It’s possible to bring alcohol on board the ships of some cruise lines. Each company has its own policy. Some allow it with limits on the number of bottles, some charge a cork fee per bottle. Others even allow you to bring a number of beer cans on board. However, this is only possible at boarding. After that, if you make alcohol purchases in port, these bottles will be recorded and given to you at the end of the cruise. It is important to check each company’s policy before departure, as they reserve the right to change their policies at all times.

Here are the links to the policies of the major companies and the information that was available in June 2023:

Can I bring alcohol to NCL?

It’s forbidden to bring any liquid (water, soft drink, alcohol…) on board at boarding with the exception of wine and Champagne. If consumed in public areas, a cork fee will be charged. The passengers who bought an alcohol beverage package will not be charged for the cork fee Learn more about bringing alcohol on NCL.

Can I bring alcohol to Celebrity?

It’s possible to bring one bottle of wine per guest on board at boarding. A cork fee will be charged if alcohol is consumed in restaurants or bars, unless you bought an alcohol beverage package. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Celebrity.

Can I bring alcohol to Carnival?

It’s possible to bring a 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person to boarding. A cork fee will be charged if alcohol is consumed in restaurants. It is also possible to bring a maximum of 12 cans of soft drink in your hand luggage. Any other liquid is prohibited. Cheap packages of water bottles are available. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Carnival.

Can I bring alcohol to Princess?

A 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person at boarding. You can bring more bottles, but you will be charged a $15 cap fee per bottle. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Princess.

Can I bring alcohol to Royal Caribbean?

It is possible to bring a 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person to boarding. A cork fee will be charged if alcohol is consumed in a public place. It is not possible to bring any other drink even if they are not alcoholic. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Royal Caribbean.

Can I bring alcohol to Holland America?

You can bring bottles of wine, but you will be charged a cork fee of $20 per bottle. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Holland America.

Can I bring alcohol to Disney cruises?

A maximum of two 750 ml bottles of wine or champagne or six cans of beer (max 12 oz) per person can be brought on board at boarding or at one of the ports of call. You will be charged a $26 cork fee per bottle if you consume this alcohol in restaurants. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Disney Cruises.

Can I bring alcohol to Cunard?

Each guest can bring a 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person at boarding, a corkage fee is charged if consumed in restaurants or bars. Learn more about bringing alcohol on Cunard

Can I bring alcohol to MCS?

No, it will be confiscated and handed over on the last day of the cruise.

Can I bring alcohol to Costa?

No, it will be confiscated and handed over on the last day of the cruise.