Can you bring on snacks and nonacholic drinks?

[bigbass]

I found this posted in the stickies FAQ's:

 

RCCL's alcohol policy states "Guests are NOT allowed to bring alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use" - this includes WINE, beer, liquor and any and all other alcoholic beverages. (RCCL no longer allows you to bring wine onboard and pay a corkage fee). You can purchase bottles of wine onboard, or pre-cruise through Gifts and Gear, and have it delivered to your stateroom or the main dining room. You can purchase a bucket of beers and bring them to your stateroom. You cannot purchase bottled liquor for consumption in your stateroom.) Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports-of-call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing. Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be returned.

 

RCCL's alcohol policy further states "Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under age 21, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them. Please Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids."

 

 

You ARE allowed to bring non-alcoholic beverages onboard for personal use. This includes bottled water, soda, juice, etc. Although the water on the ship is fine to drink, many cruisers (this poster included) have purchased a case of bottled water at the departure port, put a luggage tag on it and dropped it off at the pier with it safely delivered to their cabin later in the day. For soda and juices, you might want to pack them in a garbage bag inside a duffel bag or small suitcase. Bear in mind, again, that Security may inspect the containers. Further, it has been posted on this board that RCCL may restrict this policy during spring break. So if in doubt, call ahead and check.

 

So is this correct regaurding non alcoholic beverages for private consumpsion?

[Paul65]

So is this correct regaurding non alcoholic beverages for private consumpsion?

 

It used to be true, but apparently RCI has recently inserted language about non-alcoholic beverages into that alcohol policy. It probably came about because of people trying to sneak alcohol in disguised in water/soda bottles.

[wgraves]

We bring gatorade powder and a few granola bars on board. It's never been an issue.

[sjcruiser]

We had a carryon with just a case of water, apple juice, box drinks and pumkin seeds. The extra bag was good for laundry or souvenirs.

[rdy2gocruz]

not a problem. We have done something like that an had no problem form RCCL

[thomarvin]

I have a son with autism and doesnt eat anything on the ship. I bring a whole suitcase of food for him . I also brought 8 (16 oz) bottles of soda (caf free/diet), 4 (small)bottles of apple juice. I also walked aboard with 3 loaves of bread in a stop and shop bag. I had no problem at all.

[moviestar600]

Yes, I think out in the middle of an ocean in a strange place is a wonderful time to try to mix things up with her young child. Especially when it comes to sleeping. :eek:

OP didn't ask for our parenting advice. She just wanted to know if she could bring the stuff with her.

 

LOL!!! I took protein powder and protein bars without any hassle so you should be good. I would do as someone suggested and take the individual packets though. I wonder if you could get something similar to replace the flavored water though. I would think that would get flagged if anything plus it has to be cumbersome packing bottles.

:)