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They charge for espresso and other gourmet coffee drinks, too. Doesn't that irk you? Of course, you can get a cappuccino FREE in dining room. Also, they charge for the *alternate* restaurants. So, if you don't even eat ice cream, what's the big deal? If I had to choose between Carnival's free soft serve "ice cream" or Princess's whole EXPERIENCE, I'll take the latter anyday. I love their FRESH water pools, 24 hour dining, Afternoon Tea and other aspects of the cruise. As for the ice cream, I can have a dish of it after my evening meal. There are just too many other goodies to indulge in.