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My GF gets the very same thing. Since we are not big drinkers she will "buy" a drink for herself then wait 5 minutes and "buy" another drink and hand it to me. The computer locks you out for 5 minutes between "purchases". Of course every drink she "buys", no matter who consumes it, counts towards the 15 drinks per day maximum.

The Captain usually doesn't make announcements at 930pm. So when he does my attention perks up. He explained that we had to do a medical evacuation and he would keep us informed. This happened on Nov 27. First day of our cruise. Obviously everyone wishes the evacuated passenger all the best, but you have to be impressed with the professionalism of the crew and the micro-precision of how this is coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard. Paradise does not have a helipad. The precision flying and hovering of the USCG crew was perfect. Kudos to all involved and, again, positive thoughts to the evacuated man. USGC Carnival Paradise.mp4

Quoted from Carnival's website on Nov. 2, 2023: "Carnival carries distilled water which can be purchased either pre-cruise if you are sailing from a US port, or once on board. For pre-purchase, please contact our Fun Shops department at 1-800-522-7648 ext. 70039, Monday-Sunday from 9:00am-9:00pm ET. For purchase on board, please contact Room Service. Should you wish to bring your own distilled water with you, it must be hand-carried along with your CPAP machine."