baldercash Posted September 29, 2013 #201 Share Posted September 29, 2013 And a little warning about them delivering your alcohol purchases to your stateroom the night before. My brother-in-law bought a few large bottles on the ship to bring back as gifts. They were packed very nicely in sturdy boxes and my BIL was assured that there would be no problem bringing them on the plane. WRONG. He packed them in his carry on, still in the boxes provided. Of course, they were confiscated at the airport and destroyed (not in our presence). I'm just glad he wasn't arrested! My sister and I distanced ourselves from him when we realized what he had done. :o I'm sure he was happy about that, too.:D The only way you can carry alcohol on a plane is if it is bought inside security at the airports duty free counter and delivered at boarding. The volume exceeds the liquid amount allowed to be carried on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magandy Posted September 29, 2013 #202 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) On a recent cruise on the Crown we stopped in Gibraltar, a lot of passengers were buying duty free locally, when returning to the ship they were asked to hand it over and Princess stored it until the end of the cruise, then handed it back, which seems fair enough. Edited September 29, 2013 by magandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMinnie Posted September 29, 2013 #203 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Just back from a 10 day Mexico cruise. This was written in the Patter: Please be reminded that only alcoholic regional souvenirs purchased during the course of the voyage or duty free from the ship's gift shop will be collected for safekeeping and delivered to the passenger's stateroom on the last day of the cruise. Any forms of alcohol outside these parameters will be destroyed, including open bottles. Took this to mean that while in Mexico only Mexican (type or produced) alcohol is allowed to be taken on board, to be collected and then delivered the last day of the voyage. (Bold font added by me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 29, 2013 #204 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The passegers had pre bought duty free in the luggage, there transport arrive late to the ship, there bottle of wine may have then been moved to there carry on , they didnt have acces to there luggage again at the port due to it being loaded straightonto there ship, they couldnt retreave there wine from there bags, there wine alchol water it was, was binned, tears, screaming and all sorts happened on deck 4, welcome aboard. The crew suffered more than anyone else as dozens in anger cancelled there tips, that was wrong in my opinion but thats what went on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted September 29, 2013 #205 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Cruise Critic Summarizes all cruise lines alcohol policies at: http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=46 Almost all cruise lines have the same policy as Princess. Some enforce the policy rigidly others do not. Any of them may change its enforcement at any time. As for the pricing of bar drinks, most cruise lines (including Princess) charge one half to in third of the prices charged at most bars in large cities. In our city a martini at a bar in a hotel costs a minimum of $12. Without taking sides in this long running argument, if bringing alcohol aboard is the most important thing in deciding your choice of cruise line, then you should carefully read the rules laid down by that line and be prepared to comply with them. If not, choose the line by other criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 29, 2013 #206 Share Posted September 29, 2013 It doesnt bother me, i dont even drink, we still sail Princess, i was on the Ruby last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted September 29, 2013 #207 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The passegers had pre bought duty free in the luggage, there transport arrive late to the ship, there bottle of wine may have then been moved to there carry on , they didnt have acces to there luggage again at the port due to it being loaded straightonto there ship, they couldnt retreave there wine from there bags, there wine alchol water it was, was binned, tears, screaming and all sorts happened on deck 4, welcome aboard. The crew suffered more than anyone else as dozens in anger cancelled there tips, that was wrong in my opinion but thats what went on. Why am I not surprised about the tipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted September 29, 2013 #208 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The passegers had pre bought duty free in the luggage... And here is where the disconnect with the rules kicks in. If one wants to "pre-buy" alcohol for a cruise, the way to do that is to buy it from Princess's Gifts and Services, not from an airport duty-free store. If one wants to buy duty-free alcohol to take home with them, then the way to do that is to buy it in the duty-free shop after the cruise on the way home. The one thing that you do not want to do is buy it before you board the ship, as the rules clearly state that it will not be allowed on board. There is nothing in the cruise contract that says that liquor that is carried on will be stored and returned. It might be, but there are no promises. There are ample opportunities to buy duty-free while on the ship or at the airport on the way home. Trying to get bottles on to the ship at the port of embarkation is a really bad risk as the folks on your cruise found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted September 29, 2013 #209 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Could we possibly cut Antsp some slack. They were on one of the very first cruises after Princess changed the policy and seeing as Princess has turned a blind eye for decades, you can't blame someone for doing what they've always done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FawnRiver Posted September 29, 2013 #210 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Read through the previous posts and I have a few comments TSA can search your baggage without you, on our last cruise we were flying from FLL to YYZ and every single checked bag of ours had been searched. That little note showed up in each bag and fortunately, nothing was missing. I'm allergic to wine (I know, it sounds stupid but its real. Less than half a glass can put me in the hospital :eek:). I bring a SMALL bottle of vodka in my carry on and haven't been challenged yet. Of course, if I was I'd give it up but it would be nice if there was a provision for people who can't/don't drink wine. On one cruise, we were in Cozumel and DH bought a large bottle of tequila for a friend of ours and a small pack of four sample size tequilas. The large bottle was seized and held until the last night of the cruise while we were allowed to take the small bottles to our room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal123 Posted September 30, 2013 #211 Share Posted September 30, 2013 There are few reports on how this is handled, but what few reports there have been suggest that boxes of wine are charged on a pro rated basis as described above. Thanks Jimmy and the other responders to my boxed wine question. And also thanks for showing restraint on my choice of libation :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted September 30, 2013 #212 Share Posted September 30, 2013 What next? Meters on the taps? You have told us you won't be doing any future cruises on Princess, so why do you care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted September 30, 2013 #213 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have never had anything taken from me while boarding a ship but I vow never to sail with them again under these circumstances. It is one thing to say there are rules but one must clarify this, in that these rules are unwelcoming and are unreasonable. Confiscate AND destroy is the most unwelcoming and hostile reception this line can offer. Having rented you a space aboard their ship, they then wish to dictate what you can and cannot drink within this space. They are saying if you want to drink you will drink in their bar at their prices take it or lump it. The consummate host? Please !!! I'm sorry you don't like the contract rules that you are aware of before you board. It is all spelled out for you. Have a good time finding a cruise line more suitable to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted September 30, 2013 #214 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Why am I not surprised about the tipping. Let's punish the hard working crew because I broke the rules and got caught. Really makes a lots of sense.:rolleyes:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24639 Posted September 30, 2013 #215 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Just picked my folks up from the Star this morning. My Dad's bottle of booze got confiscated and a love letter placed in his bag told him of its demise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leechip Posted September 30, 2013 #216 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Was his booze in his checked bags or carry on bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted September 30, 2013 #217 Share Posted September 30, 2013 They don't put love letters in your carry on as you are there as it goes through the x ray machine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoCruises Posted September 30, 2013 #218 Share Posted September 30, 2013 And here is where the disconnect with the rules kicks in. If one wants to "pre-buy" alcohol for a cruise, the way to do that is to buy it from Princess's Gifts and Services, not from an airport duty-free store. If one wants to buy duty-free alcohol to take home with them, then the way to do that is to buy it in the duty-free shop after the cruise on the way home. The one thing that you do not want to do is buy it before you board the ship, as the rules clearly state that it will not be allowed on board. There is nothing in the cruise contract that says that liquor that is carried on will be stored and returned. It might be, but there are no promises. There are ample opportunities to buy duty-free while on the ship or at the airport on the way home. Trying to get bottles on to the ship at the port of embarkation is a really bad risk as the folks on your cruise found out. I have to agree with you. We purchase ours from Princess gifts (cheaper by the drink than from the bars onboard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 30, 2013 #219 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm sorry you don't like the contract rules that you are aware of before you board. It is all spelled out for you. Have a good time finding a cruise line more suitable to your liking. I think most of them where going to sail P and O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted September 30, 2013 #220 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) The only way you can carry alcohol on a plane is if it is bought inside security at the airports duty free counter and delivered at boarding. In New Hampshire, the liquor stores are state run. Strange but true -- inside security at MHT, there is a state liquor store, so you can purchase bottles and take them with you. Of course, consuming alcohol on a flight --- not provided by the flight crew is a violation of FAA regulations. Even stranger but true -- most states have open container laws, and try and prevent drunk driving. New Hampshire has state liquor stores in the highway rest areas. I think many of our correspondents here would approve. Edited September 30, 2013 by pablo222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 30, 2013 #221 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Let's punish the hard working crew because I broke the rules and got caught. Really makes a lots of sense.:rolleyes:. I'm sure most of those folks were going to remove the tips anyway. This just gave them an excuse to remove it before the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted September 30, 2013 #222 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Strange but true -- inside security at MHT, there is a state liquor store, so you can purchase bottles and take them with you. It's that way atthe vast majority of airports. Once past security you can buy what you want and take it on board. The problem comes when people try to take bottles/containers larger than the 100ml allowed through the security points. The better airport duty free shops will ask where you are travelling to and if you have a connecting flight will stop you from buying your drinks as at the connecting aiport you have to go through security again. That security will then take your purchases as you have purchased them 'before security'. Completely mad in my opinion, and the sooner the new scanners are installed that can detect suspect liquids the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 30, 2013 #223 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is Princess the only cruise line that destroys your property, I know other lines do it if its not in its original container, but Princess does it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cauzneffct Posted September 30, 2013 #224 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is Princess the only cruise line that destroys your property, I know other lines do it if its not in its original container, but Princess does it regardless. I guess I dont see why Princess would have to offer up any alternatives, such as storing it and returning it, since that's a hassle being forced upon them by people violating the rules. Id say that destroying it also is a far more effective deterrent than saying "you cant bring it on, but if you do, no biggie, youll get it back at the end of the trip." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LH25 Posted September 30, 2013 #225 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Having rented you a space aboard their ship, they then wish to dictate what you can and cannot drink within this space. Pretty much. And when we all book, we agree to those terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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