SpaceGirl Posted July 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I'm a huge water drinker, and I pretty much have a water bottle with me 24/7, that I sip from throughout the day and fill when it's empty. Will Princess allow me to bring an empty water bottle on board? And if so, are there places around the ship where I can fill it for free? I'd prefer to carry a bottle around with me when possible and not just wait for meals, and I don't want to pay $36 (or however much it is) to have ten bottles delivered to my stateroom. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divingaggie Posted July 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yes! We always bring water bottles. We fill it up at the buffet. Just be careful that you fill it up using their glasses so that you aren't touching your bottle to the water dispenser. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted July 23, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yes! We always bring water bottles. We fill it up at the buffet. Just be careful that you fill it up using their glasses so that you aren't touching your bottle to the water dispenser. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk The bottle I'd be bringing has a removable lid (like a sports bottle), and I drink from the lid, not from the part where I put water in at. Do you still recommend that I do the same and fill it up with their glasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted July 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You can fill it from the faucet in your room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) I'm a huge water drinker, and I pretty much have a water bottle with me 24/7, that I sip from throughout the day and fill when it's empty. Will Princess allow me to bring an empty water bottle on board? And if so, are there places around the ship where I can fill it for free? I'd prefer to carry a bottle around with me when possible and not just wait for meals, and I don't want to pay $36 (or however much it is) to have ten bottles delivered to my stateroom. Thanks! You can bring a refillable water bottle & we use a 20 oz wide mouth Brita filter one. The water is perfectly safe (and in the numerous discussions about shipboard water quality facts have been presented that it's checked more than home tap water) but if refilling from the dispensers in the buffet then it's best to pour the water & ice into the plastic buffet glass before pouring into your bottle to avoid any possibility of cross-contamination. You can pre-purchase a 12-pack of half liter bottled water for $6.90 which we use in ports after our refillable water bottle is emptied & we don't trust the port's water supply. The bottle I'd be bringing has a removable lid (like a sports bottle), and I drink from the lid, not from the part where I put water in at. Do you still recommend that I do the same and fill it up with their glasses? If that's like our Brita bottle, that might not be necessary as long as you don't touch the dispenser's spigot. Edited July 23, 2017 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted July 23, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You can fill it from the faucet in your room I figured but wasn't sure. Sometimes the bathroom faucets are so close to the sinks, I can't put my water bottle underneath it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted July 23, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You can bring a refillable water bottle & we use a 20 oz wide mouth Brita filter one. The water is perfectly safe (and in the numerous discussions about shipboard water quality facts have been presented that it's check more than tap water at home) but if refilling from the dispensers in the buffet then it's best to pour the water & ice into the plastic buffet glass before pouring into your bottle to avoid any possibility of cross-contamination. You can pre-purchase a 12-pack of half liter bottled water for $6.90 which we use in ports after our refillable water bottle is emptied & we don't trust the port's water supply. Thanks! And that's an idea, too, because I don't know what the rules are about taking bottled water from the ship out to the port, and from port back to the ship. It would probably be a better idea to use pre-bottled water in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted July 23, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You can bring a refillable water bottle & we use a 20 oz wide mouth Brita filter one. The water is perfectly safe (and in the numerous discussions about shipboard water quality facts have been presented that it's check more than tap water at home) but if refilling from the dispensers in the buffet then it's best to pour the water & ice into the plastic buffet glass before pouring into your bottle to avoid any possibility of cross-contamination. You can pre-purchase a 12-pack of half liter bottled water for $6.90 which we use in ports after our refillable water bottle is emptied & we don't trust the port's water supply. If that's like our Brita bottle, that might not be necessary as long as you don't touch the dispenser's spout. That's what I was thinking. And I have a Brita bottle, too, probably similar to yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks! And that's an idea, too, because I don't know what the rules are about taking bottled water from the ship out to the port, and from port back to the ship. It would probably be a better idea to use pre-bottled water in that case. There's never been any issues with taking water (bottled or refillable) from the ship & you can bring as much water (and soda) as your desire onboard during embarkation or from ports. That's what I was thinking. And I have a Brita bottle, too, probably similar to yours! That's worked great for us...more for taste than for safety. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted July 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I ordered 24 water bottles for $13.80 through my Cruise Personalizer. That's .57 1/2 cents per bottle. I can't get it cheaper anywhere else on a cruise. If you want to use the public-use water spigots on the ship, then go for it but personally, I refuse to refill water bottles at the buffet after seeing other people doing it and putting their hands all over the spigot and using bottles that haven't been washed. Just not worth the chance of getting Norovirus to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marypat01 Posted July 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks! And that's an idea, too, because I don't know what the rules are about taking bottled water from the ship out to the port, and from port back to the ship. It would probably be a better idea to use pre-bottled water in that case.They will quite happily sell you a bottle of water as you are disembarking at the ports. They do not have the liquid issues like security at airports. Bring your own! Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspintom Posted July 23, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2017 There's never been any issues with taking water (bottled or refillable) from the ship & you can bring as much water (and soda) as your desire onboard during embarkation or from ports. That's worked great for us...more for taste than for safety. ;) I am a proponent of drinking water in moderation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 23, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I'm a huge water drinker, and I pretty much have a water bottle with me 24/7, that I sip from throughout the day and fill when it's empty. Will Princess allow me to bring an empty water bottle on board? And if so, are there places around the ship where I can fill it for free? I'd prefer to carry a bottle around with me when possible and not just wait for meals, and I don't want to pay $36 (or however much it is) to have ten bottles delivered to my stateroom. Thanks! Yes you can. It's actually $6.90 for 12/20 oz bottles ordered pre cruise. That would be $20.70/36. I think it's a ton better than what they used to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted July 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The water package for $6.90 is very reasonable, and it's usually waiting for you in your cabin when you board. If you order more than one they will hold it until you're ready for it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2017 The water package for $6.90 is very reasonable, and it's usually waiting for you in your cabin when you board. If you order more than one they will hold it until you're ready for it, too. We ordered several and they were all in the cabin when we boarded. This is another case where I think it probably varies by ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted July 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks! And that's an idea, too, because I don't know what the rules are about taking bottled water from the ship out to the port, and from port back to the ship. It would probably be a better idea to use pre-bottled water in that case. I carry off my pre-filled personal water bottle in the side pouch on my backpack. Never been stopped or questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks! And that's an idea, too, because I don't know what the rules are about taking bottled water from the ship out to the port, and from port back to the ship. It would probably be a better idea to use pre-bottled water in that case. No problem taking a bottle of water off the ship in any port. It does not have to be a sealed bottle. And no problem bringing it back onto the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2017 The bottle I'd be bringing has a removable lid (like a sports bottle), and I drink from the lid, not from the part where I put water in at. Do you still recommend that I do the same and fill it up with their glasses? Yes. It is a sanitation rule on Princess ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamflightPat Posted July 24, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I'm a huge water drinker, and I pretty much have a water bottle with me 24/7, that I sip from throughout the day and fill when it's empty. Will Princess allow me to bring an empty water bottle on board? And if so, are there places around the ship where I can fill it for free? I'd prefer to carry a bottle around with me when possible and not just wait for meals, and I don't want to pay $36 (or however much it is) to have ten bottles delivered to my stateroom. Thanks! I fill mine from the tap. The tap water on a ship is probably better than I get from my tap at home. Have been on many cruises and including round the world, and have never had any problems. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedy8 Posted July 24, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yes! We always bring water bottles. We fill it up at the buffet. Just be careful that you fill it up using their glasses so that you aren't touching your bottle to the water dispenser. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Think of the environmental benefit of filling your own bottle up from the buffet (via their plastic glasses). I know the plastic is crushed and recycled, but it still uses energy to recycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 24, 2017 You certain can bring empty water bottles from home. The tap water in your cabin is perfectly safe to drink and a convenient place to refill them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisCruiser2 Posted July 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 24, 2017 We have found that the tap water is often warm, so if using water from your cabin, fill your bottle at night and stick in your fridge to begin the next day. And yes, as has already been noted, USE A CLEAN GLASS TO FILL YOUR BOTTLE IN THE BUFFET! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted July 24, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted July 24, 2017 We have found that the tap water is often warm, so if using water from your cabin, fill your bottle at night and stick in your fridge to begin the next day. And yes, as has already been noted, USE A CLEAN GLASS TO FILL YOUR BOTTLE IN THE BUFFET! :) I prefer warm water! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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