brennan5! Posted July 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What is the "flavored water" that people are referring to when discussing what drinks are free on the ship? Is it like the "Kool Aid" stuff? Or is it like "spa water" (flavored infused water). thanks! I'm leaving tomorrow - can't wait!! B5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What is the "flavored water" that people are referring to when discussing what drinks are free on the ship? Is it like the "Kool Aid" stuff? Or is it like "spa water" (flavored infused water). thanks! I'm leaving tomorrow - can't wait!! B5! It is the same as anything you buy in bottles or cans made from concentrate. Or same as what you get when you order a "fountain" drink. Many like to call it flavored water in attempts to disparage the cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted July 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What is the "flavored water" that people are referring to when discussing what drinks are free on the ship? Is it like the "Kool Aid" stuff? Or is it like "spa water" (flavored infused water). thanks! I'm leaving tomorrow - can't wait!! B5! Not Kool Aid but the type of flavored water available in your supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted July 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2014 It's got a slight taste but isn't like Kool-Aid. It's refreshing not cloying but it is stronger than spa water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bananas Posted July 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I would equate it to a Crystal Light type drink It has artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners in it so it is not like regular water or spa flavored water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted July 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I would equate it to a Crystal Light type drink It has artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners in it so it is not like regular water or spa flavored water. Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait17 Posted July 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I would equate it to a Crystal Light type drink It has artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners in it so it is not like regular water or spa flavored water. This is true, but it have found that the lemonade that I have tried does not contain artificial sweetenersike the other flavors.. I have not had much of it (only a couple times) but have asked and tried it, because I cannot tolerate many artificial sweeteners. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan5! Posted July 31, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I would equate it to a Crystal Light type drink It has artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners in it so it is not like regular water or spa flavored water. does that mean it's sugar free (diet)? B5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSeaEwe Posted July 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2014 A rip off marketing ploy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bananas Posted July 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2014 . People accuse me of taking pictures of everything when I cruise. Not sure why. :o . I agree the iced tea and lemonade are something different and probably contain high fructose corn syrup or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted July 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The iced tea is not sweetened. The lemonade has some kind of sweetener in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjay9 Posted July 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The flavoured water is definitely not sugar free. And as a previous member posted, very similar to Chrystal Light. I wasn't a huge fan at full strength, but a splash of it was nice to perk up my regular water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted July 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2014 A rip off marketing ploy. Why is it a rip-off? Some people like it and you're not paying anything for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted July 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What is the "flavored water" that people are referring to when discussing what drinks are free on the ship? Is it like the "Kool Aid" stuff? Or is it like "spa water" (flavored infused water). thanks! I'm leaving tomorrow - can't wait!! B5! It's chemical laden crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted July 31, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'll agree that it's like the Crystal Light - especially the flavors that come in the little liquid squirt bottles. (1.62 ounce bottles.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker59 Posted July 31, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The Food & Beverage Manager on the Breakaway told me the Enhanced Flavored Water IS sugar-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJNB Posted July 31, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I agree the iced tea and lemonade are something different and probably contain high fructose corn syrup or something similar. Are these available all day or just during breakfast? I do not remember lemonade or the water when I was in the Epic in 2011. Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefy_mom Posted July 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The Food & Beverage Manager on the Breakaway told me the Enhanced Flavored Water IS sugar-free. I think some people are getting confused with the typical marketing language. "sugar-free" doesn't mean "unsweetened". From what I've read the enhanced water is sweetened with "Splenda". I'll be on the Pearl in 2 weeks. I'll confirm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsmiley Posted July 31, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 31, 2014 As far as I can remember, it is Nestle Vitality Water. When on the Getaway my family asked because my mother is allergic to some artificial sweeteners and they brought the box of concentrate to us so we could read the ingredients. It is sugar free but had some sugar substitute, I think it was sucralose. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSeaEwe Posted July 31, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Why is it a rip-off? Some people like it and you're not paying anything for it. I was saying that very tongue in cheek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizfish Posted July 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 31, 2014 It is available all day at the buffet beverage sections. It comes in sugar free and in regular (sugar sweetened) varieties. It is not as sweet as crystal light or other fake juice type drinks. It is more like flavor enhanced water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenica Posted October 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 16, 2017 It's chemical laden crap. Sadly not many people are concerned with artificial ingredients. This is why I’ll drink water and possibly some martinis. Not interested in ingesting Dow Chemical beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted October 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sadly not many people are concerned with artificial ingredients. This is why I’ll drink water and possibly some martinis. Not interested in ingesting Dow Chemical beverages. this topic is about 3 years old..nice bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenica Posted October 17, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Someone linked to it....I didn't actually notice the threads age until you highlighted it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingUS Posted October 17, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would equate it to a Crystal Light type drink It has artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners in it so it is not like regular water or spa flavored water. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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