We’ve compiled a list of the different alcohol policies for each cruise line, as it pertains to bringing it onboard during embarkation, any corkage fees if you choose to drink the bottle you brought onboard in any restaurants or bars, and what the policy is with alcohol bought in ports of call.
Carnival
Embarkation: 1 bottle of wine or champagne per person (21 or older)
Corkage Fee: $15
Ports: all alcohol bought in ports will be stored until the end of the voyage
Royal Caribbean
Embarkation: 2 bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom
Corkage Fee: none
Ports: all alcohol bought in ports will be stored until the end of the voyage
Norwegian
Embarkation: wine and champagne is allowed
Corkage Fee: 750 ml bottles: $15; 1,500 ml bottles: $30
Ports: all alcohol bought in ports will be stored until the end of the voyage
Princess
Embarkation: 1 bottle of wine or champagne per person (21 or older)
Corkage Fee: $15
Ports: all alcohol bought in ports will be stored until the end of the voyage
Celebrity
Embarkation: 2 bottles of wine per stateroom
Corkage Fee: $25
Ports: all alcohol bought in ports will be stored until the end of the voyage
Disney
Embarkation: 2 bottles of wine or champagne per person or 6 beers, packed in carry-on bag
Corkage Fee: $25
Ports: 2 bottles of wine or champagne per person or 6 beers
Holland America
Embarkation: 1 bottle of wine or champagne per person (21 or older)
Corkage Fee: $18
Ports: wine and champagne from ports are also subject to the corkage fee, but they can also be stored until the end of the cruise if the guest wishes
MSC Cruises
Embarkation: no alcohol is allowed to be brought onboard at embarkation
Corkage Fee: N/A
Ports: all alcohol bought in ports will be stored until the end of the voyage
Cunard
Embarkation: 1 bottle of wine or champagne per person (21 or over); larger amounts need to be approved by Cunard ahead of the sailing
Corkage Fee: $20
Ports: it is the cruise line’s discretion whether you will be allowed to keep what you buy with you, or they store it for you until the end of the cruise
Updated: August 18, 2016