Can you bring favorite brand sodas on board?

[SwissMyst]

I love ginger ale and assume HAL will not be carrying my favorite Australian brand: Bundaberg. Nothing else will do.

 

Can I bring some of my own sodas on board. I know there are restrictions on wine etc, but what about sodas? Or, do I declare this is "medicinal" since I try to keep as much ginger in me as possible while cruising.

 

Thanks.

Edited December 9, 2009 by SwissMyst

[IRL_Joanie]

I love ginger ale and assume HAL will not be carrying my favorite Australian brand: Bundaberg. Nothing else will do.

 

Can I bring some of my own sodas on board. I know there are restrictions on wine etc, but what about sodas? Or, do I declare this is "medicinal" since I try to keep as much ginger in me as possible while cruising.

 

Thanks.

 

 

YES!!! You can bring all the sodas and water you want!! No need to declare it as medicinal, though that is what hubby thinkls his Mountain Dew is.:D

 

Joanie

Edited December 9, 2009 by IRL_Joanie

[fann1sh]

Yes, you can bring your own soda aboard. You don't have to claim it's medicinal :). I'm a Pepsi drinker, and usually pick some up in port(s) as HAL only serves Coke products.

 

You mentioned restrictions on "wine, etc.". Actually, there are no restrictions on bringing aboard wine (including champagne and fortified wines like sherry). You may bring unlimited amounts. You may enjoy the wine in your cabin, or if you take it to the MDR, the wine steward is supposed to charge you corkage of $18 per bottle. I've never been charged, however.

 

(Joanie beat me to the post! Sorry for the duplicate!)

Edited December 9, 2009 by fann1sh

[IRL_Joanie]

Yes, you can bring your own soda aboard. You don't have to claim it's medicinal :). I'm a Pepsi drinker, and usually pick some up in port(s) as HAL only serves Coke products.

 

You mentioned restrictions on "wine, etc.". Actually, there are no restrictions on bringing aboard wine (including champagne and fortified wines like sherry). You may bring unlimited amounts. You may enjoy the wine in your cabin, or if you take it to the MDR, the wine steward is supposed to charge you corkage of $18 per bottle. I've never been charged, however.

 

(Joanie beat me to the post! Sorry for the duplicate!)

 

 

Not a duplicate at all Fannish!! I did not know for sure the wine restrictions, or lack of, so you were able to answer that:)

 

Joanie

[SwissMyst]

Thanks all. Since we get to drive to this embarkation port, it will be easy to take on my weighty stash of Bundaberg. Also learned they sell it in Hong Kong so I can stock up when I depart on our next long cruise on "another" :eek: line. Though since that line caters more to British travellers, maybe I should wait and see what their house brand ginger ale is before I stock up there too, hoping they have the same policies.

 

We have a soda store out in Los Angeles, Galco's, that prides itself on carrying every old fashion brand name and esoterica soda ever put out. It is a trip down memory lane to just look at their inventory. http://www.sodapopstop.com/home.cfm They also find the sugar based glass bottle versions of the same sodas that more typically now come in plastic with high fructose corn syrup sweetener. Only problem is they don't cost a dime and I don't think you can bring the bottles back for a refund.

Edited December 9, 2009 by SwissMyst

[MrsCruiseBabe]

Not a duplicate at all Fannish!! I did not know for sure the wine restrictions, or lack of, so you were able to answer that:)

 

Joanie

 

Now we are all for sure about the facts........................THANKS;)

[Krazy Kruizers]

HAL is the only cruise lines to allow you to bring unlimited quantities of these products on board:

sodas -- which includes gingerale

wine/champagne

bottles of water.

[Typhoon1]

Bring cases, leave them with the porters and have them delivered to your cabin.

[bestagent]

Ah ah ah so funny, i live within walking distance to Galco's. This is a really great store, the sandwiches are great too...

 

Are you positive about the unlimited wines and sparling wine onboard??

 

First cruise on HAL, Oosterdam 01/02/2010

Thanks!

[Mary Ellen]

Yes, as mentioned some DO bring cases (for the longer cruises). Oh, welcome to the CC, bestagent!

Edited December 10, 2009 by Mary Ellen

[IRL_Joanie]

Ah ah ah so funny, i live within walking distance to Galco's. This is a really great store, the sandwiches are great too...

 

Are you positive about the unlimited wines and sparling wine onboard??

 

First cruise on HAL, Oosterdam 01/02/2010

Thanks!

 

Welcome aboard Cruise Critic bestagent!!!

 

Joanie

[kakalina]

On a 30 day cruise one couple in our CC group brought on 8 cases of wine!!

I always bring some Tab onboard. Can't live without and can't find it anywhere but at home.

[jtl513]

I like to put it this way: you can bring as much as you like of any beverages except hard liquor and beer.

Edited December 10, 2009 by jtl513

[askworldtraveler]

Diet DP and Diet IBC - always.... :):) a one way trip in my baggage

[Vic The Parrot]

I like to put it this way: you can bring as much as you like of any beverages except hard liquor and beer.

 

 

 

I had no problem with beer.

 

While in St Maarten, I picked up 4 different types of the local beer.

Since you're there, might as well sample each one. ;)

 

And seen a few people going back on board with 6 -packs, and they were let through without a hitch.

 

So I think a few bottles or cans is keen.

I'm sure if someone rolls a few kegs up the gangway, that might get a red flag. ;)

 

 

Try the 6 pack test in your next port. :cool:

[sail7seas]

Diet DP and Diet IBC - always.... :):) a one way trip in my baggage

 

 

What is Diet IBC?

 

I assume the first is Diet Doctor Pepper.

[bloofer]

Yes, you can bring your own soda aboard. You don't have to claim it's medicinal :). I'm a Pepsi drinker, and usually pick some up in port(s) as HAL only serves Coke products.

 

THANKS for reminding me about HAL and Coke. I am a Pepsi Person.

[fann1sh]

Sail, IBC is root beer

 

 

Edited December 11, 2009 by fann1sh

[RuthC]

What is Diet IBC?

 

Sail, IBC is root beer

They also make a great cream soda, but, alas, not in the diet version. :( Maybe someday! :)

[SwissMyst]

My favorite Bundaberg brand of ginger beer also makes a root beer both of which are sold at Cost Plus International Market. If their root beer is as excellent as their ginger beer, I'd say IBC has some serious competition because it too is very good.

Edited December 11, 2009 by SwissMyst

[SNAGuy]

Is soda an allowed carry-on in an embarkation port such as Auckland too?

[RuthC]

Is soda an allowed carry-on in an embarkation port such as Auckland too?

Wine, champagne, soda, and water are allowed to be brought on board on every cruise. The port does not matter. It can be embarkation or a port stop.

Chug-a-lug!

[GeriatricNurse]

HAL is the only cruise lines to allow you to bring unlimited quantities of these products on board:

 

sodas -- which includes gingerale

 

wine/champagne

 

bottles of water.

 

 

Why not unlimited quantities of beer as well?

[akacake]

I am aware that the wine policy has changed as of Jan 2014. Can I still bring onboard 6 or 12 pops/soda to enjoy in my room?

[POA1]

I am aware that the wine policy has changed as of Jan 2014. Can I still bring onboard 6 or 12 pops/soda to enjoy in my room?

 

Yes.. No restrictions on soda pop, water, or other non-alcoholic beverages.

 

Where did you find this old thread?? It's all dusty and covered with cobwebs. :)

Edited March 24, 2014 by POA1