No Bottles allowed

[RickinNYC]

Deleted. Wast of my time to respond.

Edited June 17, 2015 by RickinNYC

[skittl1321]

 

I haven't seen this question addressed, what happens if we want to bring bottles of vanilla (the only way you can buy it) home, will we have to turn it in and then get it on debark morning?

 

I think you'd have to wait to find out. My guess is they don't even notice you bringing it back.

[marne001]

It’s time to chat about water so please have a read of this would you:

Often times, we find guests transporting alcohol onboard through unauthorized means resulting in unmonitored consumption of alcohol.

 

Unfortunately, this has led to behavioral and safety related concerns. We have also found that bottled beverages are frequently used to transport alcohol and the screening measures needed to validate the contents delay the embarkation process for all guests. For these reasons, we find it necessary to modify our Liquor and Beverage policy, including restricting guests from bringing bottled beverages aboard our ships.

 

To avoid any potential disappointment at the start of your cruise, please familiarize yourselves with our new Liquor and Beverage Policy below, which will be strictly enforced.

• Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.

• A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought onboard on embarkation day only in guests’ carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less per person.

• Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception:

o At the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage.

o A $15 corkage fee (a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises), per 750 ml bottle, will be charged should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar.

• All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of the exceptions referenced above are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.

• All alcohol purchased in ports of call or in the Fun Shops will be returned on the morning of debarkation.

• Guests are prohibited from bringing large coolers onboard since screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security process. However small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 12”H x 12”L x 12”W for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.

 

We know some of our guests are accustomed to bringing on their own supply of bottled water so as part of this new policy we have significantly reduced the pricing for spring bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your stateroom. Pricing is as follows:

o $2.99 (plus tax) for a 12-pack of 500 ML of bottled water for pre-cruise purchase. Please visit http://www.carnival.com/funshops to place your order before your cruise to ensure we have an ample supply onboard.

o $4.99 (plus gratuities) for a 12-pack of 500 ML of bottled water for purchase onboard.

 

We sincerely apologize for any disappointment these changes may cause however, we firmly believe this will result in a safer environment while also improving the embarkation process and the overall guest experience.

So there you go, please as always add your thoughts below and the first person to use the ‪#‎watergate‬ wins a photo of me mostly naked with a Evian bottle covering my dangly bits

cheers

 

Hmmm, I drink 16.9 oz Fever-Tree Indian tonic in glass bottles, not available in cans, at least not where I live. I do not smuggle, just prefer the clean taste of this yum-o tonic. In the age of concentrated iced tea, syrupy coffee, and way too much sugar in most beverage, I cannot have my stinkin' tonic???

Boo! Glad I have my water purifier and will drink my cabin-made filtered water. Good to know about the reduced water prices...it is the least CCL can do.

 

Now if they could only fix the problem with two stockholders in one cabin and NOT SHARING THE STOCKHOLDER OBC???? I have been robbed on this one....

 

Sheesh, I am going on my fourth cruise, if this is all I have to complain about, it is a good day.

 

Happy sailing, ya'll.

[travler27]

I understand they are making this change in an effort to stop or limit smuggling. However, wouldn't it be easier to simply say if we catch you smuggling you will be denied boarding with no refund? Seems that would stop smuggling completely.

 

I suppose they would still need to do random spot checks but who would take that chance over $20 worth of liquor?