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How do you read Princess' Stateroom Account Statement?

By ninka26 , August 23, 2023 in Princess Cruises

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Just rec'd the Stateroom Account Statement for a cruise that we opted to take the 100% refund that was offered. (The Ruby Princess SF dock crash cruise)

I am very confused with how to read it. (This would have been my very first cruise)

In particular a "Referred to Corporate Finance Line" which shows a charge. What in the world is that?

Jul Referred to Corporate Finance x,xxx.xx

Then there is a "Folio to Folio Transfer"  

Jul Folio to Folio Transfer: DH  -xxx.xx  under the Account Holder (me)  then Jul Folio to Folio Transfer: Me   xxx.xx under Authorized User (my DH)

At the end of the statement it shows the charges equal exactly the credits, with "0" total charges due. So I'm guessing they're saying I don't owe anything but I would still like to understand what they are listing as charges and credits. It's just a little confusing to me.  

Is there a tutorial on how to read these statements?

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5 minutes ago, ninka26 said: Just rec'd the Stateroom Account Statement for a cruise that we opted to take the 100% refund that was offered. (The Ruby Princess SF dock crash cruise) I am very confused with how to read it. (This would have been my very first cruise) In particular a "Referred to Corporate Finance Line" which shows a charge. What in the world is that? Jul Referred to Corporate Finance x,xxx.xx Then there is a "Folio to Folio Transfer"   Jul Folio to Folio Transfer: DH  -xxx.xx  under the Account Holder (me)  then Jul Folio to Folio Transfer: Me   xxx.xx under Authorized User (my DH)   At the end of the statement it shows the charges equal exactly the credits, with "0" total charges due. So I'm guessing they're saying I don't owe anything but I would still like to understand what they are listing as charges and credits. It's just a little confusing to me.     Is there a tutorial on how to read these statements?

No tutorial, They are basically written like an accounting statement.  When you are paying by one credit card you will see in the second persons listing an entry where they will transfer what they owe to the first persons account and that will be enough to generate a zero balance.  On the first persons you will see an entry showing that transfer (it will say folio to folio transfer and the name of the other person) that will reflect what they owed if there was a balance at the end of the cruise.  While on board the bill will show what the balance is either negative or positive.  Once the cruise ends there will be an entry showing either a charge to a credit card that balances out what is owed, or an entry showing an amount to be refunded balanced out by a line that might might say referred to finance (cannot say for sure).  In all cases once of the ship it will say zero.

I suspect if you were running a total negative balance at the end of a cruise the charge saying referred to corporate finance should be to exactly match how much credit was left at the end of the cruise and will be refunded (if the entire credit is refundable) Thus ending in zero. At the end of a cruise all accounts are zero.

2 hours ago, ldtr said: No tutorial, They are basically written like an accounting statement.  When you are paying by one credit card you will see in the second persons listing an entry where they will transfer what they owe to the first persons account and that will be enough to generate a zero balance.  On the first persons you will see an entry showing that transfer (it will say folio to folio transfer and the name of the other person) that will reflect what they owed if there was a balance at the end of the cruise.  While on board the bill will show what the balance is either negative or positive.  Once the cruise ends there will be an entry showing either a charge to a credit card that balances out what is owed, or an entry showing an amount to be refunded balanced out by a line that might might say referred to finance (cannot say for sure).  In all cases once of the ship it will say zero.   I suspect if you were running a total negative balance at the end of a cruise the charge saying referred to corporate finance should be to exactly match how much credit was left at the end of the cruise and will be refunded (if the entire credit is refundable) Thus ending in zero. At the end of a cruise all accounts are zero.    

Clear as mud (lol) 🤣

Im just joking around because it is me and my brain that just can’t seem to get the “accounting” method of math.

Im an engineer and have been able to work with numbers easily all my life and got all A’s in all math classes throughout my education. But one semester in college I took an accounting class and failed the course 🤣 .

Every Princess cruise we have taken I show my wife the folio and have to ask her what the hell is this statement saying. She has zero problems figuring it out 😊

10 hours ago, AZjohn said: Clear as mud (lol) 🤣   Im just joking around because it is me and my brain that just can’t seem to get the “accounting” method of math.   Im an engineer and have been able to work with numbers easily all my life and got all A’s in all math classes throughout my education. But one semester in college I took an accounting class and failed the course 🤣 .   Every Princess cruise we have taken I show my wife the folio and have to ask her what the hell is this statement saying. She has zero problems figuring it out 😊

I previously managed a $2.5 million budget for a not for profit and the "accounting" math just is too confusing for some reason. Couldn't they just add and subtract like normal math? LOL.

13 hours ago, ldtr said: No tutorial, They are basically written like an accounting statement.  When you are paying by one credit card you will see in the second persons listing an entry where they will transfer what they owe to the first persons account and that will be enough to generate a zero balance.  On the first persons you will see an entry showing that transfer (it will say folio to folio transfer and the name of the other person) that will reflect what they owed if there was a balance at the end of the cruise.  While on board the bill will show what the balance is either negative or positive.  Once the cruise ends there will be an entry showing either a charge to a credit card that balances out what is owed, or an entry showing an amount to be refunded balanced out by a line that might might say referred to finance (cannot say for sure).  In all cases once of the ship it will say zero.   I suspect if you were running a total negative balance at the end of a cruise the charge saying referred to corporate finance should be to exactly match how much credit was left at the end of the cruise and will be refunded (if the entire credit is refundable) Thus ending in zero. At the end of a cruise all accounts are zero.    

Thank you for the explanation which (as you described it) helps me make some sense of what was sent.  

ggprincess2004

Referred to corporate finance means they owe you money and are going to send you a check in a little while, like 4 to 8 weeks. The envelope will resemble junk mail, and the return address will have a reference to Princess on the second line.

I'm a retired CPA and have to keep reminding myself that the debits and credits they are posting are from their perspective, not the customer perspective. I agree that they could run a single column with additions and subtractions to make it easier to understand quickly. 

4 hours ago, ggprincess2004 said: Referred to corporate finance means they owe you money and are going to send you a check in a little while, like 4 to 8 weeks. The envelope will resemble junk mail, and the return address will have a reference to Princess on the second line.   I'm a retired CPA and have to keep reminding myself that the debits and credits they are posting are from their perspective, not the customer perspective. I agree that they could run a single column with additions and subtractions to make it easier to understand quickly. 

Thank you! 

I agree that, for me anyway, the folio statements are almost impossible to figure out. I will save this explanation and maybe it will help next time!

hobbyfarmer2

Here is the way we read it, hopefully in simple terms.  The initial account shows all your refundable and non refundable OBC, credits such as prepaid excursions, and any day one applicable charges.  As each day goes on carges appear for items such as gratuities, excursions, wifi, alcohol, spec dining....etc.  These charges drain your non-fefundable OBC first, followed by your refundable OBC next.  The bill never makes sense on day one but it does by the last night when we print it up using the printer at the customer desk.  It is also slid under your door by the steward on last night.

31 minutes ago, hobbyfarmer2 said: Here is the way we read it, hopefully in simple terms.  The initial account shows all your refundable and non refundable OBC, credits such as prepaid excursions, and any day one applicable charges.  As each day goes on carges appear for items such as gratuities, excursions, wifi, alcohol, spec dining....etc.  These charges drain your non-fefundable OBC first, followed by your refundable OBC next.  The bill never makes sense on day one but it does by the last night when we print it up using the printer at the customer desk.  It is also slid under your door by the steward on last night.

Thank you! This is very helpful.

t&atravel

37 minutes ago, hobbyfarmer2 said: It is also slid under your door by the steward on last night.

This is no longer done.  The final folio is emailed after the cruise is completed.  It also shows on the app until you disembark.  It is recommended that you take a screen shot (or get a hard copy) on the final day before you leave the ship as there have been reports of errors and erroneous charges on the last day.

34 minutes ago, t&atravel said: This is no longer done.  The final folio is emailed after the cruise is completed.  It also shows on the app until you disembark.  It is recommended that you take a screen shot (or get a hard copy) on the final day before you leave the ship as there have been reports of errors and erroneous charges on the last day.

Good to know!

Thank you to everyone for your helpful responses. I think my source of confusion was not understanding the definition of terms that Princess uses (Folio to Folio Transfer and Referred to Corporate Finance especially!) Thank you again to everyone for being so helpful! It is much appreciated! I've never cruised before and the members on this board have been wonderfully helpful.

1 hour ago, hobbyfarmer2 said:  It is also slid under your door by the steward on last night.

Not on my cruises on Sky

Rick&Jeannie

It's very easy to get a hardcopy of your statement...as often as you like. There will be a self-service kiosk near guest services where you scan your medallion and it will give you a printed copy.

neverbeenhere

I just pay the bill.

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The Difference Between Stateroom Types, Categories & Guarantees: Demystifying the Stateroom Selection

When booking a cruise you'll inevitably have to decide what type of cabin (aka stateroom) you want.  What's the difference between an inside and an ocean view?  What are all these numbers? G1, B13? Are we playing bingo or going on vacation?  It can be confusing, but it's important to really understand the differences, at least conceptually, so that you not only book the right room for you, but recognize value and see through some promotional gimmicks.  We'll look at the differences between stateroom types  and  categories  and explain other things you'll run into, like guarantee rooms.

Stateroom Types

We'll start here because well, this one is easy.  Stateroom types are the top of the chart if you're thinking about different staterooms hierarchically (a word which, pronouncing correctly may be a deciding factor in future CruiseHabit giveaways).  There are four basic stateroom types (and of course, some outliers).  

Inside Staterooms

Yes, all staterooms are indoors, but this term refers to rooms which don't have a window or balcony (at least, they don't have a window or balcony facing the ocean - more on that later).  More often than not these types of rooms are the cheapest - but don't assume, as we've seen some cases where other categories are cheaper when supply and demand dictate such.  Often inside rooms have mirrors  and extra lights to keep you from feeling too closed in.  In recent years, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Lines have introduced inside rooms with "virtual" portholes or balconies, which use large screens to display real-time views of the outside.  Several lines also have a selection of inside rooms which have port holes or windows facing interior sections of the ship.  Some inside rooms have the bed facing the door, while others have the bed sideways.

Ocean View Staterooms

These rooms (sometimes called "outside rooms") have some sort of window which looks out to the ocean.  Depending on the ship, deck, and other factors this could be a small porthole or two, a large window, or even a floor-to-ceiling window.  Similar to the different layouts of inside rooms, they may have the window(s) behind the beds or next to them - layouts vary. 

Verandah Staterooms 

Call them what you will - verandahs, verandas, or balconies - these are the most common and popular rooms on modern ships.  It wasn't long ago that, for a number of reasons (some of which you can read about here ), a cruise ship might have only a handful of balconies, all located high on the ship.  Now, on some ships, over 95% of the rooms have balconies, and you'd have to work pretty hard to find anyone complaining about this.  Having a balcony gives you the option of enjoying some private deck space at any time, along with great views even when the doors are closed.  You could even use a GoPro to capture great sail-away videos using the proper mount .  Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships have some verandah rooms that have outdoor balconies, but which don't face the ocean.  These "Neighborhood Verandahs" are unique, and if you're okay with not facing the ocean, can be a neat option.

Do you like painting with a broad brush?  Great - because the last room type we're covering is suites.  This can mean a lot of different things.  On modern ships suites pretty much always feature an ocean-facing balcony (we're sure we'll end up updating this with some exception - and RCI's Freedom Class "Sweets" don't count).  Suites can be similar to but slightly larger than verandah rooms, or they could be palatial multi-story areas with separate entranceways, multiple bedrooms, their own pianos, etc.  In addition to some extra space, suites often come with perks like exclusive lounges and restaurants, butler service, and many things which may cost other guests extra.  How do you differentiate the different types of suites?  I'm so glad you asked - keep reading to find out. 

Stateroom Categories

Discussing categories is important because many people confuse categories with types.  We mentioned above that there are four main stateroom types, but there can be dozens of categories even though so many rooms are so similar.  If you look on deck plans, or at the options when booking a cruise, categories are usually expressed as a letter-number combination, like A12, or V4 - it varies by cruise line.  There are some good reasons for this wide variety of options though, so let's review. 

Imagine you're looking to book a verandah stateroom you may find the best price on a beautiful room and then find that it's really far forward (that's the front of the ship), and as such, may be a bit of a walk to some areas.  It's quite possible that the exact same shape, size, and style of room is available down the hall but more mid-ship, though at a higher cost.  These two rooms are the same stateroom type, but different categories.  You might also find that the rooms directly above or below these rooms are different categories, as often, the higher deck on which you find a room, the higher the category.  This can be important to think about if you're worried about seasickness, as we explain here , rooms midship and on a lower deck can be helpful.  Also consider if you want to consistently walk through a long corridoor each time you come or go.

The view you have can impact the stateroom category as well.  One of the most common reasons you'll find "lower category" rooms classified as such is because of what lines refer to as "obstructed views".  An ocean view room that has an unobstructed view of the water is usually in a higher category than a similar rooms which has it's view obstructed by a lifeboat or other equipment.  Obstructions could be directly in front of a window (or balcony) or off to the side, above, or below it.

Size & Shape

Not surprisingly, the size and shape of rooms can help determine their category.  Until you get into suites, the sizes will remain somewhat similar, but even an extra 20 square feet can be nice, as can certain layouts which allow for a bit more useful area vs dead space.

Window or Verandah Type

We previously mentioned that the exact type and number of windows which an ocean view stateroom has can vary, and this is true of verandah rooms as well.  You'll find rooms with larger windows to be different categories than those with smaller portholes.  The area below railings on some verandahs are glass, providing superior views, while others may have metal horizontal sections or be completely flat metal.  On some ships, there may be rather unconventional windows or doors, like those found in Infinite Verandah staterooms on Celebrity Edge series ships.

Over the past few years some lines have created staterooms which may or may not be considered suites, may in fact be similar or identical to other verandah rooms, but which have some sort of perks.  A common example are rooms which allow free access to otherwise costly areas of the ship's spa.

"Weird Rooms"

You may have already guessed, but this is not a technical term - we'll call it a CruiseHabit term.  While many rooms on ships are nearly identical (in fact, they're modular), there are some rooms which are outliers based on engineering constraints and other factors.  Rooms all the way forward often feature angled walls with different layouts.  Verandah rooms at the aft are frequently sought after for fantastic views from their sometimes much longer balconies.  Other rooms are just plane different in the shape, such as rooms on the corner of ships.  In fact, these rooms often different because of multiple factors, such as size, shape, window type, and location, and more.

Okay, but what are guarantee rooms? 

You may or may not have the option of booking a guarantee - and generally this is a guarantee within a type.  For example, an "Ocean View Guarantee" is a booking which means you won't pick your exact stateroom, but you're guaranteed to be assigned an ocean view room or better.  Some guests hear this and book a guarantee with a hope of an upgrade - and while that can happen, it's rare and you shouldn't bet on this.  Guarantees are usually priced quite a bit lower than a stateroom which you chose yourself, and they're a way for cruise lines to ensure they fill space while still charging other guests a premium for picking the room of their choice. 

It's critical to remember that you're surrendering your choice to the cruise line - so if you book a guarantee and you're assigned a room far from where you'd like, or with an obstructed view, etc, you generally can't do anything about it (though if space is available, you  may  be able to get a random different room of the same type.  If you're okay with this risk, booking a guarantee can be a great way to save some money.  

Watch Out For This 'Upgrade' Sales Technique

Now that you understand how cruise lines establish stateroom types and categories, you should also better understand a sales technique that is used quite often by many lines: the free upgrade.  Sounds great, right?  It can be - but don't get too excited.  These upgrades are usually for a category or two within the same type.  Usually, a line will offer a deal on a sailing where, for example, they'll offer the second lowest category for the same price as the lowest category.  Other times, for certain loyalty programs, guests will receive pricing for a room that is actually the price of the category below the room being priced.

This isn't a scam - it can be a nice perk, but don't get excited when you hear you're getting an upgrade thinking you're going from an inside to an ocean view.  You're likely going from an inside to a slightly nicer inside stateroom or an inside stateroom on deck two to an inside stateroom on deck five.

Final Statement on Staterooms

Ships today have many different stateroom categories, but if your new the to cruise game, it's the stateroom types you should focus on - but no matter what you do, don't put too much importance into picking a cabin.  While it's very subjective, we find nice staterooms nice to have, but not necessary - we just don't spend that much time in out stateroom, even when we have a particularly nice one.  If we can score a better stateroom (category or type) for a small price, then great - but often we're willing to take a more humble room and keep the savings for another cruise.  At the same time, we're frequent cruisers - so if you're looking at a once in a lifetime (or maybe just every few years) trip, then treat yourself with an ocean-facing balcony or even a suite.  The choice is yours.

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Family facilities are enhanced with the Park19 activity zone, which includes the new-to-ocean Sea Breeze aerial rollercoaster zipline. Sun Princess is also the first in the fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas.

Cabins: The 2,157 staterooms include 1,500 balcony cabins – the most on any Princess ship – 50 suites and 100 connecting cabins. The new Signature Collection suites include access to a private lounge, dining room and sun deck, although they are in different areas rather than a dedicated ship-within-a-ship complex.

Also new are sunny Cabana Mini-Suites that come with their own cabana area and a balcony. Decorated in muted tones, cabins are well designed and include innovative touches, such as motion sensor lighting in bedside cabinets.

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Horizons dining room has been given a facelift and now takes up three floors – with the best tables overlooking the back of the ship, a casual American diner at the top and more formal dining on the other levels.

Meanwhile, couples can push the boat out with the $149 tasting menu at the artistically inspired Love by Britto, while pub lovers can head to O’Malley’s for toe-tapping Irish tunes.

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Meanwhile, the lively Piazza, the central three-storey atrium, is an all-day entertainment hub with a packed programme of music, performances, game shows and classes, such as line dancing.

USP: Accessed through a tucked-away door, Spellbound is a unique and atmospheric bar and small theatre venue combining magic, mystery and mixology, with cocktails such as Escape from Houdini’s Chest served from a smoke-filled casket. It costs $149, including a themed meal.

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Can I bring alcohol on a cruise ship? A line-by-line guide

Unsurprisingly, cruise lines make revenue by selling drinks to their passengers — and with a large markup. With that in mind, many newbie cruisers wonder if they can bring their own alcohol on board. The answer varies by cruise line, but in most cases, it's both yes and no.

If the cruise line allows alcohol — which, in the case of mainstream lines, is mostly only wine or Champagne — there will likely be rules that limit the number and size of bottles, as well as per-bottle corkage fees (usually $10 to $25) that you must pay if you consume the alcohol outside of your cabin.

If you are allowed to bring a bottle or two and choose to do so, you must carry it on rather than pack it in your checked luggage. So, if you're flying to the port and choose to bring alcohol from home instead of purchasing it in port before embarkation, you'll have to transfer your booze from your checked bag to your carry-on.

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On luxury ships , you might be able to bring as many bottles of booze as you like and replenish your supplies at the ports of call, too. Don't miss buying Bordeaux in Bordeaux!

The rules for bringing your own alcohol generally apply to passengers 21 and older. The bottles must be unopened and sealed.

If you think it's easy to sneak alcohol on a cruise ship — in a flask, mouthwash bottle, water bottle or other container — you're wrong. Cruise lines know the tricks. If you get caught, the container will be taken away and discarded, and you could be prevented from sailing.

Alcohol purchased in the ship's duty-free shops will be stored for you and returned at the end of your voyage.

With all that in mind, here is a line-by-line rundown of cruise line policies for bringing your own alcohol on ships.

Azamara Cruises

You can bring your own liquor, beer or wine for consumption in your Azamara suite or cabin at no charge. If you want to drink your own bottle in a dining venue or bar, there's a $10 corkage fee. The same rule applies to alcohol purchased in ports. If you buy a bottle at the duty-free shop, it will be stored until the end of your cruise.

Carnival Cruise Line

At embarkation on Carnival Cruise Line ships, passengers 21 and older may bring on board one 750-milliliter bottle of wine or Champagne (sealed and unopened) per person packed in their carry-on luggage. There is a corkage fee of $15 if you drink your bottle outside your cabin. That rum you purchased in port will be retained for you until the last night of your cruise. The same goes for any onboard duty-free purchases. You'll collect checked alcohol in a designated lounge before you disembark.

Celebrity Cruises

You can bring two bottles of wine or Champagne (maximum of 750 milliliters each) on board at embarkation, per cabin, on Celebrity Cruises ' ships. However, beer and spirits are not allowed. There is a corkage fee of $25 in restaurants or bars. Anything you purchase at port or the duty-free onboard shop is held until the last day of your sailing.

Cunard Line

The carry-on allowance for Cunard is one bottle of wine or Champagne per adult but no beer or liquor. There is a $25 corkage fee if you drink your wine or Champagne in a dining venue. Any alcohol purchased at ports is held and returned on the last night of the cruise.

Disney Cruise Line

You are allowed to bring beer, wine or Champagne on Disney cruises on embarkation day and in each port of call. The limit is two bottles of wine or Champagne (up to 750 milliliters each) or six beers (up to 12 ounces each) in your carry-on per adult. You cannot consume alcohol in any lounge or other public area, but you can bring your bottles to the dining rooms, with a $27 corkage fee charged. Any excess amounts you try to bring on board will be stored until the end of the cruise.

Holland America Line

Holland America Line allows adults 21 and older to bring bottles of wine or Champagne on board in their carry-on, but there is a corkage fee of $20 per bottle for the privilege (even if you drink the wine or Champagne in your cabin). The policy does not specify the maximum number of bottles allowed but says cruise officials reserve the right to decide if you're bringing too much and could force you to check some of it until the end of your sailing. No beer, liquor or boxed wine is allowed.

You can bring wine on board from ports, but any other liquor purchases will be retained until the end of the cruise. One bottle of wine per person is exempt from the $20 corkage fee if purchased ashore as part of a winery visit arranged through Holland America.

MSC Cruises

No alcohol can be brought on board at embarkation on MSC cruises , and anything purchased in port or at the duty-free shop will be held until the end of the cruise.

Norwegian Cruise Line

You may bring wine or Champagne on board Norwegian Cruise Line voyages, including 1,500-milliliter magnum bottles, and there is no limit on the number of bottles. Corkage fees are based on size and range from $15 to $30. They apply even if you plan to drink the bottles in your cabin. Corkage fees do not apply to passengers with beverage packages.

No liquor, beer or boxed wine can be brought and consumed on board. (These bottles and duty-free purchases will be held until the final night of the cruise or the morning of disembarkation.)

Oceania Cruises

You may bring on board up to six bottles of wine or Champagne per cabin (60 bottles for world cruises) at embarkation. You may also bring bottles purchased during visits to ports of call. There is a corkage fee of $25 per bottle if you consume your bottles in public areas on Oceania 's ships. Beer or liquor brought on board or purchased in port will be held until the end of the cruise, and the same applies to wine and Champagne purchased in port.

Princess Cruises

You may not bring beer or liquor on board, but each adult passenger, 21 and older, is allowed one bottle of wine or Champagne (750 milliliters) that is not subject to a corkage fee if consumed in your cabin ($20 if in a restaurant or lounge). Additional bottles may be brought on board Princess Cruises sailings but are subject to a $20 corkage fee no matter where they are consumed. Port purchases are held until the end of the cruise.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Adults are allowed to bring alcohol on Regent cruises without restrictions. There are no corkage fees.

Royal Caribbean

Each Royal Caribbean passenger of drinking age is allowed to bring one bottle (750 milliliters) of wine or Champagne in a carry-on. You are not allowed to bring your own beer or liquor. There is a $15 corkage fee if you consume your bottle in a dining room. If you declare you have additional bottles or make purchases in ports or at duty-free onboard shops, these beverages will be stored until the end of the cruise.

Seabourn Cruise Line

You are free to bring spirits, wine and Champagne on board. There are no corkage fees or limits on Seabourn cruises.

Silversea Cruises

You are allowed to bring wine and liquor on board for your personal consumption, both on embarkation day and at ports of call. Silversea has no limits and no corkage fees.

Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking does not limit quantities or charge corkage fees, and you are allowed to bring wine, Champagne, beer and liquor on board.

Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages passengers are allowed to bring two bottles of wine, sparkling wine or Champagne (up to 750 milliliters each) per cabin in their carry-on luggage. Liquor and beer are not allowed. Bottles consumed outside of your cabin will incur a $25 corkage fee; if you have a bar tab, you can use it to cover any corkage fees. Alcohol brought on board in checked luggage or not in accordance with the policy will be stored until the end of the sailing. Bottles purchased in port also will be held until the final night.

Windstar Cruises

No beer or liquor is allowed to be brought on board Windstar voyages. You may bring up to two bottles of wine or Champagne (up to 750 milliliters each) per cabin on embarkation day (three bottles if your sailing is more than a week). There is a $15 corkage fee (plus a 15% gratuity) if you consume the alcohol outside your cabin. Alcohol purchased in ports will be stored until the end of the cruise.

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