Celebrity Cruises allows you to bring bottled water, but only unopened bottles in your carry-on luggage when you board

Celebrity Cruises permits passengers to bring unopened bottled water through security and onto the ship. You can pack it in your carry-on bag during embarkation. Once you are onboard, you can purchase additional bottled water at the ship's shops, or you can order it through room service to your cabin.

The key restriction is that bottles must be sealed and unopened at the time you pass through security. If a bottle has been opened, it will be confiscated. This policy applies to all passengers, including children and adults traveling together.

Celebrity Cruises also provides free tap water throughout the ship — in your cabin, at dining venues, and at bars and cafés. The water is safe to drink. If you prefer bottled water but want to save money, bringing your own unopened bottles from home is the most cost-effective option.

Key Takeaways

  • Unopened bottled water can be brought in your carry-on bag during boarding, but opened bottles will be removed by security.
  • You can purchase bottled water onboard at the ship's retail shops or order it to your cabin through room service.
  • Free tap water is available throughout the ship in cabins, dining areas, and at beverage stations.
  • Bringing your own unopened water from home costs less than buying it onboard, where prices are typically higher.

What happens if you pack water in checked luggage

Bottled water packed in your checked suitcase will be removed during the security screening process before your luggage is loaded onto the ship. Celebrity Cruises follows the same liquid restrictions as airport security — liquids in checked bags are limited, and bottled water is treated as a liquid.

If you pack water in checked luggage, you will not see it again until after you disembark. For this reason, it makes sense to pack water only in your carry-on bag if you want to have it available during your cruise.

How much bottled water costs onboard

Bottled water purchased at Celebrity Cruises shops typically costs between $2 and $4 per bottle, depending on the size and the specific ship. Prices are higher than what you would pay at a grocery store on land. A case of water ordered to your cabin through room service may cost slightly less per bottle than buying individual bottles at the shop, but the total cost is still significant over a week-long cruise.

If you drink bottled water regularly, bringing several unopened bottles from home can save you $15 to $30 over the course of a cruise. This is one of the most practical ways to reduce your onboard spending.

Free water options throughout the ship

Every cabin on a Celebrity Cruises ship has a bathroom with tap water that is safe to drink. You can fill a reusable water bottle or cup at any time. The ship's dining rooms, buffets, and casual cafés all provide free tap water with meals and throughout the day.

At bars and beverage stations, you can request water at no charge. Many passengers bring a reusable water bottle onboard and refill it at these locations throughout the day. This is a practical alternative if you do not want to purchase bottled water or carry bottles from home.

Bringing water through different ports of call

If you leave the ship at a port of call, you can purchase bottled water at local shops and bring it back onboard as long as the bottles are unopened. Security screening at ports is typically less strict than at the initial embarkation, but the rule remains the same — opened bottles will not be allowed back on the ship.

Many passengers buy bottled water at ports because it is often cheaper than onboard prices. Just remember to keep the bottles sealed until you are back in your cabin.

Special circumstances and exceptions

If you have a medical condition that requires you to drink specific bottled water or a particular brand, contact Celebrity Cruises before your cruise. You may be able to request an exception or arrange for the ship to stock your preferred brand in your cabin. Call the cruise line's customer service or speak with the guest services desk when you board.

Passengers traveling with infants may have different needs for bottled water. Celebrity Cruises can usually accommodate requests for bottled water for babies if you notify them in advance. Again, reaching out before your cruise date gives the ship time to prepare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a gallon jug of water instead of individual bottles?

No. Celebrity Cruises security will not allow large containers of liquid through the boarding process. Stick to standard single-serve or two-liter bottles that are unopened. The restriction applies to any liquid container larger than what is typically sold as a beverage bottle.

What if I open a bottle of water in my cabin and then want to take it off the ship at a port?

Once a bottle is opened, it cannot leave your cabin or be brought back onboard if you take it ashore. Finish opened bottles in your cabin or dispose of them there. If you want to bring water to a port, pack a fresh unopened bottle.

Do I need to declare bottled water when I board?

No declaration is necessary. straightforward pack unopened bottles in your carry-on bag and let security screen them like any other item. The bottles will pass through without issue as long as they are sealed.

Can I bring sparkling water or flavored water instead of plain water?

Yes. The rule applies to any unopened bottled beverage, including sparkling water, flavored water, and similar products. As long as the bottle is sealed when you board, it is permitted in your carry-on.

What if the ship runs out of tap water?

Celebrity Cruises ships have backup water systems and redundancy built in. A complete loss of tap water is extremely rare. If a temporary issue occurs, the crew will notify passengers and provide bottled water. This is not a realistic concern for most cruises.