Cruise Line BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) Policy Guide 8/18/25

A comprehensive adult beverage guide for senior cruise travelers

1. Royal Caribbean International

What is allowed: One sealed 750ml bottle of wine or champagne per guest (21+) at embarkation only Amounts: Maximum 750ml bottle per person What isn't allowed: Beer, hard liquor, seltzer, or alcoholic beverages in containers other than wine/champagne bottles Other relevant data: $15 corkage fee if consumed in dining rooms or public areas. Port purchases held until end of cruise


2. Carnival Cruise Line

What is allowed: One 750ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per guest (21+) in carry-on luggage on embarkation day only Amounts: One 750ml bottle per person What isn't allowed: All beer, liquor, water, sodas, and non-alcoholic beverages in bottles. Small quantity of canned non-alcoholic beverages allowed Other relevant data: $15 corkage fee if consumed in main dining room, steakhouse, or bars. Port purchases stored until voyage end


3. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

What is allowed: Wine and champagne bottles with no posted limit on quantity, including 1,500ml magnum bottles Amounts: No limit specified on wine/champagne bottles What isn't allowed: Beer, liquor, boxed wine, and all non-alcoholic beverages except purified/distilled water for medical devices Other relevant data: $15 corkage fee for 750ml bottles, $30 for magnum bottles regardless of consumption location. Free for beverage package holders


4. Princess Cruises

What is allowed: One bottle of wine or champagne (750ml) per adult (21+) Amounts: First bottle free of corkage; additional bottles allowed What isn't allowed: Beer and liquor prohibited Other relevant data: No corkage fee for first bottle if consumed in stateroom, $15-20 corkage fee for additional bottles and restaurant consumption


5. Celebrity Cruises

What is allowed: Two bottles of wine or champagne (750ml each) per cabin at embarkation Amounts: Two 750ml bottles per cabin What isn't allowed: Beer and spirits not allowed Other relevant data: $25 corkage fee in restaurants or bars (waived for beverage package holders). Port purchases held until last day


6. Holland America Line

What is allowed: Wine and champagne onboard (max 750ml volume) Amounts: Limited quantities; excess deemed "excessive" will be refused What isn't allowed: Sodas, energy drinks, plastic water bottles. Only 6 liters/12 cans of water allowed per stateroom Other relevant data: $20 corkage fee per bottle. Winery excursion wines (1 per person) exempt from corkage fee


7. MSC Cruises

What is allowed: No alcohol allowed at embarkation Amounts: Zero tolerance policy What isn't allowed: All alcoholic beverages prohibited at embarkation Other relevant data: Port and duty-free purchases held until cruise end. Known for having lower drink prices onboard


8. Disney Cruise Line

What is allowed: Two 750ml bottles of wine/champagne OR six 12oz beers per adult at embarkation and each port Amounts: 2 bottles wine OR 6 beers per person What isn't allowed: Liquor and spirits prohibited Other relevant data: $20-27 corkage fee per bottle. Must be in carry-on luggage, not checked


9. Virgin Voyages

What is allowed: Two 750ml bottles of wine, sparkling wine, or champagne per cabin in carry-on only Amounts: Two 750ml bottles per cabin (not per person) What isn't allowed: Hard liquor, spirits, beer, drinks in glass or plastic bottles Other relevant data: $25 corkage fee if consumed in restaurants. Adults only cruise line (18+)


10. Oceania Cruises

What is allowed: Six bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom per cruise (60 bottles for world cruises) Amounts: 6 bottles per stateroom per cruise What isn't allowed: Non-alcoholic beverages prohibited Other relevant data: $25 corkage fee per bottle in dining rooms/public areas. Must alert cruise line beforehand


11. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

What is allowed: Unlimited alcohol with no restrictions for adults 21+ Amounts: No limits on wine, beer, or spirits What isn't allowed: Nothing - all alcohol permitted Other relevant data: No corkage fees. Ultra-luxury line with alcohol included in fare


12. Silversea Cruises

What is allowed: Unlimited alcohol with no corkage fees Amounts: No restrictions What isn't allowed: Nothing - all alcohol permitted Other relevant data: Ultra-luxury line with alcohol included in cruise fare


13. Seabourn Cruise Line

What is allowed: No limits on bringing wine, beer, or spirits for adults 21+ Amounts: Unlimited What isn't allowed: Nothing - all alcohol permitted Other relevant data: No corkage fees or limits. Ultra-luxury line


14. Viking Ocean Cruises

What is allowed: Unlimited alcohol with no corkage fees Amounts: No restrictions What isn't allowed: Nothing - all alcohol permitted Other relevant data: Premium cruise line with alcohol included in fare


15. Azamara Cruises

What is allowed: Liquor, beer, and wine for private consumption in suite/stateroom Amounts: No specific limits mentioned What isn't allowed: None specifically prohibited Other relevant data: $10 corkage fee if consumed in bars/restaurants. Bon Voyage gift wines exempt from corkage


16. Cunard Line

What is allowed: One bottle of wine or champagne per adult (750ml max) Amounts: One 750ml bottle per person What isn't allowed: Beer and spirits policy unclear but generally restricted Other relevant data: $25 corkage fee in dining rooms/bars. Free in stateroom. Gift collection wines exempt


17. Costa Cruises

What is allowed: No alcohol permitted at embarkation Amounts: Zero tolerance What isn't allowed: All alcoholic beverages prohibited Other relevant data: Similar to MSC with strict no-alcohol policy. Port purchases held until cruise end


18. Windstar Cruises

What is allowed: Two bottles of wine/champagne (750ml) for 7-day cruise, three bottles for 8+ day cruise per passenger Amounts: 2-3 bottles depending on cruise length What isn't allowed: Beer and spirits not mentioned as allowed Other relevant data: Free consumption in cabin, $15 + 18% gratuity corkage fee in public areas


19. American Cruise Lines

What is allowed: Own drinks - alcoholic and non-alcoholic without restriction Amounts: No restrictions What isn't allowed: Nothing prohibited Other relevant data: No corkage fees. Small ship river/coastal cruising


20. Paul Gauguin Cruises

What is allowed: Limited information available - luxury line policies similar to other premium lines Amounts: Likely similar to luxury line standards What isn't allowed: Standard restrictions likely apply Other relevant data: Tahiti-focused luxury cruise line


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This guide reflects policies as of August 2025. Always verify current policies directly with your cruise line before sailing, as policies can change without notice.