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Feb 10, 2020 | 8:30 pm
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We have booked an Alaska cruise. My first question – the least important – is booze. We are old, and very modest drinkers, but I’d like to bring a bottle of brandy or something, for the veranda. I can’t imagine they search your luggage.
And smokers – I’ve read it’s not allowed on the verandas, but I also know people still do it, at some of the big condos we’ve rented. To us, very annoying. Is it much of a problem?
And the ships – do they stay at the dock for the day, or make way for other boats?
Thanks.
And smokers – I’ve read it’s not allowed on the verandas, but I also know people still do it, at some of the big condos we’ve rented. To us, very annoying. Is it much of a problem?
And the ships – do they stay at the dock for the day, or make way for other boats?
Thanks.
Feb 11, 2020 | 6:41 pm
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Welcome to FT, jj88!
In general, hard liquor is not allowed on most (all?) cruise lines. They definitely do use X-rays and search. Liquor and gambling are the primary revenue sources for cruise ships. You can usually bring one bottle of wine for free, and additional bottles subject to corkage fees.
Most cruise ships have small smoking areas on the open decks, but I haven't seen or heard of anyone smoking on balconies in 10+ years of cruising. Cruise lines take fire hazards very seriously.
When in port, the ship stays docked for the duration, unless it's a tender port where they drop anchor.
In general, hard liquor is not allowed on most (all?) cruise lines. They definitely do use X-rays and search. Liquor and gambling are the primary revenue sources for cruise ships. You can usually bring one bottle of wine for free, and additional bottles subject to corkage fees.
Most cruise ships have small smoking areas on the open decks, but I haven't seen or heard of anyone smoking on balconies in 10+ years of cruising. Cruise lines take fire hazards very seriously.
When in port, the ship stays docked for the duration, unless it's a tender port where they drop anchor.
Feb 11, 2020 | 7:13 pm
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Which cruise line? It'll help narrow down as the answers may be different.
Some barely allow 1 bottle of wine each.
Smoking is pretty much forbidden on verandahs/balconies on most ships operated by U.S. companies (i.e., most of them that ply Alaska).
Some barely allow 1 bottle of wine each.
Smoking is pretty much forbidden on verandahs/balconies on most ships operated by U.S. companies (i.e., most of them that ply Alaska).
Feb 11, 2020 | 7:46 pm
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We have booked an Alaska cruise. My first question – the least important – is booze. We are old, and very modest drinkers, but I’d like to bring a bottle of brandy or something, for the veranda. I can’t imagine they search your luggage.
And smokers – I’ve read it’s not allowed on the verandas, but I also know people still do it, at some of the big condos we’ve rented. To us, very annoying. Is it much of a problem?
And the ships – do they stay at the dock for the day, or make way for other boats?
Thanks.
And smokers – I’ve read it’s not allowed on the verandas, but I also know people still do it, at some of the big condos we’ve rented. To us, very annoying. Is it much of a problem?
And the ships – do they stay at the dock for the day, or make way for other boats?
Thanks.
Alaska cruises are beautiful--I have done several.
As others have said, we can tell you more if we know which cruise line and ship you'll be on. If someone does start smoking on their balcony near you, just report it to the staff who should deal with it. It really does not happen much nowadays. There are tiny designated smoking areas on most ships. The mainline cruise ships will stay docked at the port all day, allowing passengers to come and go as they please. Liquor policies vary by cruise line.
If you are modest drinkers, depending on the cruise you chose, it may not be much of an issue to purchase drinks on board.
Feb 12, 2020 | 7:53 am
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In general, the more expensive and inclusive the cruise, the more alcohol you can bring aboard ;-) Our last two ocean cruises we're Oceania and Seabourn (that was Alaska) allowed you to bring whatever you want onboard....