getagrip Posted November 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2012 OK...what is the official RCCL policy regarding bringing soda/water on board at the originating port? I know all about the new wine policy, but it seems as though you are not supposed to bring any water or soda on board, but I am trying to confirm before our cruise on 12/23/12. We sailed on NCL in October and they allowed you to bring as much soda/water as you could carry. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dms42 Posted November 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2012 RCCL website says no water or beverages allowed onboard, except for wine. I just read that today in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2012 RCCL website says no water or beverages allowed onboard, except for wine. I just read that today in fact. This is correct, however the rule is rarely enforced for non-alcoholic beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&JfromSDL Posted November 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I carried 2 cases of canned soda onboard Freedom last week. No issues. Lady behind me had 2 cases of bottled water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wieslaw Posted November 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2012 OK...what is the official RCCL policy regarding bringing soda/water on board at the originating port? I know all about the new wine policy, but it seems as though you are not supposed to bring any water or soda on board, but I am trying to confirm before our cruise on 12/23/12. We sailed on NCL in October and they allowed you to bring as much soda/water as you could carry. Thanks! I guess the 'official RCI policy ' is what is posted in the Q&A : " A: Guests are not allowed to bring beer, hard liquor or non-alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use. Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. When consumed in any public area, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 " But as other people have posted ....... it might not be 'so official' on different ships or different sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blestmom3 Posted November 16, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2012 OK...what is the official RCCL policy regarding bringing soda/water on board at the originating port? I know all about the new wine policy, but it seems as though you are not supposed to bring any water or soda on board, but I am trying to confirm before our cruise on 12/23/12. We sailed on NCL in October and they allowed you to bring as much soda/water as you could carry. Thanks! I was wondering the same thing since I have always brought Diet Coke with me on past cruises. Since I'll be bringing my kids this time, I was hoping to bring some cans of soda for them since we don't want to spend the money for 4 of them to have the soda package. I see that it says not to bring alcoholic OR non-alcoholic beverages. Wondering if this is a new policy or if I just missed it before. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita Posted November 16, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I am wanting to bring some sugar free redbull onboard. Should I put it in the suitcase or carry it on? Or not try at all? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted November 16, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Rules say no. It's up to you to want to try or not. Someday-this no soda no water rule be WILL be enforced or removed from the website to say you can bring it on. Until then-it is not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted November 16, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2012 We have been on 46 Royal Cruises and have taken water/soda on every one of them with no issue. Mostly we check it in a soft sided tote type cooler, but have carried in on also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen79 Posted December 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Has anyone had any trouble checking sodas or bottled water since this question was first posted? I'm addicted to Diet Dr Pepper which RCCL did not have onboard (even in the Freestyle machines) as of August 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted December 13, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 13, 2012 just took diet coke on Liberty in carryon no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDSue Posted December 14, 2012 #12 Share Posted December 14, 2012 6 cruises, 3 different lines, no one cares, it has never been an issue. I just bring them with me in a rolling bag. The extra weight of carrying sodas or water is a hassle in my mind, but I like a Mt. Dew each day and the ships carry Coke products, so I still lug a supply with me. I don't bother with water though. I'd rather buy it, than lug it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctcruiser1721 Posted December 14, 2012 #13 Share Posted December 14, 2012 It took me 15 or so cruises, but I finally brought soda and water aboard my most recent sailing. I am a rule follower but after seeing people doing it without any issues for so long, I finally slapped a luggage tag on a 12 pack of Coke Zero and some water. And voila, it was waiting outside my room before 1. I still purchased soda at the WJ but it was nice having some for the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie6867 Posted February 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Has anyone ever had any problems with the soda boxes breaking open. I am thinking of taping 2 12 packs together, putting on a room tag, and checking them with my luggage. Not sure if I will be better off putting them in a carry-on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzozo Posted February 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2013 On the Navigator OTS. I checked a case of water with a luggage tag taped to it and a duffle with a case of 24 oz coke bottles in it. Both got trough but delivered later I think they had to inspect them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie6867 Posted February 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I am hoping with cans there won't be such a concern with them checking them. I don't really want to lug them with me so maybe I will do what you did and check them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroQueen Posted February 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 21, 2013 In FLL, PC, and Miami I have reinforced a 24 and 12 pack of Diet Dr. Pepper with clear packing tape and taped on a luggage tag. I don't feel too guilty as I always buy a soda package as well, but need my DDP in the am and evening. Sometimes it makes it before the luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie6867 Posted February 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Great idea! I like Pepsi products, so would like to have my own. My daughter will buy the soda package. I just don't want to take it and have them tell me I can't bring it on. It seems like alot of people do. I have taken it in my suitcase on previous cruises, but since the next one is during Spring break, I don't want them to hold up my luggage because of soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykitteh Posted February 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I slapped a few luggage tags on a case of water and it made it to our cabin. Saw a few cases of water outside cabins as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosh.0 Posted February 21, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 21, 2013 You guys keep mentioning slapping luggage tags on... Where do I get these luggage tags? Is that done the day of departure at the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgladmom Posted February 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 21, 2013 You guys keep mentioning slapping luggage tags on... Where do I get these luggage tags? Is that done the day of departure at the port? Your luggage tags are in your cruise documents. You will receive them about 49 days before you sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy toes Posted February 21, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just print out a few extras and use packing tape. I bring water each cruise, since 1997 without issue...many different lines. Used to put in a carry on now just tape up the case, add tag and by magic they are in my cabin...only once were they left in the hallway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNV-IT!!! Posted February 21, 2013 #23 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I always bring water, soda, Gatorade and snacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillslife Posted February 21, 2013 #24 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Great news...thanks. I need my Dr Pepper every day too!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted February 22, 2013 #25 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have always taken water & pop with us. I put a 12 pack of each in a duffel bag, on one cruise I put a lock on the duffel bag and I ended having to go to the naughty room to unlock it so it could be inspected. Now I just leave it unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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