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[jdybnsn]

Originally Posted by Eeyorefan

Hi Jan,

Have never thought of taking alchohol in disguise before I'm sure we brought alchohol aboard from St Martin, the Guavaberry local stuff, we didn't hide it and it went through the x-ray machine fine, it was in a box and clearly advertised the contents.

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We bought some bottles of wine from the Publix (just off the main route just, before getting to the port). We didn't disguise it either ... I think its one of those things like taking your own food to the Parks... Disney does not condone or encourage it...but they don't take action it over it either, as long as you are not doing it 'in their face' so to speak.

[Sue F]

The 'Official' Birnbaums DCL 2007 guide lists one of it's 'Hot Tips' as

"you can bring your own (unopened) bottle of wine to dinner. A $15 corkage charge will be added to your shipboard account for each bottle that was not purchased onboard"

I would guess that Disney must therefore condone bringing your own alcohol on board - just make sure they don't charge you corkage for having it in your stateroom LOL!

[jdybnsn]

Originally Posted by Sue F

The 'Official' Birnbaums DCL 2007 guide lists one of it's 'Hot Tips' as

"you can bring your own (unopened) bottle of wine to dinner. A $15 corkage charge will be added to your shipboard account for each bottle that was not purchased onboard"

I would guess that Disney must therefore condone bringing your own alcohol on board - just make sure they don't charge you corkage for having it in your stateroom LOL!

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That's a good point Sue.

[ANGEL]

Originally Posted by Mazzy

Great thread!

Mandy - is it really only a couple of dollars for laundry? That would be great for DH, as he tends to wear loose shirts rather than t-shirts, and they always crease in the case. How long does it take to get them back?

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yep, we got Mark's shirts laundered when we first got on board and they were all back the next day looking beautiful! No point ironing them beforehand only to have them all creased again when you open the cases! Its a wonderful service and a really good tip we feel

Originally Posted by Jan

I'm not a seasoned cruiser and have never used DCL. But - do they have a wine package? - if you're into wine with a meal. Possibly not for a short cruise. Our Alaska cruise was for 7 nights with Holland America and our Med cruise is for 13 nights with RCI. Both hhad/have wine packages. The package for the Med cruise works out to 15% cheaper than buying bottles on their own.

Also along the alcohol line, most cruise lines do not allow passengers to take on board their own liquor. However, I have read on other forums of passengers taking liquor on board disguised in lemonade-type bottles for consumption in their own cabins. Personally I don't think it's worth it but have to say that our bags have never been checked when we have boarded the ships.

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There is a wine package Jan, we've done it on a previous cruise and it works out ok. We also took some of our own wine this time and just paid the $15 corkage as it was still much cheaper than buying some of their wine on board. Lots of people take their own alcohol by the way...we saw one guy with a crate of beers going onboard!

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