Michylicious Posted February 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Totally legit question - how does NCL handle it if you bring boxed wine on board? I know you can bring some on board with a $15 corkage fee, but what if someone were to bring a box of wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va. Plumber Posted February 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I assume you are talking about a box of individual bottles. Box wine is not allowed. If you bring a box of wine, they will record and tag each @ $15.00 per bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted February 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Box wines are not allowed on board. See here: http://www.ncl.com/faq#alcohol-consumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted February 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Anyone know what the reasoning behind the no boxed wine allowed is?? Can't figure that one out~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michylicious Posted February 15, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted February 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL. If they allowed a box on board then it would be charged at the same rate as the equivalent number of bottles. Just carry on the bottles if you want. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Anyone know what the reasoning behind the no boxed wine allowed is?? Can't figure that one out~ Harder to inspect for forbidden alcohol for example. Also many probably say that a box is a lot tackier when brought to restaurants etc. There are just two possible reasons from the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va. Plumber Posted February 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Well, at least NCL does allow you to bring it on board and they don't limit the quantity. Don't see how this is nickle & diming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va. Plumber Posted February 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Sailed Epic last month. Took three bottles of wine from my home stash. Enjoyed them very much. Did not bother me to pay $45.00. The only nickel-diming I encountered was at the slot machines. Only wish it had only been a few nickels and dimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getaway4fun Posted February 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL. No matter what you do in life, there are rules or policies. Not nickel and diming! Don't like the rules, don't cruise with NCL. Personally, I'm just happy that I can bring my favorite bottle on board. Edited February 15, 2014 by getaway4fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundiego Posted February 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The only nickel-diming I encountered was at the slot machines. Only wish it had only been a few nickels and dimes LOL ~ funny :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted February 15, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Boxed wine is not allowed on NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted February 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 15, 2014 .... The only nickel-diming I encountered was at the slot machines. Only wish it had only been a few nickels and dimes I hear you !! And the no limit on amount of bottle is a + Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted February 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Harder to inspect for forbidden alcohol for example. Also many probably say that a box is a lot tackier when brought to restaurants etc. There are just two possible reasons from the top of my head. Okay but what if I didn't want to bring it to the restaurants ( I never take a bottle of wine to dinner as I'm the only one drinking it) and I'm sure I could put alcohol in a bottle and reseal it with all the wine making kits out there~ :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted February 15, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL. Explain the nickel and diming you're "starting to see"? They charge for toilet paper? Maybe the AC or faucet is coin operated? It's not nickel and diming if it's not mandatory to the trip and optional. Is the charge for bingo nickel and diming? How about charging for optional specialty restaurants? Casino play? They're all extra. I'd rather have low fares and choices than an expensive inclusive trip where I don't use 3/4 of the stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElissaMaxine Posted February 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I hear you !! And the no limit on amount of bottle is a + Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app even though there is no limit on the amount of bottles one can bring on board, keep in mind that you still have to pay a corkage fee!! :mad::mad: NCL, to my knowledge, is the only line that charges this. :p Wine & Champagne Policy Guests may bring bottles of wine and champagne on board. When bottles are brought on board and served or consumed in any restaurant, public room area or in their stateroom, a corkage fee will be charged according to bottle sizes noted below. 750 ml Bottle: $15.00 1,500 ml Magnum: $30.00 Wine or champagne sent directly to the ship by travel agents, friends, family, etc. or from another retail source, are subject to the same fees. Box wines are not allowed on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted February 16, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Loads of cruise lines charge corkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElissaMaxine Posted February 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Loads of cruise lines charge corkage. the cruises that I've been on, have always allowed ONE bottle per person with NO corkage fee. NCL doesn't. Such a shame. I refuse to pay a $15 corkage fee. Nickel & diming........ :mad::p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted February 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) the cruises that I've been on, have always allowed ONE bottle per person with NO corkage fee. NCL doesn't. Such a shame. I refuse to pay a $15 corkage fee. Nickel & diming........ :mad::p However: Your statement was incorrect. Each line has its policies. For many of us, multiple bottles at $15 is far better than one bottle for nothing. If NCLs policy is nickel and diming then why are the other lines policies not? They would be forcing me to buy more wine from them that NCL don't. Edited February 16, 2014 by KeithJenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted February 16, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Some lines have limits. You might find one that allows all you want. Please share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersmate Posted February 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sailed Epic last month. Took three bottles of wine from my home stash. Enjoyed them very much. Did not bother me to pay $45.00. The only nickel-diming I encountered was at the slot machines. Only wish it had only been a few nickels and dimes I agree with you! We took our favorite four bottles and paid the corkage fee-I know it's NCL way of making money (and kudos to Carnival for allowing one bottle per person) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Anyone know what the reasoning behind the no boxed wine allowed is?? Can't figure that one out~Probably because they want to save you from yucky wine. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313steve Posted February 17, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Probably because they want to save you from yucky wine. ;) That would have been my reaction, too. However, let me ask the OP (and others)......... is there ANY box wine that is decent? Frankly, I've never tried it and I'm curious. As a point of reference, we don't drink expensive wines, typically staying in the $20-$30 a bottle range (store prices, not restaurant prices!!). Thanks in advance for the info!!!!!! Edited February 17, 2014 by 1313steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted February 17, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2014 That would have been my reaction, too. However, let me ask the OP (and others)......... is there ANY box wine that is decent? Frankly, I've never tried it and I'm curious. As a point of reference, we don't drink expensive wines, typically staying in the $20-$30 a bottle range (store prices, not restaurant prices!!). Thanks in advance for the info!!!!!! Most people that have tried it seem okay with it. Most people that have not tried it believe it is terrible. We often buy $11-$14 1.5l bottles of Chardonnay. We find many of the 3l boxes are fine and at $20, a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted February 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2014 That would have been my reaction, too. However, let me ask the OP (and others)......... is there ANY box wine that is decent? Frankly, I've never tried it and I'm curious. As a point of reference, we don't drink expensive wines, typically staying in the $20-$30 a bottle range (store prices, not restaurant prices!!). Thanks in advance for the info!!!!!! Plenty of very good wine at €1 or $1.36 a bottle here in Portugal/Spain, with 5l at under €5 or $6 a box. In fact sometimes it is hard to spend a Euro on a bottle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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