Windsailer Posted October 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2015 When the wine policy was changed a few years ago to limit passengers to one bottle upon embarkation the word/phrase 750ml was included. This is from HAL's current Know Before You Go document: "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BROUGHT ON BOARD Each guest 21^ years and older may bring one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750ml) onboard in carry-on luggage at the beginning of the voyage." I understand the 750ml was to make clear that Jeroboams and boxes of wine weren't allowed. But I don't remember the phrase "...no larger than..." in that policy. It seems to me that you could now bring a 375 ml bottle of wine on the ship and still fit within the policy. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted October 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2015 375ml is no larger than 750ml so that is fine. I am not sure what the issue is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler919 Posted October 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Only thought would be don't try to bring two 375's, arguing its like one 750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2015 750ml only! On The Nieuw Amsterdam's b2b cruise in March only 1 bottle each at 750 ml, We brought 1/2 dozen bottles of wine paying the 18.00 per bottle to bring onboard. My husband had a port wine that was 375ml and not acceptable which they held at end of cruise. Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakrewser Posted October 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2015 750ml only!My husband had a port wine that was 375ml and not acceptable which they held at end of cruise. Denise:) If that isn't the stupidest thing I've heard in years! Has anyone <not necessarily you, Denise> contacted Seattle to try to get them to admit that 375 ml is, indeed, less than 750 ml? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windsailer Posted October 26, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted October 26, 2015 750ml only!On The Nieuw Amsterdam's b2b cruise in March only 1 bottle each at 750 ml, We brought 1/2 dozen bottles of wine paying the 18.00 per bottle to bring onboard. My husband had a port wine that was 375ml and not acceptable which they held at end of cruise. Denise:) I wonder if they held it because it was Port - not because of it's size. Did they tell you? I have a 375ml bottle of dessert wine I'd really, really like to bring on my next HAL cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have always read the policy as being to a maximum of 750 ml. Not that it has to be that much. I think the issue was the fact that it was a port wine. I am sure I have read on here that port is not considered a wine, by the wine rule makers at HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobNY Posted October 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2015 My recollection faced with the same situation was that HAL strictly enforces the definition of port as a fortified wine. As such, it is covered by "Guests are not allowed to bring beer, boxed wine, or other liquors and spirits onboard." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2015 wow, the port situation is very perplexing. we brought port on in our ports (no pun intended) on our last European cruise with no issue. I did check at the time and was told that port was a wine (fortified, yes but still a type of wine). Now, the port was going home so if they had wanted to hold it for us they could have (isn't that always the way) but it sure sounds like they have changed their position on this very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted October 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Only thought would be don't try to bring two 375's, arguing its like one 750. Nope, one bottle each, not larger that 750ml. Why not bring a full bottle of 750ml? Edited October 27, 2015 by Boytjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 27, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2015 wow, the port situation is very perplexing. we brought port on in our ports (no pun intended) on our last European cruise with no issue. I did check at the time and was told that port was a wine (fortified, yes but still a type of wine). Now, the port was going home so if they had wanted to hold it for us they could have (isn't that always the way) but it sure sounds like they have changed their position on this very quickly. I think much depends on who does the checking-in of the wine. After all, how hard is it to figure out 2 times 375 equals 750 mls. Or that any less than 750 mls is OK. And some will say port wine is OK, others not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 27, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I think the issue was the fact that it was a port wine. I am sure I have read on here that port is not considered a wine, by the wine rule makers at HAL. Correct And some will say port wine is OK, others not. Correct again. Once in Naples we brought on and kept a bottle of Limoncello by saying in jest that it was "lemon wine"! :) I don't know if he believed me, or just let me get away with it. . Edited October 27, 2015 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted October 27, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks. That's good to know. We have a fair number of 1/2 bottles of Sauternes that would like to go to sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windsailer Posted October 27, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks. That's good to know. We have a fair number of 1/2 bottles of Sauternes that would like to go to sea. I do, too. They are very unhappy when I leave for a cruise without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted October 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I think much depends on who does the checking-in of the wine. After all, how hard is it to figure out 2 times 375 equals 750 mls. Or that any less than 750 mls is OK. And some will say port wine is OK, others not. Someone could show up with a 1.5L bottle and argue that it equals two 750ml bottles between the two adults. And then someone sees that and argues about a box between two cabins etc. So they make a simple rule without lots of exceptions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted October 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I do, too. They are very unhappy when I leave for a cruise without them. That rates a chuckle. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Someone could show up with a 1.5L bottle and argue that it equals two 750ml bottles between the two adults. And then someone sees that and argues about a box between two cabins etc. So they make a simple rule without lots of exceptions. :) I think they have that covered by the rule "1 - 750ml bottle per person" - but as we know, just about everything is open to interpretation.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraelorMex Posted October 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Cute...never heard this one before :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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