Cruise holidays: Can you take alcohol on board a cruise ship? Baggage rules explained

NCL explains that the reason guests can bring wine but not other beverages is as follows: “As very few guests bring wine onboard, the team is able to easily and quickly screen these items.”

Alcohol bought on shore during the cruise can also not be drunk during the journey.

NCL states: “If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.”

Passengers are advised to check specific cruise lines ahead of travelling when it comes to other banned items yet some important general guidelines can be followed. 

Items that should be left at home include irons, kettles and corkscrews.

Items that can be launched off the ship, such as drones, boats, canoes and kites are also banned.

Meanwhile, those travelling on a fly cruise have additional guidelines to adhere to.

So even if the cruise line does not have a baggage limitation, the airline will.