Taking Food off Ship

[SeattleAl]

OK, I know this is against the rules, but lots of boards and tips suggest it's pretty normal to grab a few rolls, some meat/cheese, fruit, a cookie to take off the boat when you're in port. I'm not talking about a feast.

 

If this is kind of one of those 'wink and nod' things everyone does and no one cares, we'll probably do it a time of two when we have an excursion. But I don't want to try to hide food in a bag that might get searched and becomes a issue.

 

What has been your experience? Thanks!!!

[LGW59]

23 minutes ago, SeattleAl said:

OK, I know this is against the rules, but lots of boards and tips suggest it's pretty normal to grab a few rolls, some meat/cheese, fruit, a cookie to take off the boat when you're in port. I'm not talking about a feast.

 

If this is kind of one of those 'wink and nod' things everyone does and no one cares, we'll probably do it a time of two when we have an excursion. But I don't want to try to hide food in a bag that might get searched and becomes a issue.

 

What has been your experience? Thanks!!!

Don’t forget the condiments and a knife, good grief.  And don’t forget different countries have rules on bringing food into their country.  Spend a few bucks, contribute to the local economy.

Edited December 1, 2021 by LGW59

[shofer]

4 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Don’t forget the condiments and a knife, good grief.  And don’t forget different countries have rules on bringing food into their country.

In 2014 took a cruise w/my mom and when we got off the boat in Cozumel there was a staff person with a large plastic garbage bag collecting all the fruit/food people had taken for snacks. 

[SeattleAl]

PS-This an an Alaska cruise, so no foreign nation rules involved.

[AustinCruise]

You would probably be fine in Alaska. Some ports have dogs sniffing…. It really isn’t the processed food they are looking for, it’s the fruits and veggies that may carry critters. 

[Merion_Mom]

Next year, you will be going to Canada.

 

[smplybcause]

Most ports have a "only if food is in original manufacturer packaging" rule. So an unopened box of cereal from the buffet is ok but a pastry from there is not. 

 

Book an excursion that includes food.

 

Pack some individually wrapped granola bars. 

 

Add $30 to your budget to buy food. 

[satxdiver]

We have been on three cruises so far since the ships started cruising again this fall.  All cruises were to the western Caribbean.   Cozumel had dogs to smell for food and it was confiscated.  Other ports were looking for any food being brought from the ship and taking it.  Take food off AYOR. 

[ONECRUISER]

3 hours ago, shofer said:

In 2014 took a cruise w/my mom and when we got off the boat in Cozumel there was a staff person with a large plastic garbage bag collecting all the fruit/food people had taken for snacks. 

Was there they multiple times and always had a Food sniffing Dog 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

9 hours ago, shofer said:

In 2014 took a cruise w/my mom and when we got off the boat in Cozumel there was a staff person with a large plastic garbage bag collecting all the fruit/food people had taken for snacks. 

yes, we have encountered this in Cozumel as well, but nowhere else, even though the daily compass in other locations (like St Kitts last week) would specify that no food was allowed to be brought off the ship.

We usually bring some pastries or fruit loops for the kiddo's snack, but not actual fruit, cheese or meat. Fewer chances that it would be disallowed.

[PhoenixCruiser]

Do they not sell food where you are going? 

[SeattleAl]

17 minutes ago, PhoenixCruiser said:

Do they not sell food where you are going? 

Not really. We're on couple of multi-hour excursions that don't have food and will have an 18 month old and a diabetic, so having some food is slightly essential. 

 

PS: Packers suck! <g>

[LGW59]

4 minutes ago, SeattleAl said:

Not really. We're on couple of multi-hour excursions that don't have food and will have an 18 month old and a diabetic, so having some food is slightly essential. 

 

PS: Packers suck! <g>

Ok so more important info now, thank you.  Now with this in mind I apologize for my in jest comments but nonetheless snarky.  Perhaps on board you speak with guest relations, explain your situation, I’m guessing they will work with you on this.  Good luck!

[PhoenixCruiser]

22 hours ago, SeattleAl said:

Not really. We're on couple of multi-hour excursions that don't have food and will have an 18 month old and a diabetic, so having some food is slightly essential. 

 

PS: Packers suck! <g>

 

Well, you should have included that on your first post!

 

You can bring pre-packaged food ashore. With that said, last week there really wasn't a lot of options, maybe you should bring some from home just to be safe. 

[davekathy]

On 12/1/2021 at 12:08 AM, satxdiver said:

We have been on three cruises so far since the ships started cruising again this fall.  All cruises were to the western Caribbean.   Cozumel had dogs to smell for food and it was confiscated.  Other ports were looking for any food being brought from the ship and taking it.  Take food off AYOR. 

Marijuana brownies. 😎

[smplybcause]

Ha! The dogs probably wish. They're 100% there for food in Cozumel. I've seen lots of people stopped for ignoring the warning in the compass and taking food off ship. Most of the ones I've seen alerted on apples or bananas.

[sailor05]

I'm not convinced the dogs were smelling for food....

[Itchy&Scratchy]

8 hours ago, sailor05 said:

I'm not convinced the dogs were smelling for food....

they were, probably, among other things. There were huge bins full of fruit which people tried to bring off the ship.

[zekekelso]

8 hours ago, sailor05 said:

I'm not convinced the dogs were smelling for food....

If they are anything like my dogs,  it’s all about food. If there’s an island that want to make sure nobody smuggles in a Cheeto, I’ve got the beast for them. 

[firefly333]

On 11/30/2021 at 9:57 PM, SeattleAl said:

OK, I know this is against the rules, but lots of boards and tips suggest it's pretty normal to grab a few rolls, some meat/cheese, fruit, a cookie to take off the boat when you're in port. I'm not talking about a feast.

 

If this is kind of one of those 'wink and nod' things everyone does and no one cares, we'll probably do it a time of two when we have an excursion. But I don't want to try to hide food in a bag that might get searched and becomes a issue.

 

What has been your experience? Thanks!!!

Cozumel now actually has dogs and they go thru  the back packs by hand.  Tables set up with a human and dog and every back pack is being searched. Fruit is the biggest no no. 

 

You can bring sealed crackers or something if you need food for the little one. 

Edited December 3, 2021 by firefly333

[DragonOfTheSeas]

We have always seen the table with lots of food items and the dogs in Cozumel.  . . .

 

Yes , I have been on a tour where there was almost no food available. We were in the Faroe Islands and it was an 8 hr tour arranged by a Cruise Critic member.  It was a great tour of the countryside. Many others brought food from the ship. They knew the situation.  DH and I did not.  Finally, we found/stopped at a small convenience store.   I had Euros and USD, but not their currency.  I tried to use my CC and the machine would not take it. [before I had a chip] The woman felt sorry for us and took some euros as payment.  I now always have some type of food in my day bag--usually a wrapped breakfast bar.

 

 

 

Edited December 3, 2021 by DragonOfTheSeas

[Bailey & Sophie]

 

We like longer excursions. A couple of times we were not given much for a lunch. We always take factory sealed packages of nuts or dried fruit. They tie us over until we get back to the ship.

[OCruisers]

Just make sure any food you take off the ship is packaged and sealed by the manufacturer.  

[read2learn]

This summer at the Cozumel port there was a dog I assumed to be checking for drugs but he was sniffing for food! My dog would love that job!  😀

[crbonfiber]

On 11/30/2021 at 10:57 PM, SeattleAl said:

OK, I know this is against the rules, but lots of boards and tips suggest it's pretty normal to grab a few rolls, some meat/cheese, fruit, a cookie to take off the boat when you're in port. I'm not talking about a feast.

 

If this is kind of one of those 'wink and nod' things everyone does and no one cares, we'll probably do it a time of two when we have an excursion. But I don't want to try to hide food in a bag that might get searched and becomes a issue.

 

What has been your experience? Thanks!!!

Could you be any cheaper??? Stay home if your broke!