Wine ???

[pinklady982]

Can i really bring a bottle of wine on the cruise ? I was always afraid to try and bring anything along with me. This is a crazy question but does the wine need to be smuggled on ? Or can i just carry it on. Also isnt there a fee for them to open the bottle for you ?

Also my boyfriend will only drink DIET PEPSI. I wasnt aware we could bring a case of diet pepsi as well.... ????

[big_duck]

A "reasonable" amount of wine may be brought on board (just bring it as carry on you will be fine).If you want to consume said wine in the dining room, you may (but not usually) be charged a corkage fee of $10.00 for the privilege. If you want to drink your wine in your cabin there is no charge.You may also bring a reasonable amount of soda (Pepsi) and water onboard.

[mrdood]

If you do a search on either topic, you will get tons of posts.

 

Here is what Carnival says, www.carnival.com is a resource as well.

 

Can I Bring Liquor On Board?A liquor and beverage consumption policy was created in order for Carnival to be able to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board.

 

Liquor and Beverage Policy

Bringing Alcohol On Board - Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board. However, wine enthusiasts may bring fine wine or champagne on board only during embarkation at the beginning of the cruise. A $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged should you wish to consume this wine in the dining room or a $14 corkage fee per bottle in the Supper Club. Guests may bring a small quantity of nonalcoholic beverages. All liquor, excessive quantities of wine and nonalcoholic beverages, to be determined at the discretion of security and/or embarkation personnel, will be confiscated and discarded without compensation. Guests may purchase a variety of beverages on board the ship. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the ship’s gift shops or in ports of call will be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

 

Ports-of-Call

Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be confiscated at the gangway, stored on board and retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

 

Ship Gift Shops

Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in the ship's gift shop will be stored on board and be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

 

Drinking Alcohol On Board -

The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 21 years of age. Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. In the event that Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop Staff are in question that a guest is less than 21 years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the drink or selling the bottle of liquor.

[shootpar]

Can i really bring a bottle of wine on the cruise ? I was always afraid to try and bring anything along with me. This is a crazy question but does the wine need to be smuggled on ? Or can i just carry it on. Also isnt there a fee for them to open the bottle for you ?

Also my boyfriend will only drink DIET PEPSI. I wasnt aware we could bring a case of diet pepsi as well.... ????

 

We normally take 3 - 4 bottles on board with us and we've never been charged a corkage fee in the dining room. We've always had a great rapport with our waitstaff so that may have had something to do with it.

[Cotton]

......... Also isnt there a fee for them to open the bottle for you ?

 

"Corkage fee" has absolutely nothing to do with opening a bottle of wine. It doesn't matter if your bottle is open or not.

 

Corkage fees are for the 'privilege' of bringing your own wine to a dining establishment. Some land restaurants do this, as well. Since you won't be purchasing wine from them, they charge a fee for you to consume it in their restaurant. Same on cruise ships.:)

[Love PalmTrees]

An alternative to wine is champagne. You do not need corkscrew for it (not sure if this is an "illegal" item for air travellers) and you can then enjoy a pre-dinner glass of champagne. However, it somehow looses some of its appeal drinking from the water glasses. But no matter! You may need to share it, though. The bubbles won't hold til the next day. We have a wine keeper device with special rubber corks that pulls out the air and creates a vacuum. Would take very little suitcase space to bring with and then you could keep the champagne longer. We bought this at a local winery, but probably could find in a liquor store.

[big_duck]

If you need a corkscrew, your Steward will get you one (and glasses).