Duty Free Allowances On Cruise Ships

Passengers can purchase duty free items on board and most lines offer a wide range of products to choose from. While duty free liquor can be purchased on board, it will usually be stored by the ship’s crew and returned to passengers at the end of their cruise. No liquor purchased on board may be consumed in public areas. Tobacco and cigarettes purchased on board may be taken away by the passenger at the time of purchase.

Along with duty free items available for purchase on board, travellers may also choose to purchase items in port. These purchases fall within the same allowance as purchases made on board.

UK duty free allowances for people returning to the UK vary depending on the type of goods being brought in. For personal use when traveling to the UK from abroad, the following duty free allowances apply:

Alcohol:
You can bring in 43 litres of beer and 18 litres of still wine.

You can also bring in either:

4 litres of spirits and other liquors with an ABV of over 22% 9 litres of alcoholic drinks up to 22% alcohol (not including beer or still wine)

Alcoholic drinks up to 22% alcohol include sparkling wine, fortified wine such as port and cherry, and cider.

This last allowance can be split, so you could bring 2 litres of spirits and 4.5 litres of fortified wine.

Tobacco:
200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.

Other goods:
£390 allowance for all other goods, including perfume and souvenirs.
These allowances are per person and apply to travellers aged 18 and above. It’s important to note that certain goods, such as firearms and endangered species, may require additional permits or have strict restrictions.

It’s advisable to check the official UK government website for any updates or changes to duty free allowances before travelling.