5 Things you need to know about the Starbucks on your ship

It’s some people’s fantasy to be sailing aboard one of many cruise lines and have the availability of Starbucks onboard.  For my family, who collect Starbucks mugs, it’s an obsession to try locations across the world, and to see how many Starbucks at Sea we can visit. 

W​e’ve experienced quite a few, so I wanted to share the top 5 things you need to know when sailing and visiting an onboard Starbucks.

1. Prices onboard are a little higher than their land-based counterparts.  While this is to be expected, it sometimes comes as a shock to those onboard when there is a discrepancy in price.
2. Stevia is available at most onboard locations.  For those who choose Stevia as their sweetener of choice this solves the age-old problem of sneaking packets into their luggage as silent stowaways.  While Stevia hasn’t been spotted at any coffee service around the ship, you can get your fix {and a few extra packets for your stateroom} at the Starbucks onboard with no questions asked.   
3. You can’t get your food choices warmed at onboard Starbucks locations.  Your croissant, morning bun, classic coffee cake and other treats will be served chilled onboard.  No location we have encountered has had the toaster oven we all have come to love at our local Starbucks.  If you prefer your pastry’s warmed, you’re going to be disappointed.   
4. Wi-Fi isn’t available at Starbucks at sea.  What?  Yes, it is true.  On each cruise we’ve seen so many people upset that there isn’t free Wi-Fi available at Starbucks while at sea.  So be prepared, that while this is an added perk at land-based locations, it simply isn’t offered at any Starbucks at sea as we’ve seen.  
5. Your app and your Starbucks gift cards can be used.  That’s right, barring any technical glitch or internet outage, Starbucks locations onboard popular cruise lines offer the ability to use our favorite land applications as forms of payment.  You can also charge your Starbucks beverages and food to your guest room but earning points and using up gift cards {saving money} is always our go to plan.  You cannot use rewards onboard though, which is a bummer, but being able to earn points on our purchases at sea quells the upset.  

 
Starbucks at Sea is a great place to hang out and meet new people, to grab your Stevia, and to enjoy your favorite coffee beverage while sailing away. 

Have you experienced a Starbucks at Sea?  Which one has been your favorite? ​

As always - we would love to help plan your next dream vacation. 
Michelle
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