Buying Alcohol On Cruise Ships

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Buying alcohol on cruise ships. Most big-ship lines offer one or more drinks packages for an extra charge but you might be able to get one of the packages for free. Charles Walhingford explains how to get the best deal from the great prices found on a cruise shipNorwegian Cruise Lines Escape and the Caribbean Ports of. Dont go thinking however that you can buy discounted goodies to enjoy on the ship.

Gym classes and nail services are often pricey and not what youd expect. Pack a private mini bar. Alcohol bought onboard or in port will be stored until the end of the cruise.

Buying 3-ounce plastic bottles and keeping it in your carry-on luggage. Disney Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne no larger than 750 ml or 6 beers no larger than 12 ounces on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port-of-call. Some cruise lines do make exceptions though.

At embarkation on Carnival Cruise Line ships each adult guest age 21 and up may bring onboard. Some big-ship lines will throw in drinks packages for no extra cost as a perk during limited-time booking promotions. Disney is one of the only major cruise lines that allow beer.

On most cruises a guests cruise card will be enough to prove their age but on occasion guests may have to provide either a passport or drivers license to confirm theyre of legal drinking age. Some people get offended when we suggest sneaking your favorite drink on board and it is. No beer or spirits may be taken onboard for consumption.

11 Signs You Should Not Buy a Cruise Beverage Package. Any additional alcoholic drink order is subject to Responsible Service of Alcohol RSA Policy and charged at regular menu prices. Some cruise ship venues which are adult-only may ID passengers at the door.