Details on Carnival’s New Carry-on Beverage Policy
Carnival recently announced some new policies regarding what guests may (and may not) bring on board for their cruise. Since there is a lot of confusion about the new rules and why they were implemented, we wanted to put together an accurate list of the new regulations and reasoning.
This statement is directly from Carnival:
Often times, we find guests transporting alcohol onboard through unauthorized means resulting in unmonitored consumption of alcohol. Unfortunately, this has led to behavioral and safety related concerns. We have also found that bottled beverages are frequently used to transport alcohol and the screening measures needed to validate the contents delay the embarkation process for all guests. For these reasons, we find it necessary to modify our Liquor and Beverage policy, including restricting guests from bringing bottled beverages aboard our ships.
To avoid any potential disappointment at the start of your clients’ cruise, please have them familiarize themselves with our new Liquor and Beverage Policy below, which will be strictly enforced.
• Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.
• A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought onboard on embarkation day only in guests’ carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less per person.
• Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception:
– At the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage.
– A $15 corkage fee (a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises), per 750 ml bottle, will be charged should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar.
• All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of the exceptions referenced above are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.
• All alcohol purchased in ports of call or in the Fun Shops will be returned on the morning of debarkation.
• Guests are prohibited from bringing large coolers onboard since screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security process. However small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 12″H x 12″L x 12″W for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.
We know some of our guests are accustomed to bringing on their own supply of bottled water so as part of this new policy we have significantly reduced the pricing for spring bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your clients’ stateroom. Pricing is as follows:
– $2.99 (plus tax) for a 12-pack of 500 ML of bottled water for pre-cruise purchase. Please have your client’s visit www.carnival.com/funshops to place their order before their cruise to ensure we have an ample supply onboard.
– $4.99 (plus gratuities) for a 12-pack of 500 ML of bottled water for purchase onboard.
We sincerely apologize for any disappointment these changes may cause however, we firmly believe this will result in a safer environment while also improving the embarkation process and the overall guest experience.
Should you have any questions, please contact us at Premier Custom Travel – (281) 301-5818 or toll-free at (800) 304-6789 and we’ll do our best to get you a complete and accurate answer.
