sdptalk Posted March 16, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'm sure there's been a gazillion threads on this subject, but can you take liquor (vodka) onboard the day of sailing? I have read where people have been taking wine in their luggage and/or carry-ons and have had no problems. Does Princess have a different view of hard liquor? Thanks! Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted March 16, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2009 yup...lots of threads....and read the bottom of this one.... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=948859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggprincess2004 Posted March 16, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yes, they have a different view of hard liquor. They want you to buy theirs on board, not bring any aboard with you. I won't get into the smuggling techniques that have been discussed on these boards - DH and I take wine on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted March 17, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm sure there's been a gazillion threads on this subject, but can you take liquor (vodka) onboard the day of sailing? I have read where people have been taking wine in their luggage and/or carry-ons and have had no problems. Does Princess have a different view of hard liquor? Thanks! Sandy Since Princess 'does' allow you to bring your favorite wine onboard, there is no problem with a bottle or two of wine being carried on. They do have rules about bringing on liquor though, and it 'can' be confiscated and held until the last night onboard. ;) Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdptalk Posted March 17, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Dang it...that stinks. I understand, though. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbk3700 Posted March 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 17, 2009 We just got back from 10 day on the Emerald. We brought back Rum to our room from a couple of Islands with out a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogie14a Posted March 17, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I was on Princess the week of 3/1 and purchased several bottles on Grand Turk and they weren't confiscated. There wasn't the anyone to confiscate the bottles, which btw are bartenders. Granted this was the 2nd to last day on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted March 17, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 17, 2009 My experience is that Princess is very lenient about bringing liquor aboard...at least in moderation. That policy could change in a moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehrHunter Posted March 17, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 17, 2009 This is rather tacky but a friend of mine who travels on NCL fills 2LTR soda bottles with liquor. He never gets stopped and has a real good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooljamming Posted March 17, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 17, 2009 This is rather tacky but a friend of mine who travels on NCL fills 2LTR soda bottles with liquor. He never gets stopped and has a real good time. That's how I transport my Bahama Mama over 15 years of cruising (RCCL, Carnival and Princess). I am not sure if the means of transport make that much of a difference. I guess I should invest in rum runners...nah I would rather use the extra for tip. I guess to each their own! Safe Travels and Blessings my fellow cruiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted March 17, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2009 On the off chance that liquor is confiscated, if it is not in its original, sealed container, it will be destroyed. Otherwise it will be just be held and returned. It's a moot point anyway since I've never had anything confiscated when boarding the ship or during a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted March 17, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2009 There are ways that work well. Rumrunners has a complete system for successful beverage cartage that we have used for years. If you don't abuse the system Princess has there shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnenAlan Posted March 17, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2009 we just returned from a great cruise on the sea princess and took vodka onboard in our hand luggage with no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdptalk Posted March 17, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hummmm...I may have to rethink this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnenAlan Posted March 17, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2009 if princess didnt charge so much for alcohol it wouldnt be a problem, but $10 for 2 bottles of Becks lager and $30 for a basic bottle of wine we thought was a bit steep this inc 15% grat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCruises Posted March 17, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Dang it...that stinks. I understand, though. Thanks for the info.[/quot Take your wine onboard with you and stick your other beverages in your checked bagged! NBD:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdptalk Posted March 17, 2009 Author #17 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Pinot Noir I thought I'd try that, but some people have said that they go through your checked luggage and pull the bottles out. I just want to be able to sit on my balcony, watch the waves and/or sunset and have my Goose and juice without having to run to the bar to get another ;-) Is that too much to ask? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j!m Posted March 17, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2009 we always take a bottle of vodka with us and have never had a problem just put it in the dw artificial leg and walk on no problem at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 17, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Pinot NoirI thought I'd try that, but some people have said that they go through your checked luggage and pull the bottles out. I just want to be able to sit on my balcony, watch the waves and/or sunset and have my Goose and juice without having to run to the bar to get another ;-) Is that too much to ask? lol Never seen Princess go through anyone's checked luggage. I have seen people called to the purser's desk and they were asked to open their luggage and retrieve a knife or something like that but never liquor. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdptalk Posted March 18, 2009 Author #20 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Decision's made...I'm packin'...liquor, that is. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 18, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Decision's made...I'm packin'...liquor, that is. ;-) You will be fine, not to worry.;) Have a great cruise. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollDoll Posted March 18, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Probably a corny question (never cruised before other than an all inclusive--doing a Princess next January) but if you do manage to bring aboard liquor, do you have to worry about the cabin steward or other personnel seeing it and/or confiscating it? As in, don't leave it out in the open in your suite when the steward comes in? Am I paranoid or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 18, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Absolutely not. I always set up a bar the first day and it has never been a problem. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkhorn20fan Posted March 18, 2009 #24 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Allways take something on board in our checked bags, never had a problem. We also take a soft sided cooler with for ice. We ask the room steward to keep it full of ice for us. Never had a problem having our bar set up for all to see. If princess would sell full size bottles for our cabin, we wouldn't even bother through. We do spend our fair share at the bars on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 18, 2009 #25 Share Posted March 18, 2009 If princess would sell full size bottles for our cabin, we wouldn't even bother through. We do spend our fair share at the bars on board. We can keep hoping. I fondly remember the last time (2005) when I ordered a liter of Bombay Sapphire from room service. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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