Fortified Wines as free carry on

Has anyone taken fortified wines like port on as their free carry on bottle for in room consumption? Would be nice for a night cap.

Has anyone taken fortified wines like port on as their free carry on bottle for in room consumption? Would be nice for a night cap.

Straight wine only. Not Port.

Most likely Port would not be allowed, but it may depend on the security person on duty at the time. I was once allowed to bring on limoncello when I jokingly said it was "lemon wine"! ;)

We took Vermouth (fortified wine) on board a couple or three times and it was only questioned once by a very young staff member who, when I said it was a form of wine, said she'd probably get fired but she'd let me go on board with it.

On my last cruise in January from Fort Lauderdale, I decided not to bother with the vermouth, but I did carry a bottle of wine on in my carryon bag. No one in the terminal could tell me where I was supposed to check it in and, when I put it through the xray machine in my backpack as I boarded the ship, no one said anything. Made me wonder what would have happened if I'd had a couple or three bottles.

I would expect that would be confiscated when you board.

Very funny. This is like water bottles filled with vodka.

After spending thousands on a cruise, I just bring on a bottle of wine, and not worry if there is more kick to it.

I do like some arrangements with drink servers for a better drink, but I cannot divulge that anymore :(

You're not allowed to take port or other fortified wine. I've taken a bottle of Ramos-Pinto 30 year old tawny port as part of two cases we checked last year, but we paid corkage on all 24 bottles. Perhaps they let it slide because we were paying over $400 in corkage, or maybe it wasn't as noticeable amongst its 23 "friends." I wouldn't try it as my one free bottle, though.

My DH and I brought on two bottles of dry sherry and no one blinked an eye.

Terri

I've been tempted to bring my favorite "rice wine" sake but have not done so as of yet.

Straight wine only. Not Port.

The published rules say wine is allowed. Port is wine. The rules don't specifically prohibit Port. Is there a rule against Port, and if so, where is it?

The published rules say wine is allowed. Port is wine. The rules don't specifically prohibit Port. Is there a rule against Port, and if so, where is it?

We have brought port on most of our cruises without ever being questioned. We always count it as our corkage "free" bottle for in-room consumption. We have even shared one of our bottles of port with a cellar master in the Pinnacle Grill (after hours ...) with a nice plate of cheese.

Quick question: Does HAL sell Port or Sherry by the glass in the dining rooms?

After reading this thread I was thinking of having a glass as part of dessert on my next cruise. When they take beverage orders at the beginning of the meal, will it be a problem if I ask them to bring it with dessert?

Quick question: Does HAL sell Port or Sherry by the glass in the dining rooms?

After reading this thread I was thinking of having a glass as part of dessert on my next cruise. When they take beverage orders at the beginning of the meal, will it be a problem if I ask them to bring it with dessert?

Quick question: Does HAL sell Port or Sherry by the glass in the dining rooms?

After reading this thread I was thinking of having a glass as part of dessert on my next cruise. When they take beverage orders at the beginning of the meal, will it be a problem if I ask them to bring it with dessert?

My late DH used to enjoy a glass of port sometimes but was usually disappointed with what HAL offered.

And in the Pinnacle Grill they have a lovely late season sauvignon blanc, I think it is, that is a wonderful after-dinner drink! I'm planning to invest in a whole bottle next cruise.:)