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KeithJenner "Live from...." Rare

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Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL.

 

 

If they allowed a box on board then it would be charged at the same rate as the equivalent number of bottles. Just carry on the bottles if you want.

 

 

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Demonyte

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Anyone know what the reasoning behind the no boxed wine allowed is?? Can't figure that one out~

 

Harder to inspect for forbidden alcohol for example. Also many probably say that a box is a lot tackier when brought to restaurants etc. There are just two possible reasons from the top of my head.

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Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL.

 

No matter what you do in life, there are rules or policies. Not nickel and diming! Don't like the rules, don't cruise with NCL. Personally, I'm just happy that I can bring my favorite bottle on board.

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The only nickel-diming I encountered was at the slot machines. Only wish it had only been a few nickels and dimes

 

 

I hear you !!

 

And the no limit on amount of bottle is a +

 

 

 

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Harder to inspect for forbidden alcohol for example. Also many probably say that a box is a lot tackier when brought to restaurants etc. There are just two possible reasons from the top of my head.

 

Okay but what if I didn't want to bring it to the restaurants ( I never take a bottle of wine to dinner as I'm the only one drinking it) and I'm sure I could put alcohol in a bottle and reseal it with all the wine making kits out there~ :confused:

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Probably because they lose money from the usual nickel & diming I'm starting to see as a huge pattern with NCL.

 

Explain the nickel and diming you're "starting to see"? They charge for toilet paper? Maybe the AC or faucet is coin operated?

 

It's not nickel and diming if it's not mandatory to the trip and optional. Is the charge for bingo nickel and diming? How about charging for optional specialty restaurants? Casino play? They're all extra.

 

I'd rather have low fares and choices than an expensive inclusive trip where I don't use 3/4 of the stuff

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I hear you !!

 

And the no limit on amount of bottle is a +

 

 

 

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even though there is no limit on the amount of bottles one can bring on board, keep in mind that you still have to pay a corkage fee!! :mad::mad:

NCL, to my knowledge, is the only line that charges this. :p

 

 

Wine & Champagne Policy

Guests may bring bottles of wine and champagne on board. When bottles are brought on board and served or consumed in any restaurant, public room area or in their stateroom, a corkage fee will be charged according to bottle sizes noted below.

750 ml Bottle: $15.00

1,500 ml Magnum: $30.00

Wine or champagne sent directly to the ship by travel agents, friends, family, etc. or from another retail source, are subject to the same fees. Box wines are not allowed on board.

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KeithJenner "Live from...." Rare

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the cruises that I've been on, have always allowed ONE bottle per person with NO corkage fee. NCL doesn't. Such a shame. I refuse to pay a $15 corkage fee. Nickel & diming........ :mad::p

 

 

However:

 

Your statement was incorrect.

 

Each line has its policies. For many of us, multiple bottles at $15 is far better than one bottle for nothing. If NCLs policy is nickel and diming then why are the other lines policies not? They would be forcing me to buy more wine from them that NCL don't.

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Sailed Epic last month. Took three bottles of wine from my home stash. Enjoyed them very much. Did not bother me to pay $45.00.

 

The only nickel-diming I encountered was at the slot machines. Only wish it had only been a few nickels and dimes

 

I agree with you! We took our favorite four bottles and paid the corkage fee-I know it's NCL way of making money (and kudos to Carnival for allowing one bottle per person) .

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Probably because they want to save you from yucky wine. ;)

 

That would have been my reaction, too. However, let me ask the OP (and others)......... is there ANY box wine that is decent? Frankly, I've never tried it and I'm curious.

 

As a point of reference, we don't drink expensive wines, typically staying in the $20-$30 a bottle range (store prices, not restaurant prices!!).

 

Thanks in advance for the info!!!!!!

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That would have been my reaction, too. However, let me ask the OP (and others)......... is there ANY box wine that is decent? Frankly, I've never tried it and I'm curious.

 

As a point of reference, we don't drink expensive wines, typically staying in the $20-$30 a bottle range (store prices, not restaurant prices!!).

 

Thanks in advance for the info!!!!!!

 

Most people that have tried it seem okay with it. Most people that have not tried it believe it is terrible.

 

We often buy $11-$14 1.5l bottles of Chardonnay. We find many of the 3l boxes are fine and at $20, a good deal.

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That would have been my reaction, too. However, let me ask the OP (and others)......... is there ANY box wine that is decent? Frankly, I've never tried it and I'm curious.

 

As a point of reference, we don't drink expensive wines, typically staying in the $20-$30 a bottle range (store prices, not restaurant prices!!).

 

Thanks in advance for the info!!!!!!

 

Plenty of very good wine at €1 or $1.36 a bottle here in Portugal/Spain, with 5l at under €5 or $6 a box.

 

In fact sometimes it is hard to spend a Euro on a bottle!!

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