No Bottles (Liquid) Policy Question

[cruisinbabe16]

I know that there have been plenty of threads about this....but I haven't had any luck finding a answer to a question my boyfriend has. He is diabetic....so he basically drinks only water....but has recently discovered some liquid flavorings that he likes. Does anyone know....if these are allowed....because technically they are liquid and in a bottle. Such as right now his favorite are the lemonade and grape flavors made by Mio.

 

thanks

Edited July 21, 2015 by cruisinbabe16

[pezhead]

I think that wouldn't be an issue. I use Mio on a regular basis, there is no way any booze is being smuggled in those bottles. 😀

 

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[latitude918]

I don't think you'll have a problem bringing that on.

 

Give it a try. What are they going to do? Fire you? Give you a spanking?

 

The worst they can do is confiscate it. Then he will just be drinking regular water.

[delerium98]

Here is what I would do. The Mios are so small I would just stick it in my pocket and walk right through on to the ship. Wear a pair of baggy cargo shorts and split up the Mios in separate pockets. If the metal detector doesn't go off then they have no reason to search your clothing. They are looking in bags and soda cartons. It's not like TSA at the airports.

 

The second option would be to bury it in your checked luggage. I doubt they would care about water flavoring.

[coevan]

There are plenty of powdered flavors for water as well

[Purvis1231]

No problem with this type product , enjoy your cruise.

[nwcruiselover]

My understanding of the new policy is that nothing in bottles can be carried on except a bottle of wine per adult. No bottles of soda, juice, water, etc. So that means flavored water could be carried on if it's in cans, not bottles.

[katiel53]

Mio is NOT flavored water. It is a small bottle, about 2 oz or so, that is flavoring that is added to water to give it a different taste, ie lemonade etc.

 

I don't see that this should be a problem as it's not like a bottle of water etc.

[mariemorgan]

Mio isn't flavored water bottles.. they are like little koolaid squirt bottles that you put in water.

[evandbob]

Any chance the small Mio bottles can be mistaken for the small 1 1/2 or 2 oz booze bottles?

[sandij]

I don't see any problem getting them onboard, just drop them in your carry on or your purse. My DH is diabetic also and uses the powder ones to flavor his water.

[AdrenalineRush]

Any chance the small Mio bottles can be mistaken for the small 1 1/2 or 2 oz booze bottles?

 

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/MiO_water_enhancers_2.jpg

 

http://www.nearof.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/0723-mio-water-enhancer-03.jpg

Edited July 21, 2015 by AdrenalineRush

[luv2cruise777l]

Put them in your toiletry bag. They are small enough that they will mingle with your other stuff.

[Barbluvstocruz]

Take them and don't worry. They are so small no one is going to mistake them for smuggled booze.

 

Crystal light packets are also handy.

 

I also take powdered Gatorade.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!!

:D

[caribill]

My understanding of the new policy is that nothing in bottles can be carried on except a bottle of wine per adult. No bottles of soda, juice, water, etc.

 

Does etc. include bottles of mouthwash, prescription medicine, shampoo, sunscreen?

[ready2cruzagain]

Does etc. include bottles of mouthwash, prescription medicine, shampoo, sunscreen?

I asked the same thing LOL. According to the policy it states "beverages" and since one does not drink shampoo, suncscreen, etc., then they are allowed.

 

For cruises starting on or after July 9, 2015, a change to our Liquor and Beverage Policy will take effect where guests will no longer be allowed to bring on board water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles. Additionally, any confiscated items will also be discarded.

[rufflesmom]

We were on the Freedom in May, took some in carryon. No issues at all.

[emmak8]

I wouldn't worry. Has Canival given a reason for the new policy?

[lizardhowson]

I wouldn't worry. Has Canival given a reason for the new policy?

 

Because too many are breaking their rules about taking alcohol on board.

Smuggling alcohol in soda cans is VERY hard to do.

Edited August 10, 2015 by lizardhowson

[bobsfamily]

Put it in checked luggage, no problem.

[dmdiver]

Take sealed Mio if you are worried, but I don't think that will be a problem. Sealed would be better anyway, so the flip top doesn't accidentally get flipped open & squirt Mio all over your stuff. My hubby likes the tangerine Mio.

[Sparky2]

We were on the Freedom in May, took some in carryon. No issues at all.

 

Actually, the new policy did not take affect till early July.

[SC_Floaters]

Mio is NOT flavored water. It is a small bottle, about 2 oz or so, that is flavoring that is added to water to give it a different taste, ie lemonade etc.

 

I don't see that this should be a problem as it's not like a bottle of water etc.

 

Carnival Says.

 

For cruises starting on or after July 9, 2015, a change to our Liquor and Beverage Policy will take effect where guests will no longer be allowed to bring on board water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles. Additionally, any confiscated items will also be discarded.

 

'and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles' sounds like that would cover Mio in a Bottle.

[Cruisesfun65]

I took bottles of water enhancers 2 weeks ago (Minute Maid and Mio) and when my carry on was inspected, they didn't even bat an eye at these bottles.

They took away my juice (in a carton) because it was 16 oz. but the water enhancers were fine.