Viking Ocean Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises, and Holland America Line... which of these actually serves a proper espresso at sea?
A cruise without a proper ristretto is not a vacation; it is a survival situation. Today, I am putting 11 major cruise lines and luxury suite classes—including the NCL Haven, MSC Yacht Club, and Royal Caribbean Sky Suites—to the ultimate coffee snob test!
In this ultimate tier list, I am exposing the truth about cruise ship coffee. I’m judging the espresso machines, the coffee beans, the baristas, and the absolute tragedy of the waxed paper cup. Are you stuck paying extra for a mass-market Starbucks, or is specialty coffee actually included in your cruise drinks package?
From the flawless Crema Cafe to the hidden French press secrets of the Haven , I reveal exactly where you can find proper porcelain cups , cold brews, and real barista-crafted cappuccinos on a cruise ship. We are diving deep into onboard coffee culture, evaluating famous spots like the Grand Dutch Cafe , Cafe al Bacio, and the Rye and Bean bar.
🚨 SPOILER ALERT: You will be shocked by the results. An absolute underdog of the cruising industry completely destroys the competition to claim the #3 spot, while some of the most popular mega-ships fall flat.
👇 Let me know in the comments: Did your favorite cruise line survive the coffee snob scale? What is your favorite spot for a morning brew at sea?
here is the DATA:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wgIbnJ7kXEH0Sg2fb7StG9THWGaVQ00B/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106811046432698320315&rtpof=true&sd=true
0:00 Intro
1:07 The "Mercy of the Mermaid" Tier
2:30 The "Suite Life" Upgrade Tier
3:31 The "Respect the Bean" Tier
5:20 The "Coffee Summit" Tier