ekeberg Posted May 15, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2007 We are taking a limo in Juneau on our Alaska cruise this July. Can we buy a couple of bottles of wine or champagne on the ship and take them off the ship in Juneau for our limo ride? Thanks Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bububr Posted May 15, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2007 There are liquor stores in Juneau where you can buy for a lot less than on the ship. You will dock at the pier, just take a 5 minute walk into town and pick something up ( if its not too early ). Otherwise, unless there is a law prohibiting an open bottle of liquor in a vehicle, or the limo company prohibits it, there should be no problem in buying a sailaway package and bringing the bottle with you, or at least IMHO. Dave:eek: http://localsearch.live.com/localsearch/details.aspx?lid=YN17x52512&qt=yp&what=liquor+stores&where=Juneau%2c+Alaska&s_cid=ansPhBkYp02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfson Posted May 15, 2007 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2007 The open container laws often have exceptions for commercial vehicles (like busses or limos) Check with your limo company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2sea Posted May 15, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Don't forget that the limo company itself might also be able to provide you with wine. I don't see why there would be any problem buying a bottle of wine on the ship and taking it off with you... Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruznTom Posted May 15, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2007 You are in Juneau on a Sunday. Wine mjght not be sold. I would check with the limo company. (probably less expensive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekeberg Posted May 15, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. The limo company does suppy champagne, but it is Andre and I really would like something better than that. There are 10 of us and it is a 50th birthday that day so I'm not against spending a little extra on something good. How would you suggest I buy it from a bar or room service or our wine steward? Thanks again Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfson Posted May 15, 2007 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It's not hard to do better than Andre. I'm a professional wine judge and the really surprsing sparkler in recent years has been....Korbel. (honest) I always thought it was just another cheap quaffer but in recent years in blind competitions I've given it very high scores, and gold medals. They have made major imrovements. Just a thought. I don't even know if its on the Celebrity list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekeberg Posted May 16, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Bfson, I see you are from San Diego, we live in La Mesa. Do you judge up in Temecula? What do you think of the almond champagne that Wilson Creek puts out? Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfson Posted May 16, 2007 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I know a bit about Temecula as I am the director of the annual Temecula wine competiton. I know the almond campagne is wildly popular. It just doesn't do anything for me. For me, it seems too artificial. But the bottom line in wine tasting is drink what you like. Clearly lots of folks love that bubbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasTX Posted May 16, 2007 #10 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. The limo company does suppy champagne, but it is Andre and I really would like something better than that. There are 10 of us and it is a 50th birthday that day so I'm not against spending a little extra on something good. How would you suggest I buy it from a bar or room service or our wine steward? Thanks again Lynn Was the limo company unable/willing to provide something better? Paying a premium for premium alcohol from the limo company is probably still less expensive than getting it on the ship. Then it's there when you get off and you aren't schlepping it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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