Which Cruise Lines Allow You To Bring Alcohol Onboard?

Can you bring your own alcohol on a cruise ship?

Cruise lines, not surprisingly, make revenue from you from selling drinks – and with the expected mark up. So a lot of newbie cruisers get curious if they can bring their own alcohol onboard. The answer varies by cruise line, but in most cases is both yes, and no. If the cruise line allows alcohol, which in the case of mainstream lines is mostly only wine or Champagne, there will likely be limits and rules – such as you need to present your allowed bottles in your carry-on bags as you board ship. This can cause some confusion if you are flying to a port. Before you board, you will need to remove your bottles from your checked baggage (based on TSA guidelines for transporting liquids, airlines require bottles be in checked luggage) and transfer the booze to your carry-on to get through ship security. Once on the ship, you may be charged a corkage fee, especially if you consume your from-home beverage in a dining room or other public area. Yes, you paid for your bottle of wine but you will pay again, corkage fees typically running $10 to $25. For cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter On luxury ships, you may be able to bring as many bottles of booze as you like, and replenish your supplies, too, at the ports of call. Don’t miss buying Bordeaux in Bordeaux! The booze-bringing rules apply to age 21 and up, generally. The bottles must be unopened and sealed. If you have the idea that it would be easy to sneak your own alcohol onboard a ship – in a flask, mouthwash bottle, water bottle or other container – you would be wrong. Cruise lines know the tricks. If you get caught, the container will be taken away and discarded. Any extra bottles you fess up to, on the other hand, will be stored for you and returned at the end of your sailing. The same goes for anything drinkable purchased in the ship’s duty-free shop (you will get your bottles at the end of the cruise). With all that in mind, here is a line-by-line rundown of cruise line policies for bringing alcohol onboard ships. Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s experts.

Can you bring alcohol on a P&O cruise?

Alcohol policy We believe that responsible drinking is a valued and enjoyable part of a cruise. However, we ask that our policy for the responsible consumption of alcohol is adhered to at all times. We reserve the right to deny access to the ship to anyone who appears to be heavily under the influence of alcohol.

We may also confiscate alcohol in the terminal and at the gangway. Each guest aged 18 years (21 years in United States of America ports) and older may bring up to 1 litre of wine, Champagne, beer, spirit, or liqueur on board as they embark the ship for the first time only. Alcohol over the 1 litre limit will be stored and returned to the guest prior to the end of the cruise.

If this alcohol is consumed in the dining rooms, bars, restaurants or lounge areas, it will be subject to a corkage fee of £20* per bottle, per occasion which will be charged to the guest’s on-board account. Any alcoholic beverages purchased mid-cruise in ports of call cannot be consumed on board.

Guests will need to declare and hand over any alcohol bought in port at the gangway. It will be stored and returned to the guest prior to the end of the cruise, at no charge. If a bottle of wine/Champagne has been bought for a guest through P&O Cruises gifts, guests will need to ensure they carry the gift card with them to avoid having the corkage charge applied to their on-board account.

On eligible cruises, guests are welcome to buy duty free alcohol to take home via the on-board shops. It will be stored until the end of their cruise. Should guests wish to enjoy a drink in their cabin, they will be able to refer to the in-cabin directory which has a selection of spirits and wines which can be purchased by the bottle, as well as our extensively-stocked mini bars in all cabins.

The consumption and enjoyment of alcohol in a public area will always be subject to our responsible drinking policy. Bar staff may refuse service if a guest appears to be inebriated. Any offensive or unruly behaviour may result in individuals or the whole group being asked to leave the venue. Dangerous or violent behaviour is not acceptable and may result in individual guests or whole parties having their holiday terminated and having to make their way home at their own cost.

Anyone under the age of 18 (under 21 when in United States of America waters) will not be served alcoholic beverages on board and must not be in possession of alcohol. Please don’t be offended if we ask you to verify your age. It is prohibited to attempt to purchase alcohol for those under 18 in the bars and shops on board, although 16 and 17 year olds may be bought modest amounts of beer, cider or wine to drink with a meal in the restaurants when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Can I take my drink on a cruise?

Can you take drinks on a cruise ship? – The policies for bringing your own drinks on a cruise vary depending on the cruise line. Some cruise lines let you bring your own alcohol, soft drinks and water on board, but others strictly forbid it. Out of the cruise lines that allow you to bring alcohol, most limit this to one bottle. Read on for the lowdown on which drinks you’re allowed to bring with each cruise line

Can you bring your own alcohol on Viking River Cruises?

Can you bring your own alcohol on a Viking River cruise ship? – The Viking River cruise alcohol policy is similar to the ocean cruise policy. River cruisers can bring wine and alcohol with them onboard to drink on their stateroom balcony or in public spaces (including the ship’s restaurants).

Can I bring a bottle of alcohol on a Carnival Cruise?

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception – at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750-ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne, per person, in their carry-on luggage.

What drinks are free on P and O Cruises?

Water, tea and coffee are free from the buffet all day. You’ll also find fruit juice during breakfast and tea and coffee in the Freedom and Club restaurants during mealtimes. We also offer competitive bar prices and Drinks Packages for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, Costa Coffee and more.

What drinks can you bring on Princess cruise?

Princess Cruises Drink Policy – While finding the drink policy for Princess is a bit of a hunt, it is buried within the passenger contract. In this case, the cruise lines says that: “A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought on board on embarkation day, only if carried on in Guests’ hand luggage (not in checked luggage).

Princess policy: Passengers can bring up to 12 cans/cartons of non-alcoholic beverages. Drinks packaged in bottles aren’t allowed. Source,

Can you bring soft drinks on Celebrity Cruises?

Beverage Carry-On & Corkage Fee Policies by Cruise Line Whether you have a client that prefers Coco-Cola over Pepsi or has a red wine they can’t go without, knowing the carry-on beverage policies and accompanying corkage policies can help you prepare them for their next cruise.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of ocean-going cruise lines permit cruisers to bring a small amount of their favorite non-alcoholic beverages onboard. But rules about packaging vary. Carnival and Virgin Voyages, for instance, don’t allow glass bottles, while Disney Cruise Line doesn’t specifically rule out any type of packaging.

Similarly, most ocean cruise lines permit guests to bring a limited amount of wine or Champagne (usually about two per stateroom) onboard but charge a corkage fee (with some lines, like Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise Line, waiving the corkage fee for guests with beverage packages). AmaWaterways Guests on AmaWaterways river cruises may carry on their own non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages without restriction and without a corkage fee. American Cruise Lines Guests on American Cruise Lines can carry on their own drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – without restriction and without corkage fees.

American Queen Voyages Guests on American Queen Voyages sailings may bring as much non-alcoholic beverages as they like, but may only bring a maximum of two unopened bottles of alcohol (regardless of type) per stateroom. There is no corkage fee. Avalon Waterways Avalon cruisers may carry on their own non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages without restriction.

Corkage: A corkage fee of €9.50 will be charged for any personal drinks consumed in any public areas of the ships. Azamara Azamara cruisers can bring their own soda, liquor, beer or wine onboard for private consumption in their suite or staterooms. Corkage: A corkage fee of $10 per bottle of alcohol (regardless of beverage type) will be charged for any “outside” bottle consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue. Carnival Cruise Line Carnival cruisers are prohibited from bringing water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic beverages that are packaged in glass or plastic bottles. On embarkation day, each guest may bring aboard a maximum of 12 sealed/unopened 12-ounce (354-mil) cans or cartons of sparkling water, sodas, energy drinks, juices and milk.

• Guests wishing to bring distilled water for use with a CPAP must hand-carry the water along with their CPAP machine.
• Additionally, Carnival cruisers may not bring onboard any liquor, beer, spirits or wine except on embarkation day when guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750-ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or Champagne in their carry-on luggage.
• (For back-to-back cruisers, this policy is per cruise; the additional quantities will be stored and given back to guests as each ensuing cruise begins.)

All alcohol purchased ashore during shore excursions will be collected at the gangway and stored until the end of the voyage. Collected items will be returned to cruisers in a designated lounge on debarkation morning on cruises of five days and less, or delivered to guest staterooms the evening prior to debarkation after 7 p.m.

for cruises of six days and longer. Corkage: A corkage fee of $15 per 750 ml bottle will be charged in the main dining rooms, specialty restaurants and bars to consume wine or Champagne brought onboard. Celebrity Cruises Celebrity guests of legal drinking age may bring onboard nonalcoholic beverages and up to two bottles of wine (per guest).

All alcohol purchased ashore during shore excursions will be collected at the gangway and stored until the end of the voyage. The same holds true for alcohol purchased in onboard shops. Corkage: A corkage fee of $25 will be charged for each bottle of wine brought onboard except for cruisers with a Classic Beverage Package or Premium Beverage Package.

1. Cunard There is no limit to how much bottled water and soda guests may bring on.
2. It is recommended that these items be carried on.
3. Cunard cruisers are permitted to carry on – in their carry-on luggage only – one bottle of wine or Champagne (per guest of drinking age), no larger than 750 ml.
4. All alcohol purchased ashore during shore excursions will be collected at the gangway and stored, before being returned to the guest on the last night of the voyage.

The same holds true for alcohol purchased in the gift shop. Corkage: A corkage fee of $20 per bottle will be applied to wine and Champagne brought onboard and consumed in the ship’s public areas. Disney Cruise Line Disney cruisers may bring unopened soda, bottled water and juice, all of which must be packed in their carry-on luggage, All guests, ages 21 years and older, may bring a maximum of two bottles of unopened wine or Champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or six beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call.

1. These beverages must be packed in carry-on bags and may not be checked.
2. Alcohol packed in checked bags will be removed and not returned.) Liquors and spirits or excess wine and beer purchased in ports of call will be stored until the end of the cruise.
3. Corkage: Guests wishing to consumer wine or Champagne brought onboard in one of the dining rooms will be charged a corking fee of $26 per bottle.

Emerald Cruises Guests onboard Emerald’s yacht cruises may not bring onboard any alcoholic beverages. However, cruisers on Emerald river sailings may bring both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Corkage: In Europe, a corkage fee of €12.50 per bottle of wine and €37 per bottle of spirits will be charged.

• In Asia, a corkage fee of $15 per bottle of wine and $25 per bottle of spirits.
• In both regions, there is no corkage fee if the sealed bottle is brought to the restaurant and consumed during meal times.
• Holland America Line Holland America cruisers are prohibited from bringing sodas, energy drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages on board in any form.

Nor are plastic water bottles permitted. However, an allowance of six liters, twelve cans or cartons (500 ml in volume or less) or six cans or cartons (1 liter in volume or less) of water is permitted per stateroom. Purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers (including plastic containers) for use in conjunction with medical devices are allowed in checked luggage and must be packed with the device(s).

• Distilled/purified water in factory-sealed containers (including plastic containers) for the reconstitution of infant formula is also permitted in checked luggage for staterooms with infant bookings.
• Guests sailing on Holland America may not bring any alcoholic beverages onboard except for wine and Champagne (max 750 ml in volume).

The allowance per sailing varies slightly from ship to ship and itinerary to itinerary, but generally it’s no more than four bottles per week or segment, per stateroom. If the volume brought onboard for multiple segments (guests doing back-to-back sailings or a very long voyage) is deemed excessive, the ship may hold bottles and disperse them per each segment.

All alcohol purchased ashore during shore excursions will be collected at the gangway and stored until the end of the voyage. Alcoholic purchases at the ship’s gift shop will be similarly stored and returned. Corkage: A corkage fee of $20 will be charged for each bottle of wine and Champagne brought onboard.

Wine purchased during cruise-sponsored shore excursions that visit local wineries are exempt from the onboard corkage fee (limited to one bottle of wine per person). MSC Cruises No beverages of any kind may be brought onboard MSC Cruises, unless there is a medical necessity (such as with baby formula). Norwegian Cruise Line All Norwegian Cruise Line guests are prohibited from bringing onboard any beverages including non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soda and juices with the exception of purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for use with medical devices or for the reconstitution of infant formula.

• Additionally, guests may not bring any alcohol onboard with the sole exception of wine and Champagne.
• Boxed wines are not allowed onboard.
• All alcohol purchased ashore during shore excursions will be collected at the gangway and returned either on the final night of the cruise, or guests may collect it the morning of debarkation.

Alcoholic purchases at the ship’s gift shop will be similarly stored and returned. Corkage: All bottles of wine or Champagne brought onboard are subject to a corkage fee of $15 for bottles of 750 ml or less and $30 for a 1,500 ml Magnum bottle, regardless of where guests intend to consume them.

Wine or Champagne sent to the ship by family, friends, travel advisor or other retail sources are subject to the same fees. The corkage fee is waived for guests with beverage packages. Oceania Cruises Guests heading out to sea with Oceania may not bring onboard any non-alcoholic beverages. However, Oceania cruisers are permitted to bring six bottles of wine or Champagne per stateroom, per cruise.

(Guests on full World Cruises may bring onboard 60 bottles per stateroom.) Guests are asked to alert the cruise line ahead of time that they will be bringing wine. Any purchases made on shore above and beyond the six bottles will be held until the end of the cruise.

Corkage: Any wine brought onboard and consumed in a dining room or public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25 per bottle. Princess Cruises Guests on Princess sailings may bring onboard their own soda, water, juice, milk and other non-alcoholic beverages. Small coolers of non-alcoholic beverages are also permitted.

Princess cruisers may not bring onboard any liquor, spirits or beer, but may bring onboard bottles of wine and Champagne (no larger than 750 ml each). All alcohol purchased ashore during shore excursions will be collected at the gangway and returned on the last day of the cruise.

Alcoholic purchases at the ship’s gift shop will be similarly stored and returned. Corkage: The first bottle of wine or Champagne that each passenger brings onboard will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom. All additional bottles of wine or Champagne will be subject to an automatic corkage fee of $15 regardless of where they are consumed.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas cruisers can carry on their own drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – without restriction and without corkage fees. Riverside Luxury Cruises Riverside Luxury Cruises guests are permitted to bring their own non-alcoholic and alchoholic beverages onboard. Corkage: There is a $25 corkage fee for any alcoholic beverages brought onboard. Royal Caribbean International Guests sailing on Royal Caribbean are prohibited from bringing onboard any beer or hard liquor.

• They may, however, bring onboard one 750-ml bottle of wine or Champagne per guest of drinking age in their carry-on luggage,
• If more than one bottle per person is brought onboard it will be stored by the ship and delivered to the guest’s stateroom on their last day onboard.
• Guests on back-to-back sailings will have their next allotment of one bottle per guest delivered to their stateroom on the first day of each new voyage.) All alcohol purchased ashore during port calls will be collected at the gangway and returned to the guest’s stateroom on their last day onboard.

Alcoholic purchases at the ship’s gift shop will be similarly stored and returned. Corkage: All bottles of wine or Champagne brought onboard are subject to a corkage fee of $15 for consumption in public areas. Scenic Scenic cruisers may bring both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages onboard Scenic ocean and river sailings.

• However, all beverages brought onboard must remain in the guests’ suites and may not be consumed in public areas.
• Guests may also have drinks delivered to their Scenic yacht cruise ship, but must provide early notice to Scenic to organize for beverages to be delivered to their cabin.
• Early notice is not required for guests who carry their beverages onboard or have them stored in their checked luggage.

There is no corkage fee. Silversea Cruises Silversea cruisers can carry on their own drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – without restriction and without corkage fees. Seabourn Seabourn permits guests to bring both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks onboard without restriction and without a corkage fee.

1. All beverages must be brought on in carry-on bags and may not be put in checked luggage.
2. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Guests on Uniworld can carry on their own drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – without restrictions.
3. Corkage: Varies by destination with no corkage fee in Europe, but required on some exotic river cruises.

Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages permits guests to bring up to twelve 12-ounce sealed, unopened cans/cartons of water, protein-based drinks, non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks in boxes and cans, per person. All must be carried on in hand luggage only, Drinks in bottles (glass or plastic) are not permitted.

1. All alcohol purchased ashore during port calls will be collected at the gangway and returned to the guest’s stateroom on their final night onboard.
2. Corkage: Wine brought onboard is subject to a corkage fee of $25 for consumption outside of guests’ cabins.
3. Viking Viking cruisers can carry on their own drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – without restriction and without corkage fees.
4. Windstar Guests sailing with Windstar may bring their own non-alcoholic beverages onboard, including sodas and bottled water.
5. No alcoholic beverages may be brought onboard, except for two bottles of wine or Champagne (up to 750 m) per cabin for seven-day cruises or three bottles for eight-day or longer cruises.
6. All alcohol purchased ashore during port calls will be collected at the gangway and returned to the guest’s stateroom on their final night onboard.
7. Corkage: Guests wishing to consume wine and Champagne brought onboard during embarkation will need to pay a $15 (plus 18% gratuity) corkage fee.
8. The corkage fee is waived for guests with beverage packages.

: Beverage Carry-On & Corkage Fee Policies by Cruise Line

Do cruises check liquids?

3-1-1 Liquids Rule – You are allowed to bring a quart-size, zip-lock bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes though the checkpoint in carryon luggage.

These combined items need to be less than 3 ounces., So the 3-1-1 rule is the TSA’s quick reminder: 3 ounces, 1 quart bag and 1 bag per traveler. Note that food items, such as peanut butter, sauces or beverages need to fit within this 1 bag and larger items will be confiscated and discarded. If you are buying food items as gifts or to eat at your destination, then pack them in your checked suitcase.

Why can’t you bring bottled water on a cruise?

Carnival Cruises Bottled Water Policy – Carnival cruises will allow you to bring water onto their ships. However, it cannot be in a bottle. Water may only be brought on board in a sealed can or carton. You are permitted to bring up to 12 sealed cans or cartons of water per person.

No glass or plastic bottles will be permitted, as these are considered too easy to smuggle alcohol in. These containers must be 12 ounces or less in size. This quantity of 12 is applicable per cruise. This means that if you embark on multiple cruises one after the other, any additional quantity will be stored for safekeeping until the next cruise begins.

Any water brought on board must be placed in your carry-on luggage, not in your packed luggage. Distilled water may also be brought on board for medical reasons. However, this may only be brought on board if carried along with the applicable CPAP machine.

Does Norwegian cruise have free alcohol?

Are drinks free on Norwegian Cruise Line? – The free drinks included with your cruise on NCL are ice tea, regular coffee, filtered water, and some free fountain juices in the buffet. Sodas, specialty coffee, alcoholic drinks, frozen drinks, and bottled water are an extra charge unless you have an NCL drink package that covers these drinks.

Can you bring whiskey on board Norwegian cruise?

All guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships. Please note that with the exception of Wine and Champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships. If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase(s) and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.

Wine & Champagne Policy Guests may bring bottles of wine and champagne on board. When bottles are brought on board and served or consumed in any restaurant, public room area or in their stateroom, a corkage fee will be charged according to bottle sizes noted below.750 ml Bottle: $15.00 USD 1,500 ml Magnum: $30.00 USD Wine or champagne sent directly to the ship by travel agents, friends, family, etc.

or from another retail source, are subject to the same fees. Box wines are not allowed on board. Corkage Fee is not applicable to guest with beverage package.

Can you walk around a cruise ship with alcohol?

Can you walk around a ship with alcoholic drinks? – Generally, you are allowed to walk around a cruise ship carrying alcoholic drinks with you. As long as you’re behaving respectfully, you’re welcome to grab a drink from any bar or server and take it with you around the ship.

Are drinks expensive on a cruise?

How much are drinks on a cruise? – On most cruise lines’ ships, alcoholic drinks cost extra and incur an automatic 15 to 20 percent service fee. Pricing will vary by line, but it’s akin to restaurant and nicer bar prices – about $12 per cocktail, $8 to $10 per glass of house wine, $14 to $25 for nicer wines.

Can I take a bottle of gin on a cruise ship?

LEARN ABOUT THE CRUISE LINE POLICIES FOR BRINGING ALCOHOL ON BOARD AT EMBARKATION AND DURING YOUR CRUISE WHILST IN PORT. – Azamara Azamara Club Cruises® offers a wide selection of international liquors, beer and fine wines onboard. You may bring your own favourite liquor, beer or wine for private consumption in your suite or stateroom.

If you wish to consume your liquor, beer or wine in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, each bottle is subject to a corkage fee of $10. If you are given a bottle of wine that was purchased from Azamara’s Bon Voyage Gift selection, then no corkage fee will apply. If you are given a bottle of wine from an outside vendor and/or travel professional, and the bottle was not purchased through Azamara’s Bon Voyage selection, then a $10 corkage fee will apply if the wine is consumed in the dining room or other public area.

All corkage fees will be added to your onboard account. Alcoholic beverages purchased from onboard shops will be stored by the ship and delivered to guest staterooms on the last day of the sailing. Alcohol will not be delivered to any guest under the age of 21.

1. Carnival Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.
2. A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought onboard on embarkation day and must be in the guest’s carry-on luggage.

A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less per person. Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception: At the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage.

• A $15 USD corkage fee (a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises), per 750 ml bottle, will be charged should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar.
• All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of the exceptions referenced above are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.

Celebrity Passengers may bring two bottles of wine per stateroom, but only at embarkation. When consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, there’s a corkage fee of $25 per bottle. Wine purchased from the selection of bon voyage gifts is not subject to a corkage fee.

• Costa No soft drinks or alcohol can be brought on board a Costa cruise.
• If you do pack any drinks in your luggage this will be held by the ship staff until disembarkation.
• Cunard You may bring wine or champagne on board (over the age of 21) to celebrate special occasions.
• However if it is consumed in any of the dining rooms, alternative restaurants or bars then each bottle will be subject to a a corkage fee.

Cunard reserve the right to remove alcohol at the gangway if brought on board, either at embarkation or when in a port of call and will be returned to you at the end of your voyage. It is not our intention to invoke this policy as a matter of course and we will only implement on occasions where we consider it likely that the health, comfort, safety and enjoyment of passengers may otherwise be compromised.

1. Should you wish to take wine or Champagne on board to consume in a restaurant, each bottle will be subject to a US$20.00 corkage charge.
2. This fee is subject to change.
3. Fathom Travelers agree not to bring alcoholic beverages of any kind on board for consumption except one bottle of wine or champagne per person of drinking age (no larger than 750 ml) per voyage only in his/her carry-on luggage.

A corkage fee of $20.00 U.S.D. per bottle (which is subject to change without notice) will be applied to wine and champagne brought aboard and consumed in the ship’s public areas. Any wine(s) or champagne(s) supplied by the Carrier to you as a gift are not subject to a corkage fee.

• At embarkation, all luggage is subject to scanning for suspected alcohol in excess of the one bottle policy.
• Fred Olsen It is not permitted to take your own alcohol aboard your cruise ship.
• Any alcohol which is purchased whilst ashore will be placed in a secure hold area and will be returned to you at the end of your cruise holiday.

Holland America Each guest 21^ years and older may bring one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750ml) onboard in carry-on luggage at the beginning of the voyage. This bottle will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom. Additional wine or champagne bottles (no larger than 750ml) in carry-on luggage are welcome, but will incur a US$18.00 (subject to change) corkage fee each, irrespective of where they are intended to be consumed.

Guests are not allowed to bring beer, boxed wine, or other liquors and spirits onboard. Holland America Line reserves the right to remove all alcoholic beverages from any guest luggage that violates this policy. Any alcoholic beverage found will be removed and returned on the last evening of the voyage.

MSC Alcoholic drinks, including wines, spirits, beer or other liqueurs are available for purchase onboard the Vessel at fixed prices. Passengers are not permitted to bring onboard any such drinks for use during the voyage, whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise.

• Alcoholic drinks in any form will not be sold to Minors during the cruise.
• When the itinerary includes a port located in the U.S.A the same conditions will apply for any passengers under the age 21.
• Norwegian Cruise Line Effective for sailings July 15, 2016 and beyond, guests are prohibited from bringing any beverages including liquor, beer and non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soda and juices on board either as carry-on or checked luggage, with the exception of purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for use in conjunction with medical devices or for the reconstitution of infant formula; and fully sealed and/or corked wine bottles for personal consumption onboard that is subject to screening and a corkage fee (for guests 21 years of age or older).

Open beverages of any kind must be consumed or discarded at the security check-point, on embarkation day and at any port of call. Oceania Guests may bring three bottles of wine on board at embarkation. These may be subject to a corkage fee is consumed in public lounges and restaurants.

1. P&O P&O will generally allow a small, reasonable amount to be taken on-board for you to enjoy in your cabin however, taking bottles of alcohol into restaurants or lounges will incur a corkage fee of £15 (prices are subject to change) per item (any size) per occasion.
2. Should you wish to take alcohol on-board to celebrate an event, the number of bottles you may take, will be at the port authorities’ discretion and you will be charged a corkage fee.

Princess As provided in the Passage Contract, guests agree not to bring alcoholic beverages of any kind onboard for consumption, except one bottle of wine or champagne per adult of drinking age (no larger than 750 ml) per voyage, which will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom.

1. Additional wine or champagne bottles are welcome, but will incur a $15 corkage fee each, irrespective of where they are intended to be consumed.
2. Liquor, spirits or beers are not permitted.
3. Please remember that luggage will be scanned and alcohol outside of our policy will be removed and discarded.
4. Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty free from the ship’s gift shop, or at ports of call, will be collected for safekeeping and delivered to the guest’s stateroom on the last day of the cruise.

A member of the ship’s staff will be at the gangway to assist guests with the storage of their shoreside alcoholic purchases while our Boutiques staff will assist guests with shipboard alcoholic purchases. Royal Caribbean Guests are not allowed to bring beer, spirits, fortified wines or non-alcoholic drinks onboard for consumption or any other use on boarding day or while in port.

• Alcoholic drinks seized on boarding day will not be returned.
• Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom.
• Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic drinks purchased in ports of call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing.

Regent Seven Seas Guests may bring alcohol on board, however it’s worth noting that Regent Seven Seas offers all-inclusive drinks including premium labels, so it would be worth getting the most for your money by sticking to the drinks provided on board.

Do they check wine bottles on cruise ships?

Starting at the Beginning of the Equation – Cruise lines make a lot of money from selling alcohol and any drink on board the ship. The prices are significantly marked up, leaving many people wondering whether they can bring their own beverages. The answer depends on the cruise line and the type of beverage.

You must present bottles in carry-on bags upon entry. Before boarding, you’ll have to remove them from checked luggage and pass through ship security.Generally, guests can bring one to two bottles per stateroom on the ship. The cruise line will confiscate anything more than this.While on the ship, there may be a corkage fee if you consume the alcohol in a public area or dining room. Bottles must be sealed and unopened. They cannot be in a mouthwash bottle, flask, or any other container. If you try to sneak in bottles and get caught, the bottles will be stored and returned when you disembark. The same holds true for purchases made in the duty-free shop and at a port.

Wine on Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: photopixel / Shutterstock) If you want to know whether your cruise line accepts alcohol you bring on board, look at their webpage, as most have a list of prohibited items posted. Don’t be surprised if many cruise lines do not permit you to bring alcohol.

• Each cruise line has its own policy.
• Most cruise lines follow the procedures listed above.
• Disney Cruise Line permits guests to bring six beers (12 oz or less each) or two bottles of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) at the beginning of the cruise and at each port of call or shore excursion.

You must pack all items in a carry-on.

Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise?

Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise? You cannot pack wine in checked luggage for a cruise. All wine, if permitted to be on board, must be in your carry-on bag to be checked by security at the beginning of the cruise.

Can you carry-on a bottle of water on a cruise ship?

A One of the best things about cruising is the food! And there will be many dining options available to suit most tastes and preferences. However you are free to bring non-perishable prepackaged food in limited quantities. While we have many drink offerings onboard, you are welcomed to bring select beverages onboard.

On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Boxed wine and other containers are prohibited. Guests who purchase alcohol bottles onboard, in a port-of-call, or bring more than the one permitted bottle on boarding day, will have their items safely stored by the ship.

These bottles will be returned on the last day onboard for enjoyment once home. For consecutive sailings, guests of drinking age are allowed to bring one (1) 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne for each individual sailing. Additional bottles will be stored by the ship and delivered, one bottle at a time, to the stateroom on the first day of each new voyage.

Guests bringing more than one bottle at the start of the first sailing should have documentation for any consecutive sailings available to share with security. Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will not be returned. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day.

CRUISE LINE WINE POLICIES – How to Bring Wine on a Cruise

Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.

Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise?

Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise? You cannot pack wine in checked luggage for a cruise. All wine, if permitted to be on board, must be in your carry-on bag to be checked by security at the beginning of the cruise.

Can you walk around a cruise ship with alcohol?

Can you walk around a ship with alcoholic drinks? – Generally, you are allowed to walk around a cruise ship carrying alcoholic drinks with you. As long as you’re behaving respectfully, you’re welcome to grab a drink from any bar or server and take it with you around the ship.

Do both people have to buy the drink package on a cruise?

Royal Caribbean – Package name: Deluxe Beverage Package. Cost per day: $63 to $89, not including an 18% gratuity charge (pricing varies by ship and itinerary). Available on: All Royal Caribbean ships, What it includes: Beer, wine by the glass, spirits, mixed drinks, cocktails, soda, juices, nonalcoholic cocktails, energy drinks, specialty coffees, teas and premium bottled water.

• The package also brings a 40% discount on wine bottle purchases for bottles priced up to $100.
• More expensive bottles come with a 20% discount.
• Limitations related to drink cost: Cannot be used for drinks priced over $13.
• Fine print: If one adult of legal drinking age in a cabin or traveling under the same booking number purchases a package, all adults of legal drinking age in the same cabin also must purchase it.

Packages do not include drinks from in-room minibars or those ordered through room service. Drinks served in souvenir glassware and specialty beers are not covered by the package, nor are beverages served inside licensed Starbucks stores on ships.