CHIPMUNKS Posted June 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2010 In the past I understood it to be the case that alcohol, such as a celebration bottle of champagne, could be taken on board at Southampton. However I have recently heard that this is now not allowed. Anybody else heard this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted June 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Its ok in small quanitites. A few bottles of CHampagne or wine (I take a winebox as its unbreakable and compact) Someone on Ventura had trouble bringing on alcohol in Spain onboard, but from Southampton its OK still. I asked again another friend onboard Arcadia now and she said no probs atall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted June 29, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2010 We had no problems getting onto Azura with a large bottle of sherry (Mums pre-dinner tipple) and a bottle of Gin. No questions asked. I think unless you looked under the influence or were taking the P with a crate of beer then they will not mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted June 29, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Exactly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchie Posted June 29, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I'm so pleased that it isn't as bad in Southampton as OH was thinking of taking a couple of bottle of wine on board. Only two weeks on Saturday.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorvik Posted June 29, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I'm so pleased that it isn't as bad in Southampton as OH was thinking of taking a couple of bottle of wine on board. Only two weeks on Saturday.:D I drink Red Kitchie. :D:p;) and eat Pringles:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted June 29, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hi Kitchie I'm off just infront of you go 2 weeks on Friday on Azura . Booked this cruise a few days ago..!!:eek: After booking then had to: Book cat in cattery Arrange Travel Ins for 82 yr old MIL Re-new her Health Ins card (old E111) Book car in CPS car park Buy Euros Put passport details in and print off e -tickets Research cruise ports and booked a trip for us Arrange my Carnival shareholders obc Phew, think that it! Think I'm ready to rumble. Now which clothes shall I take! Have you considered taking a winebox? We won't be bothering this time as only going for a week, but on a fortnight cruise, the 3litres in the small compact box suits us both, giving about 1 glass each per day as a late afternoon/pre dinner drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted July 1, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hi KitchieI'm off just infront of you go 2 weeks on Friday on Azura . Booked this cruise a few days ago..!!:eek: After booking then had to: Book cat in cattery Arrange Travel Ins for 82 yr old MIL Re-new her Health Ins card (old E111) Book car in CPS car park Buy Euros Put passport details in and print off e -tickets Research cruise ports and booked a trip for us Arrange my Carnival shareholders obc Phew, think that it! Think I'm ready to rumble. Now which clothes shall I take! Have you considered taking a winebox? We won't be bothering this time as only going for a week, but on a fortnight cruise, the 3litres in the small compact box suits us both, giving about 1 glass each per day as a late afternoon/pre dinner drink. Couldn't you get your husband to help you with the to do list ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodanuke Posted July 1, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Spirits can be bought cheaply enough via you cabin interactive tv and delivered by your cabin steweard. Last month a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin was £10.50, plus £1.50 cabin charge, so £12.50 compared to around £18 or so in Tesco. But cheaper to take your own wine onboard. drinks prices were however much cheaper than other cruise companies, such as Royal C etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted July 1, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2010 ..no he was too busy working to pay for it lol :) I'm the cruise secretary bookings clerk in this house haha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted July 1, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Spirits can be bought cheaply enough via you cabin interactive tv and delivered by your cabin steweard. Last month a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin was £10.50, plus £1.50 cabin charge, so £12.50 compared to around £18 or so in Tesco. But cheaper to take your own wine onboard. drinks prices were however much cheaper than other cruise companies, such as Royal C etc. Yep, totally agree with that. Spirits are very good prices onboard, wine is £5 a glass!! We have a balcony so take wine onboard for cabin drinking only on the balcony, I couldn't be bothered to wait for room service to deliver a glass at £5 a glass when I can have it 'ontap'in my fridge for £16 for 3 litres...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted July 1, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2010 ..no he was too busy working to pay for it lol :) I'm the cruise secretary bookings clerk in this house haha.... Trouble with that is if anything doesn't go to plan there is only one person to blame. Make sure he does some of the packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted July 1, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2010 He might pack his own case, when I've washed and ironed all the stuff for him , oh and he'll drive us down to Southampton.... after 10 cruises, and 3 or 4 ship visits in 4 years the car finds it's own way there now,,:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin7 Posted July 1, 2010 #14 Share Posted July 1, 2010 So, how many nights on board would that be? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchie Posted July 2, 2010 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I drink Red Kitchie. :D:p;) and eat Pringles:p Bring your own Pringles on board Rob, I prefer sour cream and onion ones. We prefer red too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchie Posted July 2, 2010 #16 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hi KitchieI'm off just infront of you go 2 weeks on Friday on Azura . Booked this cruise a few days ago..!!:eek: After booking then had to: Book cat in cattery Arrange Travel Ins for 82 yr old MIL Re-new her Health Ins card (old E111) Book car in CPS car park Buy Euros Put passport details in and print off e -tickets Research cruise ports and booked a trip for us Arrange my Carnival shareholders obc Phew, think that it! Think I'm ready to rumble. Now which clothes shall I take! Have you considered taking a winebox? We won't be bothering this time as only going for a week, but on a fortnight cruise, the 3litres in the small compact box suits us both, giving about 1 glass each per day as a late afternoon/pre dinner drink. Wow Libralass, you have worked hard. I don't think we will take a carton on board as we are only on for 7 nights too. There again Rob might find out which stateroom we are in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted July 2, 2010 #17 Share Posted July 2, 2010 So, how many nights on board would that be? Just curious. 70 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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