Boxed wine corkage fee???

[<cleavername4acruiser&g]

I was just wondering if the corkage fee also applies to boxed wine. :D

 

Also has anybody had any success in bringing boxed wine on the ship through your luggage. I recently heard a rumor that it is undetectable on security x-ray machines.

 

Thanks!

 

-Dan

[crabbie72]

We were on the Spirit 5-22 and we packed two boxes of wine in our checked luggage and did not have a problem.

[FormerMissArcadia]

This is interesting information. Can you explain though what you mean by boxed wine please? I know that sounds a silly question but here in Australia we have bottled wine (obviously) or cask wine which is a plastic bladder inside a cardboard box and comes in 2litre or 4litre quantities. Is this what you mean? Thanks for any advice you can give us. We are daunted by the cost of wine on NCL's wine list.

Ann

[<cleavername4acruiser&g]

This is interesting information. Can you explain though what you mean by boxed wine please? I know that sounds a silly question but here in Australia we have bottled wine (obviously) or cask wine which is a plastic bladder inside a cardboard box and comes in 2litre or 4litre quantities. Is this what you mean? Thanks for any advice you can give us. We are daunted by the cost of wine on NCL's wine list.

Ann

 

Thanks for your replies.

 

Yup, our boxed wine is the second one that you described. It comes in a plastic bladder that is inside a cardboard box. Generally the real top shelf stuff ($9 for 5 litres.) ;) My theory is that because it is in that plastic bladder and not in a glass (or plastic) bottle it goes through security unnoticed.

[bakerintn]

We removed the bladder from the box and put it in a zip-lock bag and did not have any problems. The bladder, without the box also fits nicely in the mini-fridge in the cabin.

[insidecabin]

This is interesting information. Can you explain though what you mean by boxed wine please? I know that sounds a silly question but here in Australia we have bottled wine (obviously) or cask wine which is a plastic bladder inside a cardboard box and comes in 2litre or 4litre quantities. Is this what you mean? Thanks for any advice you can give us. We are daunted by the cost of wine on NCL's wine list.

Ann

 

In the UK the boxes are usualy 3ltr but there are other sizes.

one stores examples

 

http://www.waitrosewine.com/Wine/Bag+in+Box/Bag+in+Box/Bag+in+Box/6325/ProductType.aspx

 

There is also a 2ltr bag that is self standing without a box available in some stores.

[Grunt]

Waitrose? Good grief! You must have been in an Owner's Suite. For cheaper alternatives try Tesco, Sainsbury, Morrison or Asda, all at the forefront of the price war. Marks & Spencer are good, too, but their prices are more like those in Waitrose.

[rrobynec]

For the GEM passengers, Spain/Barcelona has a very nice selection of boxed wines in their version of the super market. Better than the usual swill that you get in US in boxes.:eek:

[DocJohnB]

For the GEM passengers, Spain/Barcelona has a very nice selection of boxed wines in their version of the super market. Better than the usual swill that you get in US in boxes.:eek:

 

Now this is exactly why I "lurk" around all the boards. We are doing a T/A out of Barcelona in November and this little tidbit of info will certainly come in handy.

[insidecabin]

Waitrose? Good grief! You must have been in an Owner's Suite. For cheaper alternatives try Tesco, Sainsbury, Morrison or Asda, all at the forefront of the price war. Marks & Spencer are good, too, but their prices are more like those in Waitrose.

 

First link that came up with examples of what is on availalbe in the UK

 

Could not find a list of boxes at Tesco if you have one please post it.

[cynbar]

Back to the original question, because I am interested in this also. Has anyone paid a corkage fee for the boxed wine, and if so, how much?? And, have others had success just packing it in their checked luggage?

[sandi0576]

I was on the Gem in March and we packed 3 "boxes" of wine by taking the bladder out and putting them in gallon sized zip lock bags and packed them in our luggage.

[jocap]

First link that came up with examples of what is on availalbe in the UK

 

Could not find a list of boxes at Tesco if you have one please post it.

Also try the Co-op; we use "Fab Cab Californian Sauvignan for the Co-op" all the time -around £14.-jocap.

[garycarla]

There have been reports that NCL has "outlawed" box wine. In the past there were reports that folks paid the $15 per 750ml, which could add up, but still be a good deal for those that like to drink in their cabin.

 

I am guessing that the box wine was outlawed because so many people have had good success getting them through the security system.

 

So, take some that is not too expensive or heavy and take your chances.

[mamasue]

On our recent transatlantic cruise, we bought a 1-litre box of cheap wine at a port of call, just for a challenge.... figuring if it got confiscated we wouldn't miss it.

I kept it in the supermarket bag, placing a souvenir t-shirt over it...

It sailed through the x-ray, no problem!

Incidentally..... it was horrible !!!:(

[FormerMissArcadia]

Also try the Co-op; we use "Fab Cab Californian Sauvignan for the Co-op" all the time -around £14.-jocap.

 

Thanks for your suggestion. Except for Banrock Station I can't see any other wines I recognise so it's great to have a recommendation.

 

Cheers

Ann

[Stongm]

In the States there is a wine by a company called Black Box that is not bad. If that can get past security I may try bringing some on my 8/21 Spirit cruise!!!

[Zubsin]

Never thought of bringing box wine...great idea. Still wondering about corkage as I don't think I saw that answered. BTW....great box wine in the State of Washington check Costco for either Powers or Tefft and this from a wine snob. dlz

[*source*]

Where would I find boxed wine near the port in Canada?

[*Wink*]

I've read many posts that boxed wine has been charged anywhere from $15, $30, $45.. It really depends on who's manning the corkage fee table. It's a NCL bar staff person.

 

Even tho there's been rumors of NCL nixing all boxed wine, folks are still getting them on in their carry-ons.

 

As far as them being undetectable in your checked luggage, well, that's just a chance you take. Any liquid shows up on xray prominently. However, if the shape is not in the form of a liquor bottle, chances are pretty good the bladder in the boxed wine won't be detected. Much like rumrunnerflasks.com.

 

If I were to smuggle, I'd put the whole box in my checked bags. It won't be any more detectible in its box, and if it is questioned, and you're called to the Naughty Room, the staff would probably be much more willing to let you pay a corkage fee and take it if they know what's inside the bladder.

 

If you do try to carry it on, heed this warning: Leave it in the box. If they find a just a bladder with liquid enclosed, the Port Authorities consider that a security issue, and you can be fined a large sum and denied boarding. Also, never carry-on rumrunners, even if they're on your person, for the same reason. ;)

[garycarla]

I never understand when people suggested taking it out of the box. Sounds silly to me.

 

As to security risk, first I ever heard of that, but I suppose anything is possible these days. If it was something "bad", the bad stuff could just as easy be in the "box". yes? Of course, that would require the rent a cops to use logic. LOL

[*Wink*]

I never understand when people suggested taking it out of the box. Sounds silly to me.

 

As to security risk, first I ever heard of that, but I suppose anything is possible these days. If it was something "bad", the bad stuff could just as easy be in the "box". yes? Of course, that would require the rent a cops to use logic. LOL

Trust me, Gary.. I know of what I speak..

[newmexicoNita]

Thanks for your replies.

 

Yup' date=' our boxed wine is the second one that you described. It comes in a plastic bladder that is inside a cardboard box. Generally the real top shelf stuff ($9 for 5 litres.) ;) My theory is that because it is in that plastic bladder and not in a glass (or plastic) bottle it goes through security unnoticed.[/quote']

 

We normally do not bring boxed wine on ship, but I too, have heard it goes through undetected. Just remember if you get caught they will hold it for you until the end of the cruise or may charge you $15 per liter.

 

Some that have not tried to smuggle have said they paid the basic $15, other say, $30 and one said $60.00 so who knows?

 

Nita.

[newmexicoNita]

There have been reports that NCL has "outlawed" box wine. In the past there were reports that folks paid the $15 per 750ml, which could add up, but still be a good deal for those that like to drink in their cabin.

 

I am guessing that the box wine was outlawed because so many people have had good success getting them through the security system.

 

So, take some that is not too expensive or heavy and take your chances.

 

I have heard the same but don't know anyone who has gotten caught. I agree, keep it to a 3 liter box, take the box out and put the bladder in a plastic bag. Unfortunately by all of us giving ideas on how to smuggle we are helping the cruise lines spot anything that is questionable.

 

I would like to add one more thing and I know I am lecturing which isn't what the OP asked; If you do smuggle it on, please drink it only in your cabin or balcony. This is one reason cruise lines are cracking down more all the time on us bringing liquor on board, it is taking away so much revenue. They make most of their money on the bars, casino and things like that. I, personally see nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine in your cabin, we did it for years, I do see something wrong with taking your smuggled booze or wine out to the public areas.

 

Now, I will keep my mouth shut on the subject, besides I have out of town company coming in about an hour so won't be spending time on the machine for about 4 days. LOL

 

Nita

[garycarla]

Trust me, Gary.. I know of what I speak..

 

Oh, I believe you. What i do not believe is why this is an issue.

 

What is the difference in the following scenarios?

 

a) bad guy puts bad stuff in bladder and puts inside wine box

 

b) bad guy puts just bladder in his bag without box

 

 

First one is okay. Second one is now a security risk??

 

And of course, I won't get into the issue of a bad guy wrapping a bladder around his body and just walking through.