UnusualSuspects Posted April 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've been on the Breakaway 4 times and brought a case of water each time. It's been 18 months since I last cruised on her and my sister-in-law will be on it next month. She can't seem to get a straight answer if it is still okay to bring a case of water. These cruise lines change allowable items and such so often that just because I did it 18 months ago doesn't mean she can now and so we are wondering if anyone knows for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted April 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Short & quick answer, NCL changed its policy mid 2016 and no longer allowed canned or bottled soda & water to be taken onboard, not in checked luggage & not as carry-on. Exceptions or waivers are given for medical and as needed for infant formulas, etc. by contacting Special Needs. They are available on board & sold at ship pricing + 18%, of course. $$ #cough #cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted April 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section: https://www.ncl.com/faq#can-i-bring-water-or-soda-board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHLEV1974 Posted April 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Here's a definitive answer: Absolutely not. Sorry :( My boyfriend is a deckhand and on embarkation, he stands with the port authority and they screen every single bag for beverages. He takes the bag from port authority and off it goes to the naughty room.....or it could go to the crew closet for 'safe keeping'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted April 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Short & quick answer, NCL changed its policy mid 2016 and no longer allowed canned or bottled soda & water to be taken onboard, not in checked luggage & not as carry-on. Exceptions or waivers are given for medical and as needed for infant formulas, etc. by contacting Special Needs.That's pretty much the long answer, too. I mean, what more is there to say about this topic? :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted April 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Here's a definitive answer: Absolutely not. Sorry :( My boyfriend is a deckhand and on embarkation, he stands with the port authority and they screen every single bag for beverages. He takes the bag from port authority and off it goes to the naughty room.....or it could go to the crew closet for 'safe keeping'.... Pretty sure the first two responses were definitive answers. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted April 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 27, 2017 NO. It is forbidden to take water (any potable liquid except wine) onto an NCL ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Cruise Fan Posted April 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I think there is a $15 per bottle charge to bring on wine. We did Royal last year and no charge for this. Anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted April 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2017 NCL has a $15 corkage fee on ALL wine that anyone takes on board but you can drink it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted April 27, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've been on the Breakaway 4 times and brought a case of water each time. It's been 18 months since I last cruised on her and my sister-in-law will be on it next month. She can't seem to get a straight answer if it is still okay to bring a case of water. These cruise lines change allowable items and such so often that just because I did it 18 months ago doesn't mean she can now and so we are wondering if anyone knows for sure? I do not know why she can't get a straight answer. Whom has she been asking? The straight answer is NO! As others explained, as of last July 16 NO water or soda can be brought aboard. That ruling has not been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted April 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 27, 2017 NO. It is forbidden to take water (any potable liquid except wine) onto an NCL ship. Good Lord!! How difficult is it to read the other responses??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted April 27, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Nope, you can no longer bring your own H2O on board. :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottIsMyName Posted April 27, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2017 But you can purchase a case (24) of 1 liter aquafina bottles for the low price of $45! That is about 1000% markup last time I checked. If you search for ways to sneak in beverages, we have had great luck in the past (most recently last week) getting our alcohol on board without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsted Posted April 27, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Lobster. Tipping. DSC refunds. Price drops. Rude staff. Call center service. Web site. 18%. Discuss... Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted April 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I know this is off topic, but how do I remove my DSC??? And is it still OK to smoke on my balcony??;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted April 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 28, 2017 What's DSC? :confused: Search not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshagan Posted April 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 28, 2017 They did lower the prices on the pre-purchased Aquafina water. It's in 1 liter bottles and will normally cost about $2 a bottle in a grocery store where I live. The six pack we purchased is the smallest they offer, and the most per bottle, and it was $18. A 12 pack is $33. Unlike some other cruise lines, NCL does not include bottled water in their alcoholic drink plans. There are a lot of water threads, with all sorts of recommendations on what to do (filtered water bottles, drinking from the toilet, etc.) I don't think you can find the bottled water prices on the website unless you are logged in anymore, so I wanted to add that info. You can find bottled water packages under the "Explore and Plan" menu >> "6 Beverage Packages" to see the current pricing for 6, 12 and 18 packs of the large 1 liter bottles of Aquafina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted April 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2017 NCL has a $15 corkage fee on ALL wine that anyone takes on board but you can drink it anywhere. There are some good wines, not many, with a screw on top. Do they charge for this as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted April 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2017 There are some good wines, not many, with a screw on top. Do they charge for this as well? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted April 28, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2017 What's DSC? :confused: Search not working. Daily service charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforfacts Posted April 28, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Passengers who have a medical need for water not available on ship, vitamin or high pH for example, can contact NCL about getting an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david5272 Posted April 28, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I can't believe taking water onboard NCL ship is still being discussed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxboy683 Posted April 28, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 28, 2017 on the jewel 2 wks ago. case of water aquafina $52. walmart $3.99........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 29, 2017 But you can purchase a case (24) of 1 liter aquafina bottles for the low price of $45! That is about 1000% markup last time I checked.. It's cheaper than buying 24 one liter bottles of aquafina at 7-11. Nowhere near a 1000% markup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforfacts Posted April 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Carnival sells a 12 pack of bottled water, 16.9 onces bottles, for 4.50. That's the equivalent of $18 for 24 1 liter bottles. In what world can you compare case lot pricing against individual bottle pricing? Carnival decided not to excessively profit due restrictions on bringing water on board. NCL not as much. Ultimate Beverage package doesn't include bottled water. Other cruise lines include bottled water in less expensive packages. Call it cheap booze plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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