Kurbanfan Posted April 7, 2009 #26 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Then why not just bring it in the carry on if nobody is hiding anything? Because it is too heavy to carry around the ship until our cabin is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted April 7, 2009 #27 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thank you Kurbanfan! If I'm hiding my alcohol, then I am also hiding my socks, my underware, my pants, my shirts and my flip-flops!:rolleyes: Exactly!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorrieB Posted April 7, 2009 #28 Share Posted April 7, 2009 On our first cruise we had one large suitcase that was nothing but bottled water, soda, wine, alcohol, and mixer. Everything was undisturbed. We did not put clothing on top of everything or wrap the bottles in clothing. Everything was simply in the suitcase. All anyone had to do was unzip it. The funny thing is my husband got called to the lower deck upon our embarkation because he had left his pocket knife in the front zipper of the alcohol suitcase. They handed him back the knife and told him to have a great trip. They found the knife by x-raying the suitcase. So, you see, they knew what was in that suitcase. Smuggled? Yes! Covertly? No way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted April 7, 2009 #29 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Because of the latest weight limits, I have broken down and ordered a quart of hooch through CCL. It cost me $42, but now I won't feel guilty when I'm swigging from my flask at the casino, or adding a dash of "distinction" to my morning guava juice!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAva Posted April 7, 2009 #30 Share Posted April 7, 2009 On our first cruise we had one large suitcase that was nothing but bottled water, soda, wine, alcohol, and mixer. Everything was undisturbed. We did not put clothing on top of everything or wrap the bottles in clothing. Everything was simply in the suitcase. All anyone had to do was unzip it. The funny thing is my husband got called to the lower deck upon our embarkation because he had left his pocket knife in the front zipper of the alcohol suitcase. They handed him back the knife and told him to have a great trip. They found the knife by x-raying the suitcase. So, you see, they knew what was in that suitcase. Smuggled? Yes! Covertly? No way! So, the maximum punishment for this offense is they will confiscate it? This noob is looking to smuggle! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezykevina Posted April 7, 2009 #31 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Our last cruise we had 2 bottles of wine and a bottle of rum in our luggage. We didn't get caught. If we did, oh well. The wine at least was ok by carnivals rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyncoya Posted April 8, 2009 #32 Share Posted April 8, 2009 because it is too heavy to carry around the ship until our cabin is ready. rolmao!!!! Lol!!!! :d:d:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapunzel41 Posted April 8, 2009 #33 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm already working through my plans for our November/December cruise... I'm going to pack an empty duffle bag in one of our suitcases. We're flying in early to visit with family, and we'll purchase our "consumables" in Fort Lauderdale. When we're ready to leave for port, we'll transfer our clothes, toiletries, etc to the duffle bag and pack said consumables in the rolling suitcase! Problem solved! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted April 8, 2009 #34 Share Posted April 8, 2009 So, the maximum punishment for this offense is they will confiscate it? This noob is looking to smuggle! ;) Yes. That is the "punishment" specified in the contract for bringing on unauthorized alcohol, unless you are under 21. If under 21, you can be disembarked for possessing any alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytx1 Posted April 8, 2009 #35 Share Posted April 8, 2009 What would happen if they do detect it? Do they just take it out, or do they keep you from getting on the ship? As long as I still got to go on the cruise, i would not care whether they got it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted April 8, 2009 #36 Share Posted April 8, 2009 What would happen if they do detect it? Do they just take it out, or do they keep you from getting on the ship? As long as I still got to go on the cruise, i would not care whether they got it or not. They just confiscate it. Most people that are busted were trying to carry on the alcohol. If you put it in your checked luggage, the chance of having it confiscated is near 0%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiAz4Free Posted April 8, 2009 #37 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Because of the latest weight limits, I have broken down and ordered a quart of hooch through CCL. It cost me $42, but now I won't feel guilty when I'm swigging from my flask at the casino, or adding a dash of "distinction" to my morning guava juice!;) How did you do that? All I could find was the wine, and now it's too late (less than 4 days). I just picked up 3 16oz. plastic flasks though. That should last me at least until day 2... as long as I don't make any friends. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted April 8, 2009 #38 Share Posted April 8, 2009 What would happen if they do detect it? Do they just take it out, or do they keep you from getting on the ship? As long as I still got to go on the cruise, i would not care whether they got it or not. They caught us once. They gave us the option to take it back to our car or they would keep it and we could pick it up on the last night......... We took it back to our car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinCLT Posted April 8, 2009 #39 Share Posted April 8, 2009 as far as what to use for mixers.....you can use the free fruit punch and lemonade on the lido deck or carry a 12 pack cooler with soda in it through security. the soda is allowed so that you can take as a carry on. and I always felt bad smuggling alcohol on cruises cause I worried that the cruiselines would increase the cruise fare for everyone since they weren't making money on us smugglers but I found out that a cruiseline makes money if every person buys at least $7.95 in drinks per day (could be soda or alcohol). so that made me feel a little better..........so basically the cruise line makes a killing in profit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted April 8, 2009 #40 Share Posted April 8, 2009 How did you do that? All I could find was the wine, and now it's too late (less than 4 days). I just picked up 3 16oz. plastic flasks though. That should last me at least until day 2... as long as I don't make any friends. :D The Bon Voyage Department. You have to call: 1-800-522-7648. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted April 8, 2009 #41 Share Posted April 8, 2009 but I found out that a cruiseline makes money if every person buys at least $7.95 in drinks per day (could be soda or alcohol). so that made me feel a little better..........so basically the cruise line makes a killing in profit! Yep......you saw that show too...... So that arguement went out the door lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinCLT Posted April 8, 2009 #42 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yes the show was so informative!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isasprings Posted April 8, 2009 #43 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm a chicken LOL.we are 8 adults 8 bottles of wine 750 ml each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAVI360 Posted April 8, 2009 #44 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Then why not just bring it in the carry on if nobody is hiding anything? They do not have to declare anything as they will have their carry on opened; and everyone knows that. Hence is why "they" hide the booze in the check in. my bf....takes on( i think )at the most 2gs of alcohol....never gets stopped....!!!! (6yrs)...but we still spend (a lot)of money on drinks at the bar.....we use it to ADD ...to what ever they make us at the bar....so i guess Carnival have to make some sort of rule about this so HOPEFULLY it wouldn't get out of hand......( somebody bringing on an entire liquior store).....i know people who would do it.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganmom25 Posted April 9, 2009 #45 Share Posted April 9, 2009 soda card + rum runners = win. Hi, new to cruising.... first one in 2 wks. What is a good rum and soda combo? Just wondering... I would like to save a little money too. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukegr Posted April 9, 2009 #46 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hi, new to cruising.... first one in 2 wks. What is a good rum and soda combo? Just wondering... I would like to save a little money too. Thanks. It comes down to taste - if you like coke then you might like rum & coke. Personally I don't like rum too much - usually I pack some whiskey in the rum runners and have whiskey cokes, and whiskey and ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapunzel41 Posted April 9, 2009 #47 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'm a diet soda drinker when I drink soda... I go with flavored vodkas - vanilla, raspberry, etc. Always very tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxamuus Posted April 15, 2009 #48 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thinking of packing a box of wine as it would travel better then glass i think. In your folks travels the box protect it enough? Would hate it to spill somehow and have luggage full of wine. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted April 15, 2009 #49 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thinking of packing a box of wine as it would travel better then glass i think. In your folks travels the box protect it enough? Would hate it to spill somehow and have luggage full of wine. :eek:The cardboard box does an excellent job of protecting the bladder of fermented grape juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Cruiser Posted April 15, 2009 #50 Share Posted April 15, 2009 They caught us once. They gave us the option to take it back to our car or they would keep it and we could pick it up on the last night.........We took it back to our car.... Just curious - any idea why they checked your bag? What port was it? Was it during spring break time? I was very nervous my first few times, but now I don't give it a second thought. I'd hate to have to resort to "sneaking";) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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