Q: Do the Yangtze River cruise lines provide bottled drinking water daily?

A:

Yes, all major Yangtze River cruise lines provide complimentary bottled drinking water daily. This is a standard practice. You will typically receive one or two sealed 500ml bottles per person, per day, placed directly in your cabin.

From a sanitation standpoint, this is a closed-system guarantee. Shipboard water, while treated, is a complex plumbing network. Bottled water eliminates any risk of traveler exposure to potential biofilm buildup in pipes or variances in shore-side municipal water supplies at ports of call.

Verify the daily quantity with your specific cruise line. Use the bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth. The cabin tap water is safe for washing. Never drink from your stateroom's bathroom tap, as that system is separate and not intended for consumption.