Help CenterWhether you can bring your own alcohol on a cruise depends on the cruise line’s policy—and they vary significantly. Most cruise lines restrict or limit personal alcohol but allow a small quantity of wine or champagne, especially for special occasions.
🍷 General Alcohol Policies by Cruise Line (for Adults 21+)
| Cruise Line | Bring Wine/Champagne? | Bring Beer/Liquor? | Corkage Fee Applies? |
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| Royal Caribbean | ✅ 2 bottles (750ml) per cabin | ❌ No spirits or beer | ✅ Yes ($15–$25/bottle if consumed in public areas) |
| Carnival | ✅ 1 bottle (750ml) per adult | ❌ No | ✅ Yes ($15 if used outside your cabin) |
| Norwegian (NCL) | ✅ Unlimited wine/champagne (must pay corkage fee upfront) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes ($15 per bottle, even in-room) |
| Princess Cruises | ✅ 1 bottle per adult | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (after first bottle: $15 per additional) |
| Celebrity Cruises | ✅ 2 bottles per cabin | ❌ No | ✅ Yes ($25 if consumed outside cabin) |
| MSC Cruises | ❌ No outside alcohol allowed | ❌ No | ❌ Not permitted |
| Disney Cruise Line | ✅ 2 bottles (750ml) or 6 beers (12 oz) per adult | ❌ No liquor | ✅ Yes (if consumed in restaurants: $26 corkage fee) |
| Holland America | ✅ 1 bottle per adult | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (for public areas) |
📌 Policies may change, and some cruise lines enforce them strictly at embarkation security.
🍾 Important Rules & Tips
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Must be in carry-on luggage, not checked bags
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Excess or prohibited alcohol will usually be confiscated and returned at the end of the cruise
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No liquor or beer is allowed to be brought onboard for consumption, with rare exceptions
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Most lines allow alcohol purchased at duty-free shops to be delivered at the end of your cruise
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Drink packages are often promoted as alternatives to bringing your own