Sneaking Alcohol on a Cruise
Jun 29, 2010, 8:36 pm
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Sneaking Alcohol on a Cruise
I need RECENT result on if you tried to sneak alcohol on a cruise. I set sail on Sunday and would like some more recent feedback. Thanks!
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Jun 29, 2010, 9:08 pm
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Depends on the cruise line. Some don't care, some won't let any on, some allow one bottle. Which cruise line?
We were on RCCL in April, every bag carried on gets scanned when you come back from each port stop and at initial boarding. If they think there's liquid in it they ask to check it, mark the alcohol with your cabin number and give it to you the last evening.
We were on RCCL in April, every bag carried on gets scanned when you come back from each port stop and at initial boarding. If they think there's liquid in it they ask to check it, mark the alcohol with your cabin number and give it to you the last evening.
Jun 29, 2010, 9:19 pm
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Depends on the cruise line. Some don't care, some won't let any on, some allow one bottle. Which cruise line?
We were on RCCL in April, every bag carried on gets scanned when you come back from each port stop and at initial boarding. If they think there's liquid in it they ask to check it, mark the alcohol with your cabin number and give it to you the last evening.
We were on RCCL in April, every bag carried on gets scanned when you come back from each port stop and at initial boarding. If they think there's liquid in it they ask to check it, mark the alcohol with your cabin number and give it to you the last evening.
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Jun 30, 2010, 7:14 am
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Jun 30, 2010, 7:49 pm
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Holland America allows you to bring wine and sodas on board. Maybe even hard liquor, but no beer. Check them out. People pack on cases of wine which can be consumed in the room, but requires a $15 corkage fee if served in the dining rooms. Often, there are liquor stores near the ports Holland America frequents, well-known by its loyal passengers who stock up before they come on board.
Jul 7, 2010, 9:32 am
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I have an acquaintance that fills one of those big, sturdy plastic cups that have the straws through the lid on the tip with vodka. The straw has a cap on the end. It holds about a quart of liquid and he and his partner carry it on board like its water. Never been stopped, never been questioned. They periodically "sip" on the straw to make it seem legit (I guess).
Jul 7, 2010, 10:17 am
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I have an acquaintance that fills one of those big, sturdy plastic cups that have the straws through the lid on the tip with vodka. The straw has a cap on the end. It holds about a quart of liquid and he and his partner carry it on board like its water. Never been stopped, never been questioned. They periodically "sip" on the straw to make it seem legit (I guess).
Jul 7, 2010, 10:40 am
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I have an acquaintance that fills one of those big, sturdy plastic cups that have the straws through the lid on the tip with vodka. The straw has a cap on the end. It holds about a quart of liquid and he and his partner carry it on board like its water. Never been stopped, never been questioned. They periodically "sip" on the straw to make it seem legit (I guess).
Jul 7, 2010, 4:16 pm
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Last December, we took 9 bottles of wine onto a Princess ship. No questions. Now corkage is a different issue, but there are ways around that, too.
Jul 8, 2010, 11:08 pm
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I have an acquaintance that fills one of those big, sturdy plastic cups that have the straws through the lid on the tip with vodka. The straw has a cap on the end. It holds about a quart of liquid and he and his partner carry it on board like its water. Never been stopped, never been questioned. They periodically "sip" on the straw to make it seem legit (I guess).
Jul 11, 2010, 1:00 pm
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I never had a problem carrying on a bottle of rum and vodka onto Princess, but I haven't cruised in a few years. IMO, the cost/risk of bring on the rum/vodka is worth the savings/convenience.
Jul 12, 2010, 1:14 pm
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