Almost Packed Posted February 11, 2010 #151 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i have posted this before...and i question it again... CCL is doing this for the $'s...PERIOD! So, why discriminate? Do not allow people to carry on wine, cokes and bottled water. And when they stop that, cancel the allowance of all sunblock and perfumes. Afterall, CCL sells that stuff too. oh, NO SMOKES ALLOWED either. (that should make g'ma real happy) You should be required to purchase that all onboard too. Why discriminate with the booze? If CCL sells it onboard, you should not be allowed to bring it onboard. You should be forced to purchase it on the ship. Clothes? Where should it end? Oxygen? Maybe CCL should start charging full price for 4 people per cabin instead of giving discounts to families for 3rd and 4th guests. Maybe the CEO needs a paycut?!!! I hate it that one group of people (drinkers, smugglers etc) are penalized and have to make up for the company's lost revenue. Truth is, the cruiseline is losing money still if people bring on their own cokes for their kids. So why is that allowed? No, I don't want to hear smarty pants remarks like "because it's against the rules that's why you shouldn't smuggle booze" duh! I know that. I'd love to see the ban on some of these other things like sunblock, film, wine, smokes etc. I wonder what will be said then. It's ridiculous! I've said it before and I'll say it again. it's not fair, i don't like it, and if i can't smuggle my booze onboard, i will go to AI resorts. I fly for free. I choose to pay to cruise. Go ahead CCL, nickel and dime me to death (or highway rob me) and I will not be returning after my currently booked cruise.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted February 11, 2010 #152 Share Posted February 11, 2010 p.s. if they charged everyone for all of the above stuff, then everyone would be supplementing the price of the cruise....not just a few unlucky souls who wish to have a few cocktails of their choice. I don't use pools, only ordered room service once, i was in a hot tub once...i'm pretty low maintenance. i need a cocktail, my balcony and my ports of call. ***stepping off soap box now **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohitssunshine Posted February 11, 2010 #153 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Were your containers original bottles or something else? I know there are many concerned about their rum runners. 3 rum runners- 1 vodka, 2 firefly sweet tea vodka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John&John Posted February 11, 2010 #154 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Wow..very interesting..something to deal with in the future. Im more concerned about the luggage being left unlocked. That is going to lead to more theft if you ask me. Its bad enough you have to carry on all your jewelry, electronics and prescripts but now you will have to carry on some of the nicer clothing and shoes. Does the suggestion to keep the luggage unlocked even include the use of TSA approved locks? Carnival has adjusted their policy on unlocked luggage and it may now be locked. We suggest all luggage be unlocked before turning over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience or delay in delivering the luggage to your stateroom. Should you choose not to unlock your bags and prohibited items are found during screening, your luggage will be retained until you can open it in front of security personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtoria98 Posted February 11, 2010 #155 Share Posted February 11, 2010 p.s. if they charged everyone for all of the above stuff, then everyone would be supplementing the price of the cruise....not just a few unlucky souls who wish to have a few cocktails of their choice. I don't use pools, only ordered room service once, i was in a hot tub once...i'm pretty low maintenance. i need a cocktail, my balcony and my ports of call. ***stepping off soap box now **** I am with you. many of the folks here who admonish the "smugglers" also brag about how they come home with leftover OBC or that they spend next to nothing on board. If we cant bring on any at all for our use in cabin we will be going to AI's for sure next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchbum641 Posted February 11, 2010 #156 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Yep- AI resort here we come!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerOne Posted February 11, 2010 #157 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Five friends have boarded different cruises (out of Miami) since the more inforced rule....All goodies made it to their cabins ......;);) Good to know, thanks! My friends just got back from the Triumph out of New Orleans and no problems there either:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchbum641 Posted February 11, 2010 #158 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Good to know, thanks! My friends just got back from the Triumph out of New Orleans and no problems there either:D Yeah- I have had this feeling that this may all be a big uproar over nothing. I'll wait and see before I book my AI instead of the cruise for next year. Funny cuase if Carnival did take our booze we just wouldn't drink as much. We couldn'at afford to buy all that on the ship. So they really aren't loosing any proffit on us. Funny cuase Carnival still makes more of a profit on us that those rude non drinkers that seem to have everything to say about smuggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNCruzer Posted February 11, 2010 #159 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i have posted this before...and i question it again...CCL is doing this for the $'s...PERIOD! So, why discriminate? Do not allow people to carry on wine, cokes and bottled water. And when they stop that, cancel the allowance of all sunblock and perfumes. Afterall, CCL sells that stuff too. oh, NO SMOKES ALLOWED either. (that should make g'ma real happy) You should be required to purchase that all onboard too. Why discriminate with the booze? If CCL sells it onboard, you should not be allowed to bring it onboard. You should be forced to purchase it on the ship. Could not agree more! Carnival is the largest cruiseline company in the world, gobbling up othe lines along the way. They are the fun ship and I enjoy their product. Guess what: They got that big by looking the other way. No harm no foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakwurst Posted February 11, 2010 #160 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Funny cuase Carnival still makes more of a profit on us that those rude non drinkers that seem to have everything to say about smuggling. amen Thanks for saying what I've been wanting to say. G'ma has posted 51 times in one day-to let us all know how she feels about liquor smuggling and how she defends the 'rights' of smokers. G'ma needs to get a grip. if only we were all as righteous as grandma the world would be a better place :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted February 11, 2010 #161 Share Posted February 11, 2010 amen if only we were all as righteous as grandma the world would be a better place :rolleyes: lol....so true! lol! lol lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffdafla Posted February 12, 2010 #162 Share Posted February 12, 2010 here's my game plan: get a sticky label, put it on a bottle of 350ml of bourbon( my room number). just give it to them to store for me. on the last night, they give it back. now for the best part of the strategy, find someone doing a b2b. have them buy on board some duty free booze. keep it for me until our embarkation. tip them well. have a liter for the trip. will this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveaaaaa Posted February 12, 2010 #163 Share Posted February 12, 2010 here's my game plan: get a sticky label, put it on a bottle of 350ml of bourbon( my room number). just give it to them to store for me. on the last night, they give it back. now for the best part of the strategy, find someone doing a b2b. have them buy on board some duty free booze. keep it for me until our embarkation. tip them well. have a liter for the trip. will this work? Where will they keep it for you? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffdafla Posted February 12, 2010 #164 Share Posted February 12, 2010 canival delivers your bought and confiscated liquor on the last night, right? so can use the 350ml. The C C freinds of a b2b simply keep it in thier room untill we arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserinCarlsbad Posted February 12, 2010 #165 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Our solution is to purchase a couple of bottles of liquor from Bon Voyage and bring the mixers with us to make Bloody Marys, Margaritas, pina coladas, etc. The ones we buy don't contain alcohol and for sure are not as much liquid as a 12-pack of sodas and a case of water, which apparently are OK. We also bring on tabasco, worcestershire, etc., and mix our own drinks in our room. We find it is much cheaper than buying drinks on the ship and we can make them the way we like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyncoya Posted February 12, 2010 #166 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Our solution is to purchase a couple of bottles of liquor from Bon Voyage and bring the mixers with us to make Bloody Marys, Margaritas, pina coladas, etc. The ones we buy don't contain alcohol and for sure are not as much liquid as a 12-pack of sodas and a case of water, which apparently are OK. We also bring on tabasco, worcestershire, etc., and mix our own drinks in our room. We find it is much cheaper than buying drinks on the ship and we can make them the way we like them. are you serious? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyncoya Posted February 12, 2010 #167 Share Posted February 12, 2010 here's my game plan: get a sticky label, put it on a bottle of 350ml of bourbon( my room number). just give it to them to store for me. on the last night, they give it back. now for the best part of the strategy, find someone doing a b2b. have them buy on board some duty free booze. keep it for me until our embarkation. tip them well. have a liter for the trip. will this work? how well do you plan to tip them? you may as well by the liquor from the BV dept... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyncoya Posted February 12, 2010 #168 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I am a proud smuggler, and after 5 carnival and one rcc cruise, I've never been caught. I'm not bragging. The hubby and I are taking a 7 day out of Miami on the Glory on 04/11/10. I'll let you know what happens. Sorry G'ma. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1PCcruiser Posted February 12, 2010 #169 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I purchased a bottle through room service aboard the Destiny on day 4 of 5 day after depleting my stash(brought through Port Miami with no problem). Also purchased $400 worth photos on this cruise(wife) as well as my share of drinks from the bar(me). Point is:confused::confused::confused::confused:I am not sure, but if you smuggle, so be it, if not I am still gonna enjoy myself. To each his/her own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveaaaaa Posted February 12, 2010 #170 Share Posted February 12, 2010 canival delivers your bought and confiscated liquor on the last night, right? so can use the 350ml. The C C freinds of a b2b simply keep it in thier room untill we arrive. Got it.Catch them in the middle of their B2B. Yeah it could work.:) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserinCarlsbad Posted February 12, 2010 #171 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Yes, in fact I am serious. Not breaking any Carnival rules and don't have to carry on nearly as much stuff as those who bring soda and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaritaPlease Posted February 12, 2010 #172 Share Posted February 12, 2010 You are absolutely correct, the X-ray machine cannot distinguish what type of liquid you have in a container your suitcase, let alone even detect if there is liquid in the container. Wrong. Google "Kromek Colour X-Ray" and you'll find out the company is making a mint with their new technology. Here's one news story. The direct quote from that article is "The company has developed a machine that can tell the difference between vodka or water in a bottle and a clear chemical explosive disguised as a drink." However... I think that must be read as "The company has developed a machine that can tell the difference between [vodka or water in a bottle] and [a clear chemical explosive disguised as a drink]." I doubt it can tell vodka from water but it will find bottled liquids - even inside clothing or boots. You might fool it by wrapping them with tin foil or something else metallic that would deflect the x-rays - but that might raise other suspicions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikayla's Mom Posted February 12, 2010 #173 Share Posted February 12, 2010 3 rum runners- 1 vodka, 2 firefly sweet tea vodka Maybe a little of subject...Wondering about the sweet tea vodka. My hubby loves arnold palmers. Would it not be the same to do some tea and lemonade and add regular vodka? Can you help? we have not had this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted February 12, 2010 #174 Share Posted February 12, 2010 i have posted this before...and i question it again...CCL is doing this for the $'s...PERIOD! So, why discriminate? Do not allow people to carry on wine, cokes and bottled water. And when they stop that, cancel the allowance of all sunblock and perfumes. Afterall, CCL sells that stuff too. oh, NO SMOKES ALLOWED either. (that should make g'ma real happy) You should be required to purchase that all onboard too. Why discriminate with the booze? If CCL sells it onboard, you should not be allowed to bring it onboard. You should be forced to purchase it on the ship. Clothes? Where should it end? Oxygen? Maybe CCL should start charging full price for 4 people per cabin instead of giving discounts to families for 3rd and 4th guests. Maybe the CEO needs a paycut?!!! I hate it that one group of people (drinkers, smugglers etc) are penalized and have to make up for the company's lost revenue. Truth is, the cruiseline is losing money still if people bring on their own cokes for their kids. So why is that allowed? No, I don't want to hear smarty pants remarks like "because it's against the rules that's why you shouldn't smuggle booze" duh! I know that. I'd love to see the ban on some of these other things like sunblock, film, wine, smokes etc. I wonder what will be said then. It's ridiculous! I've said it before and I'll say it again. it's not fair, i don't like it, and if i can't smuggle my booze onboard, i will go to AI resorts. I fly for free. I choose to pay to cruise. Go ahead CCL, nickel and dime me to death (or highway rob me) and I will not be returning after my currently booked cruise.:mad: Hmmmmm....sounds like another disgruntled smuggler having a pout..... Poor thing....will have to actually PAY for their booze like the rest of us.... Enjoy your land based vacations..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted February 12, 2010 #175 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Last time we brought liqour (not wine) on embarkation Carnival took it and never gave it back, although Norwegian does, go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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