Policy – Guests are allowed to take spirits, wine, and champagne onboard, though most alcohol is included in the price of the cruise. Policy – Two bottles (750ml each or smaller) of wine or champagne per cabin are allowed. No beer or spirits may be taken onboard for consumption.

Bringing alcohol on a cruise in 2026 is strictly regulated and varies significantly by cruise line. Most major lines—such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Celebrity—permit each adult of legal drinking age to bring one or two 750ml bottles of wine or champagne in their carry-on luggage on embarkation day only. Bringing beer or "hard spirits" (liquor) is generally strictly prohibited; if found during the X-ray of your luggage, these items will be confiscated and either discarded or returned to you at the end of the voyage. Some luxury lines, like Disney Cruise Line, allow two bottles of wine or a six-pack of beer per adult at every port of call, which is much more generous. If you bring wine on board and wish to drink it in a public dining room, be prepared to pay a "corkage fee" (typically $15–$25 per bottle). Any alcohol purchased in the ship’s duty-free shop or at a port of call will be held by the ship’s security and delivered to your stateroom on the final evening. This policy ensures the cruise lines can maintain their lucrative on-board beverage revenue while still allowing guests a small "toast" in their cabin.