Carnival Cruise Line · On board

Can I bring water or soda?

The answer

Checked 2026-09-21

One bottle of wine or champagne per adult at embarkation

  • Each adult guest may carry on one bottle of wine or champagne during embarkation.
  • Multi-bottle wine packages can be bought in advance or during the cruise instead.
  • Lemonade, iced tea and water are complimentary on the Lido Deck and in the dining rooms.

In one sentence — Carnival Cruise Line: One bottle of wine or champagne per adult at embarkation. Each adult guest may carry on one bottle of wine or champagne during embarkation. Multi-bottle wine packages can be bought in advance or during the cruise instead. Lemonade, iced tea and water are complimentary on the Lido Deck and in the dining rooms. 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

Rules differ by line and change more often than any other policy on this site.

Where this came from

https://www.carnival.com/awaywego/cruising-fun/what-to-expect/10-food-beverage-tips-for-your-carnival-cruise

We 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.

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