UserNameRejected Posted July 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Has anyone here taken 750 ML bottles of beer and just paid the corkage fee? I realize that this is not a smart move since the Beer costs less than the corkage fee but since I am willing to pay the price I'm at a loss to see why Princess would care. I don't like wine, champagne and will drink cocktails if pushed. The Beer selection on board sucks to put it mildly. I can't think of anything I would rather drink that a nice Belgian Tripel while lounging on the balcony. Any thoughts since it looks like a champagne bottle I wonder if they would even know it's beer. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted July 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Has anyone here taken 750 ML bottles of beer and just paid the corkage fee? I realize that this is not a smart move since the Beer costs less than the corkage fee but since I am willing to pay the price I'm at a loss to see why Princess would care. I don't like wine, champagne and will drink cocktails if pushed. The Beer selection on board sucks to put it mildly. I can't think of anything I would rather drink that a nice Belgian Tripel while lounging on the balcony. Any thoughts since it looks like a champagne bottle I wonder if they would even know it's beer. Thanks Does champagne come in a brown bottle? That might be a giveaway. Also, doubt that beer would say "champagne" on it. As far as I know, they do look at your bottles. They need to determine how many you have, in order to charge corkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2017 The passenger contract that you have agreed to prohibits bringing beer onboard. Size doesn't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 11, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2017 No beer allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 11, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Most times cans in your carried on luggage aren't even questioned. They'll looking for wine bottles. ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 11, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) No beer allowed. No beer or alcohol allowed regardless. At least at embarkation. Edited July 11, 2017 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Might get away with one that has a metal cage over the top, thinking of a Chimay Ale. They'll think it's champagne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristyMisty14 Posted July 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2017 No beer or alcohol allowed regardless. :rolleyes: I miss the days of it being a 6 pack of beer or a bottle of wine. The last time in Alaska I brought the most awesome mix and match box of Alaska Brewery Beer back on board in Skagway..... Ahhht the good old days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I miss the days of it being a 6 pack of beer or a bottle of wine. The last time in Alaska I brought the most awesome mix and match box of Alaska Brewery Beer back on board in Skagway..... Ahhht the good old days! I do wish they would get some variety onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted July 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 11, 2017 This past May on the Grand Princess, we stopped at a liquor store in Ketchikan and bought two large beers. Security let us bring them on the ship. They let my stepmom bring one on too. I also had a bottle of wine. The worst thing they will do is ask you to check it with security and give it back to you on the last day. We wanted to bring them home with us anyway. DH always buys the drink package. IMHO, I believe that Princess figures that is one less beer of theirs that he will drink. He's saving them money, lol. Just don't bring beer on at embarkation. Security might throw it out. Wait until you get to a port and just bring on a couple, not a twelve-pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatdrinkfly Posted July 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 11, 2017 official answer is no, but like others have said, if it looks like wine or champagne, it might get past. i've brought beer onboard at ports as well and it wasn't ever a problem. i had bought it to bring home, so i didn't care if it was taken, but they didn't ever take it. i did get asked "where's the party?" a few times by security though. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNameRejected Posted July 12, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Does champagne come in a brown bottle? That might be a giveaway. Also, doubt that beer would say "champagne" on it. As far as I know, they do look at your bottles. They need to determine how many you have, in order to charge corkage. The Beers I'm talking about come in different color(none brown) bottles and they are corked and caged. Only, If they read the labels closely will they realize it's beer. It's just sad that each bottles have two servings of the beer (much less than wine) and I'm will to the pay the corkage fee so in no way am I trying to take advantage of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNameRejected Posted July 12, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Might get away with one that has a metal cage over the top, thinking of a Chimay Ale. They'll think it's champagne Yes the beers I want to bring aboard are Belgian Tripels and Belgian Quads. They are corked and caged look like champagne bottles.....until you read the label. Chimay, Tripel Karmeliet, Delerium Tremens, Duvel, Piraat etc. I wish they served any one of them on board would be happy to buy them from the ship instead their selection is very limited. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNameRejected Posted July 12, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks for all the reply's looks like my on board gambling is going to start as I board the ship ;-) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatdrinkfly Posted July 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2017 honestly, no need to pay a corkage fee. you're allowed two bottles per stateroom. corkage fee only applies for drinking it in the dining room. cabin consumption has no fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks for all the reply's looks like my on board gambling is going to start as I board the ship ;-) Thanks Good luck! Will appreciate your update on your return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 12, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Good luck! Will appreciate your update on your return. Ditto. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 12, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2017 FWIW :D http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/07/airline-passenger-checks-can-of-beer-as-luggage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNameRejected Posted July 12, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted July 12, 2017 FWIW :Dhttp://www.grubstreet.com/2017/07/airline-passenger-checks-can-of-beer-as-luggage.html Sounds like a guy I could have a beer with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNameRejected Posted July 12, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted July 12, 2017 honestly, no need to pay a corkage fee. you're allowed two bottles per stateroom. corkage fee only applies for drinking it in the dining room. cabin consumption has no fee. Yes you do get to take two bottles per stateroom BUT they must be wine of champagne. Beer is not allowed, when will this wanton discrimination against beer stop. The humanity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted July 12, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I brought on Barley Wine Ale, no problem. Wish I could remember which 2 I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted July 12, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I'm quite sure you don't want to drink "The Champagne of Beers". ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNameRejected Posted July 13, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm quite sure you don't want to drink "The Champagne of Beers". ;p Hah! I just had one, Also had the Drakes Hopocalypse Double IPA but I love all beers just enjoy the Belgian Trips the best. I see no reason why they cannot adjust their policy just hoping I can get them to do so somewhere down the line. If they end up confiscating my bottles I will not complain as the policy was clearly set forth. I just don't see the logic behind it as the bottles I bring on are no different than the wine and champagne they do allow. Thanks for binging up the "Champagne of Beers" as that is the reason I had one tonight been thinking about this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN59-79 Posted July 13, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hah! I just had one, Also had the Drakes Hopocalypse Double IPA but I love all beers just enjoy the Belgian Trips the best. I see no reason why they cannot adjust their policy just hoping I can get them to do so somewhere down the line. If they end up confiscating my bottles I will not complain as the policy was clearly set forth. I just don't see the logic behind it as the bottles I bring on are no different than the wine and champagne they do allow. Thanks for binging up the "Champagne of Beers" as that is the reason I had one tonight been thinking about this issue. Actually, I don't see the logic of it as the bottles you want to bring on are completely different than the wine and beer that they sell on board. If they won't sell it, why should they forbid you from enjoying it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 13, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Yes you do get to take two bottles per stateroom BUT they must be wine of champagne. Beer is not allowed, when will this wanton discrimination against beer stop. The humanity! But, wait! Miller is the Champagne of Bottled Beers. http://www.millercoorsblog.com/history/the-champagne-of-beers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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