Corkscrews???

[DeepC]

I don't drink but my sweetie likes a glass of wine now and then. I see we are allowed 2 x 750ml bottles in a carry on to our room. More than likely it will be just one bottle. They tell you to bring it aboard in a carry on and that if its in your checked luggage that they will not deliver it to your room. Odd rule but its their boat. My question is what about a corkscrew and it going through security? I could get a bottle with a distinctive screw on cap but when it comes to cabernet bottled that way its quality closely resembles red bilge water. Any experience along these lines?
 

[HOSKI]

They have them onboard.  Ask your cabin steward to bring you one.

[dacsmom]

 Your cabin steward will bring you one, they have the RCI logo on them. If you really want to bring your own pack it in your checked luggage.

 

[DeepC]

Good to know... Thanks, that was quick. Hope they don't prong me $99 for it... 😀

[mets123]

It's a non issue. Don't worry.

[HOSKI]

26 minutes ago, DeepC said:

Good to know... Thanks, that was quick. Hope they don't prong me $99 for it... 😀

Free

[twangster]

It's not a boat 🙂 

 

Meant as a joke, recognized you from elsewhere.    

 

Cheers!

[little britain]

Buy screwtop wine.  

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/corks-vs-screw-caps/

Edited April 6, 2019 by little britain

[spookwife]

7 hours ago, DeepC said:

I could get a bottle with a distinctive screw on cap but when it comes to cabernet bottled that way its quality closely resembles red bilge water. Any experience along these lines?
 

depends on the  Cab.   there are some excellent wines with screw top caps coming out these days.

[Sitzmark]

4 hours ago, little britain said:

Buy screwtop wine.  

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/corks-vs-screw-caps/

I buy wine for the wine, not the closure. 

 

I’ve taken a corkscrew on cruises with no trouble.  If you’re flying make sure it’s in your checked luggage.

[Snit13]

10 hours ago, DeepC said:

I don't drink but my sweetie likes a glass of wine now and then. I see we are allowed 2 x 750ml bottles in a carry on to our room. More than likely it will be just one bottle. They tell you to bring it aboard in a carry on and that if its in your checked luggage that they will not deliver it to your room. Odd rule but its their boat. My question is what about a corkscrew and it going through security? I could get a bottle with a distinctive screw on cap but when it comes to cabernet bottled that way its quality closely resembles red bilge water. Any experience along these lines?
 

You are buying the wrong brands of wine.  Have had some very good wine with screw tops.  Had some with dinner last evening.

[davekathy]

We always pack a first aid kit in our checked luggage. We always have a cork screw in our first aid kit and the cork screw has a 1.25 inch knife style foil cutter. No issues ever with the cruise lines  security.

[blueridgemama]

1 hour ago, Snit13 said:

You are buying the wrong brands of wine.  Have had some very good wine with screw tops.  Had some with dinner last evening.

 

Any recommendations for red wines with screw tops?

[Clarea]

1 hour ago, blueridgemama said:

 

Any recommendations for red wines with screw tops?

 

The Shiraz is not bad.

[griffy116]

We toss our own corkscrew in our carry-on if the bottle has a cork. The one the cabin stewards bring is so flimsy. I have broken it EVERY single time. Now we just carry one with the screw on cap.

[taglovestocruise]

14 hours ago, DeepC said:

Good to know... Thanks, that was quick. Hope they don't prong me $99 for it... 😀

Be sure to ask your cabin attendant for wine glasses when you first meet. 

[little britain]

2 hours ago, blueridgemama said:

 

Any recommendations for red wines with screw tops?

https://www.theloop.ca/10-essential-screwtop-wines-for-summer/

 

https://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Un-Screw-This-Best-Screw-Top-Wines-125646883.html

 

We even had a screw top prosecco a few weeks ago.  Corks are so last century........!

Edited April 6, 2019 by little britain

[sjb317]

2 hours ago, blueridgemama said:

 

Any recommendations for red wines with screw tops?

I like any of the reds I’ve had from Australia’s Barossa Valley.  Just stay away from Penfold and Yellowtail wines. 

 

Sherri🙂

Edited April 6, 2019 by sjb317

[gatour]

If Royal Caribbean supplied wine openers are anything like Carnival's, bring your own and pack it in checked baggage.  I have been sailing on Royal Caribbean for the last 5 to 10 years and didn't feel like relying on Royal Caribbean based on my experience with Carnivals, so always pack my own wine opener.

[DeepC]

Well we were off to a good start... Worried about one breaking now... So confused about screw tops as being good. Its been a long time but the last screw tops I tried you could see cartoon like vapor trails when you opened the bottle...  I hope I pick a good one... Don't want to spend any time in the infirmary having a high heel removed from my scupper... 😮

 

Edited April 6, 2019 by DeepC

[Snit13]

8 hours ago, blueridgemama said:

 

Any recommendations for red wines with screw tops?

Meiomi Pinot Noir is a favorite of cousins I like Jacob's Creek Shiraz or Merlot.  Used to buy Lights Out in ship.

[CruiseLurker]

Corkscrews are not prohibited on airlines as long as they don’t have a foil cutter. 

[mayleeman]

1 hour ago, Snit13 said:

Meiomi Pinot Noir is a favorite of cousins I like Jacob's Creek Shiraz or Merlot.  Used to buy Lights Out in ship.

Meiomi DITTO! We absolutely love it!

[Sancho_proudfoot]

.....get a Swiss army knife........

[little britain]

50 minutes ago, Sancho_proudfoot said:

.....get a Swiss army knife........

Actually, DH's hold luggage was held back because he had a Swiss Army knife in it.....  This was boarding Indie in Southampton.

We were called off the ship and back to the boarding area whilst they unpacked the case to see what it was.... so I wouldn't recommend one!!