Norwegian Cruise Line · On board
Can I bring alcohol on board?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Only wine and champagne, and a corkage fee applies
- All other alcohol is prohibited on board.
- Corkage is $15.00 USD for a 750 ml bottle and $30.00 USD for a 1,500 ml magnum, charged when the bottle is served or consumed in a restaurant, public room or your stateroom.
- Box wines are not allowed.
- Wine or champagne sent to the ship by a travel agent, friends, family or a retailer carries the same fees.
- Guests with a beverage package, including one from the Free At Sea promotion, are not charged corkage.
- Alcohol bought in ports of call or in the onboard shops is stored safely and returned to you.
In one sentence — Norwegian Cruise Line: Only wine and champagne, and a corkage fee applies. All other alcohol is prohibited on board. Corkage is $15.00 USD for a 750 ml bottle and $30.00 USD for a 1,500 ml magnum, charged when the bottle is served or consumed in a restaurant, public room or your stateroom. Box wines are not allowed. Wine or champagne sent to the ship by a travel agent, friends, family or a retailer carries the same fees. Guests with a beverage package, including one from the Free At Sea promotion, are not charged corkage. Alcohol bought in ports of call or in the onboard shops is stored safely and returned to you. Read from Norwegian Cruise Line's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Norwegian 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.ncl.com/ca/en/cruise-faq/can-i-bring-alcohol-boardWe 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.