Cruise Tips: Carry On Beverage Policies Compared Between 6 Cruise Lines & How We Carry On Sodas

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Royal Caribbean Group

MSC Cruises USA

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed comparison of beverage policies across six major cruise lines: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney, Princess, and MSC. The analysis covers both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage regulations, noting significant differences in what passengers can bring on board. For example, Carnival and Princess allow specific quantities of canned or carton non-alcoholic drinks but prohibit bottles, while Norwegian and MSC do not allow any outside non-alcoholic beverages. Regarding alcohol, the creator highlights that Disney allows passengers to bring wine or beer back from ports of call, whereas other lines may confiscate port-purchased alcohol until the end of the cruise. The video also addresses corkage fees, which vary by line, and explains the availability of bottled water on each ship. Finally, the creator demonstrates a personal method for transporting soda 12-packs by using bungee cords to strap them to carry-on luggage, allowing for hands-free movement through the terminal.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have compared six of the cruise lines that are here in the United States and what their beverage policies are what's allowed what's not allowed

we love to bring our 12 packs of soda and we strap them with bungee cords onto our luggage

Carnival does not allow bottles of any kind so you can't bring bottled water you can't bring bottled sodas

Disney allows to 750 milliliter bottles per person 21 years of older here's the big difference embark Asian and in each port of call

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use bungee cords to strap 12-packs of soda onto your carry-on luggage for hands-free transport

✓Check each cruise line's specific beverage policy before packing, as rules vary widely

✓Bring wine in screw-top bottles to avoid corkage fees and corkscrew issues

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What can I bring on board in terms of beverages? — Research each cruise line's policy; most allow 12 non-alcoholic cans/cartons per person, but some like Norwegian and MSC do not allow any.

How do I pack beverages for easy transport? — Use bungee cords to strap drinks onto your carry-on luggage or put them in a tote bag for easier handling.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the carry-on beverage policies for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney, Princess, and MSC?

QHow can you physically carry sodas and other beverages onto a cruise ship?

QWhat are the corkage fees for bringing wine on different cruise lines?

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