If you’re getting ready for a Royal Caribbean cruise and wondering what drinks you can bring with you, the rules are pretty simple and very specific. Royal Caribbean does allow you to bring some alcohol, but only in a limited way.
Guests are permitted to bring up to two bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom, and they must be 750 ml bottles (no boxed wine). You can only bring them on embarkation day, and at least one person in the stateroom must be 21 or older for the bottles to be allowed.
Security will inspect the bottles, and they’re strict about this. If a bottle looks like it has been opened, altered, or tampered with in any way, it will be confiscated. They also check other containers, water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, and even luggage and if alcohol is found in any of those, it’s taken away on the spot. Anything seized at embarkation will not be returned, so it’s not worth trying to sneak liquor in.
If you prefer beer or spirits, those can’t be brought onboard at all, but you can buy drinks individually or purchase one of Royal Caribbean’s drink packages once you’re on the ship.