Holland America Line In-Room Espresso Package: Rise & Shine Prices and Details
Coffee lovers sailing with Holland America Line have an interesting option for enjoying espresso without leaving their stateroom. The cruise line’s Rise & Shine offering provides fresh premium espresso from an Illy espresso machine in the comfort of your room, with packages sold according to the number of cups.
The photographed Holland America Line Rise & Shine offer shows packages ranging from 12 to 30 cups, starting at $29. An 18% service charge is automatically applied.
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What Is Holland America’s Rise & Shine Espresso Package?
Rise & Shine is an in-room espresso option offered by Holland America Line.
The sign describes the service simply:
“Wake up to fresh, premium espresso from the comfort of your room.”
The machine pictured is optimized for Illy coffee, allowing passengers to prepare espresso directly in their stateroom rather than heading to one of the ship’s coffee venues whenever they want a cup.
The packages are sold according to a set number of cups.
Holland America Rise & Shine Espresso Prices
Four package sizes are shown:
• 12 cups – $29
• 18 cups – $37
• 24 cups – $46
• 30 cups – $54
The 30-cup package is specifically identified as the “Best Value.”
An 18% service charge is automatically applied to the purchase.
How Much Does Each Cup of Espresso Cost?
The larger packages provide a lower price per cup.
Before the 18% service charge, the approximate cost works out to:
• 12-cup package – $2.42 per cup
• 18-cup package – $2.06 per cup
• 24-cup package – $1.92 per cup
• 30-cup package – $1.80 per cup
That explains why Holland America identifies the 30-cup package as the best value.
For two passengers sharing a cabin, 30 cups could also be more practical than it initially sounds. The package represents 15 cups per person when divided evenly between two guests.
How Much Does Rise & Shine Cost With the Service Charge?
The sign states that an 18% service charge is automatically applied.
With that charge included, the approximate totals become:
• 12 cups – $34.22
• 18 cups – $43.66
• 24 cups – $54.28
• 30 cups – $63.72
That brings the effective cost per cup, including the service charge, to approximately:
• 12 cups – $2.85 per cup
• 18 cups – $2.43 per cup
• 24 cups – $2.26 per cup
• 30 cups – $2.12 per cup
Taxes or other charges could potentially apply depending on where a purchase is made, so passengers should confirm their final onboard price.
Which Rise & Shine Package Is the Best Value?
Purely on a per-cup basis, the 30-cup package provides the lowest price.
The difference becomes easier to see when comparing how much additional coffee each step provides.
Moving from 12 cups for $29 to 18 cups for $37 costs another $8 for six additional cups.
Moving from 18 cups to 24 cups costs another $9 for six more cups.
Moving from 24 cups to 30 cups costs another $8 for the final six cups.
Passengers who expect to drink coffee in their stateroom regularly may therefore get substantially more use from one of the larger packages.
Someone who only wants an occasional morning espresso may find the smaller package more practical despite its higher per-cup cost.
How Do You Order the Holland America In-Room Espresso Package?
The sign directs passengers to:
“Ask your stateroom steward for details.”
That indicates the package can be arranged onboard through the stateroom team.
Because availability, procedures and pricing can change, passengers interested in Rise & Shine should ask their stateroom steward after boarding for the current details applicable to their ship and sailing.
What Kind of Coffee Does the Machine Use?
The machine pictured in the promotion is associated with Illy.
Illy is an Italian coffee company particularly known for espresso, which fits the Rise & Shine concept of providing a premium espresso experience directly inside the stateroom.
The promotional sign specifically describes the offering as “fresh, premium espresso.”
Is the Espresso Machine Included in Holland America Suites?
This is where cabin category matters.
Holland America lists an in-suite coffee/espresso machine as an included amenity for Neptune Suites and Pinnacle Suites.
The same amenity is not listed as included for Vista Suites or Signature Suites.
Passengers staying in a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite should therefore consider the amenities already included with their accommodation when determining whether they need any additional coffee offering.
For other accommodations, passengers interested in the Rise & Shine option should ask their stateroom steward whether it is available for their cabin.
Is Rise & Shine the Same as Room Service Coffee?
No. An in-room espresso machine provides a different experience from ordering prepared coffee through room service.
The main advantage is convenience: once the machine and coffee are available in the room, guests can prepare an espresso without waiting for a delivery or leaving the cabin.
That can be particularly useful first thing in the morning, when getting ready for an early shore excursion, or when enjoying a quiet morning in the stateroom.
Is the Holland America Espresso Package Worth It?
Whether Rise & Shine represents good value depends primarily on how much espresso you actually drink.
For frequent coffee drinkers, the convenience may be as important as the price. Being able to make an espresso in the room means not having to get dressed and walk to a coffee venue immediately after waking up.
The larger packages also bring the cost per cup down considerably.
Before the service charge, the 30-cup package works out to $1.80 per cup compared with approximately $2.42 per cup for the 12-cup package.
However, buying the largest package only saves money if you actually drink the coffee. A solo traveler on a shorter itinerary, for example, may have little reason to purchase 30 cups simply because the per-cup price is lower.
Choosing a Package Based on Cruise Length
The right package also depends on the length of the itinerary and the number of people drinking espresso.
For a seven-day cruise, for example:
• 12 cups averages about 1.7 cups per day
• 18 cups averages about 2.6 cups per day
• 24 cups averages about 3.4 cups per day
• 30 cups averages about 4.3 cups per day
For two people sharing the coffee, the 30-cup package would average a little over two cups per person per day during a seven-night cruise.
Longer Holland America itineraries could make the larger packages even easier to use.
Why In-Room Coffee Can Be Convenient on a Cruise
An in-room espresso machine isn’t essential, but there are several situations where it can be particularly convenient.
Early port mornings are an obvious example. Shore excursions can require passengers to be ready early, and having espresso available inside the cabin eliminates an extra stop before leaving the ship.
It can also be useful for guests who enjoy spending time on their balcony or simply prefer a slower morning before heading to breakfast or starting the day’s onboard activities.
On sea days, meanwhile, having espresso in the room allows passengers to enjoy their first coffee before checking the daily program and deciding how to spend the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Holland America have in-room espresso machines?
Holland America lists in-suite coffee/espresso machines as included amenities in Neptune Suites and Pinnacle Suites. The photographed Rise & Shine promotion also advertises an in-room premium espresso option with packages sold by the number of cups.
How much is the Holland America Rise & Shine espresso package?
The photographed pricing is:
• 12 cups – $29
• 18 cups – $37
• 24 cups – $46
• 30 cups – $54
An 18% service charge is automatically applied.
What is the cheapest Rise & Shine package?
The lowest-priced package shown is $29 for 12 cups.
What is the best-value Holland America espresso package?
Holland America specifically labels the 30-cup package for $54 as the “Best Value.” It also has the lowest base cost per cup at approximately $1.80 before the service charge.
How much is the 30-cup package after the service charge?
With the 18% service charge shown on the sign, $54 becomes approximately $63.72.
What coffee brand does Holland America use for Rise & Shine?
The promotional material shows an espresso machine optimized for Illy coffee.
How do you order the in-room espresso package?
The Rise & Shine sign tells guests to ask their stateroom steward for details.
Is there a service charge?
Yes. The photographed promotion states that an 18% service charge is automatically applied.
Do Neptune Suites have an espresso machine?
Holland America lists an in-suite coffee/espresso machine as an included amenity for Neptune Suites.
Do Pinnacle Suites have an espresso machine?
Yes. Holland America also lists an in-suite coffee/espresso machine as an included Pinnacle Suite amenity.
Is an espresso machine included in Vista or Signature Suites?
Holland America’s published suite amenities do not list an in-suite coffee/espresso machine as included for Vista Suites or Signature Suites.
Is Rise & Shine available on every Holland America ship?
The photographed sign confirms that Holland America offers the Rise & Shine program, but it does not identify a ship or state that the program is fleetwide. Passengers should ask their stateroom steward about availability on their particular sailing.
Conclusion
Holland America Line’s Rise & Shine option gives coffee drinkers a convenient way to enjoy premium Illy espresso without leaving their stateroom.
The photographed offering includes four package sizes: $29 for 12 cups, $37 for 18 cups, $46 for 24 cups and $54 for 30 cups, with the largest package identified as the best value. An 18% service charge is automatically added.
For passengers who start every morning with coffee — particularly couples sharing a cabin or guests on longer Holland America itineraries — the larger packages can bring the per-cup cost down while providing the convenience of having espresso available directly in the room.
Because the sign doesn’t identify a specific ship or guarantee fleetwide availability, guests interested in Rise & Shine should check with their stateroom steward after boarding for the current availability and pricing on their cruise.
