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.
Our potable water is regulated by the Centers for Disease Control U.S Public Health Service Vessel Sanitation Program (CDC-USPH-VSP). Among various other requirements, the water on board is halogenated to USPH standards, regardless of where/how the water is obtained.
Additional requirements must be followed to maintain whirlpool and swimming pool sanitation.As per USPH, Chlorine levels need to bebetween 3-10mg. Thewater is drained out and loaded a few times during the cruise but it may depend on restrictions the ship is subject to as far where and when they can discharge water into the sea. It cannot be done in the home ports so it is typically done before arrival, if the itinerary permits. .
USPH inspects each of our vessels twice per year to ensure compliance with these standards as well as other USPH requirements. These inspections are publically available on the CDC’s website.
FAQs
If you're feeling extra fancy you can mix both the lemonade and iced tea to make an Arnold Palmer (Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this!). Of course, water is available too— and it's perfectly safe to drink. Bring a refillable water bottle to save on trips to the Lido Deck.
Can I bring a 12 pack of water on a Carnival cruise? ›
While in port, a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought on board. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12-ounces/354-ml each or less per person.
How do you get free water on a cruise? ›
Free Water on Cruise Ships
The reality is that the “free water on a cruise ship” is usually in the buffet which is often on deck 14 (or higher) aft (back of the ship) so even if you bring a refillable water bottle with you, chances are by the time you walk back to your cabin the bottle will be empty.
Is bottled water included in the Bubbles package on Carnival? ›
What is Excluded in the Bottomless Bubbles Package? Please note: The following beverages are included in the price of your cruise and are served in the main dining room and 24/7 in the Lido Restaurant: non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea, hot chocolate and non-specialty coffee and tea.
How much bottled water can you bring on a cruise? ›
Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted. Thank you for helping us improve our website!
Can you bring a 12 pack of soda on a cruise? ›
Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival has one of the loosest beverage policies of all cruise lines, allowing each guest to carry on a maximum of 12 sealed 12 oz. cans or cartons of a non-alcoholic beverage (e.g., sodas, juices, milk, or sparkling water) – a policy that most cruise lines have eliminated.
Can you drink the water in your room on a cruise ship? ›
Yes, you can safely drink the water in your cruise ship cabin. What is this? Essentially, cruise ships are floating cities that are entirely operable on their own. Cruise ships are extremely self-sufficient thanks to onboard processes that happen behind the scenes.
Can you drink the tap water on a Carnival cruise? ›
Our potable water is regulated by the Centers for Disease Control U.S Public Health Service Vessel Sanitation Program (CDC-USPH-VSP). Among various other requirements, the water on board is halogenated to USPH standards, regardless of where/how the water is obtained.
How do you get bottled water on a cruise ship? ›
Bottled water: Passengers can purchase bottled water which will be delivered directly to their stateroom: $ 4.99 USD (plus gratuities) for 12 bottles à 500 ml (if purchased on board)
Is the soda package on Carnival worth it? ›
Even if you're a caffeine fiend who drinks coffee and soda all day, it's hard to recoup the costs of the Carnival Cheers package on nonalcoholic beverages alone. If you're under 21 or don't drink alcohol, you might want to consider the Bottomless Bubbles package for soft drinks.
The onboard casino action can get intense, but here's the deal: we've got a plan to make sure it always stays refreshing. With Drinks On Us!, once you earn enough casino points, the co*cktails, beer and wine — as well as sodas and other nonalcoholic drinks — they're all on us, the whole time you're playing.
How does Carnival know you have the drink package? ›
Bottomless Bubbles Beverage Package
Upon purchasing Bottomless Bubbles, a sticker will be placed on the guest's Sail & Sign card.
Can you carry-on refillable water bottle? ›
Tip #2: Reduce waste and save some money by bringing a reusable water bottle. So you can't bring H20 or any other liquids more than 3.4 oz. (well there are some exceptions) through security, but you CAN bring an empty bottle. Just fill it up on your way to boarding your flight after screening.
Are water bottles free on Carnival? ›
Bottled water: Passengers can purchase bottled water which will be delivered directly to their stateroom: $ 4.99 USD (plus gratuities) for 12 bottles à 500 ml (if purchased on board)
Can you bring an empty flask on a Carnival cruise? ›
An empty flask is perfectly fine, in your carry-on or checked luggage. We pack them full:eek: in our checked luggage.