How Many Bottles of Liquor Can You Buy on a Cruise Ship?

By Alice Nichols

Cruise ships offer a variety of different types of liquor for their guests to enjoy. However, how many bottles of liquor can you buy on a cruise ship? The answer depends on the particular cruise line and their policies.

Cruise Line Policies

Most cruise lines have very specific policies when it comes to buying liquor on board. Generally, the amount of alcohol that can be purchased is limited to two bottles per person, per voyage.

This limit applies to all types of alcoholic beverages, including wine and spirits. However, some cruise lines may allow guests to purchase up to four bottles of wine at one time. Any additional purchases must be cleared with the ship’s purser’s office before they can be made.

Bringing Your Own Liquor

Some cruise lines allow passengers to bring their own liquor onboard the ship; however, this is usually subject to certain restrictions and fees. For example, most cruise lines will only allow passengers to bring one liter (or two bottles) of liquor per person in their checked baggage when boarding the ship. Additionally, these passengers may also be subject to corkage fees if they choose to consume their own liquor in any onboard bars or restaurants.

Purchasing Liquor In Ports Of Call

Another option for purchasing alcohol while cruising is in ports of call where it is legal and available for sale. Many ports do not restrict the amount of alcohol that can be purchased; however, guests should check with their particular cruise line before purchasing any large amounts of liquor as there may be limits on how much they are allowed to bring back onboard the ship.

Conclusion: In general, most cruise lines limit guests’ purchases of alcoholic beverages onboard a ship to two bottles per person, per voyage. Some cruise lines may also allow passengers to bring one liter (or two bottles) of liquor in their checked baggage when boarding the ship; however this is usually subject to certain restrictions and fees. Additionally, guests may purchase larger amounts in ports of call where it is allowed; however they should check with their particular cruise line beforehand as there may still be limits on how much can be brought back onboard the ship.