Need-a-vacation Posted May 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What about corkscrews? Do you pack them in your carryon, checked, or do you have to get one onboard or pay for corkage? Or bring screwtop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted May 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What about corkscrews? Do you pack them in your carryon, checked, or do you have to get one onboard or pay for corkage? Or bring screwtop? We have always brought a portable type corkscrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dljones Posted May 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Either way is fine. People bring them onboard all the time. You don't have to pay the fee unless it is opened in the MDR. Seems silly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted May 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Either way is fine. People bring them onboard all the time. You don't have to pay the fee unless it is opened in the MDR. Seems silly to me. I agree with you--it would be nice if they supplied at no charge one of those cute corkscrews with the ships name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2monkees Posted May 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just asked my room steward the last 2 cruises. 1st cruise she told me to call room service and the 2nd cruise he (the room steward) took care of it. They brought a small one and I just left it in the room when done (they do reuse them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp414 Posted May 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I pack one in my checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted May 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I pack one in my checked luggage. We do the same! We don't want to bother the steward on embarkation day with having to go find us one nor do we want to wait for him/her to bring us one.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatlinSTJ Posted May 10, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What about corkscrews? Do you pack them in your carryon, checked, or do you have to get one onboard or pay for corkage? Or bring screwtop? FYI - if you are flying in, do not bring a corkscrew in your carryon. Several types are on the TSA "prohibited items" list and will get you pulled aside as I found out by complete accident. They were decent about it and mine was permitted, but it was a bit scary there for a minute because they don't tell you what's going on. Next cruise: Carnival Breeze June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted May 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Either way is fine. People bring them onboard all the time. You don't have to pay the fee unless it is opened in the MDR. Seems silly to me. Its not silly at all! The reason you are allowed to bring wine on a cruise is there is a good chance the cruiseline will not carry a wine of your choice, same as many restaurants. The corkage fee is intended for the correct glass the opening chilling or decanting and the wine service:) Most people just open their own wine in the cabin and a cruiseline has no control over that because it would be a logistical nightmare to collect all the wine at boarding store it and have it brought to each guest at dinner on demand:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandij Posted May 10, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2014 We always bring a corkscrew in the bag with the wine and a couple plastic glasses. One cruise the corkscrew broke and I just took the bottle to one of the bars and they opened it, no charge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dljones Posted May 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Its not silly at all! The reason you are allowed to bring wine on a cruise is there is a good chance the cruiseline will not carry a wine of your choice, same as many restaurants. The corkage fee is intended for the correct glass the opening chilling or decanting and the wine service:)QUOTE] I get that, and I do see your point, but... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted May 10, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just pack a 5L box of wine in my checked luggage. No corkscrew needed:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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