How many bottles of wine can I take on a Princess cruise?

For Guests of legal drinking age, an allowance of one (1) bottle of wine or champagne (750 mL in volume or less) per Guest per Voyage may be presented to security during embarkation.



On a Princess Cruise in 2026, each guest of legal drinking age is allowed to bring one bottle of wine or champagne (750ml or less) onboard during embarkation day free of charge. This bottle can be consumed in the privacy of your stateroom without any additional fees. If you wish to bring a second bottle, or any subsequent bottles, you are permitted to do so, but Princess will charge a $20.00 USD corkage fee per bottle at the security checkpoint. This fee is charged regardless of where you intend to drink it. If you bring your "free" bottle to a dining room or bar, the $20 fee will also apply there. In 2026, enforcement is notably strict at the gangway; bottles must be in your carry-on luggage, as wine found in checked bags may be confiscated and held until the end of the voyage. This policy is designed to allow guests to bring a "special" bottle for a celebration while encouraging them to utilize the ship's extensive on-board wine lists.

People Also Ask

Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise? You cannot pack wine in checked luggage for a cruise.

MORE DETAILS

Princess Prohibited Items
  • All firearms including non-firing weapons. ...
  • All forms of ammunition, explosive materials and propellants, projectiles of all kinds, cartridges.
  • All imitation or replica weapons including de-commissioned weapons, those not capable of being fired and realistic imitation/toy weapons.


MORE DETAILS

Please Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids. On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Boxed wine and other containers are prohibited.

MORE DETAILS

Princess Cruises Alcohol Policy guests agree not to bring alcoholic beverages of any kind on board for consumption, except one bottle of wine or champagne per adult of drinking age (no larger than 750 ml) per voyage, which will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom.

MORE DETAILS

Guests on consecutive cruises may bring two (2) 750 ml bottles of personal wine or champagne per voyage, per stateroom. Additional bottles will be stored by the ship and two bottles at a time will be delivered to the stateroom on the first day of each new voyage.

MORE DETAILS

You should make sure you have a wide array of clothing packed away in your suitcase, as cruises may require everything from a casual swimsuit to a formal tuxedo. Princess Cruises is smart casual, so pack clothing that adheres to that guideline.

MORE DETAILS

Platinum Membership Benefits Level up your perks after completing 5 cruises or 50 cruise days with Princess. In addition to all of the benefits at the Gold and Ruby levels, enjoy priority boarding in the cruise terminal, so you can experience your MedallionClass® vacation even quicker.

MORE DETAILS

Red Tape for Reds and Whites A standard wine bottle holds 750 milliliters (mL)—just under the allowance. “Beyond the duty-free limit,” says Bulmash, “you can bring in wine—you just have to pay taxes on it.” That means declaring the bottles on your entry form at the airport and standing in an extra line.

MORE DETAILS

Checked Bags: Yes Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

MORE DETAILS

New Princess Drink Prices (as of March 2023): But generally, in terms of beverages, the Plus package will include most individual beverages priced up to $15 and the Premier package will include most individual beverages priced up to $20.

MORE DETAILS

In many cases, no. Several of the biggest cruise lines, including Carnival, Holland America and MSC Cruises, have a rule that if one adult in a cabin orders a drinks package, all adults in the cabin must order the package. This is to prevent two or more people in a cabin from sharing a single drinks package.

MORE DETAILS

Technically there is no federal limit on how much alcohol can be brought in for personal use, but US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will likely flag you if you're carrying more than a case (e.g. 12 bottles of wine) in your luggage.

MORE DETAILS

Guests who bring their own bottle of wine into the dining room are charged a corking fee. You can, however, bring a glass of wine to dinner and not be charged. Just ask your stateroom attendant for some wine glasses and a corkscrew, and you can sip and savor a glass of wine whenever you'd like.

MORE DETAILS

Water is always free of charge on most cruise ships. You may be asked to pay a fee for some versions of bottled water. However, you can likely ask for a jug of iced water in any restaurant or bar for no added cost. There are several water dispensers present on a cruise ship so that you can help yourself.

MORE DETAILS