08-15-2007, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by guardia40
Hi Ken - Thanks for your response. I did view the site you suggested and you're right most of them are on Mediterranean & European cruises. Husband and I like a glass or two of wine with dinner so thought this drink package might be a little more cost friendly. One other question - can wine be taken on board in checked luggage. There are some cruise lines that allow one bottle per adult passenger to brought on board and then charge a corkage fee. There is not much info about this cruise line and the Carribean cruises as to what is acceptable/available.
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Hi guardia40, I contacted Costa this morning and this is the info. their Rep. gave me:
The X1 drink package is available on All sailings, and must be purchased 14 days before your cruise date. It costs US$11.40 per person, per day, for an unlimited number of drinks. Price includes 'service charge'. See below.
Individual Beverage Package (by the glass)
Lunch and dinner beverage package by the glass:$11.40* U.S.»
Beverage package can be ordered and paid before the cruise only and is for Individual Guests only (Specialty restaurants not included).
» X1 code will be printed on the passenger's Costa Badge.
» Includes white and red wines or draft beer, soft drinks, bottled water, all served by the glass in the Main Restaurant or Self-Service Restaurant during lunch and dinner.
You are correct, there is not much info. on Costas' website for the public to access.
However, in researching the wine issue, here's what I found:
Costa Cruises
• BYOB?: Guests may prearrange to bring a limited amount of wine.
• Corkage fee: $10 plus 15 percent gratuity
• Alcohol shopping: Ship will hold.
• Note: The drinking age is 21 for cruises departing from U.S. ports and 18 for cruises departing from non-U.S. ports.
This is not from a Costa site, and is the third site to back this info. I'll post the link as it lists the wine & alcohol policies for the major cruise lines:
Want to bring booze on your cruise? Not so fast | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
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