RetAF98 Posted December 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2015 We'll be on the Diamond Princess in January touring New Zealand. Will we be allowed to take prepackaged snacks (like Granola bars) off the cruise ship when doing excursions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted December 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2015 We'll be on the Diamond Princess in January touring New Zealand. Will we be allowed to take prepackaged snacks (like Granola bars) off the cruise ship when doing excursions? Yes you will but be prepared to be put through the wringer if the Bio security dogs are at the pier terminal. The cruise ships constantly advise several times during the time alongside that one should not take food ashore. Snacks as you suggest are readily available throughout New Zealand. The bio security dogs are trained to detect "FOOD" and don't discriminate what type of food it is. The normal process is if a dog detects food on you, you will be taken aside and questioned what food items you have and the bio security officer will determine whether or not it is permitted to cross the border. If your granola bar has been opened you will most likely lose, but if the packet is intact you will probably be allowed to keep it depending upon what the snack is made of. Some food is prohibited some is not and I am not going to get into a discussion about what is or is not allowed as I am not a bio security expert. In short my advice is if you find you need a snack ashore buy it ashore and save yourself possible short term grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 16, 2015 We'll be on the Diamond Princess in January touring New Zealand. Will we be allowed to take prepackaged snacks (like Granola bars) off the cruise ship when doing excursions? As long as they are sealed. But why not buy them in NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2015 As long as they are sealed. But why not buy them in NZ. I agree that food that is in commercially-sealed packets is usually OK. Maybe the OP is going on tours and wouldn't have time to buy snacks ashore. We find that if we have a good breakfast we aren't looking for food until early afternoon. If we are on a morning tour, it is back to the ship by then. Full days tours usually have lunch included. Another option, on Princess the dining room usually has mints available at the door when you leave. We find if we are peckish, a mint gives a 'sugar hit' that can tide you over for a while. Another option is crackers sealed in packets that are available in the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2015 We have had dogs at all ports so far except Wellington. 3 people pulled out of the line in the first hour this morning so they took to physical bag searches as well when we went through. It isn't that hard to get things ashore and you get plenty of warnings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted December 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Sealed or unsealed Glucose Jelly Beans for Diabetics will be passed without viewing if you declare them. Expect a lecture if you don't declare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Sealed or unsealed Glucose Jelly Beans for Diabetics will be passed without viewing if you declare them. Expect a lecture if you don't declare them. I say declare anything. Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted December 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I forgot to mention that if one is caught with undeclared food one is liable for a $NZ400 fine. Bio security staff are being extra vigilant this season as a consequence of Queensland Fruit fly being found in Auckland and it cost $NZ13 million to ensure eradication. They caught 13 flys. Bloody expensive Aussie tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingau Posted December 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Wait till you go ashore and buy perky na na bars...... Best snack out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murgat Posted December 16, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) I agree that food that is in commercially-sealed packets is usually OK. Maybe the OP is going on tours and wouldn't have time to buy snacks ashore. . Agreed. We took commercially sealed snacks ashore when booked on tours that began with early start coach trips. E.g Tauranga to Rotorua. We had no problem. Edited December 16, 2015 by Murgat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted December 16, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Do try the Lemon & Paeroa when there. My second favourite soft drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666oz Posted December 18, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Our rellies in Christchurch just sent us a Xmas care package which had some L&P products in it, give them a try while in NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 18, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 18, 2015 we had some from a different country try and take stuff off the ship from i would say the buffet ?? and they got caught as the dog was there and they did it again next stop before at the next stop the captain had someone do a announcement in their language about the food getting taken off that is not allowed to be [may have got mixed at and he did it at the second stop but i think the announcement was at the third stop ] not sure if they listened to that somehow , may have cause that was only time they did that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celle Posted December 18, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) If you take any food at all off the ship, you must declare it. While some foodstuffs are allowed, many others are not. To avoid hassle, it's best to buy on shore, rather than try to take food off the ship. NZ is an island nation, dependent on its agriculture industry. We can't afford to take any risks with bio security. Edited December 18, 2015 by celle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozscot01 Posted December 18, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 18, 2015 We've just returned and in all ports, not just NZ, an announcement was made that the only consumable to be removed from the ship was commercially bottled water. The doggies are very enthusiastic, in fact the beagle almost climbed into my bag[emoji23] so you will be sprung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666oz Posted December 18, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I just checked the labels on my current collection of prepackaged snacks (like Granola and fruit and nut bars)and they are all made in NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 18, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 18, 2015 i just checked the labels on my current collection of prepackaged snacks (like granola and fruit and nut bars)and they are all made in nz. lol, :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Te Aroha Posted December 19, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just this week we had 50 new dogs and handlers finish training. As said before better to declare all food items, then if it is not allowed it is taken away with no fine. If you try to sneak stuff in and get caught the fines are heavy and those dogs don't miss anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 19, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just this week we had 50 new dogs and handlers finish training. As said before better to declare all food items, then if it is not allowed it is taken away with no fine. If you try to sneak stuff in and get caught the fines are heavy and those dogs don't miss anything. They will catch you, they can still smell the banana that was in your bag 6 months ago.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 19, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Lady on my ship had a banana earlier in her bag it wasn't there when she went off but the smell was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 19, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Lady on my ship had a banana earlier in her bag it wasn't there when she went off but the smell was Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 19, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Happened to Mrs Gut once and it had been a least a month since she had fruit in that bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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