Bottled Water Confiscated in Miami

[AlexanderBeetle]

If you have a drink package, is it possible to buy a few bottles of water at a time to take to the cabin with you?

[Clarea]

6 minutes ago, AlexanderBeetle said:

If you have a drink package, is it possible to buy a few bottles of water at a time to take to the cabin with you?

 

They may give you a couple, but it's easy to accumulate some, just ask for one or two each time you pass a bar.

[dutchclogs]

8 minutes ago, AlexanderBeetle said:

If you have a drink package, is it possible to buy a few bottles of water at a time to take to the cabin with you?

 

1 minute ago, Host Clarea said:

 

They may give you a couple, but it's easy to accumulate some, just ask for one or two each time you pass a bar.

 

 

But may they do difficult at giving more than one drink at a time? Though I understand that it's unlikely to be an issue if asking for a wine/cocktail and a bottle of water?

[HBE4]

25 minutes ago, dutchclogs said:

 

 

 

But may they do difficult at giving more than one drink at a time? Though I understand that it's unlikely to be an issue if asking for a wine/cocktail and a bottle of water?

 

I almost always get a bottle of water every time I get a drink. If I've visited the pool bar several times a day, on the last visit, I usually have no issues getting 2 bottles of water. As Bob said, easy to accumulate.

[Clarea]

49 minutes ago, dutchclogs said:

 

 

 

But may they do difficult at giving more than one drink at a time? Though I understand that it's unlikely to be an issue if asking for a wine/cocktail and a bottle of water?

There's no problem getting a bottle of water with every drink.

[dada2199cc]

I hate ship water.  I'm a pretty fit guy (physically) and whenever I drink ship water, I bloat up like crazy.  I sail enough to have proven this repeatedly.

 

So we normally bring a 12 pack of water on board, but we're ending that this cruise season -- we don't drink alcohol (much) so instead of getting booze at Diamond Happy Hour, we just request our 3 drinks each as bottled water.

 

It works out decently for us -- and if I have to buy a bottle, I'm fine with it.

 

I've considered getting a water filter to see if it makes a difference with the salt content of ship's water, but don't feel like carrying one more thing.

[smplybcause]

2 hours ago, AlexanderBeetle said:

If you have a drink package, is it possible to buy a few bottles of water at a time to take to the cabin with you?

 

Just make it a rule that every time you go back to your cabin you stop by a bar (or two) for bottled water. You'll probably soon have plenty in your cabin. 

[The Fun Researcher]

37 minutes ago, dada2199cc said:

I hate ship water.  I'm a pretty fit guy (physically) and whenever I drink ship water, I bloat up like crazy.  I sail enough to have proven this repeatedly.

 

So we normally bring a 12 pack of water on board, but we're ending that this cruise season -- we don't drink alcohol (much) so instead of getting booze at Diamond Happy Hour, we just request our 3 drinks each as bottled water.

 

It works out decently for us -- and if I have to buy a bottle, I'm fine with it.

 

I've considered getting a water filter to see if it makes a difference with the salt content of ship's water, but don't feel like carrying one more thing.

 

Weird.  I've never had that issue.  I would have thought the ship's food was much more of a concern for salt and bloating.   I don't taste any more salt in the ships water than I do from bottled sources, but I have no hard numbers.  The ship water I'm referring to is the kind you get from the large containers in the Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's, or with dinner in the MDR, NOT the water in the stateroom bathroom tap.  I would think that unless you strictly eat fruit and veggies, anything else you eat on the ship is going to have way more sodium than the water contains.

Dan

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, The Fun Researcher said:

 

Weird.  I've never had that issue.  I would have thought the ship's food was much more of a concern for salt and bloating.   I don't taste any more salt in the ships water than I do from bottled sources, but I have no hard numbers.  The ship water I'm referring to is the kind you get from the large containers in the Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's, or with dinner in the MDR, NOT the water in the stateroom bathroom tap.  I would think that unless you strictly eat fruit and veggies, anything else you eat on the ship is going to have way more sodium than the water contains.

Dan

It's the same water. 

[HappyNama]

I'm surprised they let you on with the soda. Everything I've read about what you can or can't take on RC says you can't even take the 12 - pack cans of soda I r water, only a bottle of wine or champagne. I was going to buy the soda package, but if I could take some on board, I might reconsider. 

[ONECRUISER]

7 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Harmony casino had it last month.  It's also in the cabanas

Agree. Been hit and miss on Allure, Brilliance and Serenade last couple yrs on my sailings with one week was Evian, next was a cheaper brand. Even my free C&A water bottles one week was Evian next another...

[Rushn1]

On ‎10‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 8:45 PM, weedhopper said:

I thought I would let every one know that Royal Caribbean is enforcing their beverage rule.  I carried a 12 pack of Mt. Dew in my carryon and went through Security in Miami with no problem.  My husband was right behind me, and he had a six pack of bottled water.  They confiscated the water since we were only allowed 12 bottles per room.  The water was delivered to our cabin the last night of the cruise.  I know they have rules, but I thought it was silly taking a $1.00 six pack of water we purchased at the Dollar Tree.

 

[Rushn1]

This is the reply our travel agent got directly from Royal 

 

"Onboard Allowances

Effective September 1, 2018, guests may bring onboard small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages only in a carry-on or hand luggage. Checking in non-alcoholic beverages is no longer permitted. Non-alcoholic beverages brought onboard may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Our policy regarding alcoholic beverages remains the same.

[The Fun Researcher]

2 hours ago, davekathy said:

It's the same water. 

 

Sure doesn't taste the same.  In a pinch I've drank the water in the cabin to take a vitamin, or if I'm dying of thirst in the middle of the night.  The ice water in the cafe promenade, sorrentos and the MDR doesn't have an off taste to it.  The tap in the bathroom sure does though.  The only thing I can think of is the temperature of the water.  It's harder to taste colder water.  The water in the tap is barely cool, so maybe that's why I taste it so much more?  Or the tubing it needs to travel through to the stateroom?

 

  I have nothing to prove you are wrong though.  Where did you get that information from, that the water in the eating venues hasn't been filtered or processed more than the staterooms?

Dan

[blindrid]

Here’s my take (even though unpopular):

 

you knew rules. You exceeded / broke rules. Now you complain them enforcing rules. 

 

.????

 

R

[chengkp75]

On 10/18/2018 at 5:48 PM, brandy3415 said:

The ship tap water has salt in it.  The bottled water has added minerals including salt.  Anyone on low sodium diets should not drink it.  I have used a Brita filters in the past and will be buying a Zero water filter soon.  I suggest this option to anyone who does not like or shouldn't drink the water provided or available on ship board. The filters really work and are no trouble-just run in the water.  Bring a bottle of water or two to refill.

Any salt in the ship's water comes from the water loaded at the embarkation port from the municipal supply.  Ship's water produced onboard will have no more than 20ppm of sodium (just at the limit set by the EPA for reduced sodium diets), while Miami water, in it's last water quality report noted 30-50ppm sodium.  Why do you think your $20 Brita filter works better at removing sodium than the equipment onboard costing hundreds of thousands of dollars?

[brandy3415]

I have looked back on the boards and the topic of "salt in the ship water"  is one that comes up rather regularly.  Which leads me to believe that my spouse and I are not the only ones to swell or become very thirsty when we relent and drink it. 

 

So-I will say--everyone is different.  I may not be able to tolerate even small amounts of salt (it appears so) while people who are not salt-sensitive are fine.  Those of us prone to high blood pressure know what I mean. 

 

So I will continue with my portable water filters (rather than trying to bring on enough water in bottles--and only certain brands at that)

 

I appreciate your information about the desalination of the water--

[chengkp75]

6 hours ago, brandy3415 said:

I have looked back on the boards and the topic of "salt in the ship water"  is one that comes up rather regularly.  Which leads me to believe that my spouse and I are not the only ones to swell or become very thirsty when we relent and drink it. 

 

So-I will say--everyone is different.  I may not be able to tolerate even small amounts of salt (it appears so) while people who are not salt-sensitive are fine.  Those of us prone to high blood pressure know what I mean. 

 

So I will continue with my portable water filters (rather than trying to bring on enough water in bottles--and only certain brands at that)

 

I appreciate your information about the desalination of the water--

As you say, everyone is different, but I would dispute that it is the salt in the water that is causing water retention.  In fact, it is likely that the lack of minerals in the water onboard (particularly magnesium and potassium) from the distillation or Reverse Osmosis processes are to blame for water retention.  If you find that using the water filter helps, then I suspect you have an intolerance for chlorine, which is in the water in higher concentrations than municipal water.  And for those who say the water tastes differently between the cabin sink and the MDR/buffet, that is because the water dispensers in the buffet/water stations in the MDR have carbon filters in them to remove the chlorine, for maintenance purposes, not for taste.

[brandy3415]

I do not think it is for you to diagnose why the water causes some people's swelling.  That is all I plan to say about the matter and let this board go back to the original topic.

 

Thanks

[Ocean Boy]

My mother retains fluid on cruises and I have to give her diaretics. I am quite sure it is from salt in the food. It isn't from lack of minerals in the water. She doen't drink the ship's water.

[chengkp75]

1 hour ago, brandy3415 said:

I do not think it is for you to diagnose why the water causes some people's swelling.  That is all I plan to say about the matter and let this board go back to the original topic.

 

Thanks

And I don't think its for you to declare that the water has higher levels of sodium in it, without some specific data to prove it.

[Ocean Boy]

5 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

And I don't think its for you to declare that the water has higher levels of sodium in it, without some specific data to prove it.

Where did I say it did? Some people are very sensitive to salt. I don't need studies. I've been practicing medicine enough years to know.

 

Sorry chief. I thought you had quoted me. I can't get used to this new site on my phone yet.

[chengkp75]

26 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Where did I say it did? Some people are very sensitive to salt. I don't need studies. I've been practicing medicine enough years to know.

 

Sorry chief. I thought you had quoted me. I can't get used to this new site on my phone yet.

No worries.  I agree that everyone's sensitivity to salt is different.  I just don't like folks stating that ship's water has higher salt, apparently since it's made from sea water, or that higher salt is the only reason for water retention.

[davekathy]

On ‎10‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 3:52 PM, The Fun Researcher said:

 

Sure doesn't taste the same.  In a pinch I've drank the water in the cabin to take a vitamin, or if I'm dying of thirst in the middle of the night.  The ice water in the cafe promenade, sorrentos and the MDR doesn't have an off taste to it.  The tap in the bathroom sure does though.  The only thing I can think of is the temperature of the water.  It's harder to taste colder water.  The water in the tap is barely cool, so maybe that's why I taste it so much more?  Or the tubing it needs to travel through to the stateroom?

 

  I have nothing to prove you are wrong though.  Where did you get that information from, that the water in the eating venues hasn't been filtered or processed more than the staterooms?

Dan

I have nothing to prove and IMO I believe your assumption is wrong. I stand behind my original post that the water is the same. You are claiming it's different. Please provide your source. 

Edited October 21, 2018 by davekathy

[Paris334]

On 10/19/2018 at 8:23 AM, AlexanderBeetle said:

If you have a drink package, is it possible to buy a few bottles of water at a time to take to the cabin with you?

 

We often asked for a bottle of water with each drink and sometimes just asked for two bottles of water.  ( I had read at some point that you can order 2 drinks at a time - our experience (though in Feb 2017) was that was true.  If we were going to a port we'd ask for two and we accumulated enough in the evenings to have bottled water at night in our cabin for us and our daughter.  It was very handy.

 

Hmm... I wasn't thinking to do a drink package this time but the ability to get water for the kids does help!  How much do they charge for bottles of water at bars, etc.?  Anyone know?  I'm doubtful I'd get my money's worth from a couple of drinks a day and a lot of bottled water, LOL.