One of the most popular questions we’ve encountered about cruising is “may I bring alcohol on my cruise?” Since each cruise line has a different alcohol policy, the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.” To alleviate confusion, we’ve decided to break down the alcohol policies for each cruise line.
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Yes. Liquor, beer and wine are allowed for private consumption in suites or cabins (two bottles per cabin). Consuming alcohol in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, is subject to a corkage fee of $10 per bottle. Note: Wine is served during lunch and dinner, and is included in your cruise fare. |
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Yes. One bottle of wine or champagne per person is allowed on embarkation. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. A $10 corkage fee per bottle applies for consuming in the main dining room, $14 at the steakhouse. |
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Yes. Two bottles of wine per cabin are allowed on embarkation, subject to a $25 corkage fee per bottle when consumed in public areas. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
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No. No alcohol purchased on land may be brought aboard. |
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Yes. One bottle of wine or champagne per person is allowed during embarkation. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
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Yes. Alcohol is permitted on board, but must be hand-carried on board in a carry-on bag, the dimensions of which cannot be larger than 22″ wide, 14″ high and 9″ deep. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies. |
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Yes. Wine and champagne are allowed on board. A corkage fee of $18 applies. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
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No. No alcohol purchased on land may be brought aboard. |
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Yes. Wine and champagne are allowed on board, with corkage fees of $15 for 750ml bottles, $20 for 1,000ml and $30 for 1,500ml. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
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Yes. Guests may bring aboard beer and liquor at embarkation (or from port of calls), but are not encouraged. Beer and liquor brought aboard must be consumed in the cabins only. Guests are allowed to bring up to three bottles (per cabin) of wine or champagne on board. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies for consuming wine in public areas. |
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P&O Cruises |
Yes. Champagne and wine are allowed, with a £10 corkage fee applied when consumed in the restaurants. The number of bottles you may bring will be at the port authority’s discretion. The liquor and beer restrictions are not specified. |
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Yes. Passengers are permitted to bring one bottle of wine or champagne per person on embarkation. A $15 corkage fee per bottle applies for consuming in the dining room or restaurants. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
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Yes. Guests are allowed to bring spirits, wine and champagne aboard, however each guest gets two bottles of spirits in their cabin bar and wine is complimentary with supper as part of their cruise fare. |
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Yes. Two bottles (750 ml each or smaller) of wine or champagne per cabin are allowed. A $25 corkage fee per bottle is applied when consumed in public. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
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Yes. Guests may bring wine and/or champagne on board. A $15 corkage fee per bottle applies for consuming in the bars or restaurants. No beer or hard liquor may be brought on board for consumption. |
River Cruise Lines
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Yes. Guests may bring liquor, beer and wine on board. A €9 corkage fee per bottle is charged when alcohol is consumed in the restaurant or lounge. Wine and beer are included with dinner on Avalon Europe river cruises. |
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Yes. Guests may bring liquor, beer and wine on board. There is no corkage fee. Additionally, unlimited beer and wine are served with lunch and dinner. |
Bottoms up!
Last updated: January 10, 2013.
By Polina Myagkov, staff writer
