Should alcohol carry on fit the length of the cruise?

[Velvetwater]

I was just thinking about how most cruise lines allow 1 standard wine bottle per adult for most cruises regardless of the length.

 

So a passenger on a 3 day cruise that has paid a lot less and has a lot less time can take the same amount as someone on a 13 day cruise that has paid a lot more and has a lot more drinking time.

 

So 7 days and under 1 bottle and 7+ days 2 bottles?

 

Yes I know this makes me sound like an alcoholic but I do like wine and I do like certain types to take on a cruise. :)

[mom says]

Considering how much of a revenue maker alcohol is for the mass market lines, I consider myself lucky that we can even bring one bottle of wine on board. Don't make waves, or even that might go away.

[easyboy]

We just pay the corkage for bottles of our type of wine in excess of allowed quantity.

 

 

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[paul929207]

Don't count on any of the main lines raising their wine limit

[zqvol]

NCL has no limit, but you pay a $15 per bottle corkage fee at the time of boarding.

[Keith1010]

Things are not always fair but it keeps a policy much easier by having one rule regardless of the length of the cruise.

 

Keith

[Clarea]

Doesn't seen fair, but that's the way it is.

[leaveitallbehind]

I doubt the cruise lines were considering what volume a person may consumer over a given period of time when they offered the option to bring wine on board. That likely was not the point. It was more of a gesture of good will - along with a revenue generator for those that also charge a corkage fee - than anything else. The one bottle per person or two per stateroom - whichever policy is followed - is a way to provide a guideline for this gesture.

 

My issue is more with the imposition of a corkage fee (which on RCI was originally on, then off, now back on again) which typically outweighs the value of the wine brought on board and is more of a pain then a pleasure with the ability to bring wine on board at all.

[navybankerteacher]

Of course it’s not “fair” - there is virtually no aspect of life which cannot be shown to be “unfair” when looked at closely enough.

 

For example, why should a 115 pound woman have to pay the same fare for a flight as a 325 pound man - when it is clear that the weight carried directly effects a plane’s fuel consumption: a major component of operating cost?

[John Bull]

 

My issue is more with the imposition of a corkage fee (which on RCI was originally on, then off, now back on again) which typically outweighs the value of the wine brought on board and is more of a pain then a pleasure with the ability to bring wine on board at all.

 

That's frequently true, but not always - it depends what ship and what embarkation port. And whether you prefer the safety of a wine you know & trust.

When we sailed out of Sydney on Princess, the prices in the bottlos (Aussie-speak for offies) were very reasonable, and the shop price plus Princess' A$15 corkage was no higher than Princess' cheapest wines. As we'd had a few days in Aus to sus out the wines we liked, we took a dozen bottles aboard. And - shhhh, don't tell them :D - we had the bonus of putting our two-bottle allowance in our checked bags & Princess only charging corkage on 10 of the 12 bottles in our carry-on.

 

Where are you boarding, VelvetWater?

 

JB :)

[Velvetwater]

Boarding in Singapore with P&O Australia so not permitted to take any alcohol on board.

 

But also have drinks package included so all is good. :)

 

I know cruise lines won't likely do it but it did have me wondering about it the other day.

[MicCanberra]

I was just thinking about how most cruise lines allow 1 standard wine bottle per adult for most cruises regardless of the length.

 

So a passenger on a 3 day cruise that has paid a lot less and has a lot less time can take the same amount as someone on a 13 day cruise that has paid a lot more and has a lot more drinking time.

 

So 7 days and under 1 bottle and 7+ days 2 bottles?

 

Yes I know this makes me sound like an alcoholic but I do like wine and I do like certain types to take on a cruise. :)

I have found that they have alcohol on the ship for purchase on every cruise I have been on.

[MicCanberra]

Of course it’s not “fair” - there is virtually no aspect of life which cannot be shown to be “unfair” when looked at closely enough.

 

For example, why should a 115 pound woman have to pay the same fare for a flight as a 325 pound man - when it is clear that the weight carried directly effects a plane’s fuel consumption: a major component of operating cost?

good point.

[MicCanberra]

That's frequently true, but not always - it depends what ship and what embarkation port. And whether you prefer the safety of a wine you know & trust.

When we sailed out of Sydney on Princess, the prices in the bottlos (Aussie-speak for offies) were very reasonable, and the shop price plus Princess' A$15 corkage was no higher than Princess' cheapest wines. As we'd had a few days in Aus to sus out the wines we liked, we took a dozen bottles aboard. And - shhhh, don't tell them :D - we had the bonus of putting our two-bottle allowance in our checked bags & Princess only charging corkage on 10 of the 12 bottles in our carry-on.

 

Where are you boarding, VelvetWater?

 

JB :)

That is a standard with Princess but not with other lines, some of which do not allow anything but a dozen cans of soft drink.

[GUT2407]

Most lines You can take more.

 

And pay corkage.

 

Cruise lines are in business to make money, booze is a big money spinner for them.

[MicCanberra]

Boarding in Singapore with P&O Australia so not permitted to take any alcohol on board.

 

But also have drinks package included so all is good. :)

 

I know cruise lines won't likely do it but it did have me wondering about it the other day.

You can bring up to a dozen cans of soft drink on board, so perhaps that can help but as you have a drink's package I wouldn't worry.

As for Singapore, the alcohol is likely to be more expensive on land than on the ship.:eek:

[Velvetwater]

You can bring up to a dozen cans of soft drink on board, so perhaps that can help but as you have a drink's package I wouldn't worry.

As for Singapore, the alcohol is likely to be more expensive on land than on the ship.:eek:

 

More likely to board with an entire suitcase of unusual food items and craft bits anyway...I really like aspects of Asian culture. :)

[MicCanberra]

More likely to board with an entire suitcase of unusual food items and craft bits anyway...I really like aspects of Asian culture. :)

If you are debarking in Australia or NZ (or anywhere really), just make sure you declare any goods to customs. You wouldn't want to get fined.

[snowskier]

 

So 7 days and under 1 bottle and 7+ days 2 bottles?

 

Yes I know this makes me sound like an alcoholic but I do like wine and I do like certain types to take on a cruise. :)

 

Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward.

[MicCanberra]

Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward.

LOL, maybe this is in addition to what is purchased on board.:D

[JMorris271]

Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward.

(y)

[DirtyDawg]

Of course it’s not “fair” - there is virtually no aspect of life which cannot be shown to be “unfair” when looked at closely enough.

 

For example, why should a 115 pound woman have to pay the same fare for a flight as a 325 pound man - when it is clear that the weight carried directly effects a plane’s fuel consumption: a major component of operating cost?

 

It would be so easy for the airlines to charge by weight. They have the scales right there at check-in to weigh your luggage. Just hop on the scale too and presto, your fare is calculated.:D Now, that would be a fun check-in process.;)

Edited January 3, 2018 by DirtyDawg

[John Bull]

Boarding in Singapore with P&O Australia so not permitted to take any alcohol on board.

 

But also have drinks package included so all is good. :)

 

I know cruise lines won't likely do it but it did have me wondering about it the other day.

 

 

Even if you were permitted to take booze aboard (you can on P&O UK) I doubt that shop-bought in Singapore plus corkage would be cheaper than ship's wines.

P&O UK's bar prices are very reasonable, probably its the same with P&O Aus.

 

All of which is irrelevant if you have the drinks package.

Just attach an intravenus drip to your arm & get them to keep it topped up. :D

 

JB :)

[Velvetwater]

Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward.

 

It was a bit of a joke to end the post....that is all.

[DirtyDawg]

It was a bit of a joke to end the post....that is all.

 

If it was a joke you should never have put the "I am deadly serious" emoji :) at the end of your sentence. It will confuse some people around here. ;)