Beagleluv6107 Posted March 4, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I have never thought about this until I read someone report they took their own drinks off the ship down to the beach with them. Aside from a bottle of water is that possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted March 5, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2019 We have taken bottles of water with us at ports, and for our last cruise we took a hydration backpack with us for beach days (including Grand Turk). I don't think there was anyone checking bags at the port (some ports check for fruits and other potentially harmful foods). If you have unopened beverages in your cabin I don't think there would be an issue taking it off the ship. I would have it in a bag and not your hand, but I'm sure parents bring juice boxes for the kids. The island economy is heavily supported by tourism, so it wouldn't bother me to purchase a drink or 2 ashore also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted March 6, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I have always brought off soda and water and never had a problem. Most cruise lines actually sell beverages as you leave the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 6, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 6, 2019 If bringing alcohol (beer) or sodas make sure the containers are unopened and in your beach bag/backpack. But if it's beer you're bringing, you do owe it to yourself to give the local TurksHead brews a shot. No more expensive than the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy923 Posted March 6, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2019 WE bring our yeti cups off the ship at every port. Our kids are filled with ice water and my husband and mine are usually a mixed drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCowboy9 Posted May 5, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I'd limit it to water. Soda or adult beverages -- put a couple bucks in the local economy. It's always fun to try a local brew or bottled beverage - not sure that Grand Turk has local stuff, but you can always get Caribbean made. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted May 6, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 6:54 AM, SpaceCowboy9 said: I'd limit it to water. Soda or adult beverages -- put a couple bucks in the local economy. It's always fun to try a local brew or bottled beverage - not sure that Grand Turk has local stuff, but you can always get Caribbean made. Turk Heads is THE local beer in Grand Turk. Also the Bambarra rum, free shot up at Jack's Shack and it's sold in the Dufry shop and the bars around the cruise center. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 6, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 6, 2019 We've always packed a small insulated cooler with soda/pop when we get off the ship with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate P.C Posted May 13, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Yeap, no one is checking your bags as you leave the ship to go to the Grand Turk. Unlike Cozumel. But the drinks are not very expensive either, and unless you are going with kids, you can treat yourself with some of the local drinks like The Turk Heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasvegascruising Posted May 20, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Just returned from a cruise with a port stop at Grand Turk. We booked an island tour with a company selling tram tours right on the beach. As we waited for the time for our tour, my husband bought a local bottle of beer and a pina colada for me, $17. You be the judge if that is a good price or not. He bought them from a little beach hut on the sand right there at the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikaem86 Posted May 20, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 20, 2019 It shouldn't be a problem at all. Just take your drinks and do your thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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