parrotthead Posted July 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have looked everywhere and cant seem to find out any details about this? I see it on the RCI website, but it wont let me look at any deatils, ie: cost, amount of water, etc? Last time I was on Royal, they had the Soda cards and that was it... So I wonder, does anyone have any info on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unklez Posted July 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have looked everywhere and cant seem to find out any details about this? I see it on the RCI website, but it wont let me look at any deatils, ie: cost, amount of water, etc? Last time I was on Royal, they had the Soda cards and that was it... So I wonder, does anyone have any info on this? Yes they sell bottled water packages. Cost is about $3 per bottle. IMHO it is a rip off. The regular water on the ship is provided free everywhere and has been filtered by using the state of art filtration plants and tastes, smells and looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted July 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yes, definitely the biggest rip off at sea. The quality of the tap water is probably higher than that of the bottled water in the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adge_dave Posted July 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2009 once you get closer to you date of sailing it is listed w/ your beverage packages. We leave in less that 3 weeks and it still doesn't show us any details, though just that is it available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted July 15, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yes they sell bottled water packages. Cost is about $3 per bottle. IMHO it is a rip off. The regular water on the ship is provided free everywhere and has been filtered by using the state of art filtration plants and tastes, smells and looks great. I agree, the 'tap' water on the ship is very good/clean. Just sometimes (esp at night- for on my night stand) I perfer a bottle of water, as well as for taking off the ship on excrusions etc. just wondered if it was 'worth it' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted July 15, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I found the pricing on another thread: "8 bottles - $22.40 ($2.80 per bottle) 12 bottles - $31.50 ($2.63 per bottle) 16 bottles - $39.20 ($2.45 per bottle) 24 bottles - $54.60 ($2.28 per bottle) 15% gratuity will be added to each package." The 15% on the 24 bottles come to $8.19! As I said on the other thread - quit a nice tip for dropping off a case of water!!! IMHO that package is about $60 more than what I would be willing to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted July 15, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted July 15, 2009 So, I am guessing if I just get one or two out of the mini bar, then its (what) about $4 per bottle? So really not too much difference.? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 15, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2009 If you only want a bottle to take on shore, then go ahead and buy 1 bottle---refill as needed! Or, bring your own drinking bottle onto the ship with you. Fill at night, stick in the fridge and it will be cool by morning! If you bring a wide-mouth bottle, you can stick some ice in there, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf43 Posted July 15, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 15, 2009 The bottled water was expensive, however we wanted it to take on excursions. With getting off the ship 3 times and 3 people we drank 9 bottles. We did get the 12 bottles for a total price of $40.00. This was on the Freedom of the Seas June 28 sailing. Next time I just might bring a case of dasani or aquafina. Or maybe we will bring a few empty bottles and fill them with the tap water to take on the excursions. The bottles were evian and 750ml each. We ordered this as soon as we got onboard. They will deliver it to your room. You can get water in a plastic cup or in a glass around the ship for free too. That water tasted good. No problems with it. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungGangMom Posted July 15, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yipes! I was also considering this package, I almost only drink bottled water all day on vacation, and I don't mind paying a little extra, but those prices even scare me.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted July 15, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I found the pricing on another thread:"8 bottles - $22.40 ($2.80 per bottle) 12 bottles - $31.50 ($2.63 per bottle) 16 bottles - $39.20 ($2.45 per bottle) 24 bottles - $54.60 ($2.28 per bottle) 15% gratuity will be added to each package." The 15% on the 24 bottles come to $8.19! As I said on the other thread - quit a nice tip for dropping off a case of water!!! IMHO that package is about $60 more than what I would be willing to pay. No kidding....the tip alone is more than I'd pay for 24 bottles of water......wonder if RCI has ever heard of.........SAM'S CLUB or COSTCO??? I understand the cruise line has to make a profit, but those prices are more like.....EXTORTION!:eek::eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted July 15, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted July 15, 2009 In all fairness, I do pay $4 for the 'big bottle' of water usually on a cruise... (dont even get me started on what I payed for water at the last Buffett Concert--talk about extortion--in Texas Heat??!!) I am just trying to figure out if its really a better value or if I will drink 8 bottles. Like I said, at home Im a water snob, but I dont mind the water on the ship, it is good. (altho I am not one for refilling bottles...just not my thing.) Guess I will figure it out... I mean if they charge $4 per bottle then for me the 8 count would be good, becasue if I got 4 during the cruise, then I (really) payed what I would have payed for the package.... who knows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted July 15, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2009 If you're concerned about having a bottle to take on shore, then buy a single bottle as you leave the ship. They sell them for about $3.50 to $5. Hang on to it and refill as needed. You DO know how much waste in involved with bottled water - right? Great way to fill up a landfill ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge34 Posted July 16, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Wow, I can't believe the price is so high for a simple bottle of water, Usually here we can get a 12 pack of bottled water for 0,99$ at our local Pharmaprix (think it would be like a Walgreens in USA) Guess I'll pack a 12 pack in my suitcase along with a 12 pack of Pepsi. Just hope there's no surcharge for overweight luggage in a cruise (I will travel by bus up to New York so I don't have to worry about expensive surcharge for overweight luggage in a plane plus its a lot cheaper to travel by bus from Montreal to New York) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprille Posted July 16, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Just to clarify the package prices, the bottles are 1 liter bottles (not the normal 1/2 liter size). And I believe the a la carte price is $3.50. Still way overpriced (as are many other things on the ship) but just wanted to clarify that we're not talking about 1/2 liter bottles. There is obviously a market for it and some (not I!) are willing to pay for the convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Viking Posted July 19, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Just to clarify the package prices, the bottles are 1 liter bottles (not the normal 1/2 liter size). And I believe the a la carte price is $3.50. Still way overpriced (as are many other things on the ship) but just wanted to clarify that we're not talking about 1/2 liter bottles. There is obviously a market for it and some (not I!) are willing to pay for the convenience. Per RCCL's website the bottles are 75 cl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaniers Posted July 19, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We took one bottle from the minibar and were charged $4.50. After that, we found that outside the ship at the various ports, vendors were selling bottles and cases of water very cheap! It was funny to see everyone loading up on bottled water and then bringing it back on the ship. Maybe Royal Caribbean will get the hint and start charging a reasonable amount for bottled water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted July 19, 2009 #18 Share Posted July 19, 2009 The bottled water was expensive, however we wanted it to take on excursions. With getting off the ship 3 times and 3 people we drank 9 bottles. We did get the 12 bottles for a total price of $40.00. This was on the Freedom of the Seas June 28 sailing. Next time I just might bring a case of dasani or aquafina. Or maybe we will bring a few empty bottles and fill them with the tap water to take on the excursions. The bottles were evian and 750ml each. We ordered this as soon as we got onboard. They will deliver it to your room. You can get water in a plastic cup or in a glass around the ship for free too. That water tasted good. No problems with it. Hope this helps. You can buy water at all of the port stops in a local store for cheap. No need to lug water off of the ship with you!?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX122495 Posted July 19, 2009 #19 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We took one bottle from the minibar and were charged $4.50. After that, we found that outside the ship at the various ports, vendors were selling bottles and cases of water very cheap! It was funny to see everyone loading up on bottled water and then bringing it back on the ship. Maybe Royal Caribbean will get the hint and start charging a reasonable amount for bottled water. Most likely they will stop allowing people to bring water or soda on board at all. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetson54 Posted July 19, 2009 #20 Share Posted July 19, 2009 THis may sound a silly question, just checking is it okay to bring non alcoholic beverages and food on board either in your luggage or carry on do you have to declare and do they ask the question before boarding at each port. Not sure what the regulations are but understand strickly no alcohol allowed to be brought on board, so how does one have a quiet drink in your cabin, before you are ready to go to a bar, maybe room service but would that take long to deliver? n is there an extra cost for this service, I guess the mini bar is pricey, are there any ideas out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrosia64 Posted July 19, 2009 #21 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Food is a sticky one - agricultural regulations. Non alcoholic drinks you can bring on. Many have a quiet drink in their cabin - with soda brought aboard and smuggled booze. THis may sound a silly question, just checking is it okay to bring non alcoholic beverages and food on board either in your luggage or carry on do you have to declare and do they ask the question before boarding at each port. Not sure what the regulations are but understand strickly no alcohol allowed to be brought on board, so how does one have a quiet drink in your cabin, before you are ready to go to a bar, maybe room service but would that take long to deliver? n is there an extra cost for this service, I guess the mini bar is pricey, are there any ideas out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetson54 Posted July 19, 2009 #22 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Tks Ambroisa64 for reply. Will keep checking on food regulations and note that it is acceptable to bring on some soda at least to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted July 19, 2009 #23 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Normally you can bring processed, packaged foods on and off the ship. What are generally NOT acceptable are live plants, fresh fruits/vegetables, live animals, etc. If you were in a foreign country, you can bring back processed/pre-packaged foods (such as food produced in a factory). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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