bringing soda/water on board

OK...what is the official RCCL policy regarding bringing soda/water on board at the originating port? I know all about the new wine policy, but it seems as though you are not supposed to bring any water or soda on board, but I am trying to confirm before our cruise on 12/23/12. We sailed on NCL in October and they allowed you to bring as much soda/water as you could carry. Thanks!

RCCL website says no water or beverages allowed onboard, except for wine. I just read that today in fact.

RCCL website says no water or beverages allowed onboard, except for wine. I just read that today in fact.

This is correct, however the rule is rarely enforced for non-alcoholic beverages.

I carried 2 cases of canned soda onboard Freedom last week. No issues. Lady behind me had 2 cases of bottled water.

OK...what is the official RCCL policy regarding bringing soda/water on board at the originating port? I know all about the new wine policy, but it seems as though you are not supposed to bring any water or soda on board, but I am trying to confirm before our cruise on 12/23/12. We sailed on NCL in October and they allowed you to bring as much soda/water as you could carry. Thanks!

I guess the 'official RCI policy ' is what is posted in the Q&A :

" A: Guests are not allowed to bring beer, hard liquor or non-alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use. 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. When consumed in any public area, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 "

But as other people have posted ....... it might not be 'so official' on different ships or different sailings.

OK...what is the official RCCL policy regarding bringing soda/water on board at the originating port? I know all about the new wine policy, but it seems as though you are not supposed to bring any water or soda on board, but I am trying to confirm before our cruise on 12/23/12. We sailed on NCL in October and they allowed you to bring as much soda/water as you could carry. Thanks!

I was wondering the same thing since I have always brought Diet Coke with me on past cruises. Since I'll be bringing my kids this time, I was hoping to bring some cans of soda for them since we don't want to spend the money for 4 of them to have the soda package. I see that it says not to bring alcoholic OR non-alcoholic beverages. Wondering if this is a new policy or if I just missed it before.

Thanks!

I am wanting to bring some sugar free redbull onboard. Should I put it in the suitcase or carry it on? Or not try at all? Thanks.

Rules say no.

It's up to you to want to try or not.

Someday-this no soda no water rule be WILL be enforced or removed from the website to say you can bring it on. Until then-it is not allowed.

We have been on 46 Royal Cruises and have taken water/soda on every one of them with no issue. Mostly we check it in a soft sided tote type cooler, but have carried in on also.

Has anyone had any trouble checking sodas or bottled water since this question was first posted? I'm addicted to Diet Dr Pepper which RCCL did not have onboard (even in the Freestyle machines) as of August 2012.

just took diet coke on Liberty in carryon no problem

6 cruises, 3 different lines, no one cares, it has never been an issue. I just bring them with me in a rolling bag. The extra weight of carrying sodas or water is a hassle in my mind, but I like a Mt. Dew each day and the ships carry Coke products, so I still lug a supply with me. I don't bother with water though. I'd rather buy it, than lug it with me.

It took me 15 or so cruises, but I finally brought soda and water aboard my most recent sailing. I am a rule follower but after seeing people doing it without any issues for so long, I finally slapped a luggage tag on a 12 pack of Coke Zero and some water. And voila, it was waiting outside my room before 1. I still purchased soda at the WJ but it was nice having some for the room.

Has anyone ever had any problems with the soda boxes breaking open. I am thinking of taping 2 12 packs together, putting on a room tag, and checking them with my luggage. Not sure if I will be better off putting them in a carry-on?

On the Navigator OTS. I checked a case of water with a luggage tag taped to it and a duffle with a case of 24 oz coke bottles in it. Both got trough but delivered later I think they had to inspect them.

I am hoping with cans there won't be such a concern with them checking them. I don't really want to lug them with me so maybe I will do what you did and check them!

In FLL, PC, and Miami I have reinforced a 24 and 12 pack of Diet Dr. Pepper with clear packing tape and taped on a luggage tag. I don't feel too guilty as I always buy a soda package as well, but need my DDP in the am and evening. Sometimes it makes it before the luggage.

Great idea! I like Pepsi products, so would like to have my own. My daughter will buy the soda package. I just don't want to take it and have them tell me I can't bring it on. It seems like alot of people do. I have taken it in my suitcase on previous cruises, but since the next one is during Spring break, I don't want them to hold up my luggage because of soda.

I slapped a few luggage tags on a case of water and it made it to our cabin. Saw a few cases of water outside cabins as well.

You guys keep mentioning slapping luggage tags on... Where do I get these luggage tags? Is that done the day of departure at the port?

You guys keep mentioning slapping luggage tags on... Where do I get these luggage tags? Is that done the day of departure at the port?

Your luggage tags are in your cruise documents. You will receive them about 49 days before you sail.

Just print out a few extras and use packing tape. I bring water each cruise, since 1997 without issue...many different lines. Used to put in a carry on now just tape up the case, add tag and by magic they are in my cabin...only once were they left in the hallway.

I always bring water, soda, Gatorade and snacks

Great news...thanks. I need my Dr Pepper every day too!! :p

I have always taken water & pop with us. I put a 12 pack of each in a duffel bag, on one cruise I put a lock on the duffel bag and I ended having to go to the naughty room to unlock it so it could be inspected. Now I just leave it unlocked.