VioletHill

My RCCL ship (AOS) does not allow you to bring beverages of any kind on board - water, wine, nothing. They also do not sell any bottles on board. You must purchase drinks (about $9 each for beer or spirits with mandatory gratuity and 18% tax) in the bars or wine in the restaurants. They are vigilant about inspecting for smuggled alcohol.

 

They do have a duty free on some sailings, but not within the EU. The web site talks about the duty free and I counted on that, but later read it does not apply in the EU and it is not available during these sailings.

 

If you like to have a few drinks at the end of the day or in your room you will pay dearly for it. Kinda defeats the whole idea of being on vacation. I am very disappointed and wish I had known this before. I'd have chosen a different line that had more liberal policies or one that had at least one non-EU port so duty free would be allowed.

 

At these prices, We would add about $75/day for the two of us for what would cost $7.50 at home or slightly more if we could bring some of our own. I simply cannot enjoy a $10 drink. Takes the fun out of it.

 

I'm not cheap, I just want more. When I pay for a vacation I expect it to be paid for - not full of unexpected costs. Fine with the tipping, but don't plan to spend one cent more on board.

I may take my chances with trying to get soemthing on board from the ports. Otherwise find a nice place to enjoy our cocktails before re-boarding and spring for a taxi back to the ship. I tihink I have enough room in my bra for a couple baggies - haha. DH laughing now.

My RCCL ship (AOS) does not allow you to bring beverages of any kind on board - water, wine, nothing. They also do not sell any bottles on board. You must purchase drinks (about $9 each for beer or spirits with mandatory gratuity and 18% tax) in the bars or wine in the restaurants. They are vigilant about inspecting for smuggled alcohol.

They do have a duty free on some sailings, but not within the EU. The web site talks about the duty free and I counted on that, but later read it does not apply in the EU and it is not available during these sailings.

If you like to have a few drinks at the end of the day or in your room you will pay dearly for it. Kinda defeats the whole idea of being on vacation. I am very disappointed and wish I had known this before. I'd have chosen a different line that had more liberal policies or one that had at least one non-EU port so duty free would be allowed.

At these prices, We would add about $75/day for the two of us for what would cost $7.50 at home or slightly more if we could bring some of our own. I simply cannot enjoy a $10 drink. Takes the fun out of it.

I'm not cheap, I just want more. When I pay for a vacation I expect it to be paid for - not full of unexpected costs. Fine with the tipping, but don't plan to spend one cent more on board.