Taking Food off Ship

[clearlake_cruiser]

New Zealand has $400 fine for violation of biosecurity regulations.  This was a priority during cruise on Ovation of the Seas.

https://youtu.be/gU_kcbVOwsM

 

Edited December 5, 2021 by clearlake_cruiser

[blueslily]

On 12/1/2021 at 11:43 PM, 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>

 

Hi there, I'm sailing next week on Symphony. I have to have snacks for medical reasons as well. I've packed a few non-perishable items that meet the guidelines so I wont have to worry. Its extra stuff to pack, but I'm accustomed to that and dont want any issues. Before the cruise pause, I took my mom on a cruise to Europe. She has to eat at certain intervals and has a long list of stuff she cant eat. So, we didnt want any issues. So, we packed various snacks for her and i made sure she ate plenty each morning before we left the ship. We had a port intensive itinerary and this was her first time in Europe so we were off the ship all day. Not being home, we didnt want to risk not having access to what she needs. It was so worth it to shop for what she needed before the cruise and to pack it for daily use off the ship. For your toddler, there are lots if snack options that you can purchase at home that they may like a d bring with you. We just prefer knowing we have it and that its sometin g we can indeed eat without the work of searching later.  Good luck. 

[reallyitsmema]

2 hours ago, blueslily said:

 

Hi there, I'm sailing next week on Symphony. I have to have snacks for medical reasons as well. I've packed a few non-perishable items that meet the guidelines so I wont have to worry. Its extra stuff to pack, but I'm accustomed to that and dont want any issues. Before the cruise pause, I took my mom on a cruise to Europe. She has to eat at certain intervals and has a long list of stuff she cant eat. So, we didnt want any issues. So, we packed various snacks for her and i made sure she ate plenty each morning before we left the ship. We had a port intensive itinerary and this was her first time in Europe so we were off the ship all day. Not being home, we didnt want to risk not having access to what she needs. It was so worth it to shop for what she needed before the cruise and to pack it for daily use off the ship. For your toddler, there are lots if snack options that you can purchase at home that they may like a d bring with you. We just prefer knowing we have it and that its sometin g we can indeed eat without the work of searching later.  Good luck. 

 

I also travel with someone with a medical condition.  We always have protein bars with us for long excursions and just everyday life.  We never assume that we can get something where we are going that would be appropriate.

[Hogbay]

4 hours ago, clearlake_cruiser said:

New Zealand has $400 fine for violation of biosecurity regulations.  This was a priority during cruise on Ovation of the Seas.

https://youtu.be/gU_kcbVOwsM

 

Australia 🇦🇺 is like you cous we have learnt from our mistakes we let the Kiwi's in and now can't get them out of Bondi Beach 🤣🤣🤣.Nowadays we have pirate's trying to smuggle " pistol and boo" . 😇

 

[Diav]

We have taken a small lunch couple of rolls, some ham and cookies with diet Coke’s on several ports of British Isles.. never had a problem.  Didn’t take a fraction of what we we would eaten on the cruise ship for lunch. Hard to find lunch in several forts/castles, so we had a nice picnic. Often then we would stop at a pub later in the day for a local fare and libation. Worked for us.

[livingonthebeach]

On 12/4/2021 at 9:51 PM, Hogbay said:

You don't see everything 🤣 . People have been find $1000 for first offence. 

 

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/clearing-cbp/bringing-agricultural-products-united-states

 

From what I've read, it's when you lie and get caught that you are fined. If you tell the truth you won't be fined and given a life sentence.  I've taken snacks off ships and have never been asked nor fined. 

[cb at sea]

Meats, cheeses and produce are usually not allowed to be brought from "out of country".....so stick to pre-packaged food items, if you want to take something ashore.  At the least, your "picnic" might be confiscated.  At the worst, you could be fined, or arrested.  Is it really worth that risk?

 

[Diav]

We are seniors and can’t imagine “the risk” is very high at all for us at all. Honestly, we have done this several times before and will not worry about our “picnic” being taken away if we choose to take a bite with us in the future.  Nothing to get hung about, as John Lennon said.

[davekathy]

2 minutes ago, Diav said:

We are seniors and can’t imagine “the risk” is very high at all for us at all. Honestly, we have done this several times before and will not worry about our “picnic” being taken away if we choose to take a bite with us in the future.  Nothing to get hung about, as John Lennon said.

Oh, so the trick is being a senior. 😂 John first sang,... nothing is real...

[poocher]

OP, take prepacked items.  They are readily available in Windjammer and Park Cafe/Cafe Promenade.  You would not be able to take sandwich fixings or fruit.  I am sure you can find appropriate items.  Enjoy your trip.

[SRF]

On 12/4/2021 at 9:11 PM, livingonthebeach said:

 

It could potentially be a big deal but no one is going to be fined or imprissioned for it.  The worst I saw was confiscated bananas at Port Canaveral. 

 

Tell that to the lady that got fined $500 for a apple she took of the plane when arriving in the US.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/23/us/apple-delta-fine-customs-flight-500-trnd/index.html

 

If you have ever flown back into the US from an International location, have you ever seen the beagle sniffing luggage?  That is a food sniffing dog.  

[mjkacmom]

20 hours ago, Diav said:

We have taken a small lunch couple of rolls, some ham and cookies with diet Coke’s on several ports of British Isles.. never had a problem.  Didn’t take a fraction of what we we would eaten on the cruise ship for lunch. Hard to find lunch in several forts/castles, so we had a nice picnic. Often then we would stop at a pub later in the day for a local fare and libation. Worked for us.

Because you didn’t get caught. Kind of like “I took some items by the register and put them in my pockets while the cashier was distracted” - worked for us.

[livingonthebeach]

1 hour ago, SRF said:

 

Tell that to the lady that got fined $500 for a apple she took of the plane when arriving in the US.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/23/us/apple-delta-fine-customs-flight-500-trnd/index.html

 

If you have ever flown back into the US from an International location, have you ever seen the beagle sniffing luggage?  That is a food sniffing dog.  

 

We weren't talking about flying back to the US and going through US customs.  The discussion was about taking a few snacks off the ship when in some ports of call to consume while on excursions. Some of the impoverished Caribbean islands are not going to fine anyone as they direly need the business the cruise ships bring. I didn't have any trouble in Alaska or Europe nor Asia for that matter. 

 

I did see an agent once in Cape Canaveral telling people if they had fruit or meat products or any open food products they had to get rid of them before they got to the front of the line.  There was a sea of bananas strewn all over the place and in garbage cans before we even got to the customs agents.  NO FINES. 

[LGW59]

2 hours ago, SRF said:

 

Tell that to the lady that got fined $500 for a apple she took of the plane when arriving in the US.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/23/us/apple-delta-fine-customs-flight-500-trnd/index.html

 

If you have ever flown back into the US from an International location, have you ever seen the beagle sniffing luggage?  That is a food sniffing dog.  

Flown back to the US from international vacations many times over the past 30 years, never once have I ever seen a beagle sniffing dog.

[Luckynana]

7 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Flown back to the US from international vacations many times over the past 30 years, never once have I ever seen a beagle sniffing dog.

I saw one in JFK Airport years ago while waiting for our daughter to arrive from Spain...

[Seville2Cabo]

49 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Flown back to the US from international vacations many times over the past 30 years, never once have I ever seen a beagle sniffing dog.

Then you don’t fly much.  We see it all the time.  Since we travel with our dog to Mexico, when we return, they usually take us to the side so our dog does not cause the sniffer dog to be distracted.  Flying into Mexico, there is usually a dog there 80% of the time.   (We also get escorted to the front of the line at TSA when they have a dog working).  I guess we notice it more since 

 

Usually before customs, there is a place to discard your “illegal” fruits and other foods.  Once you sign your declaration form and present it to the customs agent, you will be fined if you have contraband. And that is in most countries you fly into.   

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, Seville2Cabo said:

Then you don’t fly much.  We see it all the time.  Since we travel with our dog to Mexico, when we return, they usually take us to the side so our dog does not cause the sniffer dog to be distracted.  Flying into Mexico, there is usually a dog there 80% of the time.   (We also get escorted to the front of the line at TSA when they have a dog working).  I guess we notice it more since 

 

Usually before customs, there is a place to discard your “illegal” fruits and other foods.  Once you sign your declaration form and present it to the customs agent, you will be fined if you have contraband. And that is in most countries you fly into.   

Well yea, I do much, still have never seen it.

[SeattleAl]

2 hours ago, LGW59 said:

Flown back to the US from international vacations many times over the past 30 years, never once have I ever seen a beagle sniffing dog.

Back in 1999 I was flying back from Israel and cleared customs in O'Hare. While waiting for the luggage to arrive, a woman customs officer was wandering around with the little Beagle. He would stop by people and just sit down. They would then cough up some oranges, bananas, or grapefruits  (Israel has great citrus). Eventually, people would simply see the dog heading their direction and take out their fruit even before he got there. It was amusing and non-threatening and no one got in trouble. 

[Seville2Cabo]

2 hours ago, LGW59 said:

Well yea, I do much, still have never seen it.

My dog averages 12 international flights a year. How about you?

[LGW59]

17 minutes ago, Seville2Cabo said:

My dog averages 12 international flights a year. How about you?

Happy 7th birthday 🍵

[Seville2Cabo]

1 minute ago, LGW59 said:

Happy 7th birthday 🍵

I guess the answer was you don’t fly much and that was your best come back.

[Hogbay]

12 hours ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

We weren't talking about flying back to the US and going through US customs.  The discussion was about taking a few snacks off the ship when in some ports of call to consume while on excursions. Some of the impoverished Caribbean islands are not going to fine anyone as they direly need the business the cruise ships bring. I didn't have any trouble in Alaska or Europe nor Asia for that matter. 

 

I did see an agent once in Cape Canaveral telling people if they had fruit or meat products or any open food products they had to get rid of them before they got to the front of the line.  There was a sea of bananas strewn all over the place and in garbage cans before we even got to the customs agents.  NO FINES. 

We were responding to the OP question and I will reply to your sweeping statement tomorrow or your today.

[livingonthebeach]

2 hours ago, Hogbay said:

We were responding to the OP question and I will reply to your sweeping statement tomorrow or your today.

 

The OP's question was about bringing snacks off a cruise ship when in port and not about bringing food off a commercial airline and through US Customs at an airport -- there's a difference there. 

[SRF]

17 hours ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

We weren't talking about flying back to the US and going through US customs.  The discussion was about taking a few snacks off the ship when in some ports of call to consume while on excursions. Some of the impoverished Caribbean islands are not going to fine anyone as they direly need the business the cruise ships bring. I didn't have any trouble in Alaska or Europe nor Asia for that matter. 

 

I did see an agent once in Cape Canaveral telling people if they had fruit or meat products or any open food products they had to get rid of them before they got to the front of the line.  There was a sea of bananas strewn all over the place and in garbage cans before we even got to the customs agents.  NO FINES. 

 

So, you only follow the rules of the US?  And only if you fly?

 

So basically, you don't care with the rules or laws are, if you don't agree with them, you don't follow them.

 

 Not all countries have rules against outside food.  But some do, most time for very good reasons (insects or micro organisms they are trying to keep out of their country).

 

Well, good luck if you ever to to Australia and try to take food in.

[livingonthebeach]

40 minutes ago, SRF said:

....Well, good luck if you ever to to Australia and try to take food in.

 

Being that U.S. citizens are presently not allowed entry to Australia , it is a very moot point.