CA27 Posted August 19, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I was wondering what the rules are on airlines regarding the liquor you bring back from a place like St. Thomas, since they have all those rules about liquids. Can you still bring the liquor with you as carry-on? or do you have to check it with your luggage? It has been a while since we've flown to our embarkation port (past 2 cruises from NYC), so I don't know how that's being handled these days. We usually just buy 4 liters of Bacardi or Don Q light rum because wife makes coquito (Puertorican egg nog) during the holidays. We're sailing on the Liberty this Saturday, and can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothomeonacruise Posted August 19, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Why not have it shipped? I know that's not the answer you're looking for, but it might solve things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenVA81 Posted August 19, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2010 You have to check it in your luggage. You cannot take liquids over 3oz on the plan as a carryon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted August 19, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Bring some bubble wrap and big zip lock bags, pack the liquor in the middle of your suitcase and you shouldnt have an issue with rough handling. You can only carry on liquor if you buy it at a duty free shop in the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA27 Posted August 19, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Do the shops in St. Thomas ship liquor for you? I highly doubt it. Otherwise, I'd have to find a place in Miami to ship those bottles before our flight back. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted August 19, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2010 You have to check it in your luggage. You cannot take liquids over 3oz on the plan as a carryon.Not entirely correct. Anything you buy in the airport post-security is able to be carried on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothomeonacruise Posted August 19, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Do the shops in St. Thomas ship liquor for you? I highly doubt it. Otherwise, I'd have to find a place in Miami to ship those bottles before our flight back. Thanks for the info. Yes, you're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted August 19, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I was wondering what the rules are on airlines regarding the liquor you bring back from a place like St. Thomas, since they have all those rules about liquids. Can you still bring the liquor with you as carry-on? or do you have to check it with your luggage? It has been a while since we've flown to our embarkation port (past 2 cruises from NYC), so I don't know how that's being handled these days. We usually just buy 4 liters of Bacardi or Don Q light rum because wife makes coquito (Puertorican egg nog) during the holidays. We're sailing on the Liberty this Saturday, and can't wait. You have to pack it in your checked luggage. The airlines are very strict about that. Be sure to bring bubble wrap and a couple of those extra large ziplock bags. Pack them in the center of the bag with clothing all around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA27 Posted August 19, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Thanks to all for the information. I miss the old days of carrying your big box of booze aboard the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tink71 Posted August 19, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2010 On your flight back, if you do not have a direct flight, you can not take duty free liquor. We bought Duty free Liquor in the airport in Ireland no problem We landed got our luggage went through customs then sent our luggage on and went to get on our next flight. We had to go through Security again and they took our Irish Wiskey. So it is safer to buy it and pack it very well in checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted August 19, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I normally roll any bottles in clothing, towels, placing them in the center of my suitcase. Have had pretty good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted August 19, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I noticed last time I was in the shop on Valor, somebody ahead of me bought a lot of liquor. The cashier put the bottle in a plastic/rubber bag and she had a machine that blew air in the bag....like a balloon. I don't know if they have those machines on all ships now, but they do on Valor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted August 19, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2010 On your flight back, if you do not have a direct flight, you can not take duty free liquor. We bought Duty free Liquor in the airport in Ireland no problem We landed got our luggage went through customs then sent our luggage on and went to get on our next flight. We had to go through Security again and they took our Irish Wiskey. So it is safer to buy it and pack it very well in checked luggage. It would be more accurate to say you cant carry on duty free liquor bought the airport, if you have to go through Security again. If you fly from San Juan, buy duty free liquor at the airport and have a stop that doesnt require doing through security again, you are golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieG Posted August 19, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I was wondering what the rules are on airlines regarding the liquor you bring back from a place like St. Thomas, since they have all those rules about liquids. Can you still bring the liquor with you as carry-on? or do you have to check it with your luggage? It has been a while since we've flown to our embarkation port (past 2 cruises from NYC), so I don't know how that's being handled these days. We usually just buy 4 liters of Bacardi or Don Q light rum because wife makes coquito (Puertorican egg nog) during the holidays. We're sailing on the Liberty this Saturday, and can't wait. You can not take it in your carry on so you will have to put it in your checked luggage. You can actually purchase bubble wrap for bottles. I used that to ship wine back from Sanoma Valley. (UPS has them) This will not only protect the bottle but should contain the liquid should they break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted August 19, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 19, 2010 In addition, my one flaw in my packing theory is the case where TSA would do a inspection. My experience tells me that when they do, they open the suitcase, rifle through it, jam everything back in and would undo any carefull packing I would have done. There were times that I wondered why I folded and packed clothes when I might as well jammed everything in to start with. Regarding Tink71's comment, that one baffles me as to why they would have taken the whiskey. Unless it was a carryon and not packed in your checked luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viaggi_per_mare Posted August 19, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 19, 2010 We got wine carriers from Magellans, they have the bubble wrap in them, shaped like a bottle, and sealed against liquor spill. they are reusable. We then put it in a large zip bag and roll it with clothes in our checked luggage. We have never had a breakage problem on the plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted August 19, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Regarding Tink71's comment, that one baffles me as to why they would have taken the whiskey. Unless it was a carryon and not packed in your checked luggage? The only way you can take on duty free liquor bought at the airport is as a carry on, since the shops are after security screenings and checked luggage drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted August 19, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It would be more accurate to say you cant carry on duty free liquor bought the airport, if you have to go through Security again. If you fly from San Juan, buy duty free liquor at the airport and have a stop that doesnt require doing through security again, you are golden. Exactly, there are a *few* airports that, depending on the gate location of your connection, would require rescreening. Houston-IAH and Las Vegas, just to name two. *Most* of the time though, you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard6933 Posted August 19, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I may be way off base here, but I heard that if you buy liquor in one of the shops in St Thomas that they will pack it for you extra securely and then you can check it on the plane as regular baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted August 19, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I may be way off base here, but I heard that if you buy liquor in one of the shops in St Thomas that they will pack it for you extra securely and then you can check it on the plane as regular baggage.For which you would be charged an additional checked bag fee. Depending on how many pieces that you have already checked, this might could be a hefty sum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernCaribbean Posted August 19, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I may be way off base here, but I heard that if you buy liquor in one of the shops in St Thomas that they will pack it for you extra securely and then you can check it on the plane as regular baggage. lol..thats a good plan if you want to sponsor the next ramp agent party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted August 19, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I was wondering what the rules are on airlines regarding the liquor you bring back from a place like St. Thomas, since they have all those rules about liquids. Can you still bring the liquor with you as carry-on? or do you have to check it with your luggage? It has been a while since we've flown to our embarkation port (past 2 cruises from NYC), so I don't know how that's being handled these days. We usually just buy 4 liters of Bacardi or Don Q light rum because wife makes coquito (Puertorican egg nog) during the holidays. We're sailing on the Liberty this Saturday, and can't wait. The answer is that it is a big IT DEPENDS. If you buy liquor at a duty free store AFTER you clear security you can take it on the plane with you, BUT if you have not yet cleared customs (in STT and SJU you clear customs before you clear security and do not clear again on the mainland) then you will clear customs on the mainland and have to re clear security so you can't bring it. Flying from STT or SJU if you buy it at the gate you are good to take it all the way home with you in your carry on (if you are flying to the mainland US). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief93 Posted August 19, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 19, 2010 My last cruise I bought a bottle of Drambuie and for an extra 50 cents that put it in a sleeve that they inflated. It worked great, but it did take up a lot of room. On my arrival home I found a large sticker attached to the sleeve that said it had been TSA inspected. But they had not actually opened the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted August 20, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 20, 2010 The only way you can take on duty free liquor bought at the airport is as a carry on, since the shops are after security screenings and checked luggage drop off. duh! I guess the obvious escaped me...... :o And TSA never open the bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzVinnieCruz Posted August 20, 2010 #25 Share Posted August 20, 2010 We have the ultimate solution to this problem. We pack all of the booze in my DW's carry on and it goes right through security. Of course she is a flight attendant and being part of a flight crew the 3 ounce rule does not apply to her. Vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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