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This is a review of the new Carnival wine packages and the new Carnival wine policy. See here the complete Carnival Cruise Lines wine list with prices. This is your ultimate "Carnival Cruise Wine" information source about wine on Carnival cruises - selection, packages, rules, allowance/limit (taking wine onboard), bottle size, wine tasting, and how much is it cost by bottle and glass. This article is integrated with Carnival Fan Shops/Bon Voyage wine list prices (wine, liquor, gifts, services). For closely related topics, you can check our " Alcohol Drinks Packages Menus " section. The latest update also includes the NEW "American TABLE" Carnival wine list with prices .

Wine is the perfect accessory for your most special ship dining experience . Carnival's wine list (menu of wine selections) is one of the best ways to ensure all those "sparkling" smiles on the table. And fear not - wine prices are not "spark-killing" at all!

Carnival wine package

At this link, you'll find a most detailed and really extensive survey on Carnival beverage packages cost (including the "Cruise Vineyards" wine package program). As prices, a Carnival's wine package prices range from around $80 up to $200, offering three 5-bottle sets - Basic, Deluxe and Premium, all with very good selections.

Wine packages save up to 25% off the prices of purchasing wine by the bottle. These packages can be ordered prior to departure (through Bon Voyage department), but also can be purchased on the ship (through Fun Shops or waiters in Main Dining Rooms). Either way, the additional charge of 15% gratuity stays. Also, you won't have to select your wines until you are ready to drink one of them.

When you place your order you select a wine package as size & type: 3/5 bottles and Basic/Deluxe/Premium, then you'll receive wine coupons (their number depends on the package you select, like 5 bottles package = 5 coupons). If purchased through Fun Shops (former Bon Voyage) they will be left in your stateroom. If purchased through gift shops or MDR they will be given to you at that time. You can use these coupons at any onboard bar (serving wine) or in the MDR. Once you've given the bartender/waiter your coupon and wine selection, the bottle will be brought to you.
If you order in the MDR and don't finish the bottle, you can either take it with you, have it delivered to your cabin or the staff will re-cork it and save it for your next visit to the MDR.
Guests can save up to 25% off the regular bottle prices. If the wine is ordered from the Fan Shops they also avoid paying the 15% gratuity (which is extra if they purchase the package onboard).
If you want to buy a wine package in the MDR, your dinner menu also has the prices and the selection list. The types of wine are printed on the back of the coupons.
On embarkation day Carnival offers free wine tasting in the gift shop and a great variety of packages, so the embarkation day offers better deals.

The Carnival Cruise Lines wine list includes some of the best selections with many reserves at the most affordable prices.

Carnival cruise wine packages cost and selections

Note: Carnival wine packages prices are inclusive of the tips.

3 bottles of wine package cost - Basic ($77), Deluxe ($97), Premium $114. The Premium wine package is available only on 5- days sailings.
5 bottles of wine package cost - Basic ($131), Deluxe ($153), Premium $193. The Premium wine package is available only on 5+ days' sailings.
BASIC Wine Package selections - Barefoot, Black Swan, Bogle, Brut Cuvee, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Clifford Bay, Copper Ridge, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Smoking Loon, Twisted, White Zinfandel, Zinfandel, and Zonin.
DELUXE Wine Package selections - Bodega Santa Elena, Bordeaux, Cabernet, Castello Del Poggio, Chardonnay, Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo, Domaine Darons de Rothschild Lafite, Kendall Jackson, Malbec, Merlot, Moscato, Murphy Goode, Oyster Bay, Prosecco, Riesling Spatlese, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Schmitt Sohne, Vintner's Reserve and Zonin.
PREMIUM Wine Package selections - Blanc de Blanc, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chianti, Classic Riserva, Ecco Domain, Ferrari-Carano, Frei Brothers, Fume Blanc, Hess Select, Kendall-Jackson, Melini, Merlot, Paul Louis, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fuisse, Shiraz, Vintner's Reserve and Yangarra.
Integrated with our Carnival drink packages hub.

Wine prices by the glass (6 oz / 175 ml)

Wine list prices by the bottle.

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Carnival steakhouse wine list prices.

Prices of wines by the glass, USD, inclusive of gratuities.

Carnival Steakhouse free wine promotion

This revelation is about the Carnival Cruise Lines' Steakhouse free wine first-night promo offer. As an addition to the menu inclusions, you will receive a complimentary bottle of wine with Steakhouse reservations made for the first night of your voyage.

You can make Steakhouse reservations on-line and while on the boat. Know that it's a promotion, so the wine choices are limited (basic white or red wines, not from the fine wines selection). Oh yeah, and there's a free steak when you buy a bottle from the wine shop on board.

"American TABLE" wine list with prices

See below the Carnival Cruise Lines new "American TABLE" menu's Wine List extension, with prices per glass and per bottle. Follow these links to see the inclusions of the two new Carnival dinner menus "American TABLE" (casual nights) and "American FEAST" (formal dinners), and to all Carnival drink prices , including the new "American TABLE" cocktails menu.

Carnival wine policy and rules (wine allowance, corkage)

Carnival wine policy - can I bring wine on Carnival cruise ships?

CCL wine selection is subject to change.
Can you bring wine on the Carnival cruise? According to Carnival alcohol policy rules (the "carry on wine bottle policy"), guests are allowed to bring on board 1 bottle (max size 750ml) of wine or champagne per passenger (the age limit is 21 years of age or over), only on the 1st day embarkation and only in your carry-on luggage. The wine limit allows passengers to take 4-pack small wine bottles (187ml each, for a total of 748ml).
All wine/champagne over the allowance (in sealed/unopened bottles) will be confiscated and retained until the end of the voyage and will be available for collection in a designated onboard location on the morning of debarkation day.
If you wish to consume this wine/champagne, a $10 corkage fee (per bottle) will be charged if consumed in the MDR and $14 for consuming it in the on-bard Steakhouse.
Often, bringing the wine bottle to the table already opened can avoid the corkage fee.
Carnival Steakhouse wine list/prices/free wine - it's a promotion deal offering guests a complimentary bottle of white or red wine (basic selection) if they make a Steakhouse reservation for the first night.
"Carnival vs Royal Caribbean" - compare the above prices with the Royal Caribbean wine policy/list/prices .

Integrated with Carnival alcohol/drinks prices , and if you're done with the "Carnival Alcohol" topic - see what's the general price of Fun at our Carnival prices information hub.

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A liquor and beverage consumption policy was created in order for Carnival to be able to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board.

Bringing Alcohol On Board - Embarkation Day

What items am I not allowed to bring?

Prohibited Items:

Alcohol (hard liquor) and beer
Wine or champagne beyond the allowable limit of one 750 ml bottle per adult (18 years of age or older). *Port, Vermouth, Sherry and other fortified wines, over 15% alcohol by volume (ABV), cannot be brought on board.
Non-alcoholic beverages in containers other than a can or carton; excessive quantities per person (over 12 cans/cartons per person); exessive size per can/carton (over 375 ml each)

Carnival's Liquor and Beverage policy states that the guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages on board that are packed in bottles. What is Carnival's liquor and beverage policy?

Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages that are packaged in glass or plastic bottles.

On embarkation day, a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, energy drinks, juice, and milk), packaged in cans or cartons, may be brought on board and must be in the guest's carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 375-ml each or less, per person.

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception - at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (18 years of age and older) may bring one 750-ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne, per person, in their carry-on luggage. *This does not include Port, Vermouth, Sherry and other fortified wines, over 15% alcohol by volume (ABV), which cannot be brought on board. Outside this exception, all liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided . Guests sailing with us on back-to-back cruises are entitled to bring the same quantity as stated in this policy, per cruise. The additional quantities will be stored for safekeeping at the start of the first cruise and will be given to the guest as each following cruise begins.

Corkage Fee:

Should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, specialty restaurant or bar, a $15.00 AUD corkage fee, per 750-ml bottle, will be charged. A corkage fee is a charge that is assessed, at time of service, for every bottle that is served and not bought on the premises.

Large cooler restrictions : Carnival Cruise Line does not allow guests to bring large coolers on board its ships. However small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 30x30x30cm for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage. Screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security screening process. Therefore, large coolers are not permitted as carry-on or checked luggage.

Ports-of-Call : Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Drinking Alcohol On Board : The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 18 years of age. In the event that Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop staff are in question that a guest is less than 18 years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the drink or selling the bottle of liquor. Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone.

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