How many bottles of water can you take on a Carnival Cruise?

Beverage policies vary among cruise lines and may change without notice. Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival has one of the loosest beverage policies of all cruise lines, allowing each guest to carry on a maximum of 12 sealed 12 oz.



For 2026 sailings, Carnival Cruise Line strictly prohibits guests from bringing any bottled water (or any beverages in plastic bottles) on board. This policy was implemented to streamline the embarkation security process and reduce plastic waste. However, you are permitted to bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages in cans or cartons (such as soda, sparkling water, or juice). The limit is 12 standard cans/cartons (12 oz each) per stateroom, and these must be carried on by the guest in their hand luggage, not in checked suitcases. If you prefer bottled water in your room, you must "pre-purchase" it through the Carnival website or via the HUB app once on board; a 12-pack of bottled water is usually delivered directly to your stateroom for a modest fee (approx. $10–$15). Note that distilled water for CPAP machines or nursery water for infants is an exception and can be brought on board, but it may be subject to inspection by security to ensure it has not been tampered with or replaced with alcohol.

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Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.

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Water is always free of charge on most cruise ships. You may be asked to pay a fee for some versions of bottled water. However, you can likely ask for a jug of iced water in any restaurant or bar for no added cost. There are several water dispensers present on a cruise ship so that you can help yourself.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-size, zip-lock bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes though the checkpoint in carryon luggage. These combined items need to be less than 3 ounces.

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Bringing Liquor and Beverages On Board - Embarkation Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages that are packaged in glass or plastic bottles.

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Available in abundance for free on all Carnival cruise ships are the following: What is this? There are beverage stations all around the cruise ship. For sure, you can get water any time.

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Most ships can store 500,000 gallons of fresh water in massive tanks located in the hold area. After guests have used the water for showering, toilet water, laundry, etc., the crew treats it before releasing it into the ocean. A cruise ship will bring fresh water onboard when they visit ports.

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Guests are not allowed to bring hard liquor, beer or plastic/glass bottled beverages, (e.g., water, sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks) on board. Please review our Beverage Policy for more information. Large speakers/radios are also prohibited and will be confiscated and discarded.

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In our buffet restaurant, special drinks dispensers provide you with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and ice tea around the clock and free of charge. In addition, you can book beverage packages for the entire duration of the cruise on the day of embarkation.

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Can you bring snacks, like candy, on a cruise? Shelf-stable snacks like chips, pretzels, protein bars or any other items packaged in sealed wrappers are permitted on every major cruise line.

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The simple answer is yes, you can bring snacks on a Carnival cruise.

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If your bill is not paid, as you try to leave the ship, your SeaPass card will bong, and someone from Guest Services will take you aside to make provisions for payment. Maybe you have friends with you that can lend you some cash or a credit card. You may have to call someone to get a valid credit card number.

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Depending on where you are cruising it can be super hot or cold. Having a refillable coffee mug lets you enjoy your favorite hot beverage. A reusable water bottle will help you stay cool and hydrated during your cruise.

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Food and drinking are usually complimentary on the cruises. You are also allowed to bring your own snack on the cruise so that you can have what you love. A certain time is fixed for every meal - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can either have it with everybody in the dining room or bring it to your room.

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The cruise line has not changed the price for the 8-pack of bottled water at 50.72 oz. This package still remains at $20.00 per pack. Onboard Carnival Cruise Line ships, guests can order bottled water in their cabins.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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If you are on a longer cruise and will drink more than that, you'll save by ordering a Bottomless Bubbles soda package. Same goes for drinking water on a cruise. While bottled water is not allowed, you can save by bringing your own refillable water bottle and get water from the fountains on the Lido Deck.

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