Does the Evian Bottled Water package still exist?

[adwo41]

Sailing on Anthem in May 2022. No sign of the package/option to have 12 or 24 bottles of Evian water delivered to one's cabin. Has it been discontinued? 

[Baked Alaska]

It is not appearing on our Dec 26, 2021 Oasis sailing. 

[KristiZ]

It appears the only water package offered now is with Dasani.

[sk8erguy1978]

Same, Oasis of the Seas in September shows Dasani too.

Personally, seeing as it's filtered tap water, I wouldn't waste money on it. You'll get the same quality water (or better) from the Cafe, Windjammer, etc, just bring a refillable bottle. Just like at home, I buy spring water, if I wanted filtered water I'd do that myself :). 

If you're a spring water snob, then you are allowed to bring on 12 bottles of non-alcoholic beverages, but you'll need to lug them around day one until your room is ready.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/food-drink-onboard-policy

[SPS]

RC was actively reducing the amount of plastic bottles used across the fleet before the shutdown, which may explain the absence of Evian. While Evian has pledged to used 100% recycled plastic, it does not conform with the cruise line trying to eliminate the use of one time use plastics.

Our last sailing in January of '20 had canned Dasani water instead of any plastic bottled brands.

Besides, let's face it, we all know that buying/stocking another Coca-Cola product will cost RC considerably less than a premium priced brand like Evian.

[sk8erguy1978]

1 hour ago, SPS said:

Besides, let's face it, we all know that buying/stocking another Coca-Cola product will cost RC considerably less than a premium priced brand like Evian.

Honestly, this is why I assumed they went with Dasani.

[emmef]

On 4/21/2021 at 8:53 AM, sk8erguy1978 said:

Honestly, this is why I assumed they went with Dasani.

All true, however Dasani is absolutely terrible filtered water, imho.

bleh

[twangster]

16 hours ago, emmef said:

All true, however Dasani is absolutely terrible filtered water, imho.

bleh

Have to agree.  In so long as the bottled water craze has been around Dasani has always tasted terrible to me.  How do you mess up water?  What nasty river are they using?  SMH.

[cruisellama]

Might be mistaken, didn't the Evian come delivered in glass bottles and Dasani is delivered in plastic?   Definitely preferred the Evian and would purchase the case on-board.

[Elnoz]

18 hours ago, emmef said:

All true, however Dasani is absolutely terrible filtered water, imho.

bleh

 

2 hours ago, twangster said:

Have to agree.  In so long as the bottled water craze has been around Dasani has always tasted terrible to me.  How do you mess up water?  What nasty river are they using?  SMH.

So glad I'm not the only one. I'm not really picky, but Dasani is the one bottled water I really can't handle. Hoping the tap water is as good as they say so that I am able to easily stay hydrated while on board.

[twangster]

35 minutes ago, Elnoz said:

 

So glad I'm not the only one. I'm not really picky, but Dasani is the one bottled water I really can't handle. Hoping the tap water is as good as they say so that I am able to easily stay hydrated while on board.

I have never had an issue with onboard water.  

[emmef]

1 hour ago, cruisellama said:

Might be mistaken, didn't the Evian come delivered in glass bottles and Dasani is delivered in plastic?   Definitely preferred the Evian and would purchase the case on-board.

The new Dasani is in metal cans.  The Dasani and Evian used to be in plastic (at least last I remember in 2019).

[CGTLH]

5 hours ago, cruisellama said:

Might be mistaken, didn't the Evian come delivered in glass bottles and Dasani is delivered in plastic?   Definitely preferred the Evian and would purchase the case on-board.

Jumping cruise brands...

On Celebrity Edge want to say Evian was only available in glass bottles. Bottled Water (from Open Water) was in resealable aluminum bottles.

[Biff215]

On 5/4/2021 at 8:26 AM, cruisellama said:

Might be mistaken, didn't the Evian come delivered in glass bottles and Dasani is delivered in plastic?   Definitely preferred the Evian and would purchase the case on-board.

When we got Evian it was always in plastic bottles. We never really cared for it and it would go to waste. Same think would likely happen with Dasani so I guess we might go without now. I’ll just miss having something readily accessible in the room. 

[Tami]

I’m planning for my first cruise in December. I drink about 48 oz of water each morning to take all my pills. And my husband likes to have two bottles by his bed each night. Will we be able to get 5 or 6 bottles to take back to our room each night (assuming we have the drink package), or is it best to bring your own refillable water bottles to fill up on our way to our rooms each night? TIA! 

[sk8erguy1978]

5 hours ago, Tami said:

I’m planning for my first cruise in December. I drink about 48 oz of water each morning to take all my pills. And my husband likes to have two bottles by his bed each night. Will we be able to get 5 or 6 bottles to take back to our room each night (assuming we have the drink package), or is it best to bring your own refillable water bottles to fill up on our way to our rooms each night? TIA! 

Welcome to the forums!

Not sure you can get 5 at once, I believe what most people do is collect them during the day. "1 Johnny Walker & 1 Water Please" for example. Having refillable water bottle(s) wouldn't be a bad backup plan. I find the water provided in Cafe, Windjammer, etc perfectly fine.

Enjoy your first cruise! 

[wordell1]

19 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said:

Welcome to the forums!

Not sure you can get 5 at once, I believe what most people do is collect them during the day. "1 Johnny Walker & 1 Water Please" for example. Having refillable water bottle(s) wouldn't be a bad backup plan. I find the water provided in Cafe, Windjammer, etc perfectly fine.

Enjoy your first cruise! 

With the package, you can pick up 2 at a time (each) from a bar by showing your card. You could easily go to the next bar and repeat. They can be stored in the room cooler.

If you don't have the package,  the ships water is really good. You can fill up your drink cups and ask your room attendant to keep the ice bucket full.

[smokeybandit]

You can order a case of water to your room in your cruise planner, too.

 

Or just bring a case on board with you, noting you'll be lugging it around through checkin and onto the ship until your rooms are ready.

[sk8erguy1978]

2 hours ago, wordell1 said:

With the package, you can pick up 2 at a time (each) from a bar by showing your card. You could easily go to the next bar and repeat. 

Wasn't sure if it was 1 at a time or more. So, if I have two drink packages could I in theory snag 4 at once? That would easily solve @Tami's issue without making a project out of it.

[wordell1]

37 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said:

Wasn't sure if it was 1 at a time or more. So, if I have two drink packages could I in theory snag 4 at once? That would easily solve @Tami's issue without making a project out of it.

Yes, my wife and I have done it several times today! I drink one before bed and usually one in the middle of the night. Prevents hangovers.

[wordell1]

This is what we are getting on Adventure. I haven't seen Evian at all.

[cruisellama]

It was available on our 21 Nov Oasis planner

[emmef]

I would prefer recyclable plastic to the aluminum Dasani bottles that were being advertised as available for in room water.  Don't care for "tinny" tasting water.

[cruisellama]

3 hours ago, emmef said:

I would prefer recyclable plastic to the aluminum Dasani bottles that were being advertised as available for in room water.  Don't care for "tinny" tasting water.

That's the nutrients from the bottle  

[Bob_KY]

Upcoming Freedom of the seas,  I purchased this package.  First time I've seen cans.   

Dasani Water Package 24 Cans

Total Cost: 27.14 USD

[Galveston Steve]

We recently ordered the Dasani package of 16 oz cans for 2 upcoming Independence cruises from Galveston.  However today we noticed that only the Evian 1 liter cases are available and there are no Dasani options now.  I also checked upcoming cruises on Liberty (Galveston), Symphony (Miami), and Grandeur (Barbados) and only the Evian package is offered. 

EDIT: Just received this email confirming the change back to Evian...

Edited August 21, 2021 by Galveston Steve
Added email screenshot.

[smokeybandit]

We had the Desani 12-pack on Adventure, but in the room were 6 Evian liter bottles.

[KevinJ]

Glad I read through this. I wasn't sure what I was going to get for my wife, she always got the Evian, just went and checked, got the Evian water package for our Oct 17 Oasis cruise.

[PG Cruiser]

On 5/4/2021 at 10:10 AM, twangster said:

I have never had an issue with onboard water.  

I'm thinking of getting a water bottle filter from Brita, PUR, Zero Water or other similar brands, just for an additional layer of protection (or is that just my OCD thinking?)

[cruisellama]

On 8/20/2021 at 5:49 PM, Galveston Steve said:

We recently ordered the Dasani package of 16 oz cans for 2 upcoming Independence cruises from Galveston.  However today we noticed that only the Evian 1 liter cases are available and there are no Dasani options now.  I also checked upcoming cruises on Liberty (Galveston), Symphony (Miami), and Grandeur (Barbados) and only the Evian package is offered. 

EDIT: Just received this email confirming the change back to Evian...

I just got one of those too..

[twangster]

4 hours ago, PG Cruiser said:

I'm thinking of getting a water bottle filter from Brita, PUR, Zero Water or other similar brands, just for an additional layer of protection (or is that just my OCD thinking?)

Do whatever you are comfortable doing.  

The water on board is reverse osmosis and almost certainly better than the water I get from my city source where I live.  At home my water has a distinct taste that I'm not fond of so I installed an RO system at home.    

[WAAAYTOOO]

21 minutes ago, twangster said:

At home my water has a distinct taste that I'm not fond of so I installed an RO system at home.    

Ours too.  We are putting in a full home water treatment system and a RO system for the kitchen.  I have heard that Florida has the second worst water in the US.  I believe it.

[Bob_KY]

 

I got the same message. 

 

[Funeegal]

I was on Adventure on 8/7 and I purchased 24 cans of 12 oz. Dasani water for about $17 delivered to my room.  The delivery consisted of 12 one liter bottles of Evian water.  SCORE!

[Jkaczano]

Dasani was still showing for my 2/11/22 Indy sailing so I purchased it.  Hopefully I’ll get the letter too.  Otherwise, I’ll just refund a couple days before the sailing.  Was that wrong of me?

[barjpoe]

curious? Does anyone know why they (Royal) changed their mind about going back to the bottled water as opposed to the canned water?

[senjigirl]

I ordered a case of Evian for my cruise on 10/25 so it is definitely available on Serenade. 

[adwo41]

Anthem TA 2 May 2022 now offering 12 or 24 Dasani. I've ordered 24, hoping for Evian. We'll see what is actually delivered to the cabin. 

[emmef]

I ordered a case of Evian for my next sailing.  got to have water!

[MCC UK]

We are currently on the Rhapsody OTS out of Haifa and are missing the Evian. It has been replaced with cans of water which has a slightly odd taste (in my opinion) and once opened can't be closed - plus you need a lot more cans. As you are told not to fill your bottles up from the water in the Windjammer (sign tells you not to) you are left somewhat dehydrated at night and on offshore excursions and making multiple top-up trips to the windjammer when on-board. 

I would suggest that if this is the new norm that water and ice stations are scattered around the ship and a small charged levied for their use.