Carnival Cruise Line · On board
Can I bring alcohol on board?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21One sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per guest 21 or older, on embarkation day only
- Carried in hand luggage, not checked baggage.
- All other alcohol is prohibited, including beer and spirits.
- A $15 corkage fee per 750 ml bottle applies if you drink it in a dining room, steakhouse or bar.
In one sentence — Carnival Cruise Line: One sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per guest 21 or older, on embarkation day only. Carried in hand luggage, not checked baggage. All other alcohol is prohibited, including beer and spirits. A $15 corkage fee per 750 ml bottle applies if you drink it in a dining room, steakhouse or bar. Read from Carnival Cruise Line's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Carnival Cruise Line before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Wine and champagne are often allowed in limited quantity. Spirits almost never are.
Where this came from
https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/legal-notice/ticket-contractWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.