P&O Cruises passengers who drink alcohol on board warned of £20 'payment'

TravelTravelIt's all to do with an on-board policy07:30, 22 Aug 2026Cruise passengers may think bringing a bottle of wine from home is an easy way to enjoy your favourite drink while sailing. But according to one part of P&O Cruises' alcohol policy, this could add an extra £20 to your bill.‌P&O Cruises allows guests aged 18 and over to bring up to one litre of wine or champagne when they first board the ship. However, those who choose to drink their own bottle in a dining room, restaurant or lounge face a corkage fee per bottle, per occasion.‌This charge is applied to the passenger's onboard account, meaning it is not necessarily something holidaymakers have to pay straight away. So there's no need to hunt for your wallet, or get your payment cards at the ready, as soon as you pop the bott