buchsco Posted February 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Does anyone know if Oceania has recently changed their unofficial policy of allowing passengers to board with more than three bottles of wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted February 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Does anyone know if Oceania has recently changed their unofficial policy of allowing passengers to board with more than three bottles of wine? There have been reports as recently as last week by folks who brought wine and liquor on board that the unofficial policy has not changed. In addition, a respected poster on this forum with very close ties to Oceania executives asked the question of the home office and received the answer that nothjing has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That's good news. For a minute, from the title i=of this thread I was afraid there had been changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Does anyone know if Oceania has recently changed their unofficial policy of allowing passengers to board with more than three bottles of wine? Don't know how it might be "unofficial" because he following appears in the FAQ (Onboard) of the website: "Can I purchase bottles of wine at ports of call and bring them on board? Guests wishing to purchase wine in a port of call and bring it on board with them may do so, limited to three (3) bottles per stateroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy their wine in the comfort and privacy of their stateroom or suite, or, if they prefer, may enjoy their wine in one of the ship's dining rooms. Any wine consumed in the dining room or a public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 per bottle." OTOH, I don't know how they would enforce the policy without keeping track of the number of bottles each passenger brought onboard each time they came back from shore (unless it is 3 bottles for each visit ashore). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Don't know how it might be "unofficial" because he following appears in the FAQ (Onboard) of the website: "Can I purchase bottles of wine at ports of call and bring them on board? Guests wishing to purchase wine in a port of call and bring it on board with them may do so, limited to three (3) bottles per stateroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy their wine in the comfort and privacy of their stateroom or suite, or, if they prefer, may enjoy their wine in one of the ship's dining rooms. Any wine consumed in the dining room or a public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 per bottle." OTOH, I don't know how they would enforce the policy without keeping track of the number of bottles each passenger brought onboard each time they came back from shore (unless it is 3 bottles for each visit ashore). It does not say per cruise so it is subjective People can read into the policy statement anything they want ;) It also depends on if they enforce the policy or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted February 23, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2015 There might be a difference between Oceania and lines where people make it a sport to smuggle alcohol on board in suitcases, empty water bottles, bottles disguised as sports drinks, and to make the cabin attendant provide a cooler (!!!) full of ice cubes. Somebody posted a link to a website for newbies with all these tips and tricks including one where you steal somebody's towel from a lounger to teach them a lesson for chair hogging. Stealing? Yes, Carnival charges $ 22 for a lost pool towel according to that website for newbies. Anyway, I can't imagine Oceania cruisers abusing alcohol and the system to that extent, but Oceania could enforce a written rule if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted February 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Don't know how it might be "unofficial" because he following appears in the FAQ (Onboard) of the website: "Can I purchase bottles of wine at ports of call and bring them on board? Guests wishing to purchase wine in a port of call and bring it on board with them may do so, limited to three (3) bottles per stateroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy their wine in the comfort and privacy of their stateroom or suite, or, if they prefer, may enjoy their wine in one of the ship's dining rooms. Any wine consumed in the dining room or a public area will be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00 per bottle." OTOH, I don't know how they would enforce the policy without keeping track of the number of bottles each passenger brought onboard each time they came back from shore (unless it is 3 bottles for each visit ashore). Of course, that's the rule that is posted. However, it is there ONLY to be used if necessary, such as when a passenger is drunk and obnoxious. It is NOT enforced upon entry to the ship at any port. The lack of enforcement extends itself to all alcoholic beverages -- you may bring aboard wine, liquor, beer, cordials or even moonshine. With the exception of wine brought to dinner and for which a corkage fee is charge, all adult beverages are to be consumed only in your cabin, not in public, including the pool deck. If you want a drink in pub lic, buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I have brought a dozen bottles on board with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2015 There is no change in policy per Oceania Cruises Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of DaNile Posted February 24, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2015 There is no change in policy per Oceania CruisesJancruz1 Thanks Jan:) Good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted February 24, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2015 On a similar subject, I wonder if/how they're going to amend policy about other substances, now that the laws are changing so quickly. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/02/24/388673136/marijuana-is-now-legal-in-alaska-the-third-u-s-state-to-ok-pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Are you talking about Twinkies???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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