IS water a free beverage?

[My1Day.com]

I ask because I was able to find this online:

 

Lido Deck Restaurant 24/7 Complimentary Beverages

Ships: ALL

 

The following beverages are available in the Lido Deck Restaurant, 24/7 and are complimentary: Coffee; Hot Tea; Hot Chocolate; Lemonade; Unsweetened Iced Tea.

 

But is doesn't say anything about water. And is there any type of punch free other then lemonade? RCL had a Gatorade type punch and water all the time at no charge. Just wondered.

[CoconutJD]

"Tap" water is free. You have to pay extra for bottled. They will bring a pitcher around in the MDR and fill your glass, and there are water dispensers in the buffet area.

Edited January 6, 2014 by CoconutJD

[SkyMaster]

Tap water, ie: from the same machines that serve the lemonade and iced tea, is free. Bottled water, on the other hand, in your cabin, and from any of the bars is NOT. Be advised that the tap water is generally good tasting, and healthy. No problem.

 

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[GlendaleCruiser]

Never had a problem with the tap water. The ships have their own desalinization plants on board and the water is fine. I can usually get lemonade most of the day. Love the guava-orange-passion fruit juice in the morning.

[MoreMouse]

As everyone has said, you can definitely get tap water from the fountains. Tastes fine. You could always bring a bunch of bottled water on board with you. Cheaper. ;)

 

I'm a sweet tea drinker. They only offer unsweetened tea, so I've learned to mix half lemonade and half unsweetened tea to survive. LOL

 

Have fun! :D

[Mysticks1]

You can also bring on those packets of things like Crystal Light to mix into your water for different flavors. I always bring an insulated mug with me too.

[leaski]

I usually mix the lemonade and ice tea, also. I also bring a few of those 'squeezy' bottles of flavoring to add to the tap water. There are so many varieties to choose from now. My faves are the Dasani Drops, and Crystal Light. Fits in my pocket so it's always handy. :)

[Max Circus]

Tap (ship) water is free - and safe to drink. However my experience is that even with the desalination treatment, I find that drinking the ship water over a longer cruise (4+ nights) I will get more - shall we say - bloated. Much more than with tap water I have filtered in Brita at home.

[Rena921]

Yes, filtered water is free and good. The iced tea is good also. You pay for bottled water, but there really is no need to as the filtered water is as pure, if not more so than bottled.

[keywest1]

I don't like the taste of the water onboard. However, if I mix just a little lemonade in with the water or tea, I find it quite tasty.

[ccruisequeen]

They took away the fruit punch several years ago and replaced it with the guava blend. I loved the punch.

 

As for water, if you have any worries, bring a filter pitcher or bottles. They should help a bit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[My1Day.com]

I just wondered since it didn't say "un-bottled" water. So the tap will work just fine. Plus Dh & I also like the "squeeze" bottles for flavor. I think DS will get a soda card and we will limit him to just 2 sodas a day.

[Mysticks1]

I just wondered since it didn't say "un-bottled" water. So the tap will work just fine. Plus Dh & I also like the "squeeze" bottles for flavor. I think DS will get a soda card and we will limit him to just 2 sodas a day.

 

Figure out the pricing on the sodas before you purchase the bottomless bubbles. If you are only going to allow him 2 per day it might be cheaper to just buy the 2 cans or you are allowed 12 per passenger. I would just bring on a 12 pack for him to use. Much cheaper that way. You can bring on 12 waters or soda per person.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Mysticks1

[SadieN]

I just wondered since it didn't say "un-bottled" water. So the tap will work just fine. Plus Dh & I also like the "squeeze" bottles for flavor. I think DS will get a soda card and we will limit him to just 2 sodas a day.

 

 

The soda card is good for the juices (mixes at the bars) and sodas.

 

If you are going to limit him to two a day the soda card might not be a good idea. For kids it is $4.95/day +15%. You get a glass, not the whole can. A can costs $1.95 +15%grat.

 

You can also bring some on from any port. Limit is 12/20oz containers per person at the ports.

[DallasGuy75219]

Be aware in the MDR, especially the first night.... When you sit down, some waiters will walk up with a bottle of water in each hand (one still, one sparkling) and ask if you'd like water, implying that those are your only choices. Once they've served it to you, they ask for your S&S card. Tap water is free but not always offered without you proactively asking for it (vs. paying for bottled water). Iced tea and lemonade are also free but never offered in the MDR without you proactively asking, because it's easier for them to serve everyone tap water.

 

Very similar to the bar waiters pushing drinks to first-time cruisers on the first day, "Would you like a drink of the day?". Then after you've taken it they ask for your S&S card.

[n6uqqq]

The soda card is good for the juices (mixes at the bars) and sodas.

 

If you are going to limit him to two a day the soda card might not be a good idea. For kids it is $4.95/day +15%. You get a glass, not the whole can. A can costs $1.95 +15%grat.

 

You can also bring some on from any port. Limit is 12/20oz containers per person at the ports.

 

I'd stick with the free water;). On the Mexican Riviera the soda I got was a 90 degree already opened coke can poured over ice, which netted me a flat, watered down not so cold coke.

[My1Day.com]

So..me thinking out loud...if we can bring on 12 cans of soda or water per person and I know there are fridges in the rooms. He can get a cold soda in our room but can he carry one into the Lido for lunch? I know MDR he will not be able to...but that is fine if we tell him milk or chocolate milk only at dinner. Ummm...is there a charge for milk?

DH said to just get the soda card and me stop "micro-managing" everything..LOL...I guess I do drive him crazy at times!!

[cruise_gal21]

So..me thinking out loud...if we can bring on 12 cans of soda or water per person and I know there are fridges in the rooms. He can get a cold soda in our room but can he carry one into the Lido for lunch? I know MDR he will not be able to...but that is fine if we tell him milk or chocolate milk only at dinner. Ummm...is there a charge for milk?

DH said to just get the soda card and me stop "micro-managing" everything..LOL...I guess I do drive him crazy at times!!

 

Actually, you can take your carry on soda anywhere on the ship including the MDR. I'm not a big soda drinker but DH and DD had one they took every night to the MDR and just askednfor a glass of ice. I took one as well one night and no questions asked :D It'll save you lots of money if you carry on the 12 sodas at 20oz size.

 

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[BubMunkeyBles]

I put my soda in a tervis tumbler and carried it around the ship with no problems.

[Rena921]

So..me thinking out loud...if we can bring on 12 cans of soda or water per person and I know there are fridges in the rooms. He can get a cold soda in our room but can he carry one into the Lido for lunch? I know MDR he will not be able to...but that is fine if we tell him milk or chocolate milk only at dinner. Ummm...is there a charge for milk?

DH said to just get the soda card and me stop "micro-managing" everything..LOL...I guess I do drive him crazy at times!!

 

He can take the soda with him to the MDR or anywhere else. But, it will get warm fast. Get a tervis tumbler or something similar so he can carry it around that way.... The mini fridge does not get very cold. Milk is free also.