wrenegade Posted February 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm considering getting a Bon Voyage liter of Maker's Mark for our five day cruise. If for some really odd reason that I'm not able to finish it, can I take the opened bottle with remaining bourbon off the ship on debarkation? Or does it have to stay on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted February 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You may take it with you. I don't think that you have to declare it if you bought it before the trip but not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsdoc3 Posted February 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You can send it to me!! If you don't finish it all, it will have to go in your checked baggage if you are flying. Might be a weight issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted February 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) I'm considering getting a Bon Voyage liter of Maker's Mark for our five day cruise. If for some really odd reason that I'm not able to finish it, can I take the opened bottle with remaining bourbon off the ship on debarkation? Or does it have to stay on the ship? Welcome to Cruise Critic. Yes, you can carry it off the ship with you at debarkation. I would claim it on my customs form just to be safe. Sure as you don't, you will be the one they pull to the side for a random search in customs. You are allowed to bring a certain amount of liquor back with you. I believe each adult can bring back 1 liter duty free. I think Texas taxes all liquor brought back though, so knowing your port city would help others here help you with more accurate info about what to expect. http://seniortravel.about.com/od/seniortravelbasics/f/Do-I-Have-To-Pay-Customs-Duty-On-Alcoholic-Beverages-Purchased-In-A-Duty-Free-Shop.htm https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/424/~/bringing-alcohol-from-u.s.-insular-possessions-into-the-u.s.-(u.s.-virgin Edited February 19, 2014 by winddawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted February 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You don't need to claim it. We bring back half empty bottles every cruise. If you're flying, you do need to make sure it doesn't put you over the weight limit. I had to take half my clothes out of my check in bag and put them in my carry on so I could put my tequila in my check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd2355 Posted February 19, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2014 As mentioned, you can bring it back. I don't declare it to customs because I bought it while in the US. Just in case, I do pack a printed copy of my Bon Voyage email order confirmation and I also keep the papers/gift-message that are delivered with any bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleOne Posted February 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Be sure to bring the receipt in case Customs doesn't believe you bought it before the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenegade Posted February 19, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks everyone for the great advice. Sailing out of Charleston SC in 12 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted February 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks everyone for the great advice. Sailing out of Charleston SC in 12 days! Have a great time! Make sure you come back and tell us all about it.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted February 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks everyone for the great advice. Sailing out of Charleston SC in 12 days! You'll be in single digits soon! Have a great cruise! OT: I used to live in Charleston...my daddy was stationed there when he was in the Navy. Loved it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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