latebuyer Posted June 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2023 My sister is telling me i can’t take granola bars through US customs on a cruise ship which seems strange. I’m going on a cruise ship from vancouver to alaska. Does anyone know if this is the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everbeentoseabilly Posted June 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I have always taken packaged snacks across the border on the planes and ships. There is no issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everbeentoseabilly Posted June 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Just now, everbeentoseabilly said: I have always taken packaged snacks across the border on the planes and ships. There is no issue. As recently as this past April and I will again this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted June 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Professionally manufactured, cooked, sealed snack food products for personal use (i.e. a few in a pocket, rather than cases of them in your luggage!) aren't a problem - as a diabetic I always travel with some protein bars to maintain blood sugar in case of delays on planes, trains, ships etc., and we have emergency food and water in the car at all times which crosses the border with us 20+ times a year. As long as you declare it, there's no problem with that sort of snack - fresh fruit, raw seeds/nuts that could potentially be planted and grow are the major concerns, with a secondary issue of importation rules on the amount of things like meat and cheese you can bring (Google 'Canadian cheese smuggling ring' for some idea of just how lucrative illegal imports of US cheese can be!!!!) What you can't do on a cruise ship is wander off in port with unpackaged stuff you grabbed from the buffet, despite many people assuming that that can do this - which is exactly why it's not just allowed, but a very sensible idea to always have some sealed snacks. Excursions that feed you in AK tend to be very limited in dining time options, long bus rides before you get to the one lunch place everyone uses in tiny town X is pretty normal, so even if you're don't suffer from hypoglycemia etc. it's a good idea to pack some snacks you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted June 18, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Thanks everyone! Yes i have late port times, so need a snack before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I have taken a few in my carry on & some in my check bags on flights & the cruise no problem I usually will take one in my purse going ashore if allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 18, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, latebuyer said: Thanks everyone! Yes i have late port times, so need a snack before dinner. no food option onboard before dinner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted June 18, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2023 https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-3619?language=en_US 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted June 18, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted June 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, LHT28 said: no food option onboard before dinner?? The docks royal caribbean uses are far away for the most part so i need to snack in town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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