Tucker in Texas Posted October 11, 2017 #76 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Pack the rum runner up and down against the suitcase wheels, not flat somewhere in the suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 11, 2017 #77 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Pack the rum runner up and down against the suitcase wheels, not flat somewhere in the suitcase. The metal in that area hides the outline of the RumRunners somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rp23g7 Posted October 11, 2017 #78 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Smuggle mug or Shampbooze 2, just saying, not that I would know anything about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted October 11, 2017 #79 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I made up 4 "welcome aboard gifts" for friends I was traveling with. I included mini-bar bottles of cognac from previous Princess cruises. I got "caught" while going through San Pedro security. I didn't think I was doing anything wrong since these bottles came from a previous Princess cruise. I was shocked to say the least, but complied. They found all four gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted October 12, 2017 #80 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Word to the wise. Many cruise lines read these boards. If they know which cruise you are sailing on. They can ID you. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app How do they ID you when you are using a fake name? My name is not who I am. But they do read the boards and pick up tips on how people smuggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted October 12, 2017 #81 Share Posted October 12, 2017 OK, I will ask you. How do you know? We were called down to the naughty room and asked us to open our bag. While they were rifling through our bag I was looking in the bins to see what was in them. I got an eye full! They found nothing in our luggage and apologized for the confusion. I should have demanded that they give us a free bottle of wine for the aggravation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted October 12, 2017 #82 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Was it because you got caught and had to visit the "naughty room" [emoji848] Sent from my iPad using Forums Nope didn't get caught with anything, we were clean. It was amusing though looking in the bins of stuff that was confiscated. I saw a coffee percolator, a waffle iron, an electric frying pan, and a host of irons. Saw lots of expensive bottles of booze. We buy the wine package and are happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkat Posted October 12, 2017 #83 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I made up 4 "welcome aboard gifts" for friends I was traveling with. I included mini-bar bottles of cognac from previous Princess cruises. I got "caught" while going through San Pedro security. I didn't think I was doing anything wrong since these bottles came from a previous Princess cruise. I was shocked to say the least, but complied. They found all four gifts. Oh, that really sucks! What's the saying....No good deed goes unpunished. I'm guessing that you had it in your carryon, not trying to hide it at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted October 12, 2017 #84 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Sorry to come across as a pedant again, but Commonwealth countries are independent. I guess you were probably meaning Empire countries? Don't think we have of those anymore though. They appear to now be independent and, in the main, part of the Commonwealth. ` I was referring to 1776 when the colonies belonged to England (or whatever it was called then). At the time the fake native Americans illegally boarded the ship, seized the barrels of tea and through them into the bay later to be referred to as the Boston tea party. The then colonies revolted and formed what is now the United States. Had they not revolted they would still be in a similar position as Canada and Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted October 12, 2017 #85 Share Posted October 12, 2017 On one of the Princess cruises last year, my DW forgot and left a bottle of wine in her checked luggage. We boarded with the first group. My luggage arrived in the normal time but my DW's luggage did not arrive until almost 7 PM. It had been opened but the bottle of wine was still in the bag and very prominent. So no trip to the luggage claim area (aka naughty room) and they did not remove the bottle nor did they charge us the corking fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted October 12, 2017 #86 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nope didn't get caught with anything, we were clean. It was amusing though looking in the bins of stuff that was confiscated. I saw a coffee percolator, a waffle iron, an electric frying pan, and a host of irons. Saw lots of expensive bottles of booze. We buy the wine package and are happy with that. They use the same bins full of stuff every cruise, it’s to send a stern message out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 12, 2017 #87 Share Posted October 12, 2017 They use the same bins full of stuff every cruise, it’s to send a stern message out Yep, the intimidation factor. ;p Sort of like those seeded tip jars they leave on the counter of almost every store you go into lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 12, 2017 #88 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nope didn't get caught with anything, we were clean. It was amusing though looking in the bins of stuff that was confiscated. I saw a coffee percolator, a waffle iron, an electric frying pan, and a host of irons. Saw lots of expensive bottles of booze. We buy the wine package and are happy with that. Now why in the world would someone take a waffle iron on a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 12, 2017 #89 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Now why in the world would someone take a waffle iron on a cruise? Possibly as a gift for someone? The prices in some Caribbean islands are extremely outrageous even for basic for household appliances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted October 12, 2017 #90 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I "think" that most bring booze aboard not to save money, but to have something in the room to have while getting ready for dinner./quote] One can order 375ml liquor bottles from room service, and have it in your room to make drinks before dinner. One certainly can,but Princess carry’s two brands of scotch that I don’t care,for but puts my favorite in the minibar in tiny bottles.On HAL,I can buy a liter of Dewars and it will be waiting in the cabin.Much easier than walking back from the bar with watered down drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 12, 2017 #91 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Possibly as a gift for someone?The prices in some Caribbean islands are extremely outrageous even for basic for household appliances. I have heard of people giving chocolates to stewards as part of their tip but guess giving a waffle iron could be someones idea of a tip:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapu Posted October 12, 2017 #92 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I have heard of people giving chocolates to stewards as part of their tip but guess giving a waffle iron could be someones idea of a tip:) Possibly is was meant as a gift for someone that they would be seeing at one of their port stops. We have been on private excursions where people have brought specific items as gifts for guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofarfromthesea Posted October 12, 2017 #93 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Wife and I were thinking of that.... But she only has a drink before dinner and one before bed... I'll find out if they have GM in the small bottles on board... We can always order before the cruise and have it sent to her room. So you thought of the drink package, but to save the cost of 2 drinks a day (since you can certainly BUY her drinks on board) you want to go the smuggling route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofarfromthesea Posted October 12, 2017 #94 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We told her about them before. SHE asked where can she purchase them! 9 bucks isn't bad for a drink. I know I have my RR stashed somewhere. If I could find them, I'd give them to her! Well, that answers that. Apples and trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfhngr Posted October 12, 2017 Author #95 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well, that answers that. Apples and trees. Keep reading... Go on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted October 13, 2017 #96 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Now why in the world would someone take a waffle iron on a cruise? I wondered that myself and the image of it in the bin stuck with me. I enjoy telling the story about going down to the naughty room and seeing all the stuff that's been confiscated. Dunno if it's a message to anyone as someone suggested here. It's not in me to bring a waffle iron, a percolator, or a frying pan on a cruise. I have brought a travel iron but that was way before they weren't allowed. I do hide my power strips though, I don't trust leaving them out in plain sight. P.s. I forgot to mention that the waffle iron looked like it had been used - many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 13, 2017 #97 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I wondered that myself and the image of it in the bin stuck with me. I enjoy telling the story about going down to the naughty room and seeing all the stuff that's been confiscated. Dunno if it's a message to anyone as someone suggested here. It's not in me to bring a waffle iron, a percolator, or a frying pan on a cruise. I have brought a travel iron but that was way before they weren't allowed. I do hide my power strips though, I don't trust leaving them out in plain sight. P.s. I forgot to mention that the waffle iron looked like it had been used - many times. Now I can understand a foreman grill. Great to use if you go fishing off your balcony and catch something.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 13, 2017 #98 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I wondered that myself and the image of it in the bin stuck with me. I enjoy telling the story about going down to the naughty room and seeing all the stuff that's been confiscated. Dunno if it's a message to anyone as someone suggested here. It's not in me to bring a waffle iron, a percolator, or a frying pan on a cruise. I have brought a travel iron but that was way before they weren't allowed. I do hide my power strips though, I don't trust leaving them out in plain sight. P.s. I forgot to mention that the waffle iron looked like it had been used - many times. I wonder where they thought they would get the waffle batter from? Room service?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 13, 2017 #99 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I wonder where they thought they would get the waffle batter from? Room service?:D Just ask the person making the waffles & they'll give you a cup to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbucky Posted October 13, 2017 #100 Share Posted October 13, 2017 One certainly can,but Princess carry’s two brands of scotch that I don’t care,for but puts my favorite in the minibar in tiny bottles.On HAL,I can buy a liter of Dewars and it will be waiting in the cabin.Much easier than walking back from the bar with watered down drinks. Knowing johnmik......those drinks would never make it all the way back to the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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