"Naughty room" for 2 airplane bottles of rum!

[lrskier]

2 Mini bottles, grandma, OMG, it's really unbelievable and then to hear someone say, a rule is rule.... RCCL has new boarding doublewides at the pier in St Thomas/St Martin/Nassau due to the Oasis at port there to process the thousands of us.. New scanners HIGHLIGHT, in color, the bottles in your bags as noticed when passing. They ask you about all bottles in your belongings. Now I ask someone to bring a water gun in their bags and see if they are asked about that? I am very afraid that the main purpose is alcohol confiscation and not security.

 

I am sure that most every cruiser would like the opportunity to purchase a bottle onboard for cabin us with a corking fee, like they used to. The opportunity to take some wine aboard for cabin use and even some in the MDR with a corking fee as many other lines do.

 

As long as premium prices are charged in an environment that doesn't allow passengers personal cabin booze, smuggling will continue by all of us.. LOLOL. well, not some. And I doubt that anyone will be asked NOT to board as the sailing contract did state since these are not the best of economic times and passenger alienation isn't the in thing to do. ck the 4th quarter statement of RCCL, profits are being made.

 

a side note, congrats to RCCL to continue calling in Haiti.The continued revenues and aid is vital for Haiti.

[geegee1]

My mother, who is 76, just got off the Grandeur. She went to the naughty room to retrieve her bag over 2 miniature (ie. 2oz) bottles of rum. Now that's getting petty.

 

 

Last year on EOS an extremely overzealous Security Guard pulled me off the line, rather violently, in St. Thomas thinking that my cigar which in my mouth was lit, when it obviously wasn't. For reasons still unknown he searched my backpack looking for who knows what. The best part was that the moron* didn't find the airline size bottle of bourbon I bought and had in the bag.

 

*my in-law's who are all cops, talked to the head of security and found out that they've been having problems with him. He thought he was some big time power official when he was nothing more than a mall-cop on a boat. The guy was legendary, the other cruise workers all knew who we were talking about once we started to tell them the story.

[regg0]

We are on the Mariner of the Seas next week, and seeing as RC seem to be rather tetchy over bringing Alcohol onboard can anyone tell me whether you can order spirits via room service. We did it on the Sea princess, and there were no Problems on P&O, as you are permitted to bring it onboard. Surely We are not the only ones who enjoy sitting on the balcony having a quiet drink. We are by no means heavy drinkers, but to be quite honest had I read this board prior to booking, I may well of thought differently about booking with R&C. But seeing as its our Golden wedding anniversary, I dont want spoil anything, and risk being called to the "so called naughty room"

many Thanks

[madforcruising]

We are on the Mariner of the Seas next week, and seeing as RC seem to be rather tetchy over bringing Alcohol onboard can anyone tell me whether you can order spirits via room service. We did it on the Sea princess, and there were no Problems on P&O, as you are permitted to bring it onboard. Surely We are not the only ones who enjoy sitting on the balcony having a quiet drink. We are by no means heavy drinkers, but to be quite honest had I read this board prior to booking, I may well of thought differently about booking with R&C. But seeing as its our Golden wedding anniversary, I dont want spoil anything, and risk being called to the "so called naughty room"

many Thanks

 

Your only option is to order by the drink from either a bar and bring it back to the room yourself, or have it delivered by Room service. You can´t order anything besides Wine by the bottle for in room consumption.

[Bananas About Big Boats]

The Naughty Room? What is it?

 

We're taking soda and water, but that's fine. Right?

[thehip]

eh...tedious thread. You place your bets when it comes to this kind of thing, if you win - you win, if you lose, you shrug it off, you knew the rules. move on and book your next cruise already!

[PrincesScuba]

The Naughty Room? What is it?

 

We're taking soda and water, but that's fine. Right?

Yes.

[lcguy]

On Voyager this past week. Rum runners were awesome not only upon embarkation, but in ports as well. Wrapped in towel I would assume they were undetectable.

 

And for those who get wrinkled about those who "smuggle" booze on board, I had over a thousand dollar sea pass bill at the end. A few very expensive bottles of wine. :)

[jysnc]

Two years ago my son-in-law and I both got called down to the "naughty" room. It was irritating as hell, since we'd been traveling all day and wanted our luggage. It took them hours to notify us where our luggage was, and they made us drag our bags to our room, although I had paid a porter to get them onboard for us. My son-in-law had a bottle of contact lens fluid and I had small bottles of albuterol for my nebulizer (asthma meds). Really? They are that paranoid that they'd put us out like this over items that were so obviously not booze? It was irritating and humiliating. I've since sailed with other lines and haven't had to suffer that indignity again.

[fumelkin]

Yes that is pretty lame! However, I was thinking I would try and take some alcohol on board just so I can get a tour of the naughty room...HAHAHAHA

[Barb C]

Carnival confiscted a bottle from my DD and SIL on Pride in August. Royal Caribbean is the most strict.

 

I think several things are happening.....first, OF COURSE the cruise lines want you to buy liquor from them! Seriously? That's something new? And two, homeland security is getting serious about taking ANY liquid on board. We know how strict air travel is - I think it could become just as strict with cruise lines - some the cruise lines idea, some not. That is a sign of the times.....It will get worse before better. Many cruise ports are getting very involved with checking bags, etc. St. Thomas was a little scary last Spring. They checked ALL BAGS, some just through the scanner, some people they made step to the side and empty pockets, handbags, etc. I think that whatever security alert is inacted at the time of sailing may have something to do with it also.

[Ocean Boy]

Carnival confiscted a bottle from my DD and SIL on Pride in August. Royal Caribbean is the most strict.

 

I think several things are happening.....first, OF COURSE the cruise lines want you to buy liquor from them! Seriously? That's something new? And two, homeland security is getting serious about taking ANY liquid on board. We know how strict air travel is - I think it could become just as strict with cruise lines - some the cruise lines idea, some not. That is a sign of the times.....It will get worse before better. Many cruise ports are getting very involved with checking bags, etc. St. Thomas was a little scary last Spring. They checked ALL BAGS, some just through the scanner, some people they made step to the side and empty pockets, handbags, etc. I think that whatever security alert is inacted at the time of sailing may have something to do with it also.

Are you serious? We live on the ship for a week. People need fluids. Contact lense wearers, shampoo, medications, you name it. Fluids are allowed on planes. They just have to be checked. They keep all fluids from being brought aboard ships and people will be vacationing elsewhere.

[CruiserChloe]

And two, homeland security is getting serious about taking ANY liquid on board. We know how strict air travel is - I think it could become just as strict with cruise lines - some the cruise lines idea, some not.

 

With the exception of the obvious (taking a bomb on board), I am unaware of any liquid restrictions on cruise ships imposed by DHS.

[Barb C]

That's what I'm saying. Security will be checking and if they need an explanation on what it is, they will call you on it......if it's alcohol, it will be confiscated...maybe not every time but it is being done more and more. I'm sure there will be overzealous personnel - I've seen them too but it shouldn't be a surprise if the cruise lines check the luggage. ANd of course people need their meds, shampoo, etc. that wasn't my point at all.

[gailforce2000]

what is the naughty room? and where is it?

[davekathy]

what is the naughty room? and where is it?

 

 

Cabin Number C***

[madforcruising]

Cabin Number C***

 

So it looks like it´s on a Princess ship;):rolleyes:

[davekathy]

So it looks like it´s on a Princess ship;):rolleyes:

 

 

Damn, no wonder I can't find my cabim.

[GrammieMame]

A really ironic twist on this issue is that family-friendly Disney cruiseline has absolutely no restrictions on bringing alcoholic beverages on board as long as they are in your carry-ons and can fit thru the scanners. We cruised with them last week and took 2 flasks of rum and 2 flasks of vodka. Bought a bottle of almond flavored local rum in St. Martin and enjoyed it after dinner. We had a little cocktail party in our room every night with our traveling companions and an occasional drink on the balcony on sea days. Our bar bill was still substantial but I appreciated the chance to have a drink in our cabins. And we didn't see anyone on board that was drunk. Brought back 1 vodka and 1 rum flask.

 

Yes, I have my rumrunners in hand for our RCCL cruise.

[lcguy]

A really ironic twist on this issue is that family-friendly Disney cruiseline has absolutely no restrictions on bringing alcoholic beverages on board as long as they are in your carry-ons and can fit thru the scanners. We cruised with them last week and took 2 flasks of rum and 2 flasks of vodka. Bought a bottle of almond flavored local rum in St. Martin and enjoyed it after dinner. We had a little cocktail party in our room every night with our traveling companions and an occasional drink on the balcony on sea days. Our bar bill was still substantial but I appreciated the chance to have a drink in our cabins. And we didn't see anyone on board that was drunk. Brought back 1 vodka and 1 rum flask.

 

Yes, I have my rumrunners in hand for our RCCL cruise.

Well, I guess Disney figures that if you're stuck on a boat which half the passengers are between 3 and 13 for a week and without a casino, you deserve all the booze you can bring on board. :D

[Aquahound]

A really ironic twist on this issue is that family-friendly Disney cruiseline has absolutely no restrictions on bringing alcoholic beverages on board as long as they are in your carry-ons and can fit thru the scanners.

 

Yea, well, how much do Disney cruises cost compared to RCI and other mass-market lines?

[davekathy]

Well, I guess Disney figures that if you're stuck on a boat which half the passengers are between 3 and 13 for a week and without a casino, you deserve all the booze you can bring on board. :D

 

Man over board!!

[setsail]

Well, I guess Disney figures that if you're stuck on a boat which half the passengers are between 3 and 13 for a week and without a casino, you deserve all the booze you can bring on board. :D

 

A good reason to pack extra duck tape

[Loki_77573]

A good reason to pack extra duck tape

 

That would be Donald Duck Tape, wouldn't it?

To the other poster trying to compare Disney to RCCL, you have got to be kidding. If you are talking about price verses cruisline, figure in the added service and the fact they offer no casino to make up their difference. You can't compare mixed fruit with looney tunes.

[Aquahound]

 

To the other poster trying to compare Disney to RCCL, you have got to be kidding. If you are talking about price verses cruisline, figure in the added service and the fact they offer no casino to make up their difference. You can't compare mixed fruit with looney tunes.

 

I assume you are referring to me. I was not comparing Disney to RCCL. I was only speaking of booking prices compared to the rules of bringing alcohol on board. It is no secret that cruise lines make a good chunk of their revenue from liquor sales. I have never sailed Disney, but it seems that liquor sales on Disney ships are not quite at the revenue levels of bigger cruise lines....resulting in lower fares on those bigger cruise lines.