Wine Bottles

[Sailor Gal]

The cruise contract says we can bring on two bottles of wine per stateroom. Does anyone know if they can be large bottles? It doesn't specify but I dont' want to have them confiscated either............

[Passrider]

Yes they can be large (1.5 L) bottles of wine. And I've heard that you can bring 2 of the box wines on board per stateroom.

[smurf1635]

I was going to inquire about the box wine, is that allowed?

[Sailor Gal]

Has anyone actually taken two large bottles or two boxes onboard without a problem? I don't want to buy it, try to board and have it taken from me. The alcohol policy says two bottles of wine are permitted per stateroom but it doesn't specify what size. I wouldn't think they'd permit a box. Anyone actually done this? Thanks a lot. As you can tell this is important to me. Love, love, love my wine!!!

[robtulipe]

We able to bring on 1.5 litre bottles of wine on our recent Summit sailings out of San Juan.

[Sailor Gal]

Thanks for the messages and good news. Anyone try a wine box?

[Cindy G]

We have brought on one box but have not tried two.

[Sailor Gal]

This sounds promising. No - we wouldn't try two. Wouldn't want to push it too far. Cheers!!!

[garycarla]

Hi - new here, but frequent on NCL.

 

Interesting that some say they have done this or that. But, to clarify there are really three answers above, and it is not clear which one is being posted.

 

So, which is the correct answer:

 

a) Brought large bottle (or box) and our luggage was not checked close enough, and therefore we do not know if it is okay or not. (cruiseline did not know we had it)

 

or

 

b) Brought large bottle (or box), they saw what we had and said it was okay - policy

 

or

 

c) They saw our large bottle but just waived us through - did not want to bother.

[nanatop]

We have brought 2 boxes for a 15 day cruise with no problems but usually only take 1 box.

[Lsimon]

I've seen this question discussed on these boards quite a bit.

 

Unfortunately the Celebrity policy doesn't address bottle size nor the issue of boxes. Because of this the rules seem to be interpreted differently by different staff.

 

While most of the experiences related indicate the posters have had no problem there have been a few on boxes and large bottles that indicate they were not allowed if the total being brought on board exceeded the volume of 2 standard 750ML bottles of wine. Based on the responses I've read I'd say that you'll probably be OK but it isn't certain and there will be a possibility that any thing exceeding a 1.5 liter total allowance might be confiscated. So the big question is "do you feel lucky"?

[GeorgeL]

I've seen this question discussed on these boards quite a bit.

 

Unfortunately the Celebrity policy doesn't address bottle size nor the issue of boxes. Because of this the rules seem to be interpreted differently by different staff.

 

While most of the experiences related indicate the posters have had no problem there have been a few on boxes and large bottles that indicate they were not allowed if the total being brought on board exceeded the volume of 2 standard 750ML bottles of wine. Based on the responses I've read I'd say that you'll probably be OK but it isn't certain and there will be a possibility that any thing exceeding a 1.5 liter total allowance might be confiscated. So the big question is "do you feel lucky"?

 

I wonder why Celebrity cannot be more specific in their wine policy. It would be so easy for them to do and would eliminate a great deal of angst for many passengers.

[Sailor Gal]

We're just glad you can take on two bottles and probably won't push our luck. I'd rather get on with two regular bottles than none at all.

[tlk1013]

Just had a wonderful Christmas Cruise on the Equinox! We took two bottles (1.5) on board with us in the "Wine Diapers". It was easy and convenient. No problems or questions!

 

Looking forward to the May Transatlantic and Med!! Happy Cruising!

[Dabu17]

.........and you can take two with you in your carry on and put two more in your checked luggage...............................

[Sailor Gal]

OK - so I gotta know - what is a wine diaper? hee hee

[eandj]

.........and you can take two with you in your carry on and put two more in your checked luggage...............................

 

Just don't scream and kick if asked to remove the bottles from your "checked" luggage after it is scanned. ;) You'll get it back at the end of the cruise or you can choose to be charged the $25 per bottle corkage fee.

 

Take your chances if you choose.:rolleyes:

[Wine-O]

OK - so I gotta know - what is a wine diaper? hee hee

 

Google it. :D

[MMsteffey]

Just returned from 14 days on the Mercury -- we took one box (Black Box) and a bottle of Champagne. Enjoyed both without any issues from Celebrity. Room service provided us with a bucket and glasses for the bubbly without any problem.

[3girlsmom]

if we bring a bottle of wine onboard & wish to drink it in the MDR, do they charge the $25 corkage fee?

[Wine-O]

if we bring a bottle of wine onboard & wish to drink it in the MDR, do they charge the $25 corkage fee?

 

Yes. Even if you bring it to public areas on the ship, you will be charged the corkage fee.

[worldtravellerrus]

Did the Equinox on Dec. 17 and took 2 LARGE wine bottles onboard with no trouble at all.

[Az's Cruising Nana]

Does anyone know of any place to buy decent wines in San Juan??? Are they sold in stores or do you have to find a liquor store???

 

Sue

[tlk1013]

We used to wrap wine bottles in bubble wrap to insure they wouldn't break. Now you just slip them in the Wine Diapers and you are good to go! They are large plastic bags (will hold 1.5L bottle) padded with some kind of absorbent material and closes like a zip lock bag. Sure have made our wine packing a lot easier. Just "google" them. You'll love the convenience!!

[Lsimon]

Does anyone know of any place to buy decent wines in San Juan??? Are they sold in stores or do you have to find a liquor store???

 

Sue

 

We've seen wine in stores including grocery stores and drug stores (Walgreens). They have a limited selection of wine covering a broad price range including some nice sparkling wines and champagnes right at the store in the port terminal.