Verify before you sail. Cruise, route and destination details can change. The official sources below were checked on August 25, 2026.
Bottle and contents are separate
An allowed container does not make prohibited alcohol acceptable.
Refill onboard
An empty reusable bottle is useful for port days after boarding.
What to verify for your sailing
- Your exact cruise line and ship
- Departure country and embarkation port
- Your citizenship or travel-document status where relevant
- Any destination-specific restrictions
- The latest policy immediately before travel
Official sources
- Royal Caribbean beverage policy — wine, water, soda and food allowances
- Princess passage contract — alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage rules
Editorial responsibility: M.K. Hsu for Horizon Travel Guide. Cruise-line, itinerary, port and security rules can change; official current policy controls.How CruiseGuide reviews information.