Are You Legal?
The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Royal Caribbean ships is 21 years of age. However, on cruises departing from a country where legal drinking ages are lower than 21 (typically European and South American countries), a parent sailing with a son and/or daughter between the ages of 18 and 20, may sign a waiver allowing for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Bringing Booze Onboard Bringing liquor onboard at embarkation: Not allowed.
Bringing wine or Champagne onboard: No alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed, including beer and wine (so no corkage fees). Also note: Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol.
Purchasing liquor in port: Retained until the end of the cruise.
Purchasing liquor in ships' duty-free shop: Allowed, but items purchased in the shops onboard are held until the end of the voyage.
Free Drink Caveat
Diamond-plus members of RCI's Crown & Anchor loyalty program (25 or more cruises with RCI) have access to a concierge lounge with free nightly happy hours. Other free drinks may be available at art auctions and other past-passenger gatherings.
Beers Onboard Draught
Amstel Light, Miller Lite, Heineken, Budweiser and Bass Ale, depending on the ship and itinerary. Bar managers can adjust options to some degree based on the popularity on various ships and itineraries being sailed.
Bottled
Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Heineken and more.
Specialty Bars
At the Whig & Gavel, specialty beers such as Murphy's Stout are offered. Murphy's typical offerings are Newcastle Brown Ale, Boddington's and English Hard Cider in 16-ounce or 20-ounce sizes.
Bringing liquor onboard at embarkation: Not allowed.
