Holland America Line · On board
Can I bring water or soda?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24Water only, within a fixed allowance per stateroom
- Beverages are generally not allowed, apart from wine and champagne, a water allowance, and medical or infant needs.
- Water per stateroom: 6 liters total, or 12 cans or cartons of 500ml or less, or 6 of one liter or less.
- Wine and champagne may be brought, 750ml bottles or smaller; corkage is US$20 a bottle.
- One bottle per person bought on a company-sponsored winery excursion is exempt from corkage.
- Alcohol bought in port or the gift shop is held and delivered to your stateroom shortly before disembarkation.
In one sentence — Holland America Line: Water only, within a fixed allowance per stateroom. Beverages are generally not allowed, apart from wine and champagne, a water allowance, and medical or infant needs. Water per stateroom: 6 liters total, or 12 cans or cartons of 500ml or less, or 6 of one liter or less. Wine and champagne may be brought, 750ml bottles or smaller; corkage is US$20 a bottle. One bottle per person bought on a company-sponsored winery excursion is exempt from corkage. Alcohol bought in port or the gift shop is held and delivered to your stateroom shortly before disembarkation. Read from Holland America Line's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Holland America 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.hollandamerica.com/en/us/faq/cruise-planning/general-information/alcoholic-non-alcoholic-beverages-brought-onboardWe 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.