robc1972 Posted October 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2018 What am I missing? I want to order water for next cruise and checked out what options are. 8 big bottles is $20 12 small bottles is $4.50 8 big bottles equals 24 small bottles which I can get for $9 Why would anyone buy the big bottles at more than twice the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslyn Posted October 7, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I don't know. That thought has crossed my mind before when ordering water, too. Maybe some people don't pay attention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted October 7, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 7, 2018 i think the reason is everyone use to do carry on bottles of water. When they quit allowing bottles they started selling the single serving size water for cheap. It’s gone up a little, not much. Just makes it easier for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 7, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Maybe they will raise the price of the small ones to be more in line with the large ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re-re Posted October 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Maybe they will raise the price of the small ones to be more in line with the large ones Let's hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted October 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Maybe they will raise the price of the small ones to be more in line with the large ones No, I doubt it. What happened was they lowered the price of the smaller bottles when they came out with the “no bottles allowed to be brought on board” rule. They just never lowered the price of the larger bottles for whatever reason. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2018 When Carnival prohibited people bringing on bottled water, they offered the smaller bottles at a lower price to help mitigate the noise factor. I guess they left the price of the bigger bottles high for those used to overpaying on other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted October 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Let's hope not The 15% delivery fee now applies to 12pks of water. So it does cost more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2018 The 15% delivery fee now applies to 12pks of water. So it does cost more now. It now matches the price they sell it on the ship for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 8, 2018 What am I missing?I want to order water for next cruise and checked out what options are. 8 big bottles is $20 12 small bottles is $4.50 8 big bottles equals 24 small bottles which I can get for $9 Why would anyone buy the big bottles at more than twice the price? I thought the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergal1 Posted October 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2018 can you buy water packages on board ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We had a difficult time using the two free big bottles that we receive for free. We do buy the 12 pack and carry several ashore with us and normally we'll use all 12. We will use one of the liter bottles for taking meds with and if we're thirsty during the night. Of course none of that answers why they sell the big bottles for more because I would only be guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted October 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I wouldn't want to lug a larger bottle. We order the 12-pack - they will weigh less in our backpack when going ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMSD Posted October 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I like the big bottle, but I'm not willing to pay the premium for it. I find them more convenient to stick in my backpack on excursions than having a bunch of little bottles. When I do cruises where I have Cheers, I'll make sure to ask for a bottle of water at dinner in the MDR so I can get the big bottle. This upcoming cruise, I'm not doing Cheers, so I've ordered a couple of 12 packs of the small bottles for my room. It's still not a terrible deal even with the delivery fee. Honestly, even if I could bring water on board with me, I'd probably just order it rather than lug a case of water with me through the lines and then have to carry it around till my room is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bm6pm5 Posted October 8, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Grocery stores do the same thing. The larger size is not always the best deal. Around here Kroger sometimes sells the 1/2 gallons of milk for $1.50 but gallons are $3.50. But I still see people buy the gallons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted October 8, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We had a difficult time using the two free big bottles that we receive for free. We do buy the 12 pack and carry several ashore with us and normally we'll use all 12. We will use one of the liter bottles for taking meds with and if we're thirsty during the night. Of course none of that answers why they sell the big bottles for more because I would only be guessing. Unless I am flying, I bring the VIFP bottle home to drink later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50 celebration Posted October 8, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 8, 2018 To avoid the delivery fee order your water prior to your cruise. The water will be in your cabin when you arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted October 8, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 8, 2018 To avoid the delivery fee order your water prior to your cruise. The water will be in your cabin when you arrive The delivery fee applies before the cruise. It's a gratuity when you order it on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted October 8, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 8, 2018 The free large bottles just get used to refill the small bottles. I keep a bottle handy for taking meds, too. The little cups in the bathroom are for putting toothpaste, etc. in - little things we don't want to roll around on the shelves. I don't drink out of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_d Posted October 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Don't forget if you get Cheers you don't necessarily need water sent to the room except for convenience . I try to get a bottle each time walking back to the room and leave it for taking off ship and such, but I always get Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpirate Posted October 8, 2018 #21 Share Posted October 8, 2018 When Carnival prohibited people bringing on bottled water, they offered the smaller bottles at a lower price to help mitigate the noise factor. I guess they left the price of the bigger bottles high for those used to overpaying on other cruise lines. I've been on other lines you lost me on that one.msc has the lowest drink prices so far.but 5000plus passenger ships are not my thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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