispensing technology to mix drinks the way you want them. You can also stop a drink mid-pour by just releasing the dispense button and select another drink to mix two together. So if you want to mix Orange Fanta with Mello Yello Grape you can. But who would want to do that, right? The flavors are stored in cartridges similar to ink cartridges for a printer. monctonguy: Coke Freestyle machines are available at certain Wendy's and Burger King locations in Canada. I don't know where in Canada you live, but try using the Facebook locator application to find a machine near you. https://www.facebook.com/cocacolafreestyle/app_157819484263715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I just checked my photo of one of the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine on Allure of the Seas from back in August. They offered Pibb Xtra (I think — my photo's a bit blurry) instead of Dr. Pepper. That's what I thought was the case. Thanks for checking :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks for the info. Hoping they have some powerade to help with the replenishing in the mornings...lol. Never seen them here in Canada, but I don't travel anwyhere in Canada, too pricey. All my travels are to the US or Caribbean or cruises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 They are pretty darn cool and it's great having that wide a selection of drinks on the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danv3 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 It's really too bad they aren't rolling them out more widely. I'm sure they're expensive, but I'm also sure they drive revenue. Without a Coke Freestyle machine, I probably choose not to get a drink package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 It's really too bad they aren't rolling them out more widely. I'm sure they're expensive, but I'm also sure they drive revenue. Without a Coke Freestyle machine, I probably choose not to get a drink package. I know the freestyle machines were a big reason my wife bought the soda card last time, so agree. Also +1 for you for being a Strongbadd fan :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 We purchased the Soda package for the Independence last year as soon as we boarded and were really looking forward to the unlimited drinks but even though we checked with RC before the cruise when we went to use them 2 days into the cruise we found out that the Independence did not have them on board even though she had just had a minor refit. Fortunately we had not broken the seals on the souvenir cups and RC happily refunded them back to our account. The machines look great so I hope the Adventure has them on board for our next cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 It's unlikely that Adventure of the Seas will have them either. It seems that Royal Caribbean is only putting the Freestyle machines on ships that stay in the U.S. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's unlikely that Adventure of the Seas will have them either. It seems that Royal Caribbean is only putting the Freestyle machines on ships that stay in the U.S. This is correct. The reason is these machines need to be serviced by Coke personnel who are familiar and have the resources nearby to service the Freestyle machines. Ships sailing out of ports where there is no Coke Freestyle machines probably won't see the machines onboard until that region or country gets the machines/products. Also Coke products vary widely by region. A lot of the same products we enjoy here in the US are not available in many European countries. Likewise they have their own Coke branded products in Europe that aren't available here in the US. Currently Freestyle machines are only available in the US, Canada and limited availability in the UK and Europe. As they become more popular, Coke will eventually install them in other countries. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 These machines were amazing. I didn't realize from the posts here, that once you hit a button like "powerade", that you would then have another 5-10 choices of flavors etc....... Was great, used alot. Very conveinent for sure. Looking forward to using them again in 20 days!! :D Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 They really are amazing machines, especially for soft drink aficionados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS_MEI Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I certainly see RCI adding more of these to more of their ships. My experience is clients tend to purchase the soda package more often if they have the Freestyle Machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 These machines were amazing. I didn't realize from the posts here, that once you hit a button like "powerade", that you would then have another 5-10 choices of flavors etc....... Was great, used alot. Very conveinent for sure. Looking forward to using them again in 20 days!! :D So you found one near you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 No....am doing another cruise on Enchantment in now 18 ish days.....lol Don, Tylor, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGLG Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Are Freestyle machines available on "Adventure"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Are Freestyle machines available on "Adventure"??? No it is not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 No....am doing another cruise on Enchantment in now 18 ish days.....lol Sailed Enchantment in Dec -- best RCI Staff & Crew we have experenced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Yes, I had no complaints at all. Actually reconized a few of the guys from the Monarch of the Seas last year. Now just 14 days till I am back on this ship! Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Yes, I had no complaints at all. Actually reconized a few of the guys from the Monarch of the Seas last year. Now just 14 days till I am back on this ship! Enjoy. We do this trip 1x / 2x per year as a quik getaway & love it. Next trip will include para sailing at Coco Cay. This year was our 1st on Enchantment. Sad to see Monarch go, great ship even though she was older. Also enjoyed that she had the only female Captain in the industry at the time. She described Monarch as once the largest ship in RCI fleet but now a tug boat. Enjoy your cruise! Shawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Yes, I had no complaints at all. Actually reconized a few of the guys from the Monarch of the Seas last year. Now just 14 days till I am back on this ship! Were either of these follows still in the crew on Enchantment? (Click the images for full size photos) This is Richard Binuha, our assistant waiter in Nov 2011. Really nice guy, always sought us out in the Windjammer and basically treated us as if he was our own personal waiter. This is Dondon Villagomez. He was an assistant waiter in a nearby section, and he took a shine to my kids, and they to him. I hope they've both been promoted; they definitely earned the WOW cards that RCL passed out and "made" the cruise for us. :) Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I didnt use the MDR at all for my cruise sorry. I reconized the cruise director(marc) obviously, as well as the gentleman in charge of the casino, as well as 2 of the bartenders that worked the bars on the pool deck. Don't know names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torifreak12 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Does anyone know if there will be the Coke Freestyle machines on Anthem of the Seas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Does anyone know if there will be the Coke Freestyle machines on Anthem of the Seas? Generally they don't put those machines on ships sailing outside of USA but not sure if that will change once she comes to USA after her time in UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I am surprised that they dont have these machines on all the boats. If they don't want to use them when sailing outside of the USA, just don't turn them on?! It' so much conveinent to use these machines than waiting in line for bartenders to fill cups which are also smaller. Plus it free's up time for the bartenders I am sure as well. For all the cost that RCI has for each sailing, I can't imagine cost is the reason why they don't have these on all the ships?! markinct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 We love the freestyle machines locally and were really excited that they had them on the Jewel. However, the flavor of our preferred drinks was off. I could tolerate it, but my wife ended up requesting a refund for her beverage package as a result, which RCI granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktyson Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 As of May 14, 2015, the following is a list of ships with the Coke Freestyle Machines: Majesty Explorer Freedom Oasis Allure Enchantment Grandeur Jewel Coming soon to Quantum (date unknown) markinct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markinct Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I bought the soda package for both of my kids when we sailed on Oasis last month, and I actually think it's a good deal. I just wish that there were more machines (why, oh why, isn't there one on the Boardwalk?) and the machines were not serviced. One of the machines in the Windjammer was out of Coke syrup for the whole cruise. That said there were four machines in the Windjammer and there was rarely a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I found the same thing on the Jewel, Mark. One of the machines was out of a couple of syrups upon boarding and it stayed that way the entire cruise. markinct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naas Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 As of May 14, 2015, the following is a list of ships with the Coke Freestyle Machines: Majesty Explorer Freedom Oasis Allure Enchantment Grandeur Jewel Coming soon to Quantum (date unknown) They are already on Quantum, and have been since day one. I just wish they would be added to Liberty (prior to July 2015, wishful thinking), since Liberty is now a USA ship for the time being. markinct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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