Is bottled water included on a cruise?

Bottled water is generally an extra-fee item on mainstream cruise lines. Upscale, luxury cruise lines and river cruise lines include bottled water in your stateroom, in eating facilities, at the gangway in port and often on excursions at no additional charge.



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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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Since the drinking water on cruise ships is safe to drink, refillable water bottles and drinking cups are the ideal way to stay hydrated, both onboard and in ports. Note that, for hygiene reasons, some cruise lines ask that passengers not fill up personal water bottles directly from water dispensers in the buffet.

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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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Here's what you can expect a Royal Caribbean drink package to cost: Water Package: 12 bottles for $39; 24 bottles for $69. Soda Package: $12.99 per person per day. Refreshment Package: $29 per person per day.

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Here's what you can expect a Royal Caribbean drink package to cost: Water Package: 12 bottles for $39; 24 bottles for $69. Soda Package: $12.99 per person per day.

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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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Tap water on cruise ships is safe to drink. Guests can drink tap water either from the tap in their cabin bathroom or at dinner when it is offered. The water has been through a purification system and though it may not taste the best on all cruise ships, it's safe to drink.

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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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Bring a cup. Yes, yes, of course the ship will have plenty of glasses for you to drink from. But they tend to be pretty small… especially in the buffets. So why not save yourself a few trips to the water cooler by bringing your own, larger cup or, better still, one of the wildly popular Yeti tumblers!

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Drinks That Cost Extra on Cruises: Beverages that cost you extra onboard usually include the following: bottled or sparkling water; specialty coffees and teas at bars, cafes and dining venues; smoothies and specialty blended fruit drinks, fresh-squeezed orange juice and juice ordered at onboard bars.

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And how much cash should you take on your next cruise? We're here to help you figure it out! Experts say the average cruise passenger spends anywhere from $52 to $89 per day, but the amount you'll spend will, of course, vary based on cruise line, ship, experience and your individual preferences.

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While water, juice, and tea are usually free on a cruise, you often have to go to the ship's restaurants to get them. Meanwhile, non-alcoholic drinks like sodas cost extra (usually around $2-3 per serving), so bringing those on with you when allowed can save you a decent amount.

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These stations offer a variety of sodas, lemonade, hot cocoa, tea, coffee, milk, and water. All of these beverages are included in your cruise fare. Please fill a fresh cup with water and then pour it into your personal water bottle when using the beverage stations to refill a water bottle.

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Shipboard potable water (drinking, bathing, whirlpools, etc.) either comes from a shoreside water treatment plant or is generated on board from seawater via Reverse Osmosis systems or Evaporators. Swimming pool water is typically seawater.

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Soft Drink and Water Packages The Royal Caribbean soda packages give passengers unlimited refills at any of the bars or lounges onboard their ship as well as the Windjammer Café, Main Dining Rom and private islands.

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Does everyone in the stateroom have to purchase the Royal Refreshment Package or Classic Soda Package? No. Since these are a non-alcoholic packages, all guests staying in the same stateroom are not required to purchase it. That being said, similar to the Deluxe Beverage Package, sharing is strictly prohibited.

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