Taking boxes of wine on board Eclipse

[Chlocam]

Booked to go on Eclipse in a few weeks sailing from Miami, has anyone taken boxes of wine on board or does it need to be bottles. I know The policy says bottles but just wondered is anyone had got boxes on. Thanks

[MR_T]

Not had first hand experience but I believe it does have to be 2 standard size bottles per cabin!

[az_tchr]

Am sure that people have taken boxes on successfully. Am also sure that others have not. The policy says specifically 2 750ml bottles.

 

Can I bring alcoholic beverages on board?

No beer or hard liquor may be brought onboard for consumption. If you wish to bring personal wine onboard with you on the day you board your cruise, you may do so, limited to two (2) 750ml bottles per stateroom. When enjoyed in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.

[MACruisers]

When your spending all of that money to go on a two week Caribbean cruise, why would you spoil it with boxed wine? Splurge for a good bottle, you're on vacation.

Edited February 7, 2016 by MACruisers

[FlorenceItaly]

In FLL, the xray technician seemed disappointed that I had 2 750ml bottles. Through conversation, my impression is that she was hoping it was the LARGE bottles and she could deny me...give someone a little power....I would not risk the box, and take 2 750ml bottles, instead.

[Muushka]

OP to answer your specific question:

 

I have successfully brought on boxed wine.

I brought about 1500 ml in just the 'bladder'. I removed it from the box.

It packed quite nicely in the luggage (I did put it in a ziplock bag)

It stored in the refrigerator much easier than bottles.

 

And for the record, there are some very good boxed wines. But that isn't what this thread is about;).

[BosoxI]

Muushka, I doubt that it's wise to publicize such information on a site monitored by Celebrity. That X is probably well aware of the many ways to sneak contraband on board really is beside the point. With so many drink packages being offered, I don't see the need to bring much on board anymore. DW and I get a glass of wine and take it back to the cabin as necessary. No mess, no fuss.

 

I am amused that beer can't be taken on board. A 12 bottle was confiscated on one cruise; my one bottle of wine waltzed through

Edited February 7, 2016 by BosoxI

[bigbenboys]

I have taken many of boxed wine in my suitcases over the years. With being Elite Plus and the use of MC. Then throw in promo's 123go and BBB bring wine onboard is for me not needed.

[denobc]

Last year we tried to bring 2 bottles of red, both 1 litre and they took them from us and we received them on our last evening aboard. We didn't think they would care- since we had purchased a drink package but they did.

[az_tchr]

Muushka, I doubt that it's wise to publicize such information on a site monitored by Celebrity. That X is probably well aware of the many ways to sneak contraband on board really is beside the point. With so many drink packages being offered, I don't see the need to bring much on board anymore. DW and I get a glass of wine and take it back to the cabin as necessary. No mess, no fuss.

 

I am amused that beer can't be taken on board. A 12 bottle was confiscated on one cruise; my one bottle of wine waltzed through

 

Agree really not needed. Certainly wine and booze is smuggled on board, but as this happens it makes it more likely that the 2 bottles of wine will be not allowed in the future. Have heard that the smuggler type containers and just using the bladder results in being confiscated and destroyed.

[Flatbush Flyer]

When your spending all of that money to go on a two week Caribbean cruise, why would you spoil it with boxed wine? Splurge for a good bottle, you're on vacation.

 

 

For the most part, agreed. Boxes like Franzia, etc. are "rot gut." However, there's a couple of not-too-memorable but drinkable cheapos like Black Box or Bandit.

Want to being more than two bottles on board? Cruise on Oceania.

[north29]

And was never caught, I put it in my checked luggage and I know many other have to. However in this day and age, just think what else might be brought aboard and not caught.:eek:

I guess you could try it and give them some practice in detecting other items that some strange person might want to bring aboard.

Edited February 7, 2016 by north29

[quinceemom]

I had successfully taken boxed wine onboard a previous Celebrity cruise and then again on Freedom of Seas two years ago. I always put it in my checked luggage and never had a problem. Black Box actually makes a decent Merlot, and I just like to sit on the balcony or on the deck with a glass of wine in late afternoons or when getting ready for dinner. However, we just cruised the Eclipse this past March and when one of my suitcases didn't make it to room with the other bags (you guessed it, the bag with the wine), I joked that maybe it was in the naughty room. Yup, the bag came about an hour later, with a note that my wine exceeded the maximum allowed. Oh well, no biggie, I was only out $20,,,,but imagine my surprise when I walked into my room the very next day and guess what was sitting on my dresser,,,,you guessed it, the confiscated box of wine. We actually shared this silly story at breakfast the next day and we were not the only ones who had either wine or liquor (which I totally understand) confiscated. So sometimes you win and sometimes you lose,,,

BTW,,,hello, Muushka,,,we cruised with you just a few years ago. What cruises do you and hubby have planned? We are actually doing the Baltic this June and then jumping on Harmony OTS in December.

[LabGuy64]

It's very clear...2 750ml bottles per cabin.....anything else is at your own risk

 

 

Booked to go on Eclipse in a few weeks sailing from Miami, has anyone taken boxes of wine on board or does it need to be bottles. I know The policy says bottles but just wondered is anyone had got boxes on. Thanks

[Muushka]

I had successfully taken boxed wine onboard a previous Celebrity cruise and then again on Freedom of Seas two years ago. I always put it in my checked luggage and never had a problem. Black Box actually makes a decent Merlot, and I just like to sit on the balcony or on the deck with a glass of wine in late afternoons or when getting ready for dinner. However, we just cruised the Eclipse this past March and when one of my suitcases didn't make it to room with the other bags (you guessed it, the bag with the wine), I joked that maybe it was in the naughty room. Yup, the bag came about an hour later, with a note that my wine exceeded the maximum allowed. Oh well, no biggie, I was only out $20,,,,but imagine my surprise when I walked into my room the very next day and guess what was sitting on my dresser,,,,you guessed it, the confiscated box of wine. We actually shared this silly story at breakfast the next day and we were not the only ones who had either wine or liquor (which I totally understand) confiscated. So sometimes you win and sometimes you lose,,,

BTW,,,hello, Muushka,,,we cruised with you just a few years ago. What cruises do you and hubby have planned? We are actually doing the Baltic this June and then jumping on Harmony OTS in December.

 

I just love these boxed wine threads, don't you?:D

 

I'm so sorry, I don't remember you :confused:. Did we play trivia with you?

I looked back, Reflection, right?

 

We are on Equinox this November.

Would love to do a Baltic cruise. Harmony should be awesome! Enjoy!

[Celebrity Cruises]

Booked to go on Eclipse in a few weeks sailing from Miami, has anyone taken boxes of wine on board or does it need to be bottles. I know The policy says bottles but just wondered is anyone had got boxes on. Thanks

 

Guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them at the beginning of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom, but when consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar, or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00.

[tutak]

Guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them at the beginning of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom, but when consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar, or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00.

 

If they were really considered "guests", the wine that they brought onboard would not be limited.

[ghstudio]

Guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them at the beginning of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom, but when consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar, or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00.

 

Thank you for quoting what's on the web site which we already know.

 

Would you explain the logic of differentiating a 750 ml bottle of wine vs a 750 box of wine? That's really the question here. Does Celebrity care? while I'm at it, do you have an "official" position on 350 or 500ml bottles of wine?

Edited February 8, 2016 by ghstudio

[Fouremco]

Thank you for quoting what's on the web site. Would you explain the logic or differentiating a 750 ml bottle of wine vs a 750 box of wine? That's really the question here.

Or simply 1500 ml of wine, however packaged.

[az_tchr]

If they were really considered "guests", the wine that they brought onboard would not be limited.

 

Tutak - presume that "they" means us as passengers. I think you are terribly shortsighted as it is not only not allowed but illegal to take your own beer, wine, or liquor into a restaurant with a license to sell spirits or beer in most states. I am quite happy to be able to bring on a couple of nice bottles and can enjoy them quite happily on my veranda! If the cruise lines did not sell any wine then do you really think the basic fare would stay the same? May go up?

 

Similarly, I am quite pleased with casinos on board as they help subsidize my cruising costs.

[tutak]

Tutak - presume that "they" means us as passengers. I think you are terribly shortsighted as it is not only not allowed but illegal to take your own beer, wine, or liquor into a restaurant with a license to sell spirits or beer in most states. I am quite happy to be able to bring on a couple of nice bottles and can enjoy them quite happily on my veranda! If the cruise lines did not sell any wine then do you really think the basic fare would stay the same? May go up?

 

Similarly, I am quite pleased with casinos on board as they help subsidize my cruising costs.

I don't think that I advocated taking beer, wine or liquor into any restaurant anywhere. I was just trying to point out that "guests" shouldn't be limited. I realize that the cruise lines are businesses, but maybe they shouldn't call anyone a "guest." Better terms might be passengers, customers or cash cows.

[Muushka]

Or simply 1500 ml of wine, however packaged.

 

Thank you. Someone had to say it.

[iandjm]

If they were really considered "guests", the wine that they brought onboard would not be limited.

 

And if the drinks prices were anywhere near a sensible price nobody would want to :s I can buy a bottle of wine in a bar at home for the same price as a glass on the ship. It just does not make sense.

[dkjretired]

Thank you for quoting what's on the web site which we already know.

 

Would you explain the logic of differentiating a 750 ml bottle of wine vs a 750 box of wine? That's really the question here. Does Celebrity care? while I'm at it, do you have an "official" position on 350 or 500ml bottles of wine?

 

You know their not going to answer you, they used to at least go off the web site awhile back, now its just quoting from the website which most on this board know.

[SAC69]

For the most part, agreed. Boxes like Franzia, etc. are "rot gut." However, there's a couple of not-too-memorable but drinkable cheapos like Black Box or Bandit.

Want to being more than two bottles on board? Cruise on Oceania.

 

I would not classify Franzia as "rot gut" at all. The Chardonnay and Dark Red are decent everyday wines. I'm no novice, when I want a good bottle I'll go down to my 400 bottle wine cellar.;)