Norwegian Cruise Line · On board
Can I bring water or soda?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21No drinks of any kind, with two narrow exceptions
- Since sailings on or after July 15, 2016, no beverages may be brought on board in carry-on or checked luggage. That includes water, soda and juice, not just alcohol.
- Exception 1: purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers, for use with a medical device or to make up infant formula.
- Exception 2: fully sealed or corked wine bottles for personal use on board, for guests 21 and over. These are screened and a corkage fee applies.
- Open beverages of any kind must be finished or thrown away before you board.
In one sentence — Norwegian Cruise Line: No drinks of any kind, with two narrow exceptions. Since sailings on or after July 15, 2016, no beverages may be brought on board in carry-on or checked luggage. That includes water, soda and juice, not just alcohol. Exception 1: purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers, for use with a medical device or to make up infant formula. Exception 2: fully sealed or corked wine bottles for personal use on board, for guests 21 and over. These are screened and a corkage fee applies. Open beverages of any kind must be finished or thrown away before you board. 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
Rules differ by line and change more often than any other policy on this site.
Where this came from
https://www.ncl.com/faq/can-i-bring-water-or-soda-on-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.