nc350 Posted January 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hi I saw something posted there are certain wines you can't bring onboard in Galveston? We are flying in from Canada and wanted to bring our couple of bottles on. We are going to stop somewhere ( suggestions welcome we fly into IAH) I don't want to spend money especially with the exchange rate that they are going to confiscate. Any info would be appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Not aware of a specific wine not allowed in Galveston, nor the cruise line. Also interested to know, if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_99 Posted January 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 17, 2017 You'll drive right past Spec's Wine & Spirits, Downtown Houston, on Smith Street. A three story liquor store, probably the largest in Texas. Great selection there. They have other stores in Houston and Galveston but none as comprehensive as the Smith St store. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted January 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Share the link you read. There aren't any restrictions for wine variety. . Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted January 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I've never seen any limitation on type of wine, just size of bottle. The comment I've heard from some is that sometimes the security agents don't know that, for example, port is a type of wine. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHilla619 Posted January 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Think you might be getting confused with the limited menu of liquors and beers that Carnival serves while going out of Galveston, which is due to a Texas tax law. So there is set menu until the ship hits international waters. But as far as what you bring on board, they don't care if its a bottle of two buck chuck or Dom Perignon, as long as it is a 750ml bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csj092809 Posted January 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I've never seen any limitation on type of wine, just size of bottle.The comment I've heard from some is that sometimes the security agents don't know that, for example, port is a type of wine. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app I remember reading a post on cruise critic about this, but cannot remember which post it was. Someone was saying that the agent would not let them take their bottle of port thinking it was liquor and not wine...or something to that affect. So, you are not crazy! It was put out there. I am not sure what the consensus was on it, though. I am thinking it was escalated to a supervisor and finally allowed on. This was in Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Sometimes Carnival agents or employees kind of make up their own rules. You should be fine as long as it is a wine and not hard licquor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted January 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 17, 2017 It's not the type of wine but the size of the bottle that will get you. 750ml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeHeartCruising Posted January 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) A couple years ago on NCL (not on Carnival) we were almost not permitted to bring our bottle of wine on board due to it's alcohol content. It was a Dutch wine (purchased in Canada) and it was a stronger alcohol level than most "traditional" wines. The agent checking the bottles in examined the bottle quite closely since the writing on it was not in English. She found the alcohol content written on it and said "This is actually a little higher than I'm supposed to let through, but I will let you have it since it's clearly labeled as a wine." Their reasoning was that stronger alcoholic content means it is a "Liquor" and not a "Wine". So even though Carnival doesn't publish it in the FAQs on their website, I suppose they may have a similar "policy" that they follow sometimes. Edited January 17, 2017 by MeHeartCruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hi I saw something posted there are certain wines you can't bring onboard in Galveston? We are flying in from Canada and wanted to bring our couple of bottles on. We are going to stop somewhere ( suggestions welcome we fly into IAH) I don't want to spend money especially with the exchange rate that they are going to confiscate. Any info would be appreciated :) Types of wine or types (sizes) of wine bottles (e.g., Balthazar, Salmanazar, Methuselah, and Jeroboam). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestown478 Posted January 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I've taken home made wine on for years with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesKru Posted January 17, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I've taken home made wine on for years with no issues. Not to high jack the thread, but are you bottling with a seal? Or just bottling with a cork? I was told a long time back, like 2000 I think, that if it has a seal and says wine, they dont care... else they will reject it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestown478 Posted January 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Not to high jack the thread, but are you bottling with a seal? Or just bottling with a cork? I was told a long time back, like 2000 I think, that if it has a seal and says wine, they dont care... else they will reject it. I just use a cork. Most of the time I use 1L bottles too and they don't say anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 18, 2017 As long as it's a regular (small) bottle, it's fine...doesn't matter WHAT kind of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted January 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 18, 2017 No Port (Taylors or Tawny) are allowed, along with other infused or stronger alcohol by volume wines. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted January 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Even though the policy says this, I don't think anyone ever checked my bottle of wine, or anyone else's I was traveling with. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestown478 Posted January 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 18, 2017 No Port (Taylors or Tawny) are allowed, along with other infused or stronger alcohol by volume wines. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I don't see that anywhere in the policy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted January 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Sometimes Carnival agents or employees kind of make up their own rules. You should be fine as long as it is a wine and not hard licquor This' date=' and when you go through the scanner take the bottles out and place them in the plastic storage containers provided. If you leave them [u']concealed [/u]in your carry on it gives the authority to check and search through the luggage , hand bags and what not. Just holds you up from boarding ;) Edited January 18, 2017 by BoDidly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare willdra Posted January 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2017 But as far as what you bring on board, they don't care if its a bottle of two buck chuck or Dom Perignon, as long as it is a 750ml bottle. LOL @ "two buck chuck"!!! 😂😂 I'm going to have to use that one!! ❤❤❤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted January 18, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 18, 2017 LOL @ "two buck chuck"!!! 😂😂 I'm going to have to use that one!! ❤❤❤ We used to refer to our college wine of choice as 'Nasty white light'!!! $3 for an oversized bottle! and it was nasty! believe me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted January 18, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I haven't been to Trader Joe's in a while, but think 2 buck Chuck might be closer to 3 bucks now. Port and some others are fortified wines and have had alcohol (like brandy) added to them. Perhaps that disqualifies them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dork42775 Posted January 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I don't like wine so i usually just bring a corked bottle of belgian or sour beer and have never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now