Hi - I sailed on the Regal last month. The package doesn't kick into effect until you reach international waters. We left the dock around 3:15 and when I went to a bar at 5pm it was fine. I did purchase a drink before the ship left port - they have a limited menu with local, approved spirits. They charged my cabin for the drinks, but both of us received a "port cancellation" reimbursement of about $25 each in shipboard credit. So we came out ahead! And, yes, my suite did have the bar set up when I got to the room (had the steward switch out a few things). Happy sailing...