soda and bottled water as "luggage" on ecstasy from Charleston?

[Girlsmom]

I had read people tape the luggage tags to a box of soda or pack of bottled water and leave with checked bags, but I read in the carnival paperwork from my booking and it specifically states that soda and bottled water must be "carried on".

 

who has experience on ecstasy from Charleston with leaving soda and water with checked luggage?

[hftmrock]

it must be carried on and water is not allowed. and no bottled soda. only cans (12 per person)

[nwo4life]

Canned water is allowed if you can find it, the policy is no bottled beverages. And they must be carried on.

[lizardhowson]

No bottled water

No bottled soda

Cans must be carried on

[Girlsmom]

no plastic bottles? ( I thought "bottles" meant glass...)

[hftmrock]

no plastic bottles? ( I thought "bottles" meant glass...)

 

no plastic bottles.

[Girlsmom]

do they sell bottled water (in plastic bottles) on board the ship? (carnival ecstasy from Charleston)

[cruzeluver]

They do. Cost for ordering in advance is $3.99 per 12 pack. Not sure if the price is the same if you order once on board.

[Girlsmom]

They do. Cost for ordering in advance is $3.99 per 12 pack. Not sure if the price is the same if you order once on board.

 

oh good! how do I "order in advance"?

[ShakyBeef]

oh good! how do I "order in advance"?

 

Online, on Carnival site, from Fun Shops. It will be treated as a gift purchase, so it won't show up on your orders in your cruise documents. Just print out the order confirmation email and take it on your cruise with you in case the water isn't delivered.

[reerun25]

no plastic bottles? ( I thought "bottles" meant glass...)

 

New rule change, no plastic bottles. A 12 pack of bottled water can be ordered from the Fun Shops and delivered to your cabin on the first day, for $3.99.

[armann]

This is probably a silly question, but does bringing a 12 pack of soda on board count against your bottle of wine? I.e. can you bring 12 cans of soda and a single bottle of wine in your carry one?

[coevan]

you can buy it through room service as well, same price. We drink a lot of water and drank 3-12 packs in 11 days.

[hftmrock]

This is probably a silly question, but does bringing a 12 pack of soda on board count against your bottle of wine? I.e. can you bring 12 cans of soda and a single bottle of wine in your carry one?

 

yes you can

[Legend]

One change, a 15% gratuity is added on if purchased onboard through Room Service.

[Qchell]

No, wine is separate. We always take a 12 pack of canned sodas per person and a bottle of wine per person.

 

Jut as a heads up - sometimes you will get waived right on through, no questions asked and barely even look at your soda and wine and other times they may pull you aside and inspect the wine bottle carefully as well as your 12 pack. You never know, so just go with the flow and enjoy your cruise!

[coevan]

in January it was $2.99 and the tip was about .50, won't break the bank, we also gave him a dollar in cash.

[Girlsmom]

Online, on Carnival site, from Fun Shops. It will be treated as a gift purchase, so it won't show up on your orders in your cruise documents. Just print out the order confirmation email and take it on your cruise with you in case the water isn't delivered.

 

yay! done! thanks!!

[Girlsmom]

No, wine is separate. We always take a 12 pack of canned sodas per person and a bottle of wine per person.

 

Jut as a heads up - sometimes you will get waived right on through, no questions asked and barely even look at your soda and wine and other times they may pull you aside and inspect the wine bottle carefully as well as your 12 pack. You never know, so just go with the flow and enjoy your cruise!

 

 

should the 12 pack be in the original box? or (since I have to carry it on) can it be individual cans in my carryon bag?

[ShakyBeef]

yay! done! thanks!!

 

You're welcome. Glad to help. Don't forget what the others said: once onboard, if you find you want more, you can order it through Room Service. Happy sails.:)

[reerun25]

should the 12 pack be in the original box? or (since I have to carry it on) can it be individual cans in my carryon bag?

 

No, it does not have to be in the original box.

[cruising with the family]

FYI, when I boarded in Charleston 2 weeks ago, they were unpackaging and inspecting everyone's 12-packs, then reassembling and retaping them. It was a pain in the butt and took a while...so definitely in your carry on and be prepared for inspection!!

[tandemcruzr]

One change, a 15% gratuity is added on if purchased onboard through Room Service.

 

Not true on our January cruise. Tip a couple of bucks to your room service server.