taking alcohol on board

[SHELLYTEA1]

I have heard that you can put your alcohol in water bottles and put them in your bags. We are not big drinkers but this would save us some money. Any advise on this, just a little nervous about trying this. Any suggestions

 

 

Thanks

[MRL325i]

Don't do it!! The alcohol sniffing dogs will pick up the scent and you will be pulled from the embarcation line and tossed off the ship. It's not worth it!!

[SHELLYTEA1]

Alcohol sniffing dogs. Are you for real. I am not usually gullibal but I can tell??

[Sandgnat]

Don't believe him. They do x-ray all luggage and some say they have had their alcohol taken away. Many bring it aboard this way and some bring it in the original bottle. Many even bring beer on and yes the stewards know this because they ice the ice chests. I do bring water and soda on in a ice chest that they keep iced. I have medication that needs to be kept cold and drink a lot of water. I do tip him extra for this extra service. There are many threads on this site about alcohol, do a search and read. It is a hot subject for some just like smoking and clothing in the dinning room. Dogs will sniff luggage for drugs and such upon departure on luggage that is left out over night. Keep reading and enjoy your cruise, being knowledgable prior makes it that much better. Cruising is addictive but we all have to be addicted to something:D .

[MRL325i]

"medication" that needs to be kept cold

 

Yeah, that's the ticket!

[Sandgnat]

"medication" that needs to be kept cold

 

Yeah, that's the ticket!

Just for your information, not everybody lies. I take insulin and Byetta. These both need to be kept cold. I have a special container to keep them in when I travel and keeping them on ice keeps them at the recommended temperature. Byetta is $250 for a 28 day supply,so I do keep it cold as letting it get warm it is only good for 7 days. Some insulin is safe at room temperature but mine is not. I do not care to keep it at the Infirmary because of convience of using the medication on my schedule. Bring water and soda (which I don't drink any longer) is allowed on the ship. I don't care who smuggles alcohol onboard as this is none of my business and doesn't hurt my vacation in the least.

[MRL325i]

Next time I'm gonna get a doctors note and stick it to a bottle of Tanqueray, and tell 'em the limes are for warding off scurvy!;)

[SHELLYTEA1]

I thought I sensed a little sarcasim in his post. I know people take meds that need to be kept cold. DOnt let people like that bother you. It will not affect anyones cruise if someone takes their own alcohol. Happy cruising. This is our first cruise so I am excited.

[Sandgnat]

Shellytea1, Have a great cruise. Like I said, read these boards and you will get a lot of helpful information. Cruising is such great fun.

[L2J]

I thought I sensed a little sarcasim in his post. I know people take meds that need to be kept cold. DOnt let people like that bother you. It will not affect anyones cruise if someone takes their own alcohol. Happy cruising. This is our first cruise so I am excited.

 

Just pack the stuff in your checked bag. If it's in the carry on and gets taken you're out a few bucks...no biggie IMO.

 

Some folks need to lighten up...there must be a full moon out tonight or something...

[SHELLYTEA1]

I love you P.E.T.A comment. THanks for the post. I appreciate it.

[TX-JennSalos]

Don't do it!! The alcohol sniffing dogs will pick up the scent and you will be pulled from the embarcation line and tossed off the ship. It's not worth it!!

 

 

You are sooooo funny!!! LOL!!!

 

No such creature my friend...lol!!! :)

[Mets in 06]

I don't understand why people who consider doing this don't just put it in their checked luggage. Wrap it in a towel or something, or get a plastic bottle and I don't think it would break...am I missing something? I don't see the point in putting it in a carry on, if you could just as easily throw it in your checked luggage and not have a problem.

[seamama1]

If you read Carnival's policy, they are very clear that you are not allowed to bring booze on board except for wine/champagne...Many do anyway, some get caught.

 

If you get caught bringing it on board at embarkation, their policy explains it will be confiscated without reimbursement.

 

So you take your chances.

 

If you buy booze at a port, it is taken from you upon boarding and returned the night before the cruise ends.

[Mets in 06]

I don't understand why people who consider doing this don't just put it in their checked luggage. Wrap it in a towel or something, or get a plastic bottle and I don't think it would break...am I missing something? I don't see the point in putting it in a carry on, if you could just as easily throw it in your checked luggage and not have a problem.

[cruisemamma99]

I don't understand why people who consider doing this don't just put it in their checked luggage. Wrap it in a towel or something, or get a plastic bottle and I don't think it would break...am I missing something? I don't see the point in putting it in a carry on, if you could just as easily throw it in your checked luggage and not have a problem.

 

 

Last December I got my baileys taken from me - I didn't try and hide it and had it in my carry on because it was 3/4 gone. We stayed in San Diego and had a good time before the cruise. But we were with another couple, and all of us brought bottles of wine, wiskey, ect. in our suit cases. I also had some Bailey's where the bottles are in tins as gifts and that worked out great. Funny my girlfriend had all kinds of stuff in her "doctor bag" carry on - as she calls it. And they didn't take hers.

 

Oh well between both cabins we had a nice bar going. imo They need to not worry about the drinks you bring on board, just weapons and so fourth.

[aedeus]

I dont understand this, when you go to a restaurant/hotel/bar do you take your own alcohol with you then? If not, what makes it OK on a cruise ship?

[MRL325i]

I dont understand this, when you go to a restaurant/hotel/bar do you take your own alcohol with you then? If not, what makes it OK on a cruise ship?

 

Because alot of the peeps who post here are not moneybags like you and want to save some dough for the casino and trinkets. Note how many threads there are on here regarding "wow, I just paid off my trip", etc.

[aedeus]

Nice to be reminded about how wealthy I am!

 

The point I was trying to make was that every service industry outlet has a policy against bringing your own alcohol onto the premises, at the very least they will levy a corkage fee.

 

Anyway, I'm off to bathe in a bucket of money I found lying around this morning

[lukegr]

The point I was trying to make was that every service industry outlet has a policy against bringing your own alcohol onto the premises, at the very least they will levy a corkage fee.

 

you must not be from canada

[L2J]

The point I was trying to make was that every service industry outlet has a policy against bringing your own alcohol onto the premises, at the very least they will levy a corkage fee.

 

 

I bring my own every time I stay in a hotel and I'm not shy about it either.:confused:

[TX-JennSalos]

If you feel compelled to BYOB then "smuggle it" in your checked luggage between a few towels, or disguise it in a peroxide bottle in your carry on. Smuggling implies secretive- DONT ASK, DONT TELL....just enjoy your buzz on one of your drinks while the rest of them are on their 3rd or 4th Carnival Drink of the day. :D

 

If you are not comfortable with that then plan on spending an average of $5 per watered down, weak as hell, drink.

 

Tons of people every cruise do it, its done in restaurants, movie theatres, night clubs, and strip clubs. Its just not talked about. So heres the secret....In the checked luggage between towels or disguised in carry on.

 

Heres my disclaimer-

 

IF you do get caught, you will have to fork it over. You wont get thrown off the boat or drug behind it. :eek: :D

[dan40]

How long can the career of a "alcohol sniffng dog" last?

Here Lashie, hrer Lasheee, burp.:D

 

 

 

 

Those who smuggle booze, how many other ways do you cheat in everyday life????

Never mind, I don't really want to know.

 

an

[mrdood]

Never mind, I don't really want to know.

 

IRS, surf CC during work, man I am a bad dood!

[GoinCruisin]

I dont understand this, when you go to a restaurant/hotel/bar do you take your own alcohol with you then? If not, what makes it OK on a cruise ship?

 

Um, yes... in many restaurants in the South, you DO have to take your own alcohol :rolleyes: And I have taken my own alcohol to every hotel I have ever stayed at... there is no "rule" that says I can't. Are you from some place that has a rule against taking alcohol to a hotel?? Remind me where that is so I can avoid hotels in that area :D