Alcohol on Carnival Cruise
About taking alcohol on Carnival cruise ships, Carnival cruise alcohol included, and the Carnival Lines cruise alcohol policy and rules. "Can I bring alcohol on a Carnival cruise" is a question lots of fans of fun ask for quite some time. Carnival cruise all inclusive alcohol packages are available for purchasing, and the alcohol is included in the fares with large-group bookings (religious, military, big reunions, weddings), themed cruises specials, and for members of the "Carnival Concierge Club").
Carnival cruise FREE alcohol options are the "Welcome" and "Farewell" parties by the Captain, all the Past Passenger receptions, and during art auctions. The Carnival cruise suite deals include complimentary mini-bar setups, and the first day of your voyage offer promotional free alcohol testing in the ship-board duty-free shops.
Smuggling alcohol on Carnival cruise is a dangerous endeavour, since it's forbidden. Passengers are allowed to bring one bottle (750ml) of wine/champagne per guest 21 and older, and that applies ONLY to the first day first embarkation. The Carnival Lines CORKAGE FEES (for serving wine /champagne that was not bought on-board) are $10 per bottle in the main dining rooms, and $14 per bottle in the specialty restaurants (Steakhouse, or Supper Club).
According to the Carnival Lines cruise rules on alcohol, it's illegal to sell or serve alcohol to passengers 21 and younger. Guest must be older than 21 to be able to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages on-board, and Carnival has the right to refuse to sale alcohol to anyone. Buying alcohol for underaged passengers is also against the rules.
The Carnival Lines "Bon Voyage" service allows also guests to purchase alcohol and have it delivered to their cabins. This option is available by calling Bon Voyage (800-522-7648, not offered on-line), deadline is 2 weeks prior to sailing, and you'll have the stuff delivered to your cabin the second day of the sailing.
If you relish the idea of a Carnival cruise all you can drink style - it's readily available. Any healthy individual with good financial status can drink to... BEST MOST FUN (actually, the sky has never been the limit, but money and the "rules of civility and decent behaviour"), as long as the liquor is bought from the on-board bars, lounges or in the restaurants. As to the alcohol purchased in ports or from the on-board shops - it will be stored and retained until the end of your sailing. Read all about the Alcohol Prices on Carnival Cruise.