Carnival Cruise Line Water Prices: Dasani & Smartwater
Wondering how much bottled water costs on Carnival Cruise Line? This Carnival water menu shows pricing for Dasani and Smartwater, including individual bottles, six-packs, Survival Water packages and a cooler bag.
According to the photographed Carnival Cruise Line menu, a single Dasani water costs $3.25, while a regular six-pack costs $16.25. Smartwater is also available in six-packs, along with more expensive Survival Water packages. The menu states that an 18% service charge and 10% Bahamian VAT are added to purchases.
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Carnival Cruise Line Dasani Water Prices
The photographed Carnival menu lists three Dasani options:
• 6 Bottles – $16.25
• Single Water – $3.25
• Survival Dasani Water 6-Pack – $28.00
The regular six-pack works out to approximately $2.71 per bottle before additional charges.
By comparison, buying six individual Dasani bottles at $3.25 each would cost $19.50 before additional charges.
That makes the regular six-pack $3.25 cheaper than purchasing six individual bottles based on the prices shown.
Carnival Smartwater Prices
Smartwater is also available on the photographed Carnival water menu.
The listed prices are:
• 6 Bottles – $22.50
• Survival Smart Water 6-Pack – $34.25
The regular six-pack works out to $3.75 per bottle before additional charges.
A price for an individual Smartwater bottle is not shown in the photo, so there isn’t enough information to compare the six-pack with buying six bottles individually.
Carnival Survival Water 6-Pack Prices
The menu includes special packages labeled “Survival” for both brands.
The prices shown are:
• Survival Dasani Water 6-Pack – $28.00
• Survival Smart Water 6-Pack – $34.25
These cost substantially more than the regular six-bottle options.
However, the photographed menu does not explain what is included with the Survival packages or what distinguishes them from the standard six-packs.
Because those details aren’t visible, it would be inaccurate to assume what additional products or benefits are included.
Carnival Cooler Bag Price
The same Carnival menu lists:
• Cooler Bag – $20.00
No additional description of the cooler bag is provided on the photographed menu.
Its size, design and whether anything comes with it are therefore not confirmed by the photo.
Carnival Water Prices at a Glance
Based on the photographed menu:
• Single Dasani Water – $3.25
• Dasani 6-Pack – $16.25
• Survival Dasani Water 6-Pack – $28.00
• Smartwater 6-Pack – $22.50
• Survival Smart Water 6-Pack – $34.25
• Cooler Bag – $20.00
These are the displayed prices before the additional charges stated at the bottom of the menu.
Service Charge and Bahamian VAT
The fine print on this Carnival menu states:
“An 18% service charge and 10% Bahamian VAT Tax will be added to your purchase.”
That is important because the displayed price is not necessarily the final amount charged.
Passengers should account for those additional charges when comparing the different water options.
The reference to Bahamian VAT also indicates that these particular prices are associated with a Carnival purchase subject to Bahamian tax. It should not be assumed that the same tax applies to bottled-water purchases everywhere Carnival operates.
Is the Carnival Dasani Six-Pack Worth It?
If you know you’ll use several bottles, the regular six-pack offers a better per-bottle price than buying six individual Dasani waters based on this menu.
Buying individually:
• $3.25 × 6 = $19.50
Buying the six-pack:
• $16.25 total
• Approximately $2.71 per bottle
That’s a $3.25 difference before service charge and tax.
For two people sharing the package, that’s three bottles each. For a family or group, the six-pack can also be an easy way to have several bottles available without making repeated purchases.
Dasani vs. Smartwater on Carnival
Passengers choosing between the two brands will pay more for Smartwater based on this menu.
The regular six-packs cost:
• Dasani – $16.25
• Smartwater – $22.50
That’s a difference of $6.25 per six-pack before additional charges.
The Survival packages follow the same pattern:
• Survival Dasani – $28.00
• Survival Smart Water – $34.25
Again, Smartwater costs $6.25 more.
If brand doesn’t matter to you, Dasani is the less expensive choice based on the photographed prices.
Can You Bring Water Onto a Carnival Cruise?
Carnival restricts guests from bringing bottled beverages aboard in plastic or glass bottles.
For cruises departing from the United States, Carnival currently permits guests to bring a limited quantity of non-alcoholic beverages in cans or cartons on embarkation day. The beverages must meet Carnival’s current size and quantity restrictions and be carried aboard in hand luggage.
Because Carnival can change its beverage policy, passengers should always check the current rules shortly before embarkation rather than relying on an older policy.
Can You Order Water Before a Carnival Cruise?
Carnival offers bottled water for purchase through its pre-cruise shopping options for delivery to the stateroom.
Those packages are separate from the specific water menu shown in this article, and prices can differ.
If your main goal is simply having bottled water available in your cabin, it’s worth comparing Carnival’s pre-cruise water options with purchasing bottles during your trip.
Is Bottled Water Included With Carnival CHEERS!?
Carnival’s CHEERS! beverage package includes eligible non-alcoholic beverages in addition to alcoholic drinks, including bottled water within the package’s current terms.
That means passengers purchasing CHEERS! may not have the same need to buy separate individual bottles while using the package onboard.
However, beverage-package rules depend on where and how a drink is purchased, and packages don’t necessarily apply at every Carnival destination or off-ship location.
Always check the current terms for your specific cruise.
What About CHEERS! Zero Proof?
Carnival also offers CHEERS! Zero Proof, its non-alcoholic beverage package.
Eligible bottled water is among the beverages included under the package’s current onboard terms, along with options such as soda, premium coffee and tea and other qualifying non-alcoholic drinks.
For passengers who drink a significant amount of bottled water along with other non-alcoholic beverages, the package may be worth comparing against buying everything individually.
Ways to Save on Water During a Carnival Cruise
There are several things worth considering before purchasing bottled water:
• Compare six-pack pricing with individual bottles
• Check Carnival’s pre-cruise bottled-water options
• Review whether bottled water is already covered by your beverage package
• Consider whether Dasani is sufficient rather than paying more for Smartwater
• Check the service charge and applicable taxes before comparing final prices
• Review Carnival’s current beverage policy before bringing any drinks to embarkation
Carnival Cruise Line Water Prices FAQ
How much is a bottle of water on Carnival Cruise Line?
The photographed Carnival menu lists a single Dasani water at $3.25 before the additional service charge and tax stated on the menu.
How much is a six-pack of Dasani on Carnival?
The photographed menu lists six bottles of Dasani for $16.25.
How much is a six-pack of Smartwater on Carnival?
The photographed Carnival menu lists six bottles of Smartwater for $22.50.
How much is the Carnival Survival Dasani Water 6-Pack?
The menu lists the Survival Dasani Water 6-Pack for $28.
How much is the Carnival Survival Smart Water 6-Pack?
The menu lists the Survival Smart Water 6-Pack for $34.25.
What comes with the Carnival Survival Water package?
The photographed menu doesn’t provide that information. It lists the Survival Dasani and Smartwater six-packs and their prices but does not explain what distinguishes them from the regular six-packs.
How much is the Carnival cooler bag?
The cooler bag shown on this menu is priced at $20.
Is there a service charge on Carnival water purchases?
This particular menu states that an 18% service charge is added to the purchase.
Is there tax on Carnival bottled water?
The photographed menu states that a 10% Bahamian VAT is added to purchases. Taxes can depend on where the transaction occurs, so this should not be interpreted as a universal tax on every Carnival bottled-water purchase.
Is Smartwater more expensive than Dasani on Carnival?
Yes, on this menu. A six-pack of Dasani is $16.25 compared with $22.50 for six bottles of Smartwater.
Is bottled water included in Carnival CHEERS!?
Eligible bottled water is included under Carnival’s current CHEERS! package terms while the package is being used in an eligible onboard setting.
Can I bring bottled water onto a Carnival cruise?
Carnival generally prohibits guests from bringing non-alcoholic beverages aboard in plastic or glass bottles. Limited quantities of qualifying beverages in cans or cartons are permitted under Carnival’s current embarkation policy for applicable cruises.
Final Thoughts
Carnival Cruise Line offers several bottled-water options for passengers who want to stock up during their cruise.
The photographed menu lists a single Dasani for $3.25, six Dasani bottles for $16.25 and six Smartwater bottles for $22.50. More expensive Survival Water six-packs are also listed at $28 for Dasani and $34.25 for Smartwater, while a cooler bag costs $20.
For passengers simply looking for the lowest cost per bottle, the regular Dasani six-pack offers the best value among the options that can be directly compared on this menu.
Just remember that these are the displayed menu prices. The photographed sign specifically states that an 18% service charge and 10% Bahamian VAT will be added, and pricing, taxes and availability can vary depending on the sailing and purchase location.
