As of 2026, Princess Cruises has a specific policy regarding what beverages you can bring onboard to manage safety and revenue. Each guest of legal drinking age is permitted to bring one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne at embarkation, which is free of a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom. If you bring additional bottles, they will incur a $15 corkage fee per bottle. Crucially, Princess prohibits bringing any other alcohol, including beer or spirits, and any discovered during security screening will be confiscated. Regarding non-alcoholic drinks, in 2026, guests are allowed to bring a small quantity of canned or bottled water, sodas, or juices (usually limited to a 12-pack per stateroom), provided they are in their original, factory-sealed packaging. For those who want more variety, Princess promotes its "Premier Beverage Package" ($90/day in 2026), which covers everything from specialty coffees and smoothies to top-shelf cocktails, making it the preferred choice for those who don't want to carry their own heavy bottles during embarkation.
On Princess Cruises in 2026, you are generally prohibited from bringing water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic beverages that are packaged in bottles. However, you are permitted to bring a "small quantity" of non-alcoholic drinks (like canned sodas, juice, or sparkling water) on embarkation day, provided they are in cans or cartons and carried in your hand luggage. A "small quantity" is strictly defined as a maximum of 12 sealed cans/cartons (12 ounces each or less) per person. Regarding alcohol, each adult guest (21+) is allowed to bring one bottle of wine or champagne (750ml) on board at embarkation without a fee; any additional bottles brought on will incur a $20 corkage fee. It is a "pro-tip" for 2026 to avoid bringing plastic bottles entirely, as they will likely be confiscated at the gangway. If you require specific distilled water for a CPAP machine, you can usually coordinate with the cruise line in advance to have it delivered to your stateroom.