Can you drink water on Barbados?

The water service in Barbados is reliable and the water supply is safe and refreshing to drink; although the water source naturally of high quality, the BWA treats the potable water supply with chlorine to comply with World Health Organization (WHO) standards.



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Water is scarce on the island and Barbados is actually one of the top 15 water scarce countries in the world. Alternatively, tap water is safe to drink in Barbados so you could reduce the number of bottles used on the island by drinking from the tap instead.

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Some rural areas are not well-connected to treated water systems, which means that the water quality is often questionable. However, in popular Jamaican destinations like Ocho Rios, Kingston, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, and Negril, the tap water in Jamaica is generally safe to drink.

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Without question, the Island of Aruba has maintained its reputation for the best quality drinking water in all the Caribbean.

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Cruise ship tap water is safe to drink unless you are told otherwise by the ship's authorities. The water throughout the ship has been treated, filtered and frequently tested to meet the standards of the World Health Organization and the U.S. Public Health Service on ships sailing into and out of U.S. ports of call.

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The water is clear due to the absence of plankton and suspended particles. Plankton is the base of the food web in all oceans and, because there is little plankton in the tropics, tropical ocean water is nearly sterile in comparison with the fertile waters of the temperate oceans.

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Most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of violent crime including armed robbery, sexual assaults and gang-related shootings. There has been an increase in gang-related murders involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas. Remain vigilant.

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Prohibited Imports Foreign rum and matches, pornography, fresh fruit and vegetables (unless grown in or conveyed through certain areas, and with requisite permission: contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs for further information), and articles made of camouflage material.

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It's accepted everywhere – from supermarkets and gas stations to large-scale banks and international businesses. And, while many Caribbean countries are now turning to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (just like the rest of the world), cash is still king when it comes to paying for goods and services in Barbados.

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Water will be delivered to your stateroom on embarkation day. Bottled water may also be purchased on board by contacting Room Service. Once on board, your purchase is non-refundable; you may take home any unopened bottles. Carnival carries distilled water which can be purchased either pre-cruise or once on board.

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You might be a big fan of bottled water and refuse to drink tap water, but a cruise ship's water is MUCH better than tap water. They have high-tech filtration systems that allow the water coming out of your bathroom sink to be clean and more than pure enough to drink.

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Water used for drinking is usually taken from seawater undergoing a desalination process. River cruise ships have smaller water stores. Fresh water supplies are topped up during each port visit, which isn't a huge problem since their travels don't run several days between port visits.

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Bartenders at all-inclusive resorts often water down drinks to keep costs low and ensure guests behave appropriately. Even if you're friendly with the bartender, they're unlikely to make your drink stronger upon request.

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These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.

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Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.

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