Is Royal Caribbean’s water filtered… and does it taste bad?

Is the water on a Royal Caribbean cruise filtered, and does it taste bad? Royal Caribbean’s drinking water comes from two main sources: freshwater loaded onboard in port and seawater that is treated through desalination processes like reverse osmosis and distillation. That means the ship is not serving salty ocean water. Once treated, the water becomes part of the ship’s potable-water system and is used throughout the ship, including cabin sinks, kitchens, dining rooms, bars, beverage stations, and ice machines. The taste can vary. Some people notice more of a chlorine or mineral taste than they’re used to at home, while others don’t notice much difference at all. Some dispensers and machines may also have additional filtration, which can change the taste. So bottled water is really a preference for taste, temperature, or convenience, not something you need because the ship’s drinking water is unsafe or full of salt. #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseTips #CruiseWater #FirstTimeCruiser #CruisePlanning