travlin Posted February 15, 2017 #26 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Do they sell smaller bottles (16.9 oz) on the ship for excursions? I don't want to carry a larger bottle. Many cruise lines have them for sell as you leave the ship. Does NCL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshagan Posted February 15, 2017 #27 Share Posted February 15, 2017 This is very good news. It brings the 1 liter price closer to the "regular list price" in our local supermarkets (we don't pay it, because even $1.99 a liter is too much for our blood). Many of the hotels we stay at have a liter or 1 1/2 liter bottle for $7 to $12 in the room. Kind of like buying shots from the mini bar I guess. But we'll pay $15 for the convenience of having the bottled water. The rest of you are welcome, because like the drinkers and the gamblers, our $15 is subsidizing your cruise! Aquafina isn't our favorite water, but at least it's not Dasani. We're actually fine with any filtered water that doesn't have any chlorine taste (or harmful byproducts of sanitation which I doubt the ship will have anyway), but of all the bottled waters Dasani is our least favorite. I suspect the Carnival brand water is on a par taste-wise with our usual water from Costco, which is sanitized with ozone instead of chlorine. So I can see how C cruisers are happy with the price at just double what they could get comparable water for on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 15, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 15, 2017 ? You dont get ice tea and lemonade for free? We do! Just ask how we do it and we can help. Ice tea from syrup vs fresh brew not so good :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted February 15, 2017 #29 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I suspect the Carnival brand water is on a par taste-wise with our usual water from Costco, which is sanitized with ozone instead of chlorine. So I can see how C cruisers are happy with the price at just double what they could get comparable water for on shore. Is That What Commander Cody was singing about when he was lost in the ozone again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted February 15, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 15, 2017 It's just clean water. NCL are still charging more for bottled water than any other cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted February 15, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Glad to see that NCL lowered the price of water for those that want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam0403 Posted February 15, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Bingo on #2.As most know, I order a dozen water bottles of Aqua Pena from the restaurants. I hate Aquafina. I was pleasantly surprised last month on the Epic. I had pre-ordered 12 bottles of Aquafina, but when I went to my cabin, I saw that they were delivering Acqua Panna instead. (Yes, yes, it's bottled water and I would have drank the Aquafina, but I just don't love the taste.) The Acqua Panna was so much better! Happy to see NCL is lowering the cost instead of raising it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diabloshalo Posted February 15, 2017 #33 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Is there something wrong with the "tap" water that makes people buy the bottled water? I always take an insulated water bottle and refill 5x/day. I would drink a 6pk of bottles (20oz) per day. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted February 15, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Money talks folks. If nobody is buying the water at ridiculously inflated prices, then the prices will be changed until people start buying it. There is a customer service side to this as well. Handling complaining customers that feel gouged has an impact. This is my first cruise with NCL coming up. And as a new customer I felt the water prices were outrageous once I saw them. This new pricing is still high. But at least it brings the pricing in line with some of the other companies. I wont be drinking a whole lot of water anyways with the "free" UBP :). But I was going to get 3 brita water bottles to take on board for us. Now I will just order a 12 pack of one liter bottles because it is cheaper. They can also be refilled once empty from the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted February 15, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Is there something wrong with the "tap" water that makes people buy the bottled water? I always take an insulated water bottle and refill 5x/day. I would drink a 6pk of bottles (20oz) per day. Am I missing something?No, there is nothing wrong with the water IMHO. I bring a refillable bottle and fill it at the buffet all the time and have never had an issue with taste, swollen feet/legs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diabloshalo Posted February 15, 2017 #36 Share Posted February 15, 2017 thanks! I thought the tap water was safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted February 15, 2017 #37 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Glad to see this! Was planning to prebuy a 12 pack of waters for our upcoming cruise and this will save us $14. That will buy me a few morning mochas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justaddvodka68 Posted February 15, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 15, 2017 LOL I wonder what the next complaint of the week will be. 1) The price drop was not enough - OR - 2) They do not carry the brand of bottled water I prefer I'll put my money on item two! :D For me it's the size of the bottle. Who carries around a 1 liter? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddmc Posted February 15, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 15, 2017 so mad at NCL, I have budgeted a certain amount of money towards water on my trip and now I will have leftover money, what am i supposed to do with that money. I am done with NCL, this will be my last cruise and I am writing a letter Love this Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionkingrichard Posted February 15, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 15, 2017 For me it's the size of the bottle. Who carries around a 1 liter? :) Are we talking about the 18 year old scotch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted February 15, 2017 #41 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Glad to see that NCL lowered the price of water for those that want it. The price is also lowered for those that don't want it. Now I'm not saving as much money as before when I bought no water. My cruise just became less valuable.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted February 15, 2017 #42 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Do they sell smaller bottles (16.9 oz) on the ship for excursions? I don't want to carry a larger bottle. Many cruise lines have them for sell as you leave the ship. Does NCL? I was told you could purchase smaller bottles at bars, spa, arcade for about 2.50. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted February 15, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 15, 2017 wow new prices are a steal. i'm changing back to NCL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted February 15, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 15, 2017 so mad at NCL, I have budgeted a certain amount of money towards water on my trip and now I will have leftover money, what am i supposed to do with that money. I am done with NCL, this will be my last cruise and I am writing a letter :cool: Stephen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruisecats Posted February 15, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 15, 2017 All newer ships (probably those built in the last 10 to 12 years at least) use a reverse osmosis on-board system that removes salt from sea water and therefore the water coming out of the tap is roughly the same as most bottled water today. I know this does not normally add some of the minerals that add taste but strictly on a purity basis. If we have any true water specialist out there please chime in if you agree/disagree but not just opinions of "armchair quarterbacks" that have no technical background please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted February 15, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 15, 2017 A reason I did not choose Ncl this cruise. I like to have pop and water in my room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okieyankee Posted February 15, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I am kind of waiting for the price of the $5 casino chips to come down to about $2.75 which is a lot more reasonable! I mean if they REALLY want to sell and quit being greedy, ya know what I'm saying? :D Best laugh I've had reading these posts. [emoji106] Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep_Proudfoot Posted February 15, 2017 #48 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Still a ripoff, NCL is the nickel and dime you to death cruise line champ-no thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathiewe Posted February 16, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I called NCL about a 24 pack that we had booked for the Getaway. She could not give us a credit but did cancel and rebook at the lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted February 16, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I am a savage who drinks water out of the taps in the stateroom bathrooms. I even fill up water bottles with it before I go out on port days. Such an animal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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