Will You Now Smuggle?

[Djptcp]

DH and I have always brought alcohol and pop on board our 11, soon to be 12 cruises. We have soft-sided flasks that we bring the alcohol in and packed in our luggage and we bring the short cans of pop in our carry-on bag. Going through the security it's pretty easy to see the cans of pop and we haven't been stopped yet. Our last cruise was in December. We also bring bottled water.

 

 

Holland America - 2004, 2006

Carnival - 1995, 1998, 2006, 2006, 2007

NCL - 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003

Royal Caribbean - 2002

[GoinCruisin]

From another thread: It does not pertain to non-alcoholic beverages unless there is an excessive quantity.

 

From carnival site:

 

(f). Guests may bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only. Excessive quantities, as determined by Carnival, will be confiscated and discarded without compensation.

 

Here is the link:

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_T..._contract.aspx

 

That's the old policy... the new was put up yesterday, which is this:

 

Can I Bring Liquor On Board?A liquor and beverage consumption policy was created in order for Carnival to be able to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board.

Liquor and Beverage Policy

Bringing Alcohol On Board - Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages onboard. However, guests (21 years and older only) may bring one bottle of wine or champagne per person on board only during embarkation at the beginning of the cruise. A $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged should you wish to consume this wine in the dining room or a $14 corkage fee per bottle in the Supper Club.

 

Any additional quantity of wine/champagne or any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be confiscated and discarded without compensation. Guests may purchase a variety of beverages on board the ship. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the ship’s gift shops or in ports of call will be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

 

Ports-of-Call Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be confiscated at the gangway, stored on board and retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Ship Gift Shops

Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in the ship's gift shop will be stored on board and be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Drinking Alcohol On Board -

The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 21 years of age. Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. In the event that Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop Staff are in question that a guest is less than 21 years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the drink or selling the bottle of liquor.

[Fun~N~Sun]

DH and I have always brought alcohol and pop on board our 11, soon to be 12 cruises. We have soft-sided flasks that we bring the alcohol in and packed in our luggage and we bring the short cans of pop in our carry-on bag. Going through the security it's pretty easy to see the cans of pop and we haven't been stopped yet. Our last cruise was in December. We also bring bottled water.

 

 

Holland America - 2004, 2006

Carnival - 1995, 1998, 2006, 2006, 2007

NCL - 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003

Royal Caribbean - 2002

 

Not anymore.....times have changed and so has Carnival's policy.

[MrGolf]

Not anymore.....times have changed and so has Carnival's policy.

 

Though the policy has changed, I'm not sold they will enforce it much like their other policies. We've seen ONE example out of NO but nothing else...at least not that I've read. And they mentioned (50 people or bottles, not sure which).......but I'm assuming there are a lot more than 50 that did it.

[Criscomia]

Now that Carnival is limiting you to one bottle of wine and no nonalcoholic beverages, will you now "break the rules" and smuggle your loot?

 

What was your position before and now?

 

I'm smuggle then and now.:eek: :D

[yogimax]

Smuggling?

 

Why bother?

 

Why spend countless hours worrying if they will open your suitcase or scan your carry-on?

 

Why spend hours washing out Listerine bottles and accumulating bubble wrap?

 

Cruises are supposed to be worry-free.

 

Bottom Line - Forget about smuggling and enjoy your vacation!

[ladyjbd3155]

Yes they do... but the water on the ship (not from the tap, but from the drink stations on the lido, and in the dining rooms) is WONDERFUL!!!!! And it's free!! It's actually better than many bottled waters I have had (yes, there is a difference, LOL!!!) But they sell 2 different sized bottles as well..

 

Thanks!

[m steve]

why do you think they don't want you to bring it onboard? They will probably now charge $400 for a ltr. when it was $3 before the new rules.

[OhioJeff]

why do you think they don't want you to bring it onboard? They will probably now charge $400 for a ltr. when it was $3 before the new rules.

They have water fountains on the ship and you can get all the water you want on the Lido Deck. Just bring a water bottle. You can even buy water bottles that have filters on them, if you so desire.

[big_duck]

They have water fountains on the ship and you can get all the water you want on the Lido Deck. Just bring a water bottle. You can even buy water bottles that have filters on them, if you so desire.

 

 

Last week at the first port whe bought a litre bottle of water and "insulated" Carnival carrier for $3.50.

 

After that, we just refilled the bottle at the drink station everyday. IMHO the free water was better then the bottled stuff.

[War_Eagle]

Will smuggle, we take 1-6 pack diet dr. pepper and 1-6 pack reg. dr. pepper + 1 pack water. We still will, when taken we will just switch cruise lines. I can live with a sports bottel and thier fountain water but, I'm taken the pop:(

 

They aren't the only line out there and if they want to get that petty, I don't want to cruise them. Just my feelings.

 

 

Pineview, I'm with you. Screw Carnival.

 

LibertyLovers-Rome 10/05

[catlady1971]

I'll be darned. holy crappaboly. What in tarnation is going on? :confused: I wouldn't be able to handle the weight of bottled water, but not even some soda? WOW! :eek: One guy can ruin everything for the rest of us. That bleeping so and so. I don't really drink, but I feel for many people, especially when the ship only carries certain kinds of soda. They make a fortune as it is. That is capital America. Best wishes to those who are going to "smuggle".

[evelynpsilva]

Now that Carnival is limiting you to one bottle of wine and no nonalcoholic beverages, will you now "break the rules" and smuggle your loot?

 

What was your position before and now?

 

I'm smuggle then and now.:eek: :D

i sent an email to my PVP and this was her reply.

 

Nope they haven't changed the booklets yet.

 

Here is the up to date info from our system.

 

Liquor and Beverage Policy

 

Bringing Alcohol On Board -

 

Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board. Embarkation Security and/or the embarkation personnel will confiscate and discard the alcoholic beverages if brought to Embarkation.

Fine wine or champagne may be brought on board during embarkation only. If the wine and/or champagne is brought to the Dining room for consumption, a $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged to the guest (a $14 corkage fee per bottle if consumed in the Supper Club); otherwise, the guest may only drink the wine and/or champagne in the privacy of a cabin. The wine and/or champagne may NOT be brought into any other public lounge or area.

Corkage Fee: A charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of liquor served that was not bought on the premises.

 

Guests may bring a small quantity (one case or less per cabin) of non-alcoholic beverages. Excessive quantities, to be determined at the discretion of security and/or the embarkation personnel, will be confiscated and discarded without compensation.

 

i think she would know! i'm bringing my water and gatorade and i'm not smuggling in my luggage. it's going with on my carry on bag.

[Don Haynes]

I think the new policy might have something to do with the Canadians on board a Costa ship last week, along with the flyer off the balcony of a Carnival ship.

 

The underaged Canadian spring breakers were tapping bottles of liquor between their legs, pucking all over the ship, and stamping out cigarettes on the carpets.

 

NCL has been known for a tough booze police, although smugglers do get their booze aboard. Last year Royal Caribbean and Celebrity toughened their rules, and now it appears Carnival and company, Costa, Holland American, and Princess will join the ranks of tougher booze policing.

 

Frankly, its about time when underaged passengers drop to the level of smuggling booze. Who taught them this? Their parents?

 

Passengers are crying out that the cruise lines enforce their rules. Fine. Start with the bootleggers, start disembarking them at the first port.

 

Most of the drink wait staff earn most of their income from the tips applied to drinks. At NCL they are paid a $1000 per month, if their tips are over that amount they get to keep it, if their tips are below that amount for more than a month or two, they are not resigned. When the bootleggers bootleg too much to avoid paying what they consider too much for drinks, the situation gets to the point none of the waiters are earning their tips, creating a non experienced staff as the experienced waiters can't earn their tip quota. The more the bootlegging, the higher the drink prices will be.....it is a vicious circle.......

 

Americans forget that the cruise lines do not pay American wages, or use American labor laws. Any comparison to American hotels don't reflect the reality of wages on International crewed cruise ships.

[heavenn1717]

I don't know about everyone else who smuggles, but I sure as hell don't go back to my room every time I want a drink. That's ridiculous to me. The only reason I do it is so I can have a bottle in my room and make a drink for myself and fiance when we are getting ready for dinner or for when we are chilling in our room. This is probably more profitable for Carnival because we probably end up buying more drinks while at dinner and out once we are drunk than we would have if we didn't get drunk before. lol.

[luvs_2_b_spoiled]

MrGolf,

 

Couldn't help but notice your name! I'm looking for some golf advice for my dh. Would you please visit this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=521025

 

Thanks!

Janet

[curiousl8y]

Frankly, its about time when underaged passengers drop to the level of smuggling booze. Who taught them this? Their parents?

 

 

They probably learned it reading all the "smuggling booze" threads on CC.

 

;)

 

Linda

[CarnivalCruiseLover]

I have been on 7 cruises, here's what you do.

Buy 3 gallon zip lock bags, put all liquor or soft drinks in these bags,

and place in your "checked luggage" suitcases.

It will be delivered to your room, open up suitcases, and there it is. Pretty Simple. They handle thousand's of suitcases per cruise. The dogs are looking for bombs and drugs, not bottles of liquor & soda.

[big_duck]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=521367

 

Care to restate?

[CarnivalCruiseLover]

Restate what? I am confused.

[big_duck]

Restate what? I am confused.

 

Given the referenced thread, that you will not have any problems.

[CarnivalCruiseLover]

I get ya now. It's no big deal, you fly into port, buy liquor that night, wrap it and put it in your checked bags. I brought 7 botttles of champagne, and 3 bottles of hard liquor last month on the Paradise, and I still had a bar bill of $400. I don't drink alot, but I tend to buy table mates and people drinks when I am at the clubs/casino's.

I am all for making money, and the cruise lines do, but I am also economical.

[big_duck]

I get ya now. It's no big deal, you fly into port, buy liquor that night, wrap it and put it in your checked bags

 

and have it confiscated when you board. You didn't read the thread I referernced did you.

[CarnivalCruiseLover]

Yes I read it, but it hasn't happened yet. I watched the entire procedure in Long Beach last month, and no suitcases were opened, they brought dogs down around all the suitcases lined up, and when they didn't trigger a dog response, they were loaded on carts, and taken on board to be delivered to cabins.

I have sailed enough, and know alot of people who sail year long, and they have never gotten in taken away. I was just on paradise 3 weeks ago.

But if it is taken, then it will be taken.

[GoinCruisin]

and have it confiscated when you board. You didn't read the thread I referernced did you.

 

I'm guessing not :p LMAO!!

 

The policy has obviously changed, they are obviously paying more attention to checked bags now, and confiscating liquor...

 

I swear, you'd think that they had killed people by the sounds of some :p