freeholdfriends Posted August 13, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I am sure this has been addressed before so please excuse this repeat question. We are booked on the TA Escape next April. Since the ship is leaving from NY we won’t have to fly in beforehand so we want to take some wine onboard. I know that NCL charges a $15 corkage fee but if we just bring on wine for our room do we still get charged? Thanks for any info. This will be our first cruise on NCL so I am just trying to get a handle on their rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 13, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hi, here is NCL's policy: https://www.ncl.com/faq#!#can-i-bring-alcohol-board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, freeholdfriends said: I am sure this has been addressed before so please excuse this repeat question. We are booked on the TA Escape next April. Since the ship is leaving from NY we won’t have to fly in beforehand so we want to take some wine onboard. I know that NCL charges a $15 corkage fee but if we just bring on wine for our room do we still get charged? Thanks for any info. This will be our first cruise on NCL so I am just trying to get a handle on their rules. $15 per 750ml bottle regardless of where you drink it. You must hand carry it onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeholdfriends Posted August 14, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thanks. We’ve only cruised on Carnival, Princess and Celebrity and have never been charged before so I just wanted to confirm NCL’s policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Named-Tawny Posted August 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Imho, it's a great deal. You can give the wine to a steward on your first day, and they'll keep it in storage for you, and then bring it to whatever restaurant/bar you want when you want it. I found it to be great value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12531 Posted August 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I can't seem to find out by looking up on line is bottled water and soda included in the ultimate ( free at sea promo) package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted August 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, 12531 said: I can't seem to find out by looking up on line is bottled water and soda included in the ultimate ( free at sea promo) package? No bottled water and fancy coffees, but you can order sodas and non-alcoholic drinks with the beverage package as well as any drink under $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandybit Posted August 16, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2019 When do they charge the corkage fee - at the check in security line or when you bring it to the restaurant? How can they charge you if you open it yourself in your room and drink it there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted August 16, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2019 49 minutes ago, brandybit said: When do they charge the corkage fee - at the check in security line or when you bring it to the restaurant? How can they charge you if you open it yourself in your room and drink it there? They charge you in the terminal before you get on the ship. I think most ports deal with it right after security. They just charge you $15 for every bottle you have with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 16, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2019 51 minutes ago, brandybit said: How can they charge you if you open it yourself in your room and drink it there? That is their policy. "Corkage fee" doesn't mean them opening it for you. https://www.ncl.com/faq#!#can-i-bring-alcohol-board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandybit Posted August 16, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, smplybcause said: They charge you in the terminal before you get on the ship. I think most ports deal with it right after security. They just charge you $15 for every bottle you have with you. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 16, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Simply to add that, on your bill, the charge may show from either the first dining room or bar which you "use" your 1st bottle of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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