On board

Can I bring water or soda?

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

Bringing water & soda by cruise line
Cruise lineBringing water & sodaSource
Royal Caribbean InternationalAlcohol is prohibited, apart from the Beverage Policy exception
  • — Alcoholic beverages of any type are prohibited on board, except as permitted under the Royal Caribbean Beverage Policy.
  • — Prohibited items can be confiscated at the terminal or on board.
  • — The ship's Security team has sole discretion over whether an item is allowed. Questionable items are decided by the Chief Security Officer and the Staff Captain.
  • — Baby bottle cleaners, sanitizers and warmers need a case-by-case review. Contact the Access team before sailing.
Checked 2026-09-21
Carnival Cruise LineOne 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.
Checked 2026-09-21
Norwegian Cruise LineNo 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.
Checked 2026-09-21
Celebrity CruisesOne 750ml bottle of wine per adult; corkage $35 in venues
  • — Guests of drinking age may bring one 750ml bottle of wine each. Pack it in your carry-on, not checked luggage.
  • — Drinking it in a restaurant, bar or dining venue costs a $35 corkage fee per bottle.
  • — Guests with a Classic or Premium Beverage Package pay no corkage.
Checked 2026-09-24
Princess CruisesUp to 12 cans or cartons per person, hand luggage only — no bottles
  • — Water, soda and other soft drinks in bottles are prohibited.
  • — A small quantity in cans or cartons is allowed on embarkation day, carried on by hand, not in checked bags.
  • — Small means up to 12 sealed, unopened cans or cartons of 12 ounces or less per person.
  • — Open drinks in plastic containers must be thrown away before boarding.
Checked 2026-09-24
MSC CruisesNo soft drinks at all — medical and infant water excepted
  • — Water, soda and juice may not be brought on board, in carry-on or checked luggage, on embarkation day or port days.
  • — The only exception is purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for a medical device or to make up infant formula.
  • — The drinking age on ships sailing from North America is 21.
Checked 2026-09-24
Holland America LineWater 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.
Checked 2026-09-24
Disney Cruise LineSoft drinks are free on board, so there is little need to bring your own
  • — Soft drinks are included at no extra cost with meals, and at the beverage stations on board.
  • — Complimentary soft drinks are also available in the teens-only lounge, Vibe. Smoothies there carry a charge.
  • — Bar drinks, beer, wine and bottled water cost extra.
Checked 2026-09-21
Virgin VoyagesCans and cartons only in hand luggage — no bottles
  • — Small quantities of water, dietary supplement drinks, non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks are allowed in boxes and cans, hand luggage only.
  • — A small quantity means up to twelve sealed, unopened cans or cartons of 12 ounces each or less.
  • — Drinks in bottles, glass or plastic, are not permitted.
  • — You may bring two 750mL bottles of wine per cabin in carry-on bags.
  • — Hard liquor, spirits and beer are not allowed. Alcohol found in checked luggage is held and returned at the end of the voyage.
Checked 2026-09-21
VikingAllowed — guests may bring beverages with them
  • — Viking's FAQ says guests may bring alcohol and beverages on board.
  • — Wine, beer and soft drinks are complimentary with onboard lunches and dinners, and hot tea and coffee are free around the clock.
Checked 2026-09-24
Cunard LineBring 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.
Checked 2026-09-24
Oceania CruisesNot recorded yet.Not checked yet

11 of 12 lines recorded. Blank rows are gaps in our data, not gaps in the line’s policy.