On Allure of the Seas, free drip coffee is available 24/7 at the Windjammer buffet and at Café Promenade on Deck 5 — no package needed. If you want specialty coffee (lattes, cappuccinos), expect to pay $4–$9 per drink plus 18% gratuity, or include it in a beverage package at $75–$95/person/day pre-cruise.
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If you just want a normal, drip-brewed cup of coffee on Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is not going to make it easy to find — but it's there, it's free, and you don't need to spend a dime. The problem is that Royal Caribbean has strategically placed Starbucks and its own specialty coffee bars front-and-center, making it feel like paying is the only option. It's not.
Where to Get Free Coffee on Allure of the Seas
Free coffee on Allure is straightforward once you know where to look:
- Windjammer Marketplace (Deck 16): Free drip coffee available all day during buffet hours. Standard stuff — think hotel lobby coffee. It's weak by design and by volume, but it's free and unlimited.
- Café Promenade (Deck 5, Royal Promenade): Free drip coffee and tea available 24/7. This is your best bet for a late-night or early-morning cup without paying. Also has free pastries overnight.
- Main Dining Room: Free coffee with dinner service — again, standard drip, nothing to write home about.
- Room service: Basic drip coffee is included with your free room service order (though there's now a $7.95 delivery fee per order on most Royal Caribbean sailings).
Bottom line: If "weak coffee" is all you need, the Windjammer and Café Promenade cover you completely at zero cost.
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What You'll Pay If You Want Something Better
If the free drip isn't cutting it and you want a latte, cappuccino, or anything from Starbucks, here's what the damage looks like:
| Coffee Type | Price (Before Gratuity) | With 18% Gratuity |
|---|---|---|
| Drip coffee (Windjammer/Café Promenade) | FREE | FREE |
| Specialty coffee (latte, cappuccino) | $4–$9 | $4.72–$10.62 |
| Starbucks on Allure | $5–$9 | $5.90–$10.62 |
| Beverage Package (covers specialty coffee) | $75–$95/person/day | Included in package price |
Important: Starbucks on Royal Caribbean ships is never included in any beverage package — not even the Deluxe Beverage Package. You will always pay out of pocket at Starbucks. The ship's own specialty coffee bars (Café Promenade's specialty drinks, Café@Two70 on Quantum-class — though Allure has its own venues) are covered under the Deluxe Beverage Package.
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Does a Beverage Package Make Sense Just for Coffee?
Short answer: No. The Deluxe Beverage Package on Allure of the Seas runs $75–$95/person/day when purchased in advance through the Cruise Planner (prices vary by sailing — always check your Cruise Planner for the exact price). You'd need to drink 5–6 drinks per day just to break even, and "drinks" here means alcoholic cocktails, not just coffee.
If you're a coffee-only person who just wants to avoid the weak drip, buy specialty coffees individually. At $4–$9 each, you'd need to drink 8–12 specialty coffees per day to justify the package cost. That's not happening.
The package math for coffee drinkers:
| Scenario | Daily Cost | Package Worth It? |
|---|---|---|
| Free drip coffee only | $0 | No |
| 2 specialty coffees/day | ~$10–$21 after gratuity | No |
| 2 coffees + 3–4 cocktails/day | ~$60–$80 after gratuity | Maybe — check your Cruise Planner |
| 5–6 total drinks/day (mixed) | Breaks even | Yes |
Practical Tips for Coffee Drinkers on Allure
- Hit Café Promenade early. It opens before the Windjammer and has free drip coffee plus pastries. Best free coffee experience on the ship.
- Bring a reusable travel mug. The Windjammer staff will fill it from the same machines — no issue.
- Skip Starbucks for your daily fix. It adds up fast and isn't covered by any package.
- If you're picky about coffee, consider bringing a small pour-over dripper or instant coffee packets. Royal Caribbean allows this and your cabin has a hot water kettle available on request from your stateroom attendant (or you can grab hot water from the buffet).
- Pre-purchase specialty coffee packages — Royal Caribbean occasionally offers a coffee card/package through the Cruise Planner for around $30–$45 for a set number of specialty drinks. Check your Cruise Planner before sailing; it doesn't always appear but is worth looking for if you're a daily specialty coffee drinker.
If you want to see exactly what beverage packages are running for your specific Allure sailing and do the math before you book, use CruiseMutiny to break down whether any package actually pays off for your drinking habits — coffee included.