Based on the provided official policy, Royal Caribbean's regulations regarding personal alcohol are highly specific and restrictive. The general policy prohibits guests from bringing beer or hard liquor onboard for consumption. Ship security is authorized to inspect containers, and any prohibited alcoholic beverages discovered during embarkation will be seized and not returned to the guest.
However, a notable exception to this rule exists for wine and champagne. On the day of embarkation, guests who are of the legal drinking age are permitted to bring one sealed 750 ml bottle of personal wine or champagne per adult assigned to their stateroom. This bottle must be transported in the guest's carry-on luggage, not in their checked bags. Should a guest choose to consume this personal bottle in a public area, such as a main dining room or specialty restaurant, a corkage fee will be applied to their onboard account.
For any alcoholic beverages purchased at ports of call or in the onboard shops, the cruise line has a separate procedure. These items will be stored by the ship's crew and will be delivered to the guest's stateroom on the last evening of the voyage for consumption at home. This policy ensures that only alcohol served by the ship's staff is consumed in public venues, with the limited exception of the single bottle of wine or champagne brought on boarding day.
