Princess Cruises has a specific and somewhat generous policy regarding bringing alcohol on board compared to some other lines. Each adult passenger (21 years or older) is allowed to bring one bottle of wine or champagne (up to 750ml) in their carry-on luggage at the time of embarkation for their "personal consumption." This first bottle is not subject to a corkage fee if consumed in your stateroom. However, if you wish to bring that bottle to a dining room or specialty restaurant, a $20 corkage fee will be applied. If you bring more than one bottle, any additional bottles will be subject to a $20 corkage fee regardless of where they are consumed. Princess is very strict about beer and hard liquor; you are generally prohibited from bringing these on board. If you purchase spirits at a port of call or in the ship’s duty-free shop, the crew will collect the bottles and store them safely for you until the final night of the cruise. This policy is designed to balance passenger convenience with the cruise line's significant revenue from onboard bar sales, so it is always wise to double-check the "Passage Contract" before your specific sailing for any recent updates.
Princess Cruises has a specific policy regarding bringing alcohol on board that balances passenger convenience with onboard revenue. Each adult passenger (21 years of age or older) is permitted to bring one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750ml) on board during embarkation. This first bottle is "corkage-free" if consumed in the privacy of your stateroom. If you choose to drink this bottle in a dining room or lounge, a $20 corkage fee will be applied to your onboard account. If you wish to bring additional bottles of wine or champagne, you may do so, but a $20 corkage fee will be charged for every subsequent bottle at the time of embarkation, regardless of where you plan to drink it. The policy strictly prohibits passengers from bringing beer, hard liquor, or spirits on board; these items, if found during the security screening of your luggage, will be confiscated and returned at the end of the cruise. Similarly, any alcohol purchased at a port of call or in the ship’s duty-free shop will be held by the crew and delivered to your stateroom on the final night of the voyage to ensure it is not consumed while the ship is at sea.