Can't bring ice!

[mykeb14]

Just boarded the Imagination. They made us take the ice out of our little coolers and throw a bag away. Not a huge deal since we can get it on board but just be prepared.

[retiredgram]

When we went thru security in Baltimore last Sunday, they took away my empty plastic soda bottle. She said no bottles allowed. I said but it is empty. No big deal, but you go into terminal and you can buy soda in plastic bottles from vending machine. :confused:

[RaiderFaninNM]

The ship has ice making capabilities.....................

[loxley]

When we went thru security in Baltimore last Sunday, they took away my empty plastic soda bottle. She said no bottles allowed. I said but it is empty. No big deal, but you go into terminal and you can buy soda in plastic bottles from vending machine. :confused:

I am convinced they hire people with no brains of their own, so when they are told no bottles, they have no clue they actually mean no bottles with liquid in them. All they hear is no bottles, so they think, easy.

 

 

 

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[RuthlessBoss]

At first thought they made you throw out a cooler, but I guess you meant a bag of ice. It would be considered not sealed I guess, and they didn't know what was in the ice. I just can't figure out why you'd bring ice:confused:

[Carnival_Brides]

The ship has ice making capabilities.....................

 

It does, but this concerns me for my sister who needs the ice to keep her insulin cool. Guess I should give her the heads up.

[PattBenatar]

It does, but this concerns me for my sister who needs the ice to keep her insulin cool. Guess I should give her the heads up.

 

Frozen gel bag. I always carry a few for my insulin. If any time you have a issue with it demand to talk to the medical department or customer services.

 

It is a medical necessity.

[mykeb14]

We drive to port and use it to keep our drinks cold for the drive.

[ready2cruzagain]

It has been like this for years. Whenever I have taken a cooler I have been asked several times if it has ice in it. When I said no there was no problem.

 

I guess a lot of people do not realize this.

Edited October 4, 2015 by ready2cruzagain

[RiotAct]

It has been like this for years. Whenever I have taken a cooler I have been asked several times if it has ice in it. When I said no there was no problem.

 

I guess a lot of people do not realize this.

 

 

Wait... do they not check inside?

[cruisinfanatic]

When we went thru security in Baltimore last Sunday, they took away my empty plastic soda bottle. She said no bottles allowed. I said but it is empty. No big deal, but you go into terminal and you can buy soda in plastic bottles from vending machine. :confused:

did you have it in your hand?

[ready2cruzagain]

Wait... do they not check inside?

No they did not, told them I had wine and no ice and did not check ever. Except for the time I had 6 bottles of wine, on a b2b2b2b.

[RuthlessBoss]

It does, but this concerns me for my sister who needs the ice to keep her insulin cool. Guess I should give her the heads up.

 

That's simple, pack the insulin in it, dump the ice if requested, get on board, go to the atrium bar or lido and put ice in the bag:D

[LeeloLovesStitch]

Soooo has anyone had experience trying to bring on an empty reusable bottle? Like a swell-type bottle?

[Nic6318]

Soooo has anyone had experience trying to bring on an empty reusable bottle? Like a swell-type bottle?

 

All the time...never had a problem. Along with thousands of others. They sell refillable bottles on the ship.

 

There will always be occasions when individuals misunderstand instructions. It is important that you ask to speak to a supervisor immediately to verify the instructions or the misunderstanding will continue. If you find the supervisor supports some mindless directive, I believe you should immediately go to guest services have things clarified. I understand that it is no big deal to throw away an empty bottle and it may seem like a waste of time to get things straightened out but ignoring it helps no one.

 

just a thought

[mousey]

I agree...have your sister use frozen gel packs. I use them all the time when I travel.

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Soooo has anyone had experience trying to bring on an empty reusable bottle? Like a swell-type bottle?

 

Same as a Tevis cup. with the Carnival logo.

[Surfwench]

I have a tervis sippy cup I use for room-mixed drinks, (we order a bottle of Captain and diet cokes from The Fun Shops), which I bring to the pool. Hubby has a Carnival one purchased on board which comes along too. Never a problem. Stick in my carry-on bag.

[dd2355]

I am convinced they hire people with no brains of their own, so when they are told no bottles, they have no clue they actually mean no bottles with liquid in them. All they hear is no bottles, so they think, easy.

You have to remember this: most people have the best job they could get. Recognition of this helps set expectations and keep the frustration level down when you encounter such stuff as this.

[bahama_mama2015]

Where can you get ice for your room? I know the steward can bring it, but if you want it right away?

[cruizinisthebest]

You have to remember this: most people have the best job they could get. Recognition of this helps set expectations and keep the frustration level down when you encounter such stuff as this.

I don't think it's really necessary to less of people. The rules say no bottles and you don't know if the employee was told to enforce something absolutely or not. They could get reamed out if they allow someone to go through even if it makes no sense.

 

At my airport there are signs all over saying "no bottles beyond this point" yet there are two soda vending machines "beyond that point." I seriously doubt it was the security guards - the ones that deal with the customers -that made that decision or put up the signs.

 

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[cruizinisthebest]

Where can you get ice for your room? I know the steward can bring it, but if you want it right away?

Go to the beverage area on the Lido deck. Plenty of ice dispensers.

 

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[RuthlessBoss]

Where can you get ice for your room? I know the steward can bring it, but if you want it right away?

 

There is ice at all bars, ice machine near drinks on Lido. Order a bucket of beer:D

[NavarreCruiser]

I don't think it's really necessary to less of people. The rules say no bottles and you don't know if the employee was told to enforce something absolutely or not. They could get reamed out if they allow someone to go through even if it makes no sense.

 

At my airport there are signs all over saying "no bottles beyond this point" yet there are two soda vending machines "beyond that point." I seriously doubt it was the security guards - the ones that deal with the customers -that made that decision or put up the signs.

 

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Your second sentence is incorrect.

 

Below is the quote from Carnival's website:

 

Bringing Liquor and Beverages Onboard - Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.

 

The rules do not say no bottles only liquid in bottles.

[cruizinisthebest]

Your second sentence is incorrect.

 

Below is the quote from Carnival's website:

 

Bringing Liquor and Beverages Onboard - Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.

 

The rules do not say no bottles only liquid in bottles.

I'm well aware of what the rules say. I was referring to the security person who wouldn't let someone bring even an empty bottle. And my point was that you can't blame that person or try to diminish their intelligence because none of us has any idea of where he or she got that directive from. Carnival management often doesn't follow their own rules verbatim.

 

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