TXFATGUY Posted June 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2015 There will be some upset folks. Only can drinks will be allowed, no bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaMar Posted June 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2015 :eek:??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted June 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We will find out in 14 minutes but this would not surprise me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbro Posted June 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2015 There will be some upset folks. Only can drinks will be allowed, no bottles. No more wine carry on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccruzin Posted June 9, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2015 No more wine carry on? Believe they are referring to the 20 ounce bottles of soda or other non alcoholic drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbro Posted June 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Where is this coming from? Carnival FAQ still says I can bring bottles. What is the source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted June 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 9, 2015 John Heald is supposed to make an announcement in about 20 minutes to discuss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmith18 Posted June 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Where is this coming from? Carnival FAQ still says I can bring bottles. What is the source? Welcome to Cruise Critic, where sources mean nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigB0882 Posted June 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well that wouldn't be a problem at all. It wouldn't stop anyone from bringing what they like to drink, they will just have to have it in a can. Not sure how water would work but that could explain the very low cost of water on their website now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert64 Posted June 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It’s time to chat about water so please have a read of this would you: Often times, we find guests transporting alcohol onboard through unauthorized means resulting in unmonitored consumption of alcohol. Unfortunately, this has led to behavioral and safety related concerns. We have also found that bottled beverages are frequently used to transport alcohol and the screening measures needed to validate the contents delay the embarkation process for all guests. For these reasons, we find it necessary to modify our Liquor and Beverage policy, including restricting guests from bringing bottled beverages aboard our ships. To avoid any potential disappointment at the start of your cruise, please familiarize yourselves with our new Liquor and Beverage Policy below, which will be strictly enforced. • Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles. • A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought onboard on embarkation day only in guests’ carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less per person. • Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception: o At the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage. o A $15 corkage fee (a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises), per 750 ml bottle, will be charged should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar. • All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of the exceptions referenced above are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided. • All alcohol purchased in ports of call or in the Fun Shops will be returned on the morning of debarkation. • Guests are prohibited from bringing large coolers onboard since screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security process. However small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 12”H x 12”L x 12”W for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage. We know some of our guests are accustomed to bringing on their own supply of bottled water so as part of this new policy we have significantly reduced the pricing for spring bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your stateroom. Pricing is as follows: o $2.99 (plus tax) for a 12-pack of 500 ML of bottled water for pre-cruise purchase. Please visit http://www.carnival.com/funshops to place your order before your cruise to ensure we have an ample supply onboard. o $4.99 (plus gratuities) for a 12-pack of 500 ML of bottled water for purchase onboard. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment these changes may cause however, we firmly believe this will result in a safer environment while also improving the embarkation process and the overall guest experience. So there you go, please as always add your thoughts below and the first person to use the #watergate wins a photo of me mostly naked with a Evian bottle covering my dangly bits cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbro Posted June 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well, ok. That doesn't seem so bad. It is reasonable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikic Posted June 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 9, 2015 This explains the new $2.99 12-packs of bottled water that are for sale in the FunShops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRU1Z1N Posted June 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 9, 2015 No big change really. You can still bring on your sodas (now only in cans) and your bottle of wine per persons 21 yrs old and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsSweetie Posted June 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I prefer bottles for my soda, but I can live with cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted June 9, 2015 Members #15 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Our story: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6398 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted June 9, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) There will be some upset folks. Only can drinks will be allowed, no bottles. how did you find out before the announcement FATGUY? Edited June 9, 2015 by limoguy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaMar Posted June 9, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Suspense is over, thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted June 9, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I don't find it unreasonable. The key was decreasing the price of the bottled water ordered from Carnival to help out those that carry on water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmith18 Posted June 9, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah, this wasn't nearly as bad as people were making it out to be. We can still bring a bottle of wine and a 12 pack of soda. And water is at an extremely reasonable price. No real impact for the majority of us, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted June 9, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Another alcohol crackdown............this is probably the 5th one in the past ten years........so it appears its targeted to water sales profits declining :) Edited June 9, 2015 by going2cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbro Posted June 9, 2015 #21 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah, this wasn't nearly as bad as people were making it out to be. We can still bring a bottle of wine and a 12 pack of soda. And water is at an extremely reasonable price. No real impact for the majority of us, I think. Actually, I find it for the best. I'd rather buy water for cheap and have it delivered to my cabin than have to lug it around with my other baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnabmw Posted June 9, 2015 #22 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I think this is fair... Question - we were on Freedom in Dec, and used refillable water bottles and filled with water from the ship. It was perfectly fine. So why buy the water even? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccruzin Posted June 9, 2015 #23 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah, this wasn't nearly as bad as people were making it out to be. We can still bring a bottle of wine and a 12 pack of soda. And water is at an extremely reasonable price. No real impact for the majority of us, I think. Will probably impact parents of children, or those that must have organic, or those women with bladder issues that need cranberry juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXFATGUY Posted June 9, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted June 9, 2015 how did you find out before the announcement FATGUY? If I told my secret sources, They would not be secret anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted June 9, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah, this wasn't nearly as bad as people were making it out to be. We can still bring a bottle of wine and a 12 pack of soda. And water is at an extremely reasonable price. No real impact for the majority of us, I think. No big deal at all. But somebody will make it one. The responses on JHs FB page are quite ridiculous. Accusing Carnival of just trying to make money off of the bottled water is particularly amusing. They could have kept the prices over inflated with this policy change and made out pretty good in sales. They lowered it ALOT - but that's still a problem. Alrighty then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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