Cruising is a great way to relax and explore the world, but it’s important to know what to bring on a cruise ship and what you should not.
Knowing the rules for packing snacks and drinks can help make your cruise more enjoyable by ensuring that you have all of your favorite treats with you.
Be aware, this article is a general guideline, different cruise lines have varied rules. It is often better to check the rules of the particular cruise line you would be traveling with.
In this article, we will discuss what snacks and drinks can be brought aboard a cruise ship, as well as what items are prohibited. We will also provide some tips for packing these items so that they are easy to access during your voyage.
What Can Be Brought on Board?
Alcoholic Beverages
On boarding day, each stateroom may bring up to two 750 ml bottles of wine or champagne, as long as one guest is of legal drinking age. Passengers should also be aware that they may be subject to additional charges for bringing alcohol on board. You are definitely charged a Corkage Fee if you want to consume the Wine or Champagne during dinner.
These are the current policies by Cruise Line. It is advised that you check with your cruise line for current policy changes.
Carnival Cruise Line: Guests aged 21 and over can bring 1 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne on embarkation day.
Royal Caribbean: Each stateroom may bring up to two 750 ml bottles of wine or champagne, as long as one guest is of legal drinking age on boarding day.
Princess Cruises: Passengers can bring 1 bottle per adult with a $15 corkage fee for additional bottles upon embarkation.
Holland America: A bottle per guest is allowed with a corkage fee for those consumed outside the stateroom. Additional bottles will be charged an $18 corkage fee upon embarkation.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Guests can bring bottles of wine and champagne onboard but must pay a corkage fee ($15 for a 750 ml bottle and $30 for a 1500 ml bottle).
Celebrity Cruises: Up to 2 bottles of wine are allowed per stateroom subject to a corkage fee.
Disney Cruise Line: Guests 21 years and over may bring 2 750ml unopened bottles of wine/champagne or 6 beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage with carry-on bags or luggage.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Travelers are allowed to bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day, provided that the total number of cans, bottles, or cartons does not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) containers per stateroom. Additionally, milk and distilled water for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.
Norwegian Cruise Line does not permit any non-alcoholic beverages to be brought onboard.
Food
Bringing food on a cruise ship is possible, with some restrictions. Cruise lines allow passengers to bring pre-packaged and non-perishable snacks onto the ship, such as chocolate bars, beef jerky, candy, and bags of chips.
However, homemade items are generally not allowed onboard due to safety regulations. This includes your home-made cookies, sandwiches, fruits, and vegetables.
In addition to snacks, it’s also possible to bring small amounts of food for special dietary needs that you won’t be able to find in the ship’s dining venues. Keep in mind that all items are subject to inspection by security officers when boarding the vessel and any items deemed unsuitable may be confiscated.
Additionally, you may need to pay extra fees if you bring too much food or beverages onboard (including alcohol). So it’s important to check your cruise line’s policies before packing anything edible into your suitcase!
In conclusion, Packing snacks and drinks for a cruise is an important part of preparing for your trip. Knowing what types of food products can be brought aboard is essential so that no surprises occur once onboard the vessel itself. By following these tips when packing up snacks and drinks for your voyage, you’ll ensure that all passengers enjoy their time away from home with plenty of delicious treats.