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Carnival Cruise Line offers a range of options for guests who want to pre-purchase alcoholic beverages. The CHEERS! beverage program includes a wide selection of high-quality brand-name spirits, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can pre-purchase CHEERS! online or by phone through The Fun Shops department. For group bookings of at least 30 adults, a group representative can pre-purchase the package by contacting Group Event Planning. Alcohol purchased through The Fun Shops for onboard consumption is for in-stateroom entertainment only, and guests cannot take bottles to public areas. Guests are prohibited from bringing their own alcoholic beverages on board, except for one 750 ml bottle of sealed wine or champagne per person (21+), on embarkation day.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to pre-purchase | Via telephone order or online at www.carnival.com/funshops |
| Cut-off time for pre-purchase | 11:59 pm ET, the evening before cruise departure |
| Forms of payment accepted | Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, credit card gift cards, Carnival Gift Card (only for gift purchases on Carnival.com) |
| Restrictions | All alcohol purchased through The Fun Shops for onboard consumption is for in-stateroom entertainment only. Guests cannot take liquor bottles to public areas. |
| Onboard restrictions | Guests are limited to purchasing a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per person per 24-hour period (9 am-3 am). |
| Bringing your own alcohol | On embarkation day, guests 21+ may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage. A corkage fee of $15 USD or $25 AUD will be charged if consumed in the main dining room, steakhouse, or bar. |
| Bringing non-alcoholic beverages | A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (sparkling water, sodas, juice, milk) in cans or cartons is allowed on embarkation day. A small cooler no larger than 12" x 12" x 12" is permitted as carry-on luggage for this purpose. |
| Drinking limits | Bartenders monitor guests' alcohol consumption and will discontinue serving guests who appear intoxicated. |
| Group bookings | Groups of 30+ adults can pre-purchase the CHEERS! program by contacting Group Event Planning. All adult group members must purchase the program. |
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What You'll Learn
Purchasing alcohol via The Fun Shops
- Visit the Carnival website (www.carnival.com/funshops) or contact The Fun Shops department at 1-800-522-7648. The Fun Shops department is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm ET, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm ET.
- Provide the necessary details for your order, including the guest's booking number and stateroom number. If you don't have this information, the 'Booking Buddy' wizard on the website will guide you through the process to ensure accurate delivery.
- Select the alcoholic beverages you wish to purchase. Keep in mind that there is a limit of two alcoholic products per booking, including wine, champagne, and beer. A 'pack' or 'package' is considered one product.
- Complete your purchase using a valid form of payment. The Fun Shops accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, credit card gift cards, and the Carnival Gift Card for online purchases only.
- Take note of any delivery information. Orders placed through The Fun Shops may not be delivered on the same day as the cruise departure. Due to dry state laws, gift baskets with wine or liquor bottles may be delivered to the guest's stateroom on the second day or thereafter for cruises departing from certain locations.
- Be aware of any applicable fees and restrictions. Fun Shops purchases are subject to an 18% delivery fee, and changes or cancellations must be made before 11:59 pm ET on the day before the cruise departure. Additionally, guests are prohibited from bringing large coolers on board, and alcohol purchased through The Fun Shops is for in-stateroom entertainment only.
By following these steps, you can pre-purchase alcohol for your Carnival Cruise, ensuring that you have a selection of beverages available for your enjoyment during your voyage.
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Bringing your own alcohol on board
Carnival Cruise Line's liquor and beverage policy states that guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board, with one exception: during embarkation day only, guests aged 21 and over may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage. A $15 USD corkage fee per 750 ml bottle will be charged if guests wish to consume their own wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse, or bar.
All other liquor, beer, and other alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage. These items will be confiscated and discarded, and no compensation will be provided.
Guests are also prohibited from bringing water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles. A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought onboard on embarkation day and must be in the guest's carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces (350 ml) or less per person.
Distilled water may be brought on board for use with a CPAP machine or for families with babies. It must be packed in carry-on luggage. Bottled water can be pre-purchased before the cruise or purchased onboard.
Alcohol purchased in The Fun Shops, either pre-cruise or onboard, is for in-stateroom entertainment only, and guests cannot take liquor bottles to public areas. Alcohol purchased in ports will be stored for safekeeping until the end of the voyage.
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Drinking alcohol in public areas
Alcohol purchased through The Fun Shops, either pre-cruise or on board, is designed for in-stateroom entertainment only. Guests cannot take liquor bottles purchased from The Fun Shops into public areas. Wine or champagne ordered through The Fun Shops can be served in the dining room or steakhouse. Any unopened bottles of alcohol purchased on board can be taken home.
Carnival Cruise Line also offers drink packages, such as CHEERS!, which must be purchased for each adult (21 or older) assigned to the same stateroom. The CHEERS! program includes up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period and is inclusive of VAT. It can be pre-purchased and will be activated upon boarding the ship, except for ships sailing from Texas and New York, where activation occurs on the second day.
Beer, wine by the glass, mixed drinks, specialty cocktails, soft drinks, and energy drinks can also be purchased individually on board, with prices varying depending on the drink.
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Alcohol limits and corkage fees
Carnival Cruise Line has a strict liquor and beverage consumption policy to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to disruptive behaviour.
Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board, with the exception of one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person (21 years of age and older) during embarkation day only. Fortified wines, such as port, vermouth, and sherry, with an ABV of over 15%, cannot be brought on board.
Alcohol purchased through The Fun Shops, either pre-cruise or on board, is for in-stateroom consumption only. Guests cannot bring these bottles to public areas. Only wine or champagne ordered through The Fun Shops can be served in the dining room or steakhouse. Any alcohol purchased in ports will be stored and retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.
There is a limit of two alcoholic products per booking, including wine, champagne, and beer. A 'pack' or 'package' is considered one product. The CHEERS! Beverage Program must be purchased for each adult (21 years of age or older) assigned to the same stateroom. This program includes a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. It can be pre-purchased online or by contacting The Fun Shops department.
A corkage fee of $15 USD or $25 AUD per 750 ml bottle will be charged if guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, specialty restaurant, or bar. This fee is assessed at the time of service for each bottle that is served and not bought on the premises.
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Group bookings and pre-purchasing
Group bookings consisting of a minimum of 30 adults can pre-purchase the CHEERS! beverage program by contacting Carnival Cruise Line's Group Event Planning. All adult guests in the group must purchase the CHEERS! program, while minors must purchase the Bottomless Bubbles program.
On the second day of the cruise, guests who have pre-purchased CHEERS! will have it activated upon boarding the ship (except for ships sailing from Texas and New York, where activation will occur at 6:00 am on the second day). These guests will be instructed to proceed to the bar once on board to receive a sticker, which will be placed on their Sail & Sign cards.
For pre-purchase orders, a message card will be placed in the guest's stateroom on embarkation day, referring them to the Casino Bar to activate the program.
The CHEERS! program includes a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of high-quality brand-name spirits and wines by the glass. The cost is $82.54 USD per person, per day, including an 18% service charge, when purchased before the cruise, and $88.44 USD when purchased on board.
Please note that CHEERS! is not offered on 2-day cruises, charter cruises, or for beverage purchases made at Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.
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Frequently asked questions
You can pre-purchase alcoholic drinks for your Carnival Cruise through The Fun Shops by placing an order online or over the phone. The cut-off time for online pre-purchases is 11:59 pm ET the evening before the cruise departure.
Carnival accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and credit card gift cards for Fun Shops gift orders. Carnival Gift Cards can be used for gift purchases on Carnival.com but not for Fun Shop telephone orders.
All products containing alcohol have a limit of two products per booking. This includes alcohol, wine, champagne, and beer. A 'pack' or 'package' is considered one product.
