Buying Alcohol On Board

[missouri mike]

Dumb question, but, does anyone know if they charge taxes on alcohol bought on board? We are sailing out of New Orleans. Thanks.

[Beachlover76]

I don't think so in NOLA, after the ship sails is the time to purchase it though, that's when you get it tax (duty)free.

[xbatt8]

In the ports I have sailed out of (and as far as I can remember) tax is charged on all purchases (even mixed drinks) until you are at sea. And with the long trek down the Mississippi River, you may not be at sea for quite a while.

 

Bob

[Mrsg324]

In the ports I have sailed out of (and as far as I can remember) tax is charged on all purchases (even mixed drinks) until you are at sea. And with the long trek down the Mississippi River, you may not be at sea for quite a while.

 

Bob

 

This is correct on cokes and drinks at the bar. They don't open the duty free shops until you are out at sea and once they are open, there is no tax charged.

[SadieN]

In the ports I have sailed out of (and as far as I can remember) tax is charged on all purchases (even mixed drinks) until you are at sea. And with the long trek down the Mississippi River, you may not be at sea for quite a while.

 

Bob

 

Also the last morning they will charge tax for anything bought onboard, including last minute pictures.