ozcruiser97 Posted October 31, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I have a short cruise coming up soon and there is no drinks package available. Any reliable methods of sneaking a little booze on board the Pacific Explorer (P&O)? Lot of people overseas seem to use rum runners (basically a plastic bag with a little structure) and put it in their luggage. Any ideas or past experiences would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 31, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I have found using trained swallows (make sure they are the African kind and not the European ) to fly over the ship and make regular drop offs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted October 31, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, ozcruiser97 said: I have a short cruise coming up soon and there is no drinks package available. Any reliable methods of sneaking a little booze on board the Pacific Explorer (P&O)? Lot of people overseas seem to use rum runners (basically a plastic bag with a little structure) and put it in their luggage. Any ideas or past experiences would be appreciated. Not worth the risk mate, your name on a blacklist for a lousy bit of Grog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted October 31, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Not worth the risk, if you can't afford a drink on board, either don't drink or don't go on the cruise. Yes some people do it bring stuff on board........ Cheers Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 31, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2019 They would need to be running the risk of having it in their luggage, and hope that it doesn't get picked up by security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted October 31, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Pewter is a dense metal that x-ray machines cannot see through. Mugs made of pewter are sometimes popular to drink beer with as the metal retains the chill of the drink particularly if you freeze the mug before use. Perhaps of you got a large beer-stein pewter mug you could insert whatever you wanted inside of it and no x-ray machine would be able to penetrate it. Of course when they see the mug you will just have to hope that they do not ask if anything is in it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozcruiser97 Posted October 31, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Anyone know if rum runners and the like are effective in Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted October 31, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I mention that we felt the drinks prices on P&O were quite reasonable. For instance, bottles of wine start at $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2019 49 minutes ago, ozcruiser97 said: Anyone know if rum runners and the like are effective in Australia? I do not know, I have never known anyone to even have them let alone trying to bring them on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2019 https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/articles.cfm?ID=2383 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I am not condoning any of this in any way Although, Number 15 may work best for me.😋. https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/how-to-sneak-alcohol-on-a-cruise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT1304 Posted November 1, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: I am not condoning any of this in any way Although, Number 15 may work best for me.😋. https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/how-to-sneak-alcohol-on-a-cruise/ Many years ago, long before I even moved to Australia, so probably about 25 years ago, I went to a Phil Collins concert. Of course we were not allowed to take alcohol in to the concert venue as we had to buy from the bars there. But who would want to lose their spot near the front to go to the bar to buy a drink. Se my brother, who was a paramedic, got me a few glucose drips from the hospital. We emptied them and filled them with alcohol and then strapped them round our stomachs so when were were searched and patted down (was no metal detector wands in those days) it just felt like we had a fat stomach. The funny part was all of us holding up these drip bags in the middle of the concert sipping out the tube. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #13 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, DT1304 said: Many years ago, long before I even moved to Australia, so probably about 25 years ago, I went to a Phil Collins concert. Of course we were not allowed to take alcohol in to the concert venue as we had to buy from the bars there. But who would want to lose their spot near the front to go to the bar to buy a drink. Se my brother, who was a paramedic, got me a few glucose drips from the hospital. We emptied them and filled them with alcohol and then strapped them round our stomachs so when were were searched and patted down (was no metal detector wands in those days) it just felt like we had a fat stomach. The funny part was all of us holding up these drip bags in the middle of the concert sipping out the tube. lol LOL, the original camel packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT1304 Posted November 1, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 hours ago, ozcruiser97 said: Anyone know if rum runners and the like are effective in Australia? Take the cost of the rum runners, and add the cost of the alcohol you will buy to fill them. Then take the cost of the alcohol you would buy on board for the same qty of alcohol. The difference in price is really not worth the risk. Just buy your drinks on board. I personally never buy a drinks package because I do not drink enough to justify the daily cost, especially as I am off the ship alot in the various ports. Remember to take into account how much you plan to drink EVERY DAY including the port days to see if a drink package is even worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 1, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 1, 2019 And remember the P&O Alcohol Police read these boards to detect the tricks. When you pay thousands of dollars for a cruise, the cost of a beer or two and a glass of wine or two is miniscule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 1, 2019 They would be well aware of all the smuggling tricks, it is just a matter of enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted November 1, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 6:00 AM, MicCanberra said: I have found using trained swallows (make sure they are the African kind and not the European ) to fly over the ship and make regular drop offs. Albatros's surely.They're the b52s of the bird world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, brian1 said: Albatros's surely.They're the b52s of the bird world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted November 1, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: OK,I stand corrected,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 1, 2019 LOL, there are some things that stand the test of time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted November 1, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 1, 2019 The only time I thought about it was on princess...... Due to the cost of Port on board $16 for a small glass ( so 10 glasses per bottle $160 per bottle for a $20 bottle of port ) answer don't drink port on board Cheers Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted November 1, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, getting older slowly said: The only time I thought about it was on princess...... Due to the cost of Port on board $16 for a small glass ( so 10 glasses per bottle $160 per bottle for a $20 bottle of port ) answer don't drink port on board Cheers Don Definitely not on Carnival either, several cruises back I decided I'd have an after dinner Port, and shout my BIL one as well. $22.00 a glass for Penfolds Grandfather. Edited November 1, 2019 by Russell21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 1, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Surely when you cruise, any port in a storm will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted November 2, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 11:23 AM, MicCanberra said: I am not condoning any of this in any way Although, Number 15 may work best for me.😋. https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/how-to-sneak-alcohol-on-a-cruise/ I fear the bra option might draw too much attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 2, 2019 #25 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Yep, plus I don't have the hips for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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