R & R Carroll Posted October 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2014 We will be cruising Australia and New Zealand in February departing from the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Sydney. The website for the port states, "Duty-free, tax free and personal alcohol purchased on shore must be surrendered by passengers at embarkation or prior to boarding at any port." :eek: We will be passengers on Oceania which does allow passengers to bring alcohol on board at all ports of call. So I'm a bit confused (not quite panicking...), if our cruise line allows it will the port authorities, or will our wine be confiscated? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted October 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That wording is based on the main cruise operator which uses that terminal, P&O Aust., who don't permit alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. The port authorities won't be concerned. You shouldn't have any issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R & R Carroll Posted October 21, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That wording is based on the main cruise operator which uses that terminal, P&O Aust., who don't permit alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. The port authorities won't be concerned. You shouldn't have any issue. Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R & R Carroll Posted October 22, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Our amazing TA contacted our cruise line who in turn contacted the port authorities. The only restrictions are the ones the cruise lines impose. The restriction regarding surrendering alcohol that I quoted in my original post only applies to Australian ships. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted October 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) This is the response I received from the Port Authority. The cruise ship and not the port restricts the alcohol. RE: Cruise Ship and Alcohol Enquiries (Enquiries@sydneyports.com.au) Add to contacts 10/22/14 Dear Jean, I have been told before that alcohol is usually not allowed on board cruise ships – unless operators expressly say their guests can bring one or more bottles of wine with them. Cruise line representatives would need to sort out any dispute that arises on the day. Confiscation is not a risk in your case – provided you comply with the alcohol allowances of your chosen cruise line. Kind Regards, Brendan Elliott | Community Engagement Manager Edited October 28, 2014 by TERRIER1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R & R Carroll Posted October 28, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks Jean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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