Corkage Fees question??

[dndcruise]

Does Carnival charge you a corkage fee in the dining room if you bring you own wine with a screw top???

[Hebejeebe]

Does Carnival charge you a corkage fee in the dining room if you bring you own wine with a screw top???

 

Ha Ha. That's a good one. If that's a serious question, the answer is yes.

[dndcruise]

Not serious. but I may try it in October and see what kind of reaction I get from the waiter.

[Cotton]

Again - "Corkage" is charged for the privilege of bringing your own bottle of wine to a dining establishment - not for the physical act of opening a bottle of wine.

 

So, yes you will be subject to a corkage fee. However, most times the waiter will not charge for it; seems to be at his/her discretion.

[kujobie]

I must have the bad luck of the Irish cuz I get charged every time. Still cheaper to bring a $6 bottle of wine and pay the $10 corkage than pay $32 for the same bottle on board.

[VentureMan_2000]

I prefer to sit my box of wine on the table next to me, so I don't have to bother the wait staff... :D

[big_duck]

I must have the bad luck of the Irish cuz I get charged every time. Still cheaper to bring a $6 bottle of wine and pay the $10 corkage than pay $32 for the same bottle on board.

 

I've yet to pay, so I must be lucky. :D

[Cotton]

Me too, Duck. Sorry, Kujobie. In all my cruises, I've taken at least one or two bottles of wine to the dining room - never been charged corkage.

 

Oh....and I AM Irish!:)

[Socref124]

Does Carnival charge you a corkage fee in the dining room if you bring you own wine with a screw top???

Like everyone says, you are subject to a corkage fee, but most servers do not charge you. Remember, they want an extra tip from you at the end of the cruise. They would rather have that $10 than let Carnival have it. I have heard that some WILL charge it though, so I guess it depends on the server or Maitre D.

[rich_r31]

I have never been charged either. I immediately tip my waiter $5 after he opens the 1st bottle. Since I bring a bottle with me to dinner almost every night, it saves a bundle.

[showe0208]

I prefer to sit my box of wine on the table next to me, so I don't have to bother the wait staff... :D

 

LMAO (not quite rolling on the floor) - Do you really do this? I would think the box wouldn't be considered "fine wine":p

[Cotton]

Nah, he doesn't do that. People often make jokes about taking boxed wine. Venture has a quirky sense of humor at times.:D

[showe0208]

Nah, he doesn't do that. People often make jokes about taking boxed wine. Venture has a quirky sense of humor at times.:D

 

I think Ventruem and Mr. Dood are brothers.:p

[Cotton]

:D You learn to love 'em.