Bringing Alcohol Onboard

[LunaCup]

This is how we carried our bottles and Tervis cups. It fit very nicely. We used some bubble-wrap wine bottle protectors on the glass bottles, which you can see behind the cups and the Malibu. It is a rolling bag, smaller than the DCL max size. Worked great, and was easy to roll around while we waited for our stateroom to be ready.

That looks perfect! I love the bubble wrap. Any ideas for packing bottles of beer so they don't roll around in the luggage?

 

[ilovetexas]

That looks perfect! I love the bubble wrap. Any ideas for packing bottles of beer so they don't roll around in the luggage?

Not sure about the beer, but this is what we took for four bottles of wine/champagne: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10010700&N=&Ntt=wine

If you can find something similar for beer, that would work.

 

[LunaCup]

Not sure about the beer, but this is what we took for four bottles of wine/champagne: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10010700&N=&Ntt=wine

If you can find something similar for beer, that would work.

Something like that would be perfect. Thanks now I will know what to look for.

 

[Tikihula]

I've seen boxes of booze rolled on using the portable, collapsible luggage carts. The carts are less than $20 so I plan to get one before our next cruise to haul a week's worth of Diet Dr. Pepper onboard.

I'm with you, only mine will be caffeine free diet Pepsi.

 

[afossett]

Anyone ever tried to bring a case of bottled water? I'm trying to figure that one out. I drink a lot of water and was hoping to bring some.

 

[OKW Lover]

Anyone ever tried to bring a case of bottled water? I'm trying to figure that one out. I drink a lot of water and was hoping to bring some.

I'm sure people have done that but I don't know why. The water on board is perfectly good to drink. No chemical/mineral taste at all. Just bring along one of those refillable bottles and save yourself the hassle.

 

[DL1957]

Here is a hint for those flying out of the country to sail on DCL. We are going on our second Med next year. When we did the Baltic DH purchased his Scotch on the airplane as duty free! Great way to purchase it at a reduced cost. Just carry off the plane to our hotel and then bring in our carry on when we board the ship! There are 7 of us on the next trip so we will have our alcohol covered!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I'm sure people have done that but I don't know why. The water on board is perfectly good to drink. No chemical/mineral taste at all. Just bring along one of those refillable bottles and save yourself the hassle.

This.

The water onboard is processed the same way most bottled water is - reverse osmosis/filtered. It's quite good. No need to bring on a case of bottles that you have to lug around before your room is ready. (DCL requests that all beverages you bring onboard be carried on, not in checked bags).

Just bring your favorite water bottle and fill up.

 

[JoiseyMom]

Anyone ever tried to bring a case of bottled water? I'm trying to figure that one out. I drink a lot of water and was hoping to bring some.

We checked a case of water in 2008 on the EBPC. We wanted bottled water for the ports (especially Mexico). It wasn't an issue back them.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We checked a case of water in 2008 on the EBPC. We wanted bottled water for the ports (especially Mexico). It wasn't an issue back them.

Just fill up your own bottle with water onboard the ship for excursions. No extra bottles that have to be recycled.

 

[bumbershoot]

I saw this linked to a while back. Seems like a great idea if you're flying with wine/etc!

 

[twopeasonepod]

This.

The water onboard is processed the same way most bottled water is - reverse osmosis/filtered. It's quite good. No need to bring on a case of bottles that you have to lug around before your room is ready. (DCL requests that all beverages you bring onboard be carried on, not in checked bags).

Just bring your favorite water bottle and fill up.

Does this mean in the staterooms, too? I purchased a case onboard last time, but would much prefer to just use a hydroflask!

 

[SWB]

Anyone ever tried to bring a case of bottled water? I'm trying to figure that one out. I drink a lot of water and was hoping to bring some.

This is what we bring with us - very slim and works well. We put it in our rolling carry on luggage with our adult beverages so it doesn't get broken.

Steve

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-S...45081256&sr=8-2&keywords=water+filter+pitcher

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Does this mean in the staterooms, too? I purchased a case onboard last time, but would much prefer to just use a hydroflask!

The water onboard (drink station, staterooms, showers, MDRs, bathroom sinks) all comes from the same source.

 

[bmalonef45]

Just thought I'd add to this. Our last cruise we packed a soft sided cooler with rollers to bring along. The morning we left port I went over to the Publix and got a case of Corona Light bottles. It was a 5 day trip and and it worked out great. My only regret was that I got glass bottles. For in the room this was fine but I didn't feel comfortable bringing the glass on deck when we went by the pool. The next time I will probably by the metal bottles or cans instead. I'm usually a bottled beer snob but I'll make the sacrifice for safety's sake.

I am surprised more people don't take advantage of DCL's policy to let you bring your own. Now if I could just figure out a way to get my Jimmy Buffett Margarita machine on board I'd be SET!!!!

 

[Keira1387]

I've seen boxes of booze rolled on using the portable, collapsible luggage carts. The carts are less than $20 so I plan to get one before our next cruise to haul a week's worth of Diet Dr. Pepper onboard.

 

[MissNikki19]

What is the alcohol limit? I am hearing mix information about the the limit. Is it unlimited or 1 per person.

 

[Clotho]

What is the alcohol limit? I am hearing mix information about the the limit. Is it unlimited or 1 per person.

Pretty much whatever you can fit into a standard carry-on. No limits are listed anyplace.

 

[Ptwolfman]

It's only limited as to how much will fit in your carry on. NONE in checked bags

 

[sissy_ib]

What is the alcohol limit? I am hearing mix information about the the limit. Is it unlimited or 1 per person.

Unlimited on DCL. Just carry it on.