Can someone clarify beverage policy?

[squierjosh]

Reading this page (https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2633/~/liquor-and-beverage-policy), it says you can bring in pop (soda) as long as it's in your carry-on luggage? So you can't put it in your suitcase and check it in? It seems to me the last Carnival cruise I went on (7 years ago) we had it in our suitcase. Can any recent travelers confirm what is acceptable? It's kind of hard to fit 12 cans into a backpack!

[ryanedoyle]

You have to carry it aboard with you. They now screen the beverages brought on board. I have had them cut open my 12 pack of soda to check to contraband.

 

You are not allowed to check it with the porters.

[squierjosh]

Good to know. Good thing we have a couple days in Old San Juan before getting on the ship. So we can rearrange a few things and leave room for the pop in the backpacks.

 

You have to carry it aboard with you. They now screen the beverages brought on board. I have had them cut open my 12 pack of soda to check to contraband.

 

You are not allowed to check it with the porters.

[riffatsea]

It also must be in cans no bottles.

[squierjosh]

Follow up question. It says up to 12 cans per person. It also says up to 750ml of wine per person. Can both people have 12 cans and a wine bottle?

[stargate fan]

Follow up question. It says up to 12 cans per person. It also says up to 750ml of wine per person. Can both people have 12 cans and a wine bottle?

 

Every person can bring 12 cans of soda. Every adult over 21 can bring wine as well as 12 cans of soda.

[squierjosh]

Perfect. THat's what I assumed.

 

Every person can bring 12 cans of soda. Every adult over 21 can bring wine as well as 12 cans of soda.

[jdemps]

we always bring a rolling carry on for the drinks because a tote bag or back pack gets really heavy with all that liquid in there!

[Elaine5715]

Most people carry the soda cartons outside their carry ons so put your usual stuff inside the luggage.

[springs741]

we always bring a rolling carry on for the drinks because a tote bag or back pack gets really heavy with all that liquid in there!

 

 

 

And that rolling carry on is the perfect place to bring your souvenirs home.

[Luke gs Daddy]

Good to know. Good thing we have a couple days in Old San Juan before getting on the ship. So we can rearrange a few things and leave room for the pop in the backpacks.

 

San Juan is easy as you can come and go as much as you want. Just be back before sail away.

If you want drop off luggage and then head over to CVS, very convenient if taking Soda or Liquor on in SJ.

[simplelife]

You have to carry it on. It can be in a separate bag such as a tote bag. 12 cans or fewer per person

 

 

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[DebJ14]

Bring some tape. They were cutting open the boxes to check the cans on Sunday when we boarded in Galveston.

[BusterJr]

I understand that each person can bring 12 cans of soda and one bottle of wine when you board the ship. My question is, can you buy liquor at one of your ports of call and bring it back on board to take home with you?

 

 

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[ohiokate]

I understand that each person can bring 12 cans of soda and one bottle of wine when you board the ship. My question is, can you buy liquor at one of your ports of call and bring it back on board to take home with you?

 

 

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Yes, you can bring it back onboard, but they will take it and store until the morning you leave the ship. There are also limits to how much you can bring back without paying duty. I've always brought back more than the allowed, but have never been made to pay duty even though I claimed it on my form. YMMV

[Purvis1231]

If you are going to carry on a box, bring a bag or something to put them in since I have seen the screeners destroy the box during inspection.

[BusterJr]

Thanks, that answers my questions.

 

 

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[noee01]

To clarify -

 

If I wanted to buy a bottle of vodka for my room, it needs to be pre purchased. I can not buy it in San Juan and carry it on? If I buy it on the ship, the bottle is kept until the end of the cruise?

 

Thanks.

[simplelife]

Bring your soda in one of those foldable grocery totes

 

 

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[Elaine5715]

To clarify -

 

If I wanted to buy a bottle of vodka for my room, it needs to be pre purchased. I can not buy it in San Juan and carry it on? If I buy it on the ship, the bottle is kept until the end of the cruise?

 

Thanks.

 

Correct. All liquor is collected in ports and held until debark am.

[noee01]

Sorry, one more question.

 

If I carry one bottle of wine on the ship in San Juan, will that be confiscated or can I keep it in my room? What about corkage fee? Does that only apply to bottles brough to the main dining room?

[krehberg]

Sorry, one more question.

 

If I carry one bottle of wine on the ship in San Juan, will that be confiscated or can I keep it in my room? What about corkage fee? Does that only apply to bottles brough to the main dining room?

 

I'm assuming San Juan is your embarkation port right? If so, yes you can bring 1 bottle of wine per person on board at embarkation. You can indeed bring it to your room. Corkage is only charged when you bring the bottle to the MDR or Steakhouse. When I first started cruising, the MDR usually "forgot" to charge it and waiter got better tip...but as of late, they have been quite consistent with charging corkage, at least over the last 3-4 years. You always have an option to bring a glass with you to dinner.

[noee01]

I'm assuming San Juan is your embarkation port right? If so, yes you can bring 1 bottle of wine per person on board at embarkation. You can indeed bring it to your room. Corkage is only charged when you bring the bottle to the MDR or Steakhouse. When I first started cruising, the MDR usually "forgot" to charge it and waiter got better tip...but as of late, they have been quite consistent with charging corkage, at least over the last 3-4 years. You always have an option to bring a glass with you to dinner.

 

 

Yes, leaving from SJ. Thank you so much.