flutist14_99 Posted July 18, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2021 We’re on the Carnival Conquest in a balcony hopefully in August. Can someone refresh my memory on whether my sister can bring Ensure with her to have as a nutritional supplement and can we still get ice to put it in to make it cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachDiva101 Posted July 18, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I would call. Everything I’ve read says drinks must be in cans only. You can request a bucket of ice from your room steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelplus Posted July 18, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Can this be requested from the Special Needs department along with a medical refrigerator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdr69 Posted July 18, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Or just use the fridge in the cabin? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail Posted July 18, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2021 They sell ensure in powder form (just add water). Carnival shouldn’t turn away sealed containers of the powder if your sister wants to bring it. Sold at Walmart & most grocery retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavens_09 Posted July 18, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 18, 2021 4 hours ago, flutist14_99 said: We’re on the Carnival Conquest in a balcony hopefully in August. Can someone refresh my memory on whether my sister can bring Ensure with her to have as a nutritional supplement and can we still get ice to put it in to make it cold? 4 hours ago, BeachDiva101 said: I would call. Everything I’ve read says drinks must be in cans only. You can request a bucket of ice from your room steward. Yes you can bring Ensure. You can bring on 12 sealed individual cans or cartons 12 fluid oz. or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavens_09 Posted July 18, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, flutist14_99 said: We’re on the Carnival Conquest in a balcony hopefully in August. Can someone refresh my memory on whether my sister can bring Ensure with her to have as a nutritional supplement and can we still get ice to put it in to make it cold? Might run into trouble if you bring the bottles. Does Ensure come in a carton? Edited July 18, 2021 by slavens_09 Wanted to add info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted July 19, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2021 If it i in a box then each person can bring 12, if they are bottles then contact the special needs department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 19, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Purvis1231 said: If it i in a box then each person can bring 12, if they are bottles then contact the special needs department. I have brought Premier Protein Shakes on a Carnival cruise with no issue at all. Ensure is in the same type of juice box (cardboard with alumium liner) container which would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted July 19, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I feel like this falls into the category of medically necessary. So maybe a doctors note saying she’s been “ordered” to drink them 1x a day or 2x or whatever it may be… I bet that would work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted July 19, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, kelkel2 said: I feel like this falls into the category of medically necessary. So maybe a doctors note saying she’s been “ordered” to drink them 1x a day or 2x or whatever it may be… I bet that would work! I feel it falls into the category of of an energy drink or dietary supplement drink. After all, Carnival sells energy drinks, so why not? I'd bring it on board without even thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted July 19, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Ensure is a plastic bottle (my liquid breakfast, so I know) But I imagine if in the original 12-pack carton, they may not care. WORST CASE - they say no, you appeal they still say no and you have a nice cruise. Call it 50/50, roll the dice and see what happens. Still a nice cruise either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted July 19, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 19, 2021 This isn't complicated. It has already been stated that it is sold as a powder. Just add water, and ready to go. Easy to carry, and no question about whether it would be allowed on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted July 19, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Doesn't taste the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florida eagle Posted July 19, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, EngIceDave said: Doesn't taste the same Since it can be medically prescribed, a doctor's note may suffice. Ensure is not cheap. Or was cheaper decades ago. That product is used in psyche and medical hospitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted July 19, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 19, 2021 It's like $15 for a 12 pack....they're about a dollar a piece. Doctor note/prescription would help No one wants to pitch money away, but buy it and try it. BE NICE BE POLITE BE CALM If they say no, worst loss is $15 bucks or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 19, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 19, 2021 i will add that when I cruised in 2018 I called the Special Needs department describing why i needed the protein shakes (gastric bypass surgery). They sent back a reply within a good time frame (a week maybe) and I printed out that email. The shakes were in my carry on and I had the letter. When i went through screening I told them I had the protein shakes and they said fine. I didn't have to show the letter or anything. So if you are worried and don't want to use the powder that is what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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