Bringing Cooler on Cruise?

[BengelaCruisers]

For the 1st time, we are actually driving to the port and want to bring a wheeled cooler on the ship to put on our balcony so we can keep cold drinks out there while we sit/relax.

 

How big of a cooler can we bring and still get it thru the port security? It just has to fit thru the xray machine? And if it doesn't, can we just pawn it off to the porters w/the rest of our luggage for them to bring it aboard?

 

Anyone ever dealt with this?

[firefly333]

I would ask this on the particular threads for that cruiseline as they all probably have different rules. Carnival for instance allows a 12 x 12 x 12, and if its even 1/2 inch larger sometimes will confiscate those rolling coolers.

 

They dont want them aboard.

[BengelaCruisers]

thanks--I am sailing on HAL, so I will post a thread there too.

[sail7seas]

I saw this question on the HAL board and asked "what are you going to do with such a large cooler"? Why would you want to lug it? :confused:

[jdvmd]

Why not use the refrigerator in the cabin for your drinks?

[BengelaCruisers]

with wheels, a cooler can be used as just another piece of luggage...u can put food, drink,whatever in it when boarding the ship...i plan to sit on my balcony w/a cold beverage and not have to walk down to a bar or even inside my room to refill it...come on, I'm on vacation!!! trying to minimize any work that i have to do!!! :)

[sail7seas]

We just returned from two weeks on Nieuw Amsterdam. I see you sail December 18. Hope you have a great cruise.

 

[PennyAgain]

You can't store stuff on your balcony, so you will have to live with your cooler as furniture in your room when it is not with you on the balcony.

 

Cruise ship rooms are small, you won't have far to walk to get a beverage.

[6rugrats]

For the 1st time, we are actually driving to the port and want to bring a wheeled cooler on the ship to put on our balcony so we can keep cold drinks out there while we sit/relax.

 

No, never brought a cooler on a cruise. Can't you just bring one of those collapsible coolers that fold up and fit in your luggage? We often take those to beach vacations. They certainly are large enough to hold whatever you need out on your balcony.

[griffy116]

You're walk to get a drink from the frig will be minimal. The cabins and the balconies are very small. It's not even worth it, for me.

[kitty9]

One of the biggest rules on cruise ships is keeping things on the balcony. It's prohibited. I think a small collapsible cooler would be much easier to negotiate.

[bbwex]

I can just see the cooler on wheels as the ship starts to roll and/or pitch and the cooler goes flying from one side to the other. I know the wheels are only on one end, but it is worth a chuckle.

[Love.II.Cruise]

I can just see the cooler on wheels as the ship starts to roll and/or pitch and the cooler goes flying from one side to the other. I know the wheels are only on one end, but it is worth a chuckle.

 

I completely pictured that and couldn't help but laugh!

[Krazy Kruizers]

I have seen people take smaller coolers onto HAL ships.

 

You would have to bring it inside for night and sea days.

 

Your cabin steward can fill it with ice for you.

[Colorado Kat]

I bring a small, foldable cooler with me, mostly for shore excursions. I pack it inside my luggage, with clothes inside it. Packed that way, it does not take up much room.