NightGuardianAngel

Thanks for clarifying this. The CDC strongly discourages regular tap water to be used in CPAP machines. I just never cruised with NCL before and I am glad they do deliver the distilled water for no extra charge. This definitely puts them in compliance with ADA. The ban on outside sodas, to my knowledge, does not violate ADA.

There is no condition that requires soda that I am aware of and outside soda portion is not in violation of ADA. The concern was just with the bottled DI water ban. I never cruised with Norwegian, but have with Carnival and Royal Caribbean and brought a gallon of DI water onboard without any problems.

Thanks for the assistance. The soda ban does not conflict with ADA, but their policy does ban bottled water being brought aboard may be an ADA concern especially since cruise ships are like floating hotels. Carnival, Disney, Princess, and Royal Caribbean and any other cruise lines, to my knowledge, has no such ban.

I just discovered that Norwegian Cruise does not allow non-alcoholic sodas and even bottles of water onboard. What if someone had a medical condition or a disability that impairs a major life activity and requires such accommodations, such as someone with sleep apnea that requires a CPAP machine to treat the condition? These machines require DI water to function and would require a couple of gallons of DI water to be brought onboard. Policies cannot conflict with Federal Law if in United States waters.

As for me, I do have a list of favorite ports and SOS ports (SOS - Stay On Ship). For me, on Royal Caribbean, Perfect Day In Cococay is definitely one to get off at and is my favorite and ports like Nassau, Bahamas and Falmouth, Jamaica are my “SOS ports.”. Plus, you only have a limited time to experience each port and some are nothing but overpriced shops. The ship itself, to me, is considered a “destination.”

This is the advice that works for me personally. Everyone else is different. 1. Book cruises during off peak times (usually while school is still in session if you don’t have children and other off peak times) and way in advance. Also, book next cruise onboard before current cruise ends. 2. Bring your own sodas if you want to drink soda onboard. Most cruise lines allow 12 ounce cans or non breakable bottles. Also enroll in the rewards program as well too to earn points if you are a frequent cruiser. 3. A lot of shops and specialty dining on board is way overpriced. You are very likely to find the same thing online or elsewhere sold for less than a fourth of that price. I always stick with the complementary. 4. Avoid excessive drinking. Drinking too much can easily run a huge bill at the Purser’s desk (I personally do not drink at all since alcohol tastes terrible and too much of it makes you go crazy). Your wallet will thank you for it. Your local bars charge far less. Not to mention, some cruise lines allow each guest to bring one unopened bottle of wine onboard. 5. Book shore excursions independently if you want to go on one, but remember, the ship will not wait for you so make sure it ends soon enough to get back to the ship on time to avoid being left behind.

As for me, I opt out of formal nights, smart causal nights, and just dine at the buffet. The buffet is the best alternative with more variety of foods and I like to have my food separated out in separate bowls and love to have my own private table to eat alone at (especially for me being on the autism spectrum). Plus, a lot of food served in the main dining room can be found on the buffet as well too and the dress code is the typical “No shirt, No shoes, No service.”. If you can wear it dining at Mcdonald’s, you csn wear it at the buffet. I believe the main dining room is overrated. On Royal Caribbean, I call this “Windjamming it”.

You are incorrect. I am not trying to stir up anything. I have autism and this behavior is caused by my disability. Cunard and Disney are too different cruise lines and I heard of passengers getting kicked off at port of calls for the most innocent honest mistakes or extremely minor infractions that is not even a violation of any government laws (it takes very very little to get kicked out and banned). I don’t have the mind of a neurotypical. My parents never raised me to understand that. Plus, asking a similar question on a different cruise line (all cruise lines have different policies and rules and different consequences) forum is NOT against the terms of use on this site. I only follow written rules in black and white. I may just use the ChatGPT bot to word my questions in the future and just copy and paste.

On Cunard cruise lines, if a passenger is outside his or her cabin in public dressed causally (in shorts or flouting the formal night dress code) on formal nights, will that passenger be automatically kicked off the ship at the next port of call?

I was wondering on Disney cruise lines if there is alternative dining for dinner (especially on formal nights) other than main dining room where you can wear the exact same casual wear as you were if you were dining at McDonald’s? I prefer staying in shorts and comfortable clothes and I don’t want to pay extra for dinner. It worked out perfect for me on the Royal Caribbean because the Windjammer buffet is always open every meal and their dress code is the same as Mcdonald’s every night.