timetravler Posted February 4, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Since the wine policy has changed late last year, I want to know from those that have cruised since then if any wine has been taken away from you or any problems embarking with wine. Only asking about wine and champagne. Also has anyone been charged a corkage fee for wine that was drank in your cabin? Thanks for this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xznwfd Posted February 4, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Just back from the 1/19 Caribbean Princess cruise. Carried on 4 bottles of wine in Ft. Lauderdale with no questions asked, and no corkage fee requested! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted February 4, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1779941&highlight=survey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 4, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2013 A post yesterday (Sunday) by someone boarding the Ruby indicated no change in enforcement yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravler Posted February 4, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1779941&highlight=survey Thanks, I did see that post. But the question was about alcohol. I only wanted to hear about wine and champagne as I never bring hard liquor on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman931 Posted February 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Cruised out of FLL early Jan. brought a case of wine aboard via checked baggage. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntengwall Posted February 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Cruised out of FLL early Jan. brought a case of wine aboard via checked baggage. No problem. How did you pack it to ensure it wouldn't get thrown around and break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted February 4, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2013 A post yesterday (Sunday) by someone boarding the Ruby indicated no change in enforcement yet. Yes, we are on the Ruby departure of FEB 3 and this past weekend (FEB 2/3) was the first since new policy annouced. As I predicted, with it just barely inked onto paper, there was no sign at all of a new policy in place, nothing setup to collect fees at all. There appeared to be no one from the ship monitoring the security screening as we entered the check-in hall. No announcements. Nothing. I carried on a modest three bottles and nary a care in the world from the security team. I think it will be a little while before the new policy kicks in fully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawford Posted February 5, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Just back from the 1/19 Caribbean Princess cruise. Carried on 4 bottles of wine in Ft. Lauderdale with no questions asked, and no corkage fee requested! Cathy We were on the same cruise; carried two on and packed one in each of our bags. No issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 5, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We will be boarding the Emerald Princess on 27 March 2013 and we plan on taking two 1.5 liter bottles of wine each during Embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted February 5, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Just got back 12/10/12. No corkage in cabin/stateroom.:D Pax et bonum, kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravler Posted February 5, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Our cruise is coming up shortly and we always bring a bit of wine. So that is why I asked this question. So far zero people have had any issues.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted February 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The new language was just added a week or so ago. I think they have to announce it to the masses and wait until it's on everyone's boarding pass and luggage tags. At least 75 days. I do believe it will happen, but needs to be more of a public announcement like the change of smoking policy. We cruise March 8 and it's not on my boarding pass or luggage tags. We haven't received any emails regarding the change and there aren't any announcements on "cruise personalizer". If I didn't read CC (obsessively:rolleyes:), I wouldn't know that there was a change. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted February 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks, Timetraveler, for asking this question exclusively about wine and champagne. Very helpful. Happy travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We cruise March 8 and it's not on my boarding pass or luggage tags. We haven't received any emails regarding the change and there aren't any announcements on "cruise personalizer". If I didn't read CC (obsessively:rolleyes:), I wouldn't know that there was a change. :) Have you tried to reprint your boarding pass or luggage tags? It should be on any newly printed ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Lady Sydney Posted February 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Okay --If I am understanding u all correctly, you have been able to carry on bottles of wine on board with no problem--Now has any of this occurred boarding in LA? Also, am I understanding that beer can be carried on board? Sorry, I am just shocked, I did not know this was allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 to cruise Posted February 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2013 My husband packs 6 bottles of champagne in a suitcase with bubble wrap and other clothes for a 14 day cruise. I take 1 or two in my carry-on. We have never had a problem. We only take them when we eat in the specialty restaurants and this last cruise were never charged a corkage fee, not sure why as they say the fee is $15. I will say, we do not have to fly to the port, so we feel pretty safe with the bottles in our suitcase. Even so, they do through the luggage around a bit, but we have never had one broken...........yet!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted February 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Have you tried to reprint your boarding pass or luggage tags? It should be on any newly printed ones. I looked at the boarding pass and luggage tags that can be printed now and I see it. Since I printed some before the new wording, I'm not going to print more. If they want to make sure I know, they're going to have to send me an email or letter! :) I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I think they need to make a "bigger" announcement before they start enforcing. For instance, the new (year old) smoking policy was everywhere before they implemented it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted February 6, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 6, 2013 What is wrong with you people? The more you discuss it here the worse you make it for all of us. Princess reads these boards daily and bragging about your wine successes/failures is not helpful. If you want Princess to seriously clamp down, keep talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted February 6, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 6, 2013 What is wrong with you people? The more you discuss it here the worse you make it for all of us. Princess reads these boards daily and bragging about your wine successes/failures is not helpful. If you want Princess to seriously clamp down, keep talking. Wish there was a 'LIKE' button!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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