seatrial Posted May 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) It is my understanding that Viking does not charge a corkage fee for wine consumed in the dining room. What is their policy if a passenger wants to have a glass of wine that they brought onboard while sitting on the sun deck or some other area of the ship? Is this allowed? Thanks. Edited May 27, 2015 by seatrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAJoe Posted May 27, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2015 It is true that Viking does not charge a corkage fee. You are more than welcomed to bring your own wine on board and drink it up on deck or in the lounge. I usually pick up a local bottle or two from the day's port and stop by the bar to ask the bar tender for a couple of glasses and to open the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted May 27, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 27, 2015 According to their literature, they "encourage" you to try different wines from the areas visited and bring them onboard for consumption. I think their reasoning is that it saves them a few bucks in the long run. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seatrial Posted May 27, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the replies. Of course it does save Viking money if you consume your own wine in the dining room. However, if one consumes their own wine in the lounge, then Viking is losing revenue on the sale of wine. Edited May 27, 2015 by seatrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanpittsburgh Posted May 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2015 On our Bordeaux cruise, we brought several bottles on board for after dinner in the lounge. The 2 waiters not only uncorked our bottles but decanted them also. The staff was excellent and willing to do whatever they needed to do to make the passengers happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkwall97 Posted May 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Does that also mean I can bring beer on board? Edited May 28, 2015 by dkwall97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Swedishfish Posted May 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Does that also mean I can bring beer on board? YUP. We bought beer and wine in every port and enjoyed it throughout the ship during our cruises. Bartenders are more than happy to open and pour all hours of the day and evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pontac Posted May 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 28, 2015 One of the pleasures, if you're a wine lover like me, is to buy local wines along the way and enjoy them with dinner and share them with others on the table. Viking pour unlimited wine and beer (& soft drinks) with lunch and dinner and they're very happy if you want to bring your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml1230 Posted May 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 28, 2015 AND…... on both of our viking cruises the frig in our room was ice cold and more than adequate to handle the wine and beer. warm beer can ruin an otherwise fine day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjscott Posted May 28, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My husband bought beer at two stops in Belgium and stored in our cabin minifridge until ready to drink. I bought some Coke Zero in port to have as my 'morning coffee', as I do at home while getting ready in the morning. :) Becki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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