Royal Caribbean Wine

If you're curious about the new Royal Caribbean wine package, and what is the cost of wine on Royal Caribbean cruises, this CruiseMapper's survey has the complete Royal Caribbean wine list with prices by the glass and by the bottle.

Our review about the wine package on Royal Caribbean will show you the RCL cruise lines wine selection and what is the wine package cost (prices for 5, 7, 10 & 12 bottles of wine). Look at the list of closely related topics and integrated articles, all located in our "Alcohol Drinks Packages Menus" section.

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Royal Caribbean wine policy

It is about the Royal Caribbean wine allowance in the carry-on luggage policy.

On November 1, 2012, RCI implemented new wine rules according to which passengers are allowed to bring on board 2x750 ml bottles of wine/champagne per cabin on embarkation day (bottles must retain their original manufacturer's seals). If you bring more than 2 bottles, the additional wine will be secured by ship staff to be returned prior to disembarkation.

NEW: Since March 3, 2023, RCI has a new wine/champagne allowance which is only bottle (750 ml) per adult and not per cabin. This means that if in the stateroom (especially in the larger-sized suites) are more than 2 adult passengers they are now allowed to bring one bottle per person/more wine.

The wine must be in the carry-on/not in the checked luggage. The new rule still forbids bringing boxed wine as well as liquor and beer on the ship.

bringing wine on board - Royal Caribbean Wine Policy

Your wine can be consumed without charge only in your cabin/also on the balcony. Until 2014, if you choose to drink it elsewhere on board, a $25 corkage fee was applied. The only exception from the wine rule was if you've received it as an amenity via RCI (Gifts and Gear, GAP, etc). Then you were allowed to consume it at any of the public venues on board without charge. The list of these venues included main dining rooms, specialty restaurants, bars & lounges).

The Royal Caribbean wine corkage fee rule was rarely enforced. The fee was infrequently charged, and officially removed in 2014-Q3.

Royal Caribbean wine packages - prices, how does it work, is it worth it

"Sip Tour Brunch" combines a Chef-led Galley Tour (ship's kitchen) with unlimited champagne. The 2,5-hours, adults-only activity also includes a Main Dining Room brunch with unlimited sparkling wine. Closed-toe shoes are required.

IMPORTANT: Royal Caribbean wine package offers are not currently available. The following information relates to the company's old wine package deals (history and price changes). According to an unofficial mail contact information, RCI's wine package deals are currently offered on the Oasis ship. However, recently we received unofficial information (from an RCI customer) that once you are on the ship, you could ask for a wine package and they could make arrangements for one. I don't know what's the idea behind selling discounted wine "under the table", but if it's true - well, cheers!

By pre-purchasing a wine package on Royal Caribbean ships (5-7-10-12-bottles, online ordering, prior to sailing) you can save up to a quarter of regular wine list prices.

Officially named "Wine and Dine Package", these special promotional offers are on wine that you can receive on board and which you'll be able to enjoy at the following dining venues - the Main Dining Room (MDR), the Windjammer Cafe (WJ, casual buffet), specialty restaurants (SR). The answers to some FAQs:

How - you can order your wine packages prior to the cruise, (up to 4 days before it), at this RCI link by logging into your pre-cruise planner (for more info call the RCI's phone number for technical assistance (800) 398-9819.
Where - you can get the wine from your package in the MDR/WJ/SR.
Can I - if you get a bottle of wine at dinner and don't finish it, they will save it for you there or you can take the rest back to your cabin or any of the bars and lounges on the ship.
Depending on cruise destination/region, prices may be different, particularly in Europe where they might add an extra tax onto beverages.

Royal Caribbean wine package

IMPORTANT: Keep in mind, that the following information is currently not valid. While the link at the RCI's website related to the line's wine package deals is still available, it doesn't work. We keep a record of these offers because there is a big chance (due to high demand from passengers) RCI to reinstate its wine package offers.

Royal Caribbean wine package deals enable guests to buy a predetermined number of a special selection of wines and save up to 25% from the normal price in the wine list. As of March 2013, there's a new "Wine and Dine" Package called "Premium Platinum Package" - its cost depends on the number of bottles [below prices are without the 15% gratuity added]:

5 bottles US$165
7 bottles US$220
10 bottles US$300
12 bottles US$335
(SPARKLING) "Caposaldo/Prosecco", "Chateau Ste Michelle"
(WHITE) "Moscato/Castello del Poggio", "Attems/Pinot Grigio", "Kim Crawford", "Caliterra", "Penfolds/Koonunga Hill", "Glen Carlou", "Aussieres Blanc/Rothschild", "Mer Soleil/Santa Lucia", "Zinfandel/Beringer"
(RED) "Spy Valley", "Charles Krug/Merlot", "Arboleda/Carmenere", "Torres/Ribera del Duero/Celeste", "Trumpeter/Rutini", "Weighbridge/Shiraz", "Frescobaldi/Castello di Nipozzano/Riserva", "Penley Estate/Phoenix", "Mondavi/Cabernet" (not Solaire), and "Aussieres Rouge/Rothschild".
The old "Gold Wine Package":
(SPARKLING) "Chateau Ste Michelle", Washington
(WHITE) Pinot Grigio ("Danzante"), Sauvignon Blanc ("Caliterra"), Chardonnay ("Aussieres Blanc by Barons de Rothschild" & "Castle Rock"), "Zinfandel/Beringer"
(RED) "Caliterra", "Trumpeter" (Malbec), "Castle Rock", "Aussieres Rouge /Rothschild", "Weighbridge" (Peter Lehmann, AU).
The old "Platinum Wine Package":
(SPARKLING) "Chateau Ste Michelle, WA
(WHITE) "Chateau Ste Michelle" (Riesling), "Danzante", "Caliterra", "Dashwood" (NZ), "Aussieres Blanc" (Rothschild), "Castle Rock", "Kendall-Jackson, "Vintner's Reserve", "Solaire" (Robert Mondavi), "Beringer"
(RED) "estancia/Pinnacles Ranches", "Caliterra", "Trumpeter", "Castle Rock", "Kendall-Jackson/Vintner's Rsrv", "Aussieres Rouge" (Rothschild), "Weighbridge", "Ravenswood" (Old).
The old "Diamond Wine Package":
(SPARKLING) "Rosa Regale" (Banfi), "Chateau Ste Michelle"
(WHITE) "Chateau Ste Michelle", "Danzante", "Caliterra", "Ferrari-Carano" (Fume Blanc), "Dashwood", "Aussieres Blanc" (Rothschild), "Castle Rock", "Kendall-Jackson" (VR), "Solaire (Mondavi), "Conundrum", "Beringer"
(RED) "Estancia/Pinnacles Ranches", "Spy Valley" (NZ), "Charles Krug", "Caliterra", "Trumpeter", "Arboleda Colchagua" (Carmerere), "Castle Rock", "Kendall-Jackson" (VR), "Aussieres Rouge/Rothschild", "Weighbridge", "Cline", "Ravenswood" (Old).

Any orders of Wine and Beverage packages are modified up to 4 days before the sailing date either by calling (800) 398-9819 or on-line. Once on board, the guest may cancel/change the wine package for the onboard credit. Any orders of Wine and Beverage packages that are canceled up to 4 days before the sailing date are fully refundable. However, once on board, the refunds are credited to the guest's account. Partially consumed packages are charged at full price.

Included in the RCCL all-inclusive beverage packages are all wines by the glass which cost up to $8 (select package). Those wines by the glass which cost up to $12 are included in the ultimate and premium packages (for more info see our RCI beverage packages survey).

Portofino Wine Dinner Series event features an evening of excellent Italian wines and four-course full Italian Feast in a friendly atmosphere. Each of the courses is served with specially selected wine to enhance the flavors of food. Portofino Wine Dinner Series is offered on Royal Caribbean ships with Portofino Restaurant and itinerary of 4 or more days. Guests have to be 21 years or older. Portofino Wine Dinner Series begins at 7:30 p.m. Allow 2 1/2 hours for the dining experience.

WINE list prices

In the following table, we show both per bottle and by the glass prices (of wines currently available, shown in brackets).

WHITE WINES prices

Wine Brands	Prices per bottle (by the glass)
Pinot Grigio Danzante, Venezie, Italy Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma Coast, California Bottega Vinata, Trantino, Italy Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Italy Sartori, Venezie, "Villamura", Italy	($10) $38 $48 $45 $51 $52 $33
Sauvignon Blanc Robert Mondavi, Private Selection, California Bottega Vinaia, Trentino, Italy Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand Caliterra, Central Valley, Chile Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, Bordeaux, France Montgras, Central Valley, Chile Allan Scott, Marlborough, New Zealand Honig, Napa, California Clos du Bois, North Coast, California Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma, California Domaine Denis Gaudry, Pouilly-Fume, Loire, France Simonsig, Stellenbosch, South Africa Michel Redde, Sancerre, "Les Tuilieres", France Dashwood or Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognan, France	($11) $43 ($11) $44 ($11) $45 ($16) $71 ($16) $61 $45 $40 $40 $48 $45 $52 ($13) $56 $40 $54 $37 ($9) $45 ($11) $98
Chardonnay Devil's Lair, Margaret River, Australia Domaine Williams fevre, Chablis Premier Cru Montmains, Burgundy, France Mer Soleil, Santa lucia Highlands, California Rombaeur, Carneros, California La Terre, California Aussieres Blanc by Barons de Rothscild-Lafite, Languedoc, France Chateau d'Aussieres, Vin de Pays d'Oc Penfolds, "Koonunga hill", Australia Bonterra, Mendocino, Organically Grown Grapes, California Louis Latour, Pouilly-Fuisse, France Castle Rock, Central Coast, California Clos du Bois, North Coast, California Petaluma Winery, Adelaide Hills, Australia Kendall-Jackson, "Vintner's Reserve", California Solaire by Robert Mondavi, California Ruffino, Toscana, "La Solatia", Italy Caliterra, "Tributo", Casablanca, Chile Glen Carlou, Paarl, South Africa Pierre Matrot, Meursault, Burgundy, France Cabreo, Toscana, "La Pietra", Italy Buena Vista, Carneros, California La Crema, Russian River, California Louis Jadot, Meursault, France Jordan, Russian river, California Ferrari-Carano, Alexander, California Hess, "Su'skol Vineyard", Napa, California Vincent and Sophie Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet, "Les embrazees", Burgundy, France Cakebread Cellars, Napa, California	($13) $53 ($17) $77 ($15) $68 ($17) $77 ($7) $26 ($10) $40 ($9) $33 ($9) $35 $40 $56 $31 ($11) $42 $67 ($11) $42 ($8) $33 $56 ($9) $37 $52 ($19) $77 $68 $52 $68 $86 $79 $71 $48 $108 $79
Riesling Chateau Ste. Mishelle, Columbia Valley, Washington SA Prum, Spatlese, "Craacher Himmelreich", Mosel, Germany SA Prum, Kabinett, "Prum Blue", Mosel, Germany Selbach-Oster, Spatlese, Mosel, Germany Yalumba, "The Y Series", Australia	($8) $33 $71 $52 $56 $40
Adventurous Whites Conundrum, California Castello del Poggio, Moscato, Pavia Paco & Lola, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain Lucien Albrecht, Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France Sokol Blosser, "evolution", Oregon Cline, Viognier, California Zolo, Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina Remy Pannier, Vouvray, France Fairview, Chenin Blanc, Darling, South Africa Vigne Regali, Gavi, "Principessa Gavia", Italy Treana, Viognier/Marsanne, "Mer Soleil Vineyard", Central Coast, California D'Arenberg, "The Stump Jump White", Adelaide, Australia Feudi di San Gregorio, Falanghina, Sannio, Italy Feudi di San Gregorio, Greco di Tufo, Italy Machherndl, Gruner Veltliner, Federspiel Trocken, "Kollmutz", Wachau, Austria Planeta, Bianco, Sicilia, "La Segreta", Italy Chateau la Nerthe, Blanc, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France	(16) $61 ($9) $37 ($13) $52 $33 ($11) $45 $41 $33 $45 $40 $45 $66 $40 $54 $60 $48 $45 $91
Sparkling White Wines & Champagne Caposaldo, Prosecco, Brut, Veneto, Italy Codorniu, Brut, Cava, Clasico, Reserva, Spain Domaine Chandon, Brut, California; Ruffino, Prosecco Korbel, Brut, California Martini Rossi, Asti Spumante, Italy Moet Chandon, Brut, Champagne, Imperial, France Perrier-Jouet, Brut, Champagne, "Fleur de Champagne Belle epoque", France Rosa Regale, Castello Banfi, Brachetto d'Acqui, Italy Taittinger, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne, "Comtes de Champagne", France Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, "Yellow Label", France	$40 $37 ($14) $55 $33 $33 $79 $167 $45 $190 $89
Dessert Wines Pelee Island Winery, Riesling, late Harvest, Ontario, Canada/375 ml errazuriz, Sauvignon Blanc, Late Harvest, Casablanca Valley, Chile/375 ml	$25 $29
ROSE / BLUSH WINES Beringer, White Zinfandel, California Bodegas Julian Chivite, Rosado, Navarra, Gran Feudo, Spain Chateau Ste Michelle, Dry Rose, "Nellie's Garden", Columbia Valley, Washington Mas de la Dame, Rose, Les Baux de Provence, France Danzante, Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy Chateau d'Esclans, Rose, Cotes de Provence, "Whispering Angel" Belle Glos, Pinot Noir Blanc, Rose, "Oeil de Perdrix", Yorkville Highlands, California Belle Glos, "Las Alturas", Santa Lucia Highlands, California	($8) $29 ($8) $33 $33 $40 ($10) $40 ($14) $55 $62 ($20) $79

RED WINES prices

Wine Brands	Prices per bottle (by the glass)
Bordeaux Chateau Coufran, Merlot, Haut-Medoc, France Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, Medoc, France Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, Pauillac, France Chateau Batailley, Pauillac, France Chateau Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc, France Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France '01 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France '02	($17) $75 $54 $77 $114 $83 $546 $403
Cabernet Sauvignon Caymus, Napa, California Ferrari-Carano, Alexander, California La terre, California Chateau d'Aussieres, Vin de Pays d'Oc Castle Rock, Paso Robles, California Clos du Bois, North coast, California Bonterra, Mendochino, Organically Grown Grapes, California Kendall-Jackson, "Vintner's Reserve", California Penley estate, "Phoenix", Coonawarra, Australia Penfolds, "Thomas Hyland", South Australia Solaire by Robert Mondavi, Central Coast, California Aussieres Rouge by Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, Languedoc, France Caliterra, "Tributo", Colhcagua, Chile Hess Collection, Mt.veeder, California Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa, California Sequoia Grove, Napa, California Sena, Aconcagua, Chile Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa, California Caymus, "Special Selection", Napa, California Beringer, "Private Reserve", Napa, California Penfolds, "Bin 707", South Australia	($24) $106 ($12) $48 ($7) $26 ($9) $33 ($9) $35 ($11) $45 $40 ($11) $42 $52 ($13) $52 ($8) $33 ($10) $40 $40 $48 $67 $71 $109 $138 $163 $132 $229
Pinot Noir Spy Valley, Malborough, New Zealand Belle Glos, Las Alturas, Santa Lucia Highlands, California Vina Cono Sur, Vision, Colchagua Valley, Chile Castle Rock, Monterey, California Estancia, "Pinnacles Ranches", Monterey, California Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Steps, Yarra Valley, Australia Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon Henri Gouges, Nuits-St.-Georges, Burgundy, France Vincent Girardin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France La Crema, Russian River, California Michel Picard, Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Burgundy, France	($14) $61 ($17) $69 $40 ($11) $42 ($12) $47 ($14) $56 $66 $91 $108 $102 $68 $183
Merlot Arrowood, Sonoma, California Duckhorn, Napa, California La terre, California Blackstone, California Wolf Blass, "Yellow Label", South Australia Clos du Bois, Sonoma, California MontGras, Colchagua, Chile Charles Krug, Napa, California Caliterra, Rapel, Chile Rubicon estate, Napa, California Northstar, Walla Walla, Washington Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, Bordeaux, France Chateau Ste.Mishelle, "Indian Wells Vineyard", Columbia valley, Washington Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Toscana, "Masseto", Italy Beringer, "Single Vineyard Bancroft Ranch Vineyard", Napa, California	($19) $79 ($20) $86 ($7) $26 $48 $40 ($12) $45 $40 $56 ($8) $32 $83 $98 $40 $54 $615 $128
Rosado Bodegas Julian Chivite, Navarra, Spain	($7) $29
Malbec Bodega Norton, “Barrel Select”, Mendoza, Argentina	($10) $40
Meritage Spring Valley, "Uriah", Walla Walla, Washington Graggi Range, Merytaje, "Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard", Hawkes Bay, New zealand Marchesi di Frescobaldi, Toscana, Mormoreto, Italy Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolghery, "Ornellaia", Superiore, Italy Opus One, Napa, California Legasy, Alexander Valley, California	$98 $56 $102 $276 $328 $102
Syrah/Shiraz Rosemount estate, "Diamond Label", Australia Peter Lehmann, "Weighbridge", South Australia Bridlewood, Central Coast, California Greg Norman estates, Limestone Coast, Australia L'ecole n-41, "Seven Hills Vineyard", Walla Walla, Washington Stark-Conde, Stellenbosch, South Africa Penfolds, "St.Henry", South Australia Columbia Crest, "Reserve", Horse Heaven Hills, Washington	($10) $40 ($8) $33 $40 $48 $77 $61 $114 $61
Zinfandel Cline, California $8/$33 Ravenswood, "Old Vine", Sonoma, California $40 XYZin, "10 Year Old Vines", California $12/$48	($8) $33 $40 ($12) $48
Port Wines Graham's, Porto, "Six Grapes", Douro, Portugal Sandeman, Ruby Port, Porto, "Original Rich", Douro, Portugal Dow's, Vintage Port, Porto, Douro, Portugal	($7) ($7) ($17)
dventurous Reds La Vite, Toscana, Lucente, Italy Marchesi di Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina, Italy Two Hands, Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, "The Bull and the Bear", Barossa, Australia Bodegas Borsao, Campo de Borja, Spain Mandrarossa, Nero D'Avola, Sicilia, Italy Secco-Bertani, Valpolicella-Valpantena, Italy Condesa de Leganza, Tempranillo, La mancha, "Condesa", Crianza, Spain Michele Chiarlo, Barbera D'Asti, "Le Orme", Superiore, Italy Ca Marcanda, Toscana, "Promis", Italy Familia Rutini, Malbec, "Trumpeter", Mendoza, Argentina Arboleda, Carmenere, Colchagua, Chile Feudi di San Gregorio, Primitivo di Manduria, "Ognissole", Italy Familia Rutini, Malbec, "Felipe Rutini", Mendoza, Argentina Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, Rioja, Crianza, Spain Abadia Retuerta, Sardon de duero, "Cuvee el Palomar", Spain Bertani, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, italy Jean-Luc Colombo, Chateauneuf du Pape, "Les Bartavelles", France Torres, Ribera del Duero, "Celeste", Crianza, Spain Concha y Toro, Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah, "Casillero del Diablo Privada", Maipo, Chile Perrin & Fils, Gigondas, "Vieilles Vignes", Rhone, France Pio Cesare, Barolo, Italy Errazuriz, "Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve", Aconcagua, Chile Luce della Vite, Sangiovese/Merlot, Toscana, Italy	($17) $71 ($17) $66 ($22) $91 $33 $33 $56 $32 $45 $91 $40 $44 $48 $48 $52 $91 $172 $91 $42 $45 $66 $114 $114 $138

CHAMPAGNE prices

Wine Brands	Prices per bottle (by the glass)
DOMAINE CHANDON MOET & CHANDON VEUVE CLICQUOT PERRIER-JOUET DOM PERIGNON	($10) $43 ($17) $69 ($19) $77 $145 $217
KOSHER WINESBaron Herzog (Chardonnay & Merlot), Kosher, California	$41
ALCOHOL-FREE WINES by Sutter Home (Sparkling, Chardonnay, "Premium Red"), California	$26

RCI and the quality of the "Chateau Lafite Rothschild" wines - the course to discover the taste of 4 distinct "Special Reserve" French wines [Bordeaux (Blanc & Red), Medoc and Pauillac]. This 1-hour session will provide you with the chance to enjoy a most educational lecture led by a sommelier from the firm explaining the Bordeaux wine region and talking about its most famous winemakers. Wine courses can be pre-booked in travel agencies, or can be booked directly once you're on board.

RCI and the largest automated wine serving system on ships - explore fine wines on your own. The RCCL's Liberty and Freedom ships feature the biggest ultra-modern automated wine dispensing machines in their Vintages Wine Bars. You can sample some of the world's top wines using their 48-bottle WineStation serving system. By utilizing a temperature control to maintain the perfect temperature, these machines can preserve their wines for up to 2 months. At Vintages, guests may try wines that are not usually offered by the glass. At these machines you can buy glass, half glass and taste portions, the LCD screen shows the wine's year, varietal and region.