Cruising with CPAP

[Drifter1956]

We're booked on the Carnival Pride for a 9 day European Cruise in September.  I need to use a CPAP when I sleep.  Does anybody know if CCL stocks distilled water?  Has anybody had any problems bringing a CPAP with them to Europe and aboard a ship.  Any advice or tips?

 

Thanks in Advance

[kokopelli-az]

Definitely post your question on the Disabled Cruise Travel board:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/114-disabled-cruise-travel/

[Rothko1]

How about just taking a small bottle of distilled water with you onto the ship?  Shouldn't be a problem, and I imagine a small bottle would get you through the 9 days.

 

 

[sabookkeeper]

DH and I both travel with our CPAP machines.  We have not cruised on Carnival, however, Princess provides us with distilled water and extension cords.  I would think Carnival would be similar.

 

[MandD]

I would agree with Sabookeper and add notify cruise line before cruise.

[Mike B Landlubber]

I have received distilled water on HAL, Norwegian, and MSC with no problems either for free or for minimal cost, roughly five dollars. I think it is pretty universally-available.

[Pyrate13]

I've used a CPAP for over 15 years and plenty of cruises. The tap water on the ship is just fine (in some cases depending on treatment, it can be on par with distilled water), I've never had an issue with it. Yes, Carnival has distilled water for a fee. I've seen different prices reported but since I don't use it I'm not sure of the current cost. I figure, why pay for something that most of which will end up being poured down the drain at the end of the trip. I'm not dragging it home.

JMHO/YMMV

[Pyrate13]

On 6/20/2023 at 2:56 PM, Rothko1 said:

How about just taking a small bottle of distilled water with you onto the ship?  Shouldn't be a problem, and I imagine a small bottle would get you through the 9 days.

 

 

Carnival does not allow you to bring water on board.

[Rothko1]

11 hours ago, Pyrate13 said:

Carnival does not allow you to bring water on board.

 

Really?  That seems absurd, but maybe it's to keep people from smuggling bottles of vodka, gin, or blanco tequila onboard?

[Pyrate13]

Bingo, Haven't allowed bottled water for years now.

[MrSchwump]

On 7/11/2023 at 8:30 AM, Pyrate13 said:

Bingo, Haven't allowed bottled water for years now.

If you can sneak booze onboard you can sneak distilled water!

[Pyrate13]

1 hour ago, MrSchwump said:

If you can sneak booze onboard you can sneak distilled water!

Why would you?? No need for it.

[MrSchwump]

4 hours ago, Pyrate13 said:

Why would you?? No need for it.

That don’t carry Elijah Craig 18 yo. 

[Pyrate13]

We're talking distilled water, not booze.

[CRUZFINDER]

Quoted from Carnival's website on Nov. 2, 2023:

 

"Carnival carries distilled water which can be purchased either pre-cruise if you are sailing from a US port, or once on board. For pre-purchase, please contact our Fun Shops department at 1-800-522-7648 ext. 70039, Monday-Sunday from 9:00am-9:00pm ET. For purchase on board, please contact Room Service. Should you wish to bring your own distilled water with you, it must be hand-carried along with your CPAP machine."

[JoePatNYCT]

I guess I should be happy that I sail Royal.  3 days before embarkation, Royal sends me an email asking about special needs.  I let them know I need distilled water and an extension cord for my CPAP.  Most of the time it's already in my cabin when I arrive.  No charge.

 

Joe

Edited January 3 by JoePatNYCT