Best way to bring alcohol on board

[FitzLA]

Fitz, *when* are we cruising together? :)

 

I have told you over and over, merion mom, you should go on our Freedom Cruise with us! We would have fun, wouldn't we?!:D :D

[mooseII]

In all seriousness, has anyone brought a blender? My wife just got the magic bullet (I'm sure you've seen the infomercial) and it's small enough to fit snuggly in luggage.

 

Thanks in advance for any reply.

[FitzLA]

In all seriousness, has anyone brought a blender? My wife just got the magic bullet (I'm sure you've seen the infomercial) and it's small enough to fit snuggly in luggage.

 

Thanks in advance for any reply.

 

I have actually never brought a blender, but if you have room for it, why not. I am planning on having a little get together for our cc buddies since we have a huge balcony, and I think a blender would work out just fine. I am just wondering if you can order bottles of rum, vodka etc from room service?

[FPP777]

I have actually never brought a blender, but if you have room for it, why not. I am planning on having a little get together for our cc buddies since we have a huge balcony, and I think a blender would work out just fine. I am just wondering if you can order bottles of rum, vodka etc from room service?

 

Are you saying your not going to smuggle?:D

[Bobblsc]

Anyway, the operative word regarding contractual agreement is "implied", not necessarily written.

 

Could you expand on your point here? What is "implied" in the Cruise Contract that is enforceable? If it is only "implied", how might it be interpreted differently by different people? If it is only "implied", might it be logical that some may fail to notice the implication?

 

Well, in general, we will always agree to disagree on these threads about booze on board. But it does provide a vehicle for all of us to keep in touch. :D

 

Bob :rolleyes:

[Merion_Mom]

I have told you over and over, merion mom, you should go on our Freedom Cruise with us! We would have fun, wouldn't we?!:D :D

But, DAYUM, Fitz, that comes right in the middle of the school term!!!!

[Bobblsc]

Trying, trying again!

 

Bob

[sas80]

In all seriousness, has anyone brought a blender? My wife just got the magic bullet (I'm sure you've seen the infomercial) and it's small enough to fit snuggly in luggage.

 

Thanks in advance for any reply.

 

Yes. My uncle brought a hand crank blender on my wedding cruise. It was the kind that secured itself (like a vice grip) to the counter.

We had "happy hour margaritas" in his room every night!

We would just have room service bring us buckets of ice. They saw everything and didnt care - they got tipped for bringing us the ice!

Worked out wonderfully! I think he packed an entire bag of booze and mixers!

[Bobblsc]

19. This Contract contains the entire agreement between Carrier and Passenger and supersedes any other agreements, written or oral, relating to the subject matter. Any waiver of any provision of this Contract must be made in writing and signed by Carrier. If any portion of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid, then said portion shall be deemed severed from the Contract in such jurisdiction only and all remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Carrier: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida, and 33132, USA

 

This is from FPP777's post. Note "This Contract contains the entire agreement between Carrier and Passenger....." This should settle the case, but alas, it probably won't.

 

OK, to the original poster: the largest zip lock bags will hold a bottle of booze and are essentially leak proof.

 

Bob :rolleyes:

[rvrgirl]

19. This Contract contains the entire agreement between Carrier and Passenger and supersedes any other agreements, written or oral, relating to the subject matter. Any waiver of any provision of this Contract must be made in writing and signed by Carrier. If any portion of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid, then said portion shall be deemed severed from the Contract in such jurisdiction only and all remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Carrier: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida, and 33132, USA

 

This is from FPP777's post. Note "This Contract contains the entire agreement between Carrier and Passenger....." This should settle the case, but alas, it probably won't.

 

OK, to the original poster: the largest zip lock bags will hold a bottle of booze and are essentially leak proof.

 

Bob :rolleyes:

 

LOL:D :D :D

[cruisePRN]

Passengers who book their own shore excursions in port are denying revenue to the ship's excursions department.

 

Passengers who bring all their own clothes and buy nothing in the shops are denying revenue to the shops on board.

 

Passengers who do not gamble are denying revenue to the casino.

 

Passengers who take their own photographs are denying revenue to the photo department.

 

Passengers who drink only the "included" coffee and do not purchase specialty coffees are denying revenue to the Lattetudes department.

 

Passengers who eat only the "included" soft serve yogurt and do not purchase from Ben and Jerry's are denying revenue to the ice cream department.

 

Passengers who do not let their children do whatever they want and play video games endlessly are denying revenue to the arcade department.

 

Passengers who do not purchase spa services are denying revenue to the spa department.

 

So, everyone on board a ship picks and chooses where his onboard dollars will go.

 

 

None of this is smuggling, illegal, or against the rules!

[pinkrosesdeb]

They may not be against the rules but they DO address the loss of income arguments being made. I would think most of these would cause a greater loss of income than someone bringing on alcohol for in room consumption. I know we always drop a good bit in the spa. Also, have never left without making our deposits in the casino and spending money on espresso. We haven't carried booze onboard since our first cruise when we found out we weren't supposed to but I don't blame people who want to do it. It is a big pain in the b --- not to be able to fix yourself a pre dinner cocktail to enjoy on your balcony. We always counted on buying a bottle 1st night to take back to our cabin, not an option now. I think rccl should rethink this option as they would regain revenue they are losing now when people bring their own. JMHO

[FLACRUISER99]

Booze manufactures have responded by making 750ML all plastic bottles (flask shaped):cool: . Buy pants with cargo pockets. Put it in your pocket:D

[cruisePRN]

I would like to see RCL allow you to buy liquor onboard from the store. Until they allow this you are smuggling.People are picking and choosing which rules they wish to follow and it's not right. If you don't like this rule and choose to ignor it then you have no complaints against children in the adult area or t-shirts and shorts on formal night in the dinning room or other rules people think don't suit them. Where are you going to draw the line?

[pcur]

19. This Contract contains the entire agreement between Carrier and Passenger and supersedes any other agreements, written or oral, relating to the subject matter. Any waiver of any provision of this Contract must be made in writing and signed by Carrier. If any portion of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid, then said portion shall be deemed severed from the Contract in such jurisdiction only and all remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Carrier: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida, and 33132, USA

This is from FPP777's post. Note "This Contract contains the entire agreement between Carrier and Passenger....." This should settle the case, but alas, it probably won't.

 

Bob :rolleyes:

 

OK, if we're going to quote, I guess I can quote, too. From Wikipedia, about IMPLIED CONTRACTS........

 

"Express and implied contracts

A contract can be either an express contract or an implied contract. An express contract is one in which the terms are expressed verbally, either orally or in writing. An implied contract is one in which some of the terms are not expressed in words.

 

Implied in fact or implied in law

An implied contract can either be implied in fact or implied in law. A contract which is implied in fact is one in which the circumstances imply that parties have reached an agreement even though they have not done so expressly. For example, by going to a doctor for a physical, a patient agrees that he will pay a fair price for the service. If he refuses to pay after being examined, he has breached a contract implied in fact."

 

:D

[FPP777]

I would like to see RCL allow you to buy liquor onboard from the store. Until they allow this you are smuggling.People are picking and choosing which rules they wish to follow and it's not right. If you don't like this rule and choose to ignor it then you have no complaints against children in the adult area or t-shirts and shorts on formal night in the dinning room or other rules people think don't suit them. Where are you going to draw the line?

 

Now you get it. People are going to do what suits them. Does not make it right, but that is what they are gonna do. So my question to you, are you gonna sit here and argue about the rules and get all upset because someone smuggled booze onboard or are you going to relax and realize it is something that you yourself has no control over. Why let other people spoil your planning , which to me is as fun, and your cruise. Dont sweat the small stuff.;)

[andsail]

Now you get it. People are going to do what suits them. Does not make it right, but that is what they are gonna do. So my question to you, are you gonna sit here and argue about the rules and get all upset because someone smuggled booze onboard or are you going to relax and realize it is something that you yourself has no control over. Why let other people spoil your planning , which to me is as fun, and your cruise. Dont sweat the small stuff.;)

Well said. As long as you do what suits you there is no need to worry about the actions of others regarding smuggling.

[Dandylyon]

I would not smuggle booze onboard ship if the cruise line asked me not to. Nor would I bring an iron. That's just the way I am. I don't park my non-compact car in compact spaces or park, even for a minute, in a handicapped spot.

 

Of the above, I am more upset with people who bring an iron because that can directly affect my safety and the safety of everyone on board. Chair hogs annoy me more than imbibers.

 

Do I care if people like to get drunk on their vacation? Nope. Enjoy! So long as I get to enjoy my vacation my way, folks can do whatever they want. To me it has nothing to do with ship revenues.

 

It's just something about circumventing the "rules" that sort of rubs me the wrong way. It must go back to elementary school when it was annoying to have kids "cut" in line. No, it's not a law. But it is a rule.

 

Yes, you are right, I do drive slightly over the speed limit sometimes, so I guess that puts me in the same category as booze smugglers.

[FPP777]

One other thing that we all need to come to grips with. There are rules and suggested practices on the ship. RCL does not enforce either 100 percent. Until they do, people will smuggle, people will try to wear less then formal on formal night and people will hog chairs. My attitude is this. If I/m sitting in the dining room, just after I finished a drink in my room that I smuggled on, and someone walks in, in a pair of jeans, while I/m eating a nice shrimp cocktail, I will continue to eat that shrimp cocktail and I bet it will taste just the same. Dont sweat it.:D

[BearySweet2Cruise]

To all that think we are scum for bringing alcohol on board:

can't believe this thread is still going... going in circles that is..:D

We know we cannot change what people will do, and why do so many care what everyone else is doing anyways? Worry about you and stop caring about the pittilily lil crap others do like bring a bottle of alcohol on board.. Does this ruin your trip? If so, then choose a different type of vacation.. you are obviously not suited to cruise. :eek:

[sas80]

RCCL is never going to police people smuggling booze on board for one very good reason....if they 100% accomplished eliminating every item of smuggled alcohol onto the ship they greatly INCRESE their own personal liability when it comes to intoxication issues.

 

People going overboard, falling and slipping on ships, fighting, gambling excessively, etc.,etc.,etc.

 

Allowing smuggling to happen means that they will always have something to point their finger at if issues arise. Even if it cant be proven that said passenger consumed any of his or her smuggled alcohol, if a situation erupts, personal consumption of smuggled alcohol cannot be ruled out either.

 

Personal consumption of smuggled alcohol greatly reduces RCCL's liabiliaty in certain situations.

[rvrgirl]

I would not smuggle booze onboard ship if the cruise line asked me not to. Nor would I bring an iron. That's just the way I am. I don't park my non-compact car in compact spaces or park, even for a minute, in a handicapped spot.

 

Of the above, I am more upset with people who bring an iron because that can directly affect my safety and the safety of everyone on board. Chair hogs annoy me more than imbibers.

 

Do I care if people like to get drunk on their vacation? Nope. Enjoy! So long as I get to enjoy my vacation my way, folks can do whatever they want. To me it has nothing to do with ship revenues.

 

It's just something about circumventing the "rules" that sort of rubs me the wrong way. It must go back to elementary school when it was annoying to have kids "cut" in line. No, it's not a law. But it is a rule.

 

Yes, you are right, I do drive slightly over the speed limit sometimes, so I guess that puts me in the same category as booze smugglers.

 

Good for you:) But I'm not sure what your feelings have to do with the title of this thread:confused: which is :

Best way to bring alcohol on board:D

[pcur]

To all that think we are scum for bringing alcohol on board:

can't believe this thread is still going... going in circles that is..:D

We know we cannot change what people will do, and why do so many care what everyone else is doing anyways? Worry about you and stop caring about the pittilily lil crap others do like bring a bottle of alcohol on board.. Does this ruin your trip? If so, then choose a different type of vacation.. you are obviously not suited to cruise. :eek:

 

 

Who said scum?....Did I say scum?....Anybody say scum?

 

Wow! Waaaaaaaaaaaay over-exaggerating that one. I would say, at best, slightly irritated or maybe mildly disapproving, but definitely not to the scum level.

 

Enjoy the booze and the cruise; just don't spill on my luggage, please! :D

[mattsmom]

We just returned from the Grandeur 9 day sailing out of Baltimore. First of all upon boarding in Baltimore we brought on 3 large bottles of wine and about 16 bottles of diet Coke in our CHECKED luggage. Then in both Cozumel and Port Canaveral we brought on a bottle of wine right through checkpoints and noone said a word. Oh and yes we had a bar bill also-love those those drinks of the day!

[monakayk]

I always thought that RCCL checked for liquor being in your luggage? I would like to bring a few bottles of wine on board..and declare them, just as Carnival allows their passenger to do, but RCCL doesn't allow this. Is this just their way of having all wine purchases done on board their ship?

:o :o