Cunard Line · On board

Can I bring water or soda?

The answer

Checked 2026-09-24

Bring water and snacks; one 750ml bottle of alcohol per guest

  • Cunard recommends bringing water and snacks for terminal queues.
  • Each guest may bring one bottle of alcohol, up to 750ml.
  • Drink it free in your stateroom, or in a restaurant for a corkage fee.
  • Carry glass bottles in hand luggage.

In one sentence — Cunard Line: Bring water and snacks; one 750ml bottle of alcohol per guest. Cunard recommends bringing water and snacks for terminal queues. Each guest may bring one bottle of alcohol, up to 750ml. Drink it free in your stateroom, or in a restaurant for a corkage fee. Carry glass bottles in hand luggage. Read from Cunard Line's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Cunard 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.cunard.com/en-us/cunard-stories/embarkation-day

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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