Alcohol policy on Carnival?

deb1220 · January 29, 2009

We have never sailed on Carnival before. Hubby likes to purchase local beer and/or liquor while in port. Do they strictly enforce the rule? Are there different rules for beer and wine? We'll be sailing on the Valor. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

JoeyandDavid · January 29, 2009

We have never sailed on Carnival before. Hubby likes to purchase local beer and/or liquor while in port. Do they strictly enforce the rule? Are there different rules for beer and wine? We'll be sailing on the Valor. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

from Carnivals website

A liquor and beverage consumption policy was created in order for Carnival to be able to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board.
Liquor and Beverage Policy

Bringing Alcohol On Board - Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages onboard. However, guests 21 years of age and older only may bring one bottle (750ml) of wine or champagne, per person, on board only during embarkation at the beginning of the cruise. A $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged should you wish to consume this wine in the main dining room; $14 corkage fee per bottle in the Supper Club. Guests may bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages. All prohibited alcohol, additional quantities of wine/champagne or excessive quantities of non-alcoholic beverages will be confiscated and discarded without compensation.

Large cooler restrictions:

Carnival Cruise Lines does not allow guests to bring large coolers on board its ships. However for purposes of housing small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12" x 12" x 12" for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage. Screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security screening process. Therefore, large coolers are not permitted as carry-on or checked luggage.

Ports-of-Call

Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be confiscated at the gangway, stored on board and retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Gift Shops On Board

Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in the ship's gift shop will be stored on board and be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Drinking Alcohol On Board

The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 21 years of age. Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. In the event that Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop staff are in question that a guest is less than 21 years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the drink or selling the bottle of liquor.

Passengers have been known to break the rules...easily to from what i hear

deb1220 · January 29, 2009

Thanks Joey. I read the same thing on their website. I was also hoping to hear from one of those "rule breakers" :tongue: :wink2:

cruisetarp · January 29, 2009

Sorry I can't help you Debbie but congratulations on the booking and the fast approaching cruise.

55ChevyLady · January 29, 2009

OK...when you buy anything in port they confiscate it from you and hold it until the last night of the cruise...that is if they see it and/or you report it... :rolleyes2:

If you get it through the X-ray machine without it being "seen", then more power to 'ya.... :cool2:

as far as getting liquor on board when you embark...that is pretty easy if you are reasonable.

Security is just looking for people who are out to stock their own private bars. :wacko:

I've got to go cook supper, I'll get back to ya later.

cruisingcats · January 29, 2009

Deb can't help with that. Congrats on the cruise! I am so happy for you.

deb1220 · January 29, 2009

Thanks guys :wub:

I know when we sailed on Princess last time DH bought some liquor on one of the islands. He stuffed it in his knapsack and it went through security just fine.....the bottle had a plastic cap. Shhhhhh don't tell anybody :wink2:

coloradocruisers · January 29, 2009

Debbie: You and your hubby can each take a bottle of wine without any problem. Although the rules say they can charge a corkage fee, that is up to the discretion of the waiter, and the waiter will probably not charge you.

coloradocruisers · January 29, 2009

Debbie: You and your hubby can each take a bottle of wine without any problem. Although the rules say they can charge a corkage fee, that is up to the discretion of the waiter, and the waiter will probably not charge you.

And here's what you can do:

1) pack your own corkscrew

2) if the waiter even hints at charging the fee, pull it our of your purse and let out a big sigh.

3) I'll bet the fee goes away.

deb1220 · January 29, 2009

Debbie: You and your hubby can each take a bottle of wine without any problem. Although the rules say they can charge a corkage fee, that is up to the discretion of the waiter, and the waiter will probably not charge you.

And here's what you can do:

1) pack your own corkscrew

2) if the waiter even hints at charging the fee, pull it our of your purse and let out a big sigh.

3) I'll bet the fee goes away.

Good idea :wink2:

DH just wants to "sample" the local stuff.....I don't know.....he just asked me to ask you guys :smile: