New policy for bringing wine aboard?

[buchsco]

Does anyone know if Oceania has recently changed their unofficial policy of allowing passengers to board with more than three bottles of wine?

[hondorner]

Does anyone know if Oceania has recently changed their unofficial policy of allowing passengers to board with more than three bottles of wine?

There have been reports as recently as last week by folks who brought wine and liquor on board that the unofficial policy has not changed. In addition, a respected poster on this forum with very close ties to Oceania executives asked the question of the home office and received the answer that nothjing has changed.

[wripro]

That's good news. For a minute, from the title i=of this thread I was afraid there had been changes.

[Kane]

Does anyone know if Oceania has recently changed their unofficial policy of allowing passengers to board with more than three bottles of wine?

 

Don't know how it might be "unofficial" because he following appears in the FAQ (Onboard) of the website:

 

"Can I purchase bottles of wine at ports of call and bring them on board?

Guests wishing to purchase wine in a port of call and bring it on board with them may do so, limited to three (3) bottles per stateroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy their wine in the comfort and privacy of their stateroom or suite, or, if they prefer, may enjoy their wine in one of the ship's dining rooms. Any wine consumed in the dining room or a public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 per bottle."

 

OTOH, I don't know how they would enforce the policy without keeping track of the number of bottles each passenger brought onboard each time they came back from shore (unless it is 3 bottles for each visit ashore).

[LHT28]

Don't know how it might be "unofficial" because he following appears in the FAQ (Onboard) of the website:

 

"Can I purchase bottles of wine at ports of call and bring them on board?

Guests wishing to purchase wine in a port of call and bring it on board with them may do so, limited to three (3) bottles per stateroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy their wine in the comfort and privacy of their stateroom or suite, or, if they prefer, may enjoy their wine in one of the ship's dining rooms. Any wine consumed in the dining room or a public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 per bottle."

 

OTOH, I don't know how they would enforce the policy without keeping track of the number of bottles each passenger brought onboard each time they came back from shore (unless it is 3 bottles for each visit ashore).

 

It does not say per cruise so it is subjective

People can read into the policy statement anything they want ;)

 

It also depends on if they enforce the policy or not

[Floridiana]

There might be a difference between Oceania and lines where people make it a sport to smuggle alcohol on board in suitcases, empty water bottles, bottles disguised as sports drinks, and to make the cabin attendant provide a cooler (!!!) full of ice cubes. Somebody posted a link to a website for newbies with all these tips and tricks including one where you steal somebody's towel from a lounger to teach them a lesson for chair hogging. Stealing? Yes, Carnival charges $ 22 for a lost pool towel according to that website for newbies.

 

Anyway, I can't imagine Oceania cruisers abusing alcohol and the system to that extent, but Oceania could enforce a written rule if necessary.

[hondorner]

Don't know how it might be "unofficial" because he following appears in the FAQ (Onboard) of the website:

 

"Can I purchase bottles of wine at ports of call and bring them on board?

Guests wishing to purchase wine in a port of call and bring it on board with them may do so, limited to three (3) bottles per stateroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy their wine in the comfort and privacy of their stateroom or suite, or, if they prefer, may enjoy their wine in one of the ship's dining rooms. Any wine consumed in the dining room or a public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 per bottle."

 

OTOH, I don't know how they would enforce the policy without keeping track of the number of bottles each passenger brought onboard each time they came back from shore (unless it is 3 bottles for each visit ashore).

Of course, that's the rule that is posted. However, it is there ONLY to be used if necessary, such as when a passenger is drunk and obnoxious. It is NOT enforced upon entry to the ship at any port. The lack of enforcement extends itself to all alcoholic beverages -- you may bring aboard wine, liquor, beer, cordials or even moonshine. With the exception of wine brought to dinner and for which a corkage fee is charge, all adult beverages are to be consumed only in your cabin, not in public, including the pool deck. If you want a drink in pub lic, buy one.

[wripro]

I have brought a dozen bottles on board with no problem.

[Jancruz]

There is no change in policy per Oceania Cruises

Jancruz1

[Queen of DaNile]

There is no change in policy per Oceania Cruises

Jancruz1

 

Thanks Jan:) Good to hear.

[StanandJim]

On a similar subject, I wonder if/how they're going to amend policy about other substances, now that the laws are changing so quickly.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/02/24/388673136/marijuana-is-now-legal-in-alaska-the-third-u-s-state-to-ok-pot

[wripro]

Are you talking about Twinkies????