Luluwa Posted December 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I had to google to find out what a rum runner flask was! :p So tell me: 1. what size (s) do you use? 2. what do you put in yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veryhotred Posted December 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2008 good questions..I am waiting on the answers too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted December 15, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Mines 2 gallons and we put in mouthwash of course :p Darn smugglers are filling up all the mouthwash bottles with vodka;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luluwa Posted December 15, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted December 15, 2008 BUT why not just take vodka in its bottle wrapped in bubble wrap?:rolleyes: Why go to the expense and trouble of a flask? Mines 2 gallons and we put in mouthwash of course :pDarn smugglers are filling up all the mouthwash bottles with vodka;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnabb3801 Posted December 15, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I ordered 2 32oz rum runners probably put run in it and vodka in the other if you want frozen drinks get the magic bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted December 15, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2008 hmmmmmmmmm lets see, I think my answer was a joke, I don't own a rum runner flask, and I pack my mouthwash in it's original bottle :D bubble wrap and a large ziplock with the bottle wrapped in jeans in the MIDDLE of the suitcase actually works pretty well. But truthfully I'm on vacation, I don't really take anything with me but a small bottle of Baileys for my coffee on the balcony. Otherwise I just buy my drinks on board, so much easier. Cheers, Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veryhotred Posted December 15, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Seriously, can someone who has used/uses the flasks answer how much they take on a cruise? And have you ever been caught? Do they really hold the liquids well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cruising couple Posted December 15, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 15, 2008 BUT why not just take vodka in its bottle wrapped in bubble wrap?:rolleyes: Why go to the expense and trouble of a flask? Well, we use them because I am a worrier and these things are VERY durable...no need for bubble wrap, or ziplock bags...they won;t break of get punctured, plus they pack easier than the real bottles because they are flexible. We travel all the time so the costs was no big deal since we have already been used many times over...and the large 32 oz rum runner is not really a flask, it is just an easier way of transporting liquids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcruiser Posted December 15, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2008 They really work. I used them when travelling to Rome prior to a CCL Med cruise this past September. They were great. I have 3 16oz flasks. I used 2 of the 3 before the cruise and did take a filled one on board. I transported Malibu Rum and vodka. Worked great!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veryhotred Posted December 15, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well, we use them because I am a worrier and these things are VERY durable...no need for bubble wrap, or ziplock bags...they won;t break of get punctured, plus they pack easier than the real bottles because they are flexible. We travel all the time so the costs was no big deal since we have already been used many times over...and the large 32 oz rum runner is not really a flask, it is just an easier way of transporting liquids They really work. I used them when travelling to Rome prior to a CCL Med cruise this past September. They were great. I have 3 16oz flasks. I used 2 of the 3 before the cruise and did take a filled one on board. I transported Malibu Rum and vodka. Worked great!!!! So really they won't leak??? Hubby is skeptic..lol..I say it could save some $...he is afraid we will get caught!! You just put them in your luggage right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawcat Posted December 15, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2008 If you're worried about leakage pop them a large ziplock baggie. They work because there is no outline of a bottle if xrayed. they lie flat and sort of blend in. I took 3 32oz rum runners last cruise, one filled with Raspberry infused Vodka and the other two had Crown Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cruising couple Posted December 15, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So really they won't leak??? Hubby is skeptic..lol..I say it could save some $...he is afraid we will get caught!! You just put them in your luggage right?? They work...we take them every trip...many cruises and several land trips later-no problems...Saved us lots of money each time. we visit the liquor store once off the plane and fill them up the night before the cruise...voila! no leaks, no bottle outlines in xrays and once they are emptied, they are very easy to slip in the luggage pockets. Don't know how I manged without them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineedles Posted December 15, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I filled my 16oz. to fly to the UK 3 weeks ago, really expensive over there, and there were no leaks either leg of the trip. Just remember to follow the instructions and don't overfill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTexGal Posted December 15, 2008 #14 Share Posted December 15, 2008 We purchased the multi-pack of Rum Runners. Three 32 oz and two smaller ones (8 or 16 oz ??). One had Jim Beam and the other had Malibu. The small one had Grenadine. All were put in Zip Lock bags and packed in the checked luggage. We carried on Orange/Pineapple juice and Cokes. No problems, no leaks. We still had a $350 S&S bill for five days, so , Carnival didn't lose much on our smuggling;). Don't worry about getting caught. If by some small chance you do, all they will do in confiscate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luluwa Posted December 15, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted December 15, 2008 All good info thanks everyone.:D My DH and I are "wine bibbers," will a flask help us or just carry on our two bottles and leave it at that? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally22 Posted December 15, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 15, 2008 There is a great thread on the saving money page. A fellow CC girl has tested them with wine. I will try and find it or you can search yourself. I take the large 32 oz with premixed margaritas and the smaller ones with absolute for hubby. Never had a problem with leakage or getting caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorrieB Posted December 15, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Not to mention the fact that from the date ordered to the date delivered was amazingly fast. Shocked would be an understatement. But, once I bought the rum runners, I forgot where I put them and we just ended up putting all of our alcohol in a suitcase. Would you like to know the contents of that suitcase? Can anyone say rolling bar? One 5th of Vodka One 5th of Rum Two bottles of Bloody Mary Mix Two bottles of Liebermilch wine Twelve bottles of Pepsi Twelve bottles of Sierra Mist Twelve bottles of Diet Dr. Pepper Twelve bottles of Diet Mt. Dew Twelve bottles of Water Then once we got on the ship, someone had sent us an Anniversary basket and fruit basket so we had another bottle of wine and a bottle of champagne. Guess how much we brought home with us...... One 5th of Vodka One 5th of Rum One bottle of Bloody Mary Mix Two bottles of Liebermilch wine Six bottles of Pepsi Four bottles of Sierra Mist Four bottles of Diet Dr. Pepper Four bottles of Diet Mt. Dew Six bottles of Water Bottle of champagne Bottle of wine Did I forget to mention that we really don't drink? But, we were on a cruise and you never know when you might take it up!!! Also bought DODs and husband bought Bloody Mary's. Spent more on the ship on alcohol than we ever expected. Go Figure!!!!!!!!!! Oh, back on subject..... yes, they work. Yes, they are worth it. Yes, I will bring them on my next cruise!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 15, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I carry 2 32oz Rum Runners. Usually one with spiced rum and the other with vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermitstyle Posted December 16, 2008 #19 Share Posted December 16, 2008 i took all that on my last cruise. the hypnotiq had to go in two 32oz but everything else fit in a single 32oz packet each. did not put them in a ziplock, and had them wrapped in between towels and clothes. i carried the two bottles of wine on board. i came home with none of the alcohol and a $300 s&s bill for 7 days for just me, so i think i saved quite a bit of money on my last cruise. (i was with a group of friends, so i was alos a bar, i didn't drink all the alcohol by myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryhou Posted December 16, 2008 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Not sure what size they are (good size smalled than a large listerine bottle though). Last cruise I think we took spiced rum and I got tired of that quick. This year vanilla rum & maybe some vodka is the plan. lol I really like the Cruzan rum flavors which cost like $20 here and on islands 6 or so.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veryhotred Posted December 16, 2008 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2008 They work...we take them every trip...many cruises and several land trips later-no problems...Saved us lots of money each time. we visit the liquor store once off the plane and fill them up the night before the cruise...voila! no leaks, no bottle outlines in xrays and once they are emptied, they are very easy to slip in the luggage pockets. Don't know how I manged without them Thanks for the info, I appreciate hearing this :) We purchased the multi-pack of Rum Runners. Three 32 oz and two smaller ones (8 or 16 oz ??). One had Jim Beam and the other had Malibu. The small one had Grenadine. All were put in Zip Lock bags and packed in the checked luggage. We carried on Orange/Pineapple juice and Cokes. No problems, no leaks. We still had a $350 S&S bill for five days, so , Carnival didn't lose much on our smuggling;). Don't worry about getting caught. If by some small chance you do, all they will do in confiscate it. really? If we get caught we won't be tossed off?..lol..serious?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greycloud Posted December 16, 2008 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks everybody for posting these experiences. I am soon (hopefully) to be taking my first cruise. Frankly, I drink Crown Royal and I drink it like wine. The rules against taking liquor on board is one of the few reasons that I have not already taken my first cruise. I've learned a lot in this thread! Keep it coming! -greycloud:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikelmay Posted December 16, 2008 #23 Share Posted December 16, 2008 The Rum Runners flasks pack easier than bottles, aren't (so far) detectable, lie nice and flat in a drawer in the cabin and can be filled with the drink of your choice. If you wish to use them to transport wine rather than liquor, make sure there is as little air in the bags as possible to reduce oxidation of the wine. As far as getting caught - there is no recorded example on any cruise line of anyone being denied boarding or thrown off a ship for attempting to bring on alcohol. The cruise line 'reserves the right' to do so - but it hasn't happened and I suspect it never will. If you throw the passenger off, you'll lose that persons' gratuity for the staff, no bar bill, no bingo or casino revenue etc etc. Not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam0403 Posted December 16, 2008 #24 Share Posted December 16, 2008 DH and I just returned today from a cruise and we took our Rum Runners again. Love them. :D We still bought plenty of DODs, champagne, martinis etc on the ship, but we like being able to mix our own drinks in our cabin before dinner etc. We mainly needed them for our cabin crawl that we set up through our roll-call. We had to provide drinks for about 25 people, so the RRs came in handy. We've flown with them (round trip) 3 times and never had a leak or issue. We highly recommend the Rum Runner flasks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman0119 Posted December 16, 2008 #25 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Rum runners??? Are they usable??? Look and judge for yourself... We had Ameretto in one and Crown in the other. As much as DW packs, we had no other room for other glass bottles!!! LOL Also, please remember that this photo has a mirror in the background, so it isn't quite as much as it initially looks.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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