mschuchu Posted June 5, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Just returned from Triumph this morning....Had a awesome time!! But I talked to so many Cruisers that had their Alcohol taken:(. There were lots of creative ways they packed it and they they caught them. I spend a ton of money with Carnival. I would spend way more if Drinks were cheaper, but mainly if they were stonger. Thats why I smuggle just to add to their drinks. I hate to keep ordering drink after drink trying to get a bit of a buzz.... I get so full. Cant order another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagster Posted June 5, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That is one of my complaints too. One night I was ordering a few drinks and I really didn't get a buzz and I think I had 4 or 5. If they are going to charge that much please don't disrespect me and try to gip me on the alcohol level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted June 5, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That's why I just order shots. Don't get so full that way and it's more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1124 Posted June 5, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2010 The only "buzz" I get is my hair cut and still have lot's of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaJulie Posted June 5, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 5, 2010 . There were lots of creative ways they packed it and they they caught them. Darn... Can you tell us what ways were caught ? not that I'm smuggling of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DpTxQt31 Posted June 5, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 5, 2010 From observing the threads for the past couple of years I have realized that the majority of the smugglers get caught during Spring Break and summer time or anytime it is high vacation times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuted126 Posted June 5, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That is one of my complaints too. One night I was ordering a few drinks and I really didn't get a buzz and I think I had 4 or 5. If they are going to charge that much please don't disrespect me and try to gip me on the alcohol level. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notawordok Posted June 5, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm with CanadaJulie. How was yours packaged was it concealed or in original bottle? How much did they take? Did they give it back on the last night? So little information makes me belive it did not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cat Posted June 5, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Would like to know how as well. I think I am going to design a rum runners suitcase:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 5, 2010 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I mentioned talking to a manager of Security for the New Orleans port, and she was amused that people think rum runners are invisble. She says that they are TSA trained and can tell by the color of the liquid on the 3D xray more of less what kind of liquid you have in your suitcase. She said they can also tell beer from coke in a 12 pack of coke. ...that you would not want someone to be able to smuggle explosives on, just because it was packed in a boot or in some clothes. I keep telling ya ...they know, they just rarely do anything to stop it because she said they have so many suitcases to xray, they dont have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted June 5, 2010 #11 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I mentioned talking to a manager of Security for the New Orleans port, and she was amused that people think rum runners are invisble. She says that they are TSA trained and can tell by the color of the liquid on the 3D xray more of less what kind of liquid you have in your suitcase. She said they can also tell beer from coke in a 12 pack of coke. ...that you would not want someone to be able to smuggle explosives on, just because it was packed in a boot or in some clothes. I keep telling ya ...they know, they just rarely do anything to stop it because she said they have so many suitcases to xray, they dont have time. Very true, but I also think that Security is more diligent during summer vacation and Spring Break when more "under 21" are going to be aboard..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsly Posted June 5, 2010 #12 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Very true, but I also think that Security is more diligent during summer vacation and Spring Break when more "under 21" are going to be aboard..... I agree and can understand why they wouldnt want liability for something that might happen on their ships when a person smuggled the liquor on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschuchu Posted June 5, 2010 Author #13 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Darn... Can you tell us what ways were caught ? not that I'm smuggling of course... We had it in two places. Within the center of a case of water in the water bottles. I would have never guessed they would find it. I was mad with my myself because my friend carried her water on as carry on and they didnt even look at it. WOW.... Have in the past gotten away with it. I also had a radom bottle in with my cosmetics, shampoos ect. just a clear travel bottle. Wow got me there too!! never would have thought. This caused me to get my luggage late at 5:30. Another guy said he had it in a listerine bottle....Got em! It seems people had in water bottles the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschuchu Posted June 5, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted June 5, 2010 We had it in two places. Within the center of a case of water in the water bottles. I would have never guessed they would find it. I was mad with my myself because my friend carried her water on as carry on and they didnt even look at it. WOW.... Have in the past gotten away with it. I also had a radom bottle in with my cosmetics, shampoos ect. just a clear travel bottle. Wow got me there too!! never would have thought. This caused me to get my luggage late at 5:30. Another guy said he had it in a listerine bottle....Got em! It seems people had in water bottles the most. Oh I didnt get it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschuchu Posted June 5, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm with CanadaJulie. How was yours packaged was it concealed or in original bottle? How much did they take? Did they give it back on the last night? So little information makes me belive it did not happen. I must say they were on it!! We had it in two places. Within the center of a case of water in the water bottles. I would have never guessed they would find it. I was mad with my myself because my friend carried her water on as carry on and they didnt even look at it. WOW.... Have in the past gotten away with it. I also had a radom bottle in with my cosmetics, shampoos ect. just a clear travel bottle. Wow got me there too!! never would have thought. This caused me to get my luggage late at 5:30. Another guy said he had it in a listerine bottle....Got em! It seems people had in water bottles the most. And in no way did it spoil my cruise we had a blast!!! But I gave it a shot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Ware Posted June 5, 2010 #16 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That's why I just order shots. Don't get so full that way and it's more effective. I could not agree more.....quick and efficient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillian marie Posted June 5, 2010 #17 Share Posted June 5, 2010 On our last cruise in May CCL had really upped it's security. It may be just a sign of the times-tighter security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschuchu Posted June 6, 2010 Author #18 Share Posted June 6, 2010 On our last cruise in May CCL had really upped it's security. It may be just a sign of the times-tighter security. Absolutely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janisutx Posted June 6, 2010 #19 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I'm not a smuggler but when I sailed on the Triumph last month I carried on a Carnival booze box from another cruise. It had two bottles of wine in it. No one even asked me what is in it or opened the liquor box. Weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschuchu Posted June 6, 2010 Author #20 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I'm not a smuggler but when I sailed on the Triumph last month I carried on a Carnival booze box from another cruise. It had two bottles of wine in it. No one even asked me what is in it or opened the liquor box. Weird! It is allowed to bring Wine on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janisutx Posted June 6, 2010 #21 Share Posted June 6, 2010 It is allowed to bring Wine on the ship. You missed the point. Carnival had no idea what was in the box They never examined it. It could have still contained the Grey Goose I purchased on board in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolzCruiser Posted June 6, 2010 #22 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I guess if I thought the drinks were too weak I would order a double and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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