DISNEY GIRL Posted January 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hello there - hubby and I love our G&Ts on our balcony, so generally bring a bottle of gin on board for our cabin use only. So I'm a little disappointed to learn that NCL have the no alcohol to be brought on-board policy. Do they actually scan all suitcases on arrival checking for alcohol, or do they just check your bags when you return from a port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted January 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hello there - hubby and I love our G&Ts on our balcony, so generally bring a bottle of gin on board for our cabin use only. So I'm a little disappointed to learn that NCL have the no alcohol to be brought on-board policy. Do they actually scan all suitcases on arrival checking for alcohol, or do they just check your bags when you return from a port? Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT48 Posted January 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 12, 2014 They do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsnanny Posted January 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hello there - hubby and I love our G&Ts on our balcony, so generally bring a bottle of gin on board for our cabin use only. So I'm a little disappointed to learn that NCL have the no alcohol to be brought on-board policy. Do they actually scan all suitcases on arrival checking for alcohol, or do they just check your bags when you return from a port? I agree, they do both... I was very surprised to learn that Disney Cruise Lines allows people to bring their own liquor onboard.. Out of all of the cruises lines I have sailed bringing liquor onboard was not allowed, expect a bottle of wine or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Rum runners. Acquire and follow instructions precisely. Final answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Randy Posted January 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hello there - hubby and I love our G&Ts on our balcony, so generally bring a bottle of gin on board for our cabin use only. So I'm a little disappointed to learn that NCL have the no alcohol to be brought on-board policy. Do they actually scan all suitcases on arrival checking for alcohol, or do they just check your bags when you return from a port? rumrunnerflasks dot com And pack in your suitcase with your toiletries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwm51 Posted January 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2014 This discussion is SO intriguing to me...:p WAIT! My microwave is calling me!:eek:;) Have fun kids! Popcorn, here I come!!!:eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chippy Posted January 12, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2014 rumrunnerflasks dot comAnd pack in your suitcase with your toiletries. Anyone know if you can buy these in the UK? I have a friend who would like to buy them;):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Randy Posted January 12, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Anyone know if you can buy these in the UK? I have a friend who would like to buy them;):rolleyes: Check amazon you can order them online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted January 12, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 12, 2014 NCL does read these forums, threads, posts ...... :eek:;):rolleyes::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 12, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You can pre-order bar set up, Gin available is: Beefeater $83 1 Ltr Bombay Sapphire $103 1 Ltr You get 3 mixers and 3 "garnishes" per bottle with that. You can buy the bottle of gin on board, the brands listed last month on the Star were Bombay Sapphire $100+15% gratuity 1 Ltr TRU Organic $120+15% gratuity 1 Ltr There were no 'house' brands listed! Seems odd. On board it said 6 mixers per bottle, no garnishes. Those prices may take your breath away but they are a bit more than half of buying the same liquor by the 1.5oz jigger for US$5.75/6.25/6.75 respectively, and convenient to your cabin. The pre-order e-mail for the Star was GroupEventStar@ncl.com So I guess yours would be GroupEvent[ship's name]@ncl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralfie Posted January 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I ordered a bottle of bourbon for my room. Assume I run through the provided soda, do they sell, like, six packs of soda on board? Also, can one bring an (empty) flask on board? I'd love to be able to fill the flask from the cocktails maid in my room. Richard/Tralfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted January 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Anyone know if you can buy these in the UK? I have a friend who would like to buy them;):rolleyes: When we first started cruising in my late 20's, I ordered them and the company delivered them to Finland. Maybe I'm getting old (by being already 30+ ;)) but nowadays I think that the hassle with the RRs is way too time consuming and causes uncesessary worries about the cork leaking, bag being noticed etc and in general is just not worth it after the initial thrill wears off. All in all I've carried almost as much liquor off the ship in RRs that I brough onboard - drinking alone in the cabin just doesn't do it for me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The mixers (diet pepsi) we got from the bartender to go with our pre-ordered Captain Morgan came as cans to store in our emptied fridge. So you should be able to get more that way (possibly US$2.50 a can?). Also you can bring soda on board from any port you have time to find a convenience store, or at the start in your carryon. You can bring your own adult sippy cup (or buy one in the gift shop) so I don't know why not a flask. There may or may not be a problem carrying it off board at ports -- food products in general at all of our Panama Canal ports had to be factory sealed to take off or bring on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Randy Posted January 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2014 NCL does read these forums, threads, posts ...... :eek:;):rolleyes::cool: I don't drink, so I was just sharing info that I had read on other forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted January 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I ordered a bottle of bourbon for my room. Assume I run through the provided soda, do they sell, like, six packs of soda on board? Also, can one bring an (empty) flask on board? I'd love to be able to fill the flask from the cocktails maid in my room. No packs, only single cans and increasing amounts glass poured sodas from fountain or large bottles. You can bring as much 6, 12 or even 24 packs of cans onboard as you like - much cheaper and easier to have your own stash in the cabin. I don't know about the flask, our friends on one cruise brought their insulated (big!!) travel mugs that they filled in their cabin (in DOS they had three complimentary bottles of liqour and complimentary sodas/mixers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted January 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I ordered a bottle of bourbon for my room. Assume I run through the provided soda, do they sell, like, six packs of soda on board? Also, can one bring an (empty) flask on board? I'd love to be able to fill the flask from the cocktails maid in my room. Richard/Tralfie you can bring soda on board - grab some before you board to get you started We brought a flask too but you can only take it off and not drink your own cocktails around the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver1975 Posted January 12, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Rum runners. Acquire and follow instructions precisely. Final answer. Bar setup The proper final answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chippy Posted January 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2014 When we first started cruising in my late 20's, I ordered them and the company delivered them to Finland. Maybe I'm getting old (by being already 30+ ;)) but nowadays I think that the hassle with the RRs is way too time consuming and causes uncesessary worries about the cork leaking, bag being noticed etc and in general is just not worth it after the initial thrill wears off. All in all I've carried almost as much liquor off the ship in RRs that I brough onboard - drinking alone in the cabin just doesn't do it for me. :D Agreed, not worth it, the worst situation would be the runners being discovered:( I do intend taking wine on board on my next cruise and paying the corkage. That way you can have your favourite wine on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted January 12, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 12, 2014 NCL does read these forums, threads, posts ...... :eek:;):rolleyes::cool: Not sure what good that would do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted January 12, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) I ordered a bottle of bourbon for my room. Assume I run through the provided soda, do they sell, like, six packs of soda on board? Also, can one bring an (empty) flask on board? I'd love to be able to fill the flask from the cocktails maid in my room. Richard/Tralfie You must be in a fancy suite if it comes with a maid who makes you cocktails. Impressive. ;) Edited January 12, 2014 by ColinIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anastasia3939 Posted January 12, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 12, 2014 If they find that rum runner you spent one minute filling and tossing into your luggage they will (gulp) discard it. I agree, the wasted time and risk are just too great! Better to pay three times the amount for that alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 13, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Bar setup The proper final answer. I just love the moral superiority in your response! UBP, for the win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted January 13, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 13, 2014 We brought a flask too but you can only take it off and not drink your own cocktails around the shipWhy not? Who's going to say anything or stop you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 13, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 13, 2014 We brought a flask too but you can only take it off and not drink your own cocktails around the ship I'm not sure what this meant. If you have bar setup (bought either pre- or post-sailing), or corkage-paid wine in your stateroom, you CAN carry your drinks anywhere on board. I thought the glasses in the room were too small to make it worthwhile, but next time I *will* bring my favorite sippy cup, a new one without the impregnated coffee flavor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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