amberjohn Posted October 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Our NCL cruise is going to St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Barbados, St. Thomas and Martinique. We would like to bring home bottles of alcohol for friends and family. Can you tell me which islands would have the most reasonable prices? How are the prices of bottles on the ships? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted October 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2017 The ship actually has decent prices. They will deliver any alcohol purchased on board to your stateroom the last evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted October 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Too bad your not going to St Martin. They have the best prices. Next up is of course, St Thomas. Each liquor you visit will offer "specials". Meaning you need to buy 2 or 3 bottles of the same liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted October 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2017 St Thomas would be best place. We just off the Breakaway and paid 4/$40 for Bacardi and 2/$30 for Malibu. But different prices on different ships depending on ports. Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted October 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2017 But don’t forget that you have to declare all alcohol coming into the United States, even if it came from Saint Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnritt Posted October 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2017 You can bring in more liquor if you purchase it St. Thomas and include a purchase of some Virgin Islands made liquor. It has been a while since I brought back liquor, but I think that it was 6 liters (maybe quarts) if one liter (maybe quart) of the 6 was a Virgin Island liquor. This would be per person. If I am wrong, someone is sure to correct me. If your after just a bottle or two per person, the ship is usually competitive and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted October 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 29, 2017 5 litres of liquor is allowed as long as one of the bottles is a product made in the Virgin Islands such as Cruzan Rum. Otherwise it is 4 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goin-away Posted October 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 29, 2017 And you can bring more, but you can be charged for it by Customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby114 Posted October 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 29, 2017 St Thomas stores have the most reasonable prices and largest selections. Each adult passenger is allowed a total of six liters per person provided that one liter is a Virgin Islands produced product. Anything over that amount you are required to pay a duty for. On most occasions, especially if United States Customs is busy on your return they will waive your duty fee and no other payment is required. In St Thomas I normally make my liquor purchases at AH Risse which is located on the main shopping street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukey1 Posted October 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Do the stores on St. Thomas still deliver alcohol purchases directly to the ship or have they stopped that service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted October 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The last time I was in St Thomas, I purchased at A.H.Riis, and they charged me for delivery. Still worth it, rather then lug it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Are you flying home? If so, all that liquor will truly increase your luggage weight.....has to be "checked", not carried on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted October 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2017 St. Thomas has the best prices in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted October 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Again, it's a maximum of 5 liters with one being locally produced per person. And generally if you order by 2pm for a 5 or 6 pm sail date most including A H Riise will deliver free. The competition for your business is fierce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmurchake Posted October 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2017 But don’t forget that you have to declare all alcohol coming into the United States, even if it came from Saint Thomas. Do I need to claim what I purchase on the boat to bring back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted October 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Yes, definitely. The ship notifies customs on purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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