bringing wine on board b2b

[booze brothers]

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From: "***************@rccl.com" <***************@rccl.com>

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Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 4:19 PM

Subject: New Policy - Bottles of Wine Allure of the Seas 12/2/12 bkg. & 12/9/12 bkg. , Mr. & Mrs.

 

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me regarding your upcoming Allure of the Seas sailing. It was truly my pleasure to assist you.

 

As requested, please keep this correspondence as confirmation the new alcohol policy will allow you to bring a total of four bottles of wine for your consecutive sailing on the Allure of the Seas. Please note, guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them on embarkation day of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) bottles (of 750ml) per stateroom. Should you need any additional assistance during your sailing regarding this new policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Guest Services Desk.

 

Mrs. , thank you for contacting the Executive Offices of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. We look forward to welcoming you onboard the Allure of the Seas soon.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Executive Guest Specialist

[cruisegirl1]

Good info to know.

 

Thanks, M

[audome78]

Awesome!

[critterchick]

We will be testing that soon. I wonder if port security will get the memo?

[suzyluvs2cruise]

We will be testing that soon. I wonder if port security will get the memo?

 

Hi Jean. That's the $64,000 question. Guess we'll find out soon as we're doing b2b cruises soon. When are you cruising?

[suzyluvs2cruise]

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: "

To:

Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 4:19 PM

Subject: New Policy - Bottles of Wine Allure of the Seas 12/2/12 bkg. & 12/9/12 bkg. , Mr. & Mrs.

 

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me regarding your upcoming Allure of the Seas sailing. It was truly my pleasure to assist you.

 

As requested, please keep this correspondence as confirmation the new alcohol policy will allow you to bring a total of four bottles of wine for your consecutive sailing on the Allure of the Seas. Please note, guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them on embarkation day of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) bottles (of 750ml) per stateroom. Should you need any additional assistance during your sailing regarding this new policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Guest Services Desk.

 

Mrs. , thank you for contacting the Executive Offices of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. We look forward to welcoming you onboard the Allure of the Seas soon.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Executive Guest Specialist

T

 

Thanks for sharing.....:)

[critterchick]

Hi Jean. That's the $64,000 question. Guess we'll find out soon as we're doing b2b cruises soon. When are you cruising?

 

I'm going on JW on 12/8 but my friend is doing 12/3 and 12/8 for B2B. So I think I shall ask her to be a tester.:) When are you sailing next?

[suzyluvs2cruise]

I'm going on JW on 12/8 but my friend is doing 12/3 and 12/8 for B2B. So I think I shall ask her to be a tester.:) When are you sailing next?

 

We'll be on Liberty and Oasis in December. Then Sapphire Princess out of San Pedro for NYE. It sure will be nice to drive to the port instead of flying. Are you and Don cruising this NYE?

[critterchick]

We'll be on Liberty and Oasis in December. Then Sapphire Princess out of San Pedro for NYE. It sure will be nice to drive to the port instead of flying. Are you and Don cruising this NYE?

 

We are, on Jewel. We sailed Sapphire for NYE two years ago. I would say good but not great for us. So we'll deal with flying during the holidays. Life is full of tradeoffs!

[Seatravelers]

We will be testing that soon. I wonder if port security will get the memo?

 

So, for my b2b2b I can technically bring 6 bottles onboard at embarkation? And, 8 bottles for my b2b2b2b???? Doubt they would let this happen;). Hopefully, though, we will be able to buy wine in San Juan or St Thomas and get it back at the end of each cruise for the next one??? Guess I may have to write a letter to Miami, too. lol

[Clarea]

So, for my b2b2b I can technically bring 6 bottles onboard at embarkation? And, 8 bottles for my b2b2b2b???? Doubt they would let this happen;). Hopefully, though, we will be able to buy wine in San Juan or St Thomas and get it back at the end of each cruise for the next one??? Guess I may have to write a letter to Miami, too. lol

I don't see why you could not bring 2 bottles of wine onboard at each embarkation. However, I would expect that you would have to leave the terminal area (unless it's San Juan where they have duty free inside the terminal) to purchase the wine, and then wait to re-board with the newly arriving guests.

[cruisegirl1]

RCCL correspondence to the OP seems to allow the process of bringing bottles for B2B cruises . For those taking a B2B soon, I would also suggest obtaining similar correspondence.

 

Cheers

M

[tinkerme1]

I called D+ today and was told that the B2B on Oasis will not allow me to bring four bottles of wine. I spoke to one of the senior gals at D+ and I trust what she tells me. She did say, however, that if Senior Management makes a "statement" to this B2B wine policy, she would call me. Her reasoning to me was that the ship would need to "store" the two extra bottles and then deliver them to your cabin after the first cruise. She's not sure the ship has room to store that many bottles! LOL!

 

I would be ready to give up two bottles if the policy isn't clear or confirmed via their web policy.

[lady_cruiser]

RCCL correspondence to the OP seems to allow the process of bringing bottles for B2B cruises . For those taking a B2B soon, I would also suggest obtaining similar correspondence.

 

Cheers

M

I don't have time to use snail mail to get permission for our B2B starting December 1st and December 8th. Does anyone have an E-Mail I can use? Thanks ..

[PamelaRic]

On my B2B, I purchased wine in port and handed it in when I boarded. At the end of the first leg, my wine was delivered to my room. I then used it during my second leg. :-) Easy-peasy!!

Pamela

[Seatravelers]

On my B2B, I purchased wine in port and handed it in when I boarded. At the end of the first leg, my wine was delivered to my room. I then used it during my second leg. :-) Easy-peasy!!

Pamela

 

This was when and what ship, if you don't mind my asking;)

[lady_cruiser]

On my B2B, I purchased wine in port and handed it in when I boarded. At the end of the first leg, my wine was delivered to my room. I then used it during my second leg. :-) Easy-peasy!!

Pamela

This might have worked for you but I have read here many times where people of B2Bs did not get their wine back until after their second cruise was over with. It seems that their accounts were flagged as B2Bers so their purchases were held over during the second week.

[booze brothers]

I don't have time to use snail mail to get permission for our B2B starting December 1st and December 8th. Does anyone have an E-Mail I can use? Thanks ..

 

 

Lourdes Martinez

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Executive Guest Specialist

Tel: 1-888-767-4644 Ext. 11620

***************@rccl.com

 

 

This is the person I talked to. I originally email Richard Fain and my letter was referred to Lourdes Mantines

 

hope this helps

[lady_cruiser]

lourdes martinez

royal caribbean cruises, ltd.

Executive guest specialist

tel: 1-888-767-4644 ext. 11620

***************@rccl.com

 

 

this is the person i talked to. I originally email richard fain and my letter was referred to lourdes mantines

 

hope this helps

thank you!

[tinkerme1]

Lourdes Martinez

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Executive Guest Specialist

Tel: 1-888-767-4644 Ext. 11620

***************@rccl.com

 

 

This is the person I talked to. I originally email Richard Fain and my letter was referred to Lourdes Mantines

 

hope this helps

 

Thanks for sharing your contact info!

[poolboyclay]

............Thank you for taking the time to speak with me regarding your upcoming Allure of the Seas sailing. It was truly my pleasure to assist you.........................

Please note, guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them on embarkation day of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) bottles (of 750ml) per stateroom.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Executive Guest Specialist

 

So according to this you can bring a total of four, BUT, only two per week. So you have to do it twice. This is what I was told, and that is what I read here.

 

Clay

[poolboyclay]

So, for my b2b2b I can technically bring 6 bottles onboard at embarkation? And, 8 bottles for my b2b2b2b???? Doubt they would let this happen;). Hopefully, though, we will be able to buy wine in San Juan or St Thomas and get it back at the end of each cruise for the next one??? Guess I may have to write a letter to Miami, too. lol

No, you can only bring two on at embarkation.

Then two at the next, and two at the next.

According to the new policy.

[RustyRudder]

Did they change the policy of charging a $25 corking fee if you consume wine brought on board (max 2 bottles/cabin) in a PUBLIC AREA such a a DINING ROOM?

It still states that on the website.

 

In the past one could only drink wine brought on board in a PRIVATE area, such as your cabin or balcony. OK for a small party, but not dinner etc.

 

Please clarify if you have new information.

[Clarea]

Did they change the policy of charging a $25 corking fee if you consume wine brought on board (max 2 bottles/cabin) in a PUBLIC AREA such a a DINING ROOM?

It still states that on the website.

 

In the past one could only drink wine brought on board in a PRIVATE area, such as your cabin or balcony. OK for a small party, but not dinner etc.

 

Please clarify if you have new information.

No, as far as I know, the policy is as stated on the website: wine brought on board is subject to a corkage fee of $25 if consumed in dining room, restaurant, or bar. No corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom.

[booze brothers]

As requested, please keep this correspondence as confirmation the new alcohol policy will allow you to bring a total of four bottles of wine for your consecutive sailing on the Allure of the Seas. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

 

I personally spoke to this person and she said "you can bring on 4 bottles since you have two reservations (2 weeks).

 

I made a copy of this email and will take it with me and my 4 bottles of wine. Guess I'll find out in about 3 weeks.

 

Can you imagine what a mess it would be storing the two extra bottles of wine for the second week. Just far too many people (at least on our sailing) doing b2b