Drinking water systems and refillable containers.

[Meander Ingwa]

Reading comments here about water, water bottles and water retention.

 

Are there some water systems that have higher sodium levels than others? I know my body does not do well with that issue.  Does anyone know what Viking uses

 

I personally prefer to fill my own metal flask than taking plastic water bottles.  Are there filling stations or have those gone away to mitigate touch point contamination 

[1025cruise]

You can fill a cup, and the transfer to your flask.

[hallasm]

You can fill you flask , but never fill your flask directly from the water container. Use a clean glass to fill with.

[Heidi13]

3 hours ago, Meander Ingwa said:

Reading comments here about water, water bottles and water retention.

 

Are there some water systems that have higher sodium levels than others? I know my body does not do well with that issue.  Does anyone know what Viking uses

 

I personally prefer to fill my own metal flask than taking plastic water bottles.  Are there filling stations or have those gone away to mitigate touch point contamination 

 

FW on ships is predominantly from evaps or RO's, so zero sodium content. This is consistent with most, if not all current cruise ships.

 

Viking has a potable water tap in the World Cafe which can be used to fill a flask. They request you do not fill it directly to eliminate potential for cross contamination. The cabin stewards also deliver a fresh jug of potable water to the cabin twice per day. They also supply unlimited bottled water at the gangway to take ashore. 

[Meander Ingwa]

Good to know about the room water.  Some systems add back minerals for the flavor.  I have asked V about how they treat their RO water, if at all

[navybankerteacher]

7 hours ago, Meander Ingwa said:

Reading comments here about water, water bottles and water retention.

 

Are there some water systems that have higher sodium levels than others? I know my body does not do well with that issue.  Does anyone know what Viking uses

 

I personally prefer to fill my own metal flask than taking plastic water bottles.  Are there filling stations or have those gone away to mitigate touch point contamination 

My problem with shipboard water is that it has such low mineral levels as to have, in the words of Pogo Possum, “too much of a tasteless taste”.

[Meander Ingwa]

Ahh who doesnt love Pogo?  I need to dig up some old book.

 

I don't mind distilled water.  I use it in summer when competing outdoors