Can you bring wine on MSC cruises?


Can you bring wine on MSC cruises? Many cruise lines allow you to bring alcohol onboard, such as a bottle of wine; however, MSC does not allow guests to carry-on any adult drinks on the ship. This extends to beverages in general, so soda also needs to stay at home. Don't try to sneak it on; this can cause issues and potentially delay embarkation.


Can you bring your own wine to dinner on a cruise?

Guests who bring their own bottle of wine into the dining room are charged a corking fee. You can, however, bring a glass of wine to dinner and not be charged. Just ask your stateroom attendant for some wine glasses and a corkscrew, and you can sip and savor a glass of wine whenever you'd like.


Can you take your own alcohol on a MSC cruise?

Alcoholic drinks, including wines, spirits, beer or other liqueurs are available for purchase onboard the Vessel at fixed prices. Passengers are not permitted to bring onboard any such drinks for use during the voyage, whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise.


Can I wear jeans to dinner on MSC cruise?

At dinner, dress codes will vary daily, among the following: Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women. Informal: Jacket with or without tie for men; dress or pantsuit for women. Formal: Dark suit or tuxedo for men; evening gown or cocktail dress for women.


Can you wear shorts to dinner on MSC Cruises?

Dress Restrictions At no point is swimwear allowed in any formal dining venue for any meal, including breakfast and lunch. Shorts, flip flops, and tank tops are not allowed for Evening Wear or Gala Night in the Main Dining Rooms, Specialty Restaurants, or MSC Yacht Club.


Can you have alcohol in your room on a cruise?

Most cruise lines allow 2 bottles of wine or sparkling wine per cabin and some do allow liquor or beer. You can enjoy that in the stateroom, or pour a glass and walk freely with it, but if you want to bring the bottle to the dining room they will charge you a corkage fee.


What is the best wine to take on a cruise?

Some of the best wine options that have higher alcohol that you can take on your cruise are: Shiraz or Zinfandel. Those two are stronger wines, often clocking in around 15% alcohol.


Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise?

Can I pack wine in my suitcase for a cruise? You cannot pack wine in checked luggage for a cruise.


Can your parents buy you alcohol on a cruise?

Passengers ages 18 to 20, with the written consent of their parents or guardian, can purchase beer or wine for themselves only when the ship is sailing in international waters (except in Alaska and Hawaii, where you must be 21 years of age to consume or purchase alcohol or any kind).


Does alcohol affect you differently on a cruise?

In some cases, it may lead to fatigue or dehydration that changes the concentration of alcohol in the blood. Even without a higher concentration, the boat can certainly make you feel more intoxicated and cause greater impairment than consuming alcohol on land. Drink plenty of water.


How do cruises know if you have a drink package?

Your SeaPass® will have either a sticker or a printed verification of your package. The bar staff will request to see your SeaPass for verification prior to service, so keep it handy.


Do you go through a scanner on a cruise?

You will need to pass through an x-ray machine and have your carry-ons scanned, but the process is not as rigorous as at the airport. (You likely won't need to remove your shoes, for example.)


How strict are cruises with alcohol?

Most cruise lines don't allow guests to bring spirits on board. If you want to bring whiskey on board then you'll need to disguise it. Many people use a rum runner, a rinsed-out tinted bottle of mouthwash, or just decant whiskey into a wine bottle, where wine is permitted.