Can I take alcohol on my cruise ship?

Are you a first-time cruiser heading off on your maiden voyage? As someone new to the world of cruising, you may have unanswered questions like, “Can I take booze on my cruise?” Luckily, we’re on hand to help! Find all the details you need here on our cruise line partners alcohol policies:

The legal drinking age on Ambassador Cruise Line is 18.

No, guests cannot take alcohol on their Ambassador Cruise Line cruise. Should guests purchase alcohol during their time ashore, they will be required to hand it to security upon rejoining the ship. These will be returned during disembarkation.

When sailing from North America, the legal drinking age on Azamara is 21. However, when sailing from Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, the legal drinking age is 18.

Yes, guests can take alcohol on their Azamara cruise. Spirits, wine and beer can be consumed in-cabin for free. However, guests will be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in a public area.

When sailing from North America, the legal drinking age on Celebrity Cruises is 21. However, when sailing from Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, the legal drinking age is 18.

With the exception of two bottles of wine at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Celebrity Cruises cruise. Should guests consume their two bottles of wine in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

The legal drinking age on Cunard is 18. However, when sailing US territorial waters, the legal drinking age is 21.

With the exception of one bottle of wine at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Cunard cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

The legal drinking age on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is 18.

No, guests cannot take alcohol on their Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise. Should guests purchase alcohol during their time ashore, they will be required to hand it to security upon rejoining the ship. These will be returned during disembarkation.

The legal drinking age on Holland America Line is 21. However, for roundtrip voyages from select destinations in Asia and Europe, the legal drinking age is 18.

With the exception of one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750ml) at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Holland America Line cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine or champagne in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

The legal drinking age for wine and beer on Hurtigruten is 18. Spirits are only available to those aged 20 and above.

No, guests cannot take alcohol on their Hurtigruten cruise. Should guests purchase alcohol during their time ashore, they will be required to hand it to security upon rejoining the ship. These will be returned during disembarkation.

The legal drinking age on Oceania Cruises is 21.

With the exception of three bottles of wine at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Oceania Cruises cruise. Should guests consume their three bottles of wine in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

The legal drinking age on P&O Cruises is 18. However, when sailing US territorial waters, the legal drinking age is 21.

With the exception of one bottle of wine, champagne, beer or spirit (no larger than 1000ml) at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their P&O Cruises cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine, champagne, beer or spirit in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

When sailing from North America, the legal drinking age on Princess Cruises is 21. However, when sailing from Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, the legal drinking age is 18.

With the exception of one bottle of wine (no larger than 750ml) at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Princess Cruises cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

The legal drinking age on Regent Seven Seas Cruises is 21.

Yes, guests can take alcohol on their Regent Seven Seas Cruises cruise. There are no limitations.

When sailing from North America, the legal drinking age on Royal Caribbean International is 21. However, when sailing from Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, the legal drinking age is 18.

With the exception of one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750ml) at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Royal Caribbean International cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine or champagne in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.

The legal drinking age on Seabourn is 21.

Yes, guests can take alcohol on their Seabourn cruise. There are no limitations.

The legal drinking age on Silversea is 21.

Yes, guests can take alcohol on their Silversea cruise. There are no limitations.