Banned List - call from Carnival

[Ambrosia64]

So I had emailed Carnival about the banned items list, got a response, wasn't happy - asked them to bump to a supervisor. He just called.

 

Fans are banned - unless battery operated. Who wants to drag that much batteries on a ship - especially if you have to fly in. And why is a curling iron or cellphone ok plugged into an extension cord but a fan is not?

 

You can't take a power strip, but you can take an extension cord. He acknowleged that a power strip is actually safer than an extension cord, but said that is policy.

 

He said it was US law that power strips were banned. I asked if that was new law and he said he didn't know. I told him I wanted to know what the law was as I wasn't buyin that - he said he'd have to look it up - I told him to look it up - so then he told me it was Carnival policy - so I asked "it's not really a law, just Carnival policy right?" and he said yes. Bottom line - he lied.

 

He said they do monitor cruise critic. He said the posters that said things have been confiscated are lying. I pointed out to him the vagueness of the policy "when used with proper caution" allows whomever to confiscate whatever they want and we know how well that works out. He said that 'when used with proper caution' means not left plugged in, not too many things plugged in etc. I told him the policy does not say that and it needs to be clear what 'proper caution' means and what violates it.

 

I asked him to put ALL of this in writing to me - continuing the email string. He refused. I said I wanted it in writing - as we have a contract and they expect me to live up to my end of it - it should be in writing- not verbal. He insisted he would not put anything in writing.

 

Luckily my cruise isn't til next March - hopefully enough people will complain about this nonsense that they'll go back to reasonable rules - if not I'll just cancel and go to Royal Caribbean.

 

So for all of you that don't like all your valuable electronics 'confiscated' - speak up!

[Traveler353]

You didn't happen to ask him anything about the BV Dept. no longer selling booze did you?

[luv2gonow]

you didn't happen to ask him anything about the bv dept. No longer selling booze did you?

seriously...:)

[jimbo5544]

seriously...:)

Or....where the Magic will be home ported....:confused:

[mferris77]

You didn't happen to ask him anything about the BV Dept. no longer selling booze did you?

 

Yeah really... No fans? That's last week's news. We got bigger problems now!

[stellatj]

stop sweating the small **** and look forward to enjoying your cruise

why would you need a fan or power strip anyway.

And geez if you all cant afford a few drinks on your cruise stay home

[Sargent_Schultz]

Since foreign flagged cruise ships aren't subject to most US laws, any time a Carnival employee of any rank tries to hide behind that lame excuse, it is certainly fair to call them a liar and ask for their supervisor.

[*Mach*]

So I had emailed Carnival about the banned items list, got a response, wasn't happy - asked them to bump to a supervisor. He just called.

 

Fans are banned - unless battery operated. Who wants to drag that much batteries on a ship - especially if you have to fly in. And why is a curling iron or cellphone ok plugged into an extension cord but a fan is not?

 

You can't take a power strip, but you can take an extension cord. He acknowleged that a power strip is actually safer than an extension cord, but said that is policy.

 

He said it was US law that power strips were banned. I asked if that was new law and he said he didn't know. I told him I wanted to know what the law was as I wasn't buyin that - he said he'd have to look it up - I told him to look it up - so then he told me it was Carnival policy - so I asked "it's not really a law, just Carnival policy right?" and he said yes. Bottom line - he lied.

 

He said they do monitor cruise critic. He said the posters that said things have been confiscated are lying. I pointed out to him the vagueness of the policy "when used with proper caution" allows whomever to confiscate whatever they want and we know how well that works out. He said that 'when used with proper caution' means not left plugged in, not too many things plugged in etc. I told him the policy does not say that and it needs to be clear what 'proper caution' means and what violates it.

 

I asked him to put ALL of this in writing to me - continuing the email string. He refused. I said I wanted it in writing - as we have a contract and they expect me to live up to my end of it - it should be in writing- not verbal. He insisted he would not put anything in writing.

 

Luckily my cruise isn't til next March - hopefully enough people will complain about this nonsense that they'll go back to reasonable rules - if not I'll just cancel and go to Royal Caribbean.

 

So for all of you that don't like all your valuable electronics 'confiscated' - speak up!

 

 

Perhaps you should send the individual in question this list which is direct from Carnival's web site and was added Saturday:

RESTRICTED ITEMS – SAFETY AND SECURITY POLICY

 

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival prohibits bringing certain items onboard. Additionally, we reserve the right to confiscate (and destroy) any articles that in our discretion are considered dangerous or pose a risk or inconvenience to the safety and security of the ship, or our guests, and no compensation will be provided.

 

Confiscated Items

 

• Alcohol (hard liquor)/sealed, unopened bottles

• Beer/sealed, unopened bottles/cans

• Wine or champagne/sealed, unopened bottles - beyond the allowable limit of one bottle per adult 21 years of age (brought on at embarkation time only)

• Clothing irons and steamers (all Carnival ships offer laundry facilities with irons and ironing boards. Fleet-wide valet laundry service is also available for a nominal fee.)

• Electrical and household appliances (i.e. coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, etc.)

• Candles

• Heating Pads

• Incense

 

Prohibited Items – will be disposed of prior to boarding

 

• Large coolers

• Alcohol in unsealed containers

• Firearms (i.e., non-firing weapons and starter pistols)

• Ammunition (i.e., bullets, shot or missile that can be fired using a propellant)

• Imitation or replica weapons (i.e., de-commissioned weapons or those not capable of being fired, toy weapons, or any other item made, intended or adapted to be used as a weapon)

• Explosives or explosive component parts, (i.e., detonators)

• Fireworks or pyrotechnics (except those previously approved in connection with a company stage production which have been properly manifested)

• Taser or electronic stun guns

• Pepper or mace sprays

• Telescopic or regular batons

• Martial arts equipment (i.e., flails, throwing stars, belt buckle knives, etc.)

• Handcuffs, brass knuckles

• Compressed gas bottles/cylinders

• Knives with blades longer than four (4) inches ( Recreational dive knives are allowed but must be held in the custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise.)

• Dive tanks (empty or full), diver spears/slings

• Household goods or tools of trade

• Volatile and highly flammable liquids such as cigarette lighter fluid

• Scissors with blades longer than four (4) inches (Large scissors of the type used by scrapbook and quilting enthusiasts are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department, but are held onboard in the same manner as dive knives.)

• Metal detectors

• Medical Marijuana

• Bicycles

• Surfboards

• Scooters (only permitted if used for mobility – must be stored in guest’s stateroom)

• Boats/canoes

• Segways

• Any footwear with wheels, i.e. Heely’s type shoes

 

Miscellaneous Concerns:

 

• Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers, flat and curling irons, shavers, etc., are allowed on board when used with proper caution. These devices should not be used when other electrical appliances are plugged in. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

 

• Electronics such as laptops, cameras, cellular phones, etc. are allowed on board when used with proper caution.

 

• Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords will be removed if determined to pose a hazard and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

 

• Medical gas bottles/oxygen cylinders: Allowed in connection with a certified medical condition but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to guest services and stored in a designated safe area.

 

• Coolers: Small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.

 

• Live Animals: Only qualified service animals once approved by Guest Access Services at time of booking.

 

• Flowers and Plants: May be brought on board in the port of embarkation but are not permitted to be taken off the ship in the United States, per the U.S Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Agricultural Division.

 

• Musical Instruments: Only if the guest is participating in a pre-approved ship performance.

 

• Radios/Boom Boxes: For the comfort of all our guests, radios and boom boxes can be used with headphones or earpieces when used in public areas.

 

• Floatation Devices: For the comfort of all our guests, rafts, tubes and floatation devices other than those used as life preservers (water wings) cannot be used in the swimming pools on board.

 

• Wrapped Gifts: Guests may bring wrapped gifts on board; however, due to heightened security, the gift may have to be unwrapped, upon request.

 

• DVDs/VCRs/Nintendo/Play Units: Due to compatibility issues with stateroom televisions, these items can only be utilized in suites and guests must provide their own RCA cables.

 

• Fish Caught on Fishing Expeditions: The fish cannot be brought on board; it must be shipped home.

 

• Items for In Port Use only: Snorkel gear, skateboards, golf clubs, fishing rods (packed), tennis rackets, kites (packed), roller blades/skates

Power strips are NOT banned...

[thekings23]

So I had emailed Carnival about the banned items list, got a response, wasn't happy - asked them to bump to a supervisor. He just called.

 

Fans are banned - unless battery operated. Who wants to drag that much batteries on a ship - especially if you have to fly in. And why is a curling iron or cellphone ok plugged into an extension cord but a fan is not?

 

You can't take a power strip, but you can take an extension cord. He acknowleged that a power strip is actually safer than an extension cord, but said that is policy.

 

He said it was US law that power strips were banned. I asked if that was new law and he said he didn't know. I told him I wanted to know what the law was as I wasn't buyin that - he said he'd have to look it up - I told him to look it up - so then he told me it was Carnival policy - so I asked "it's not really a law, just Carnival policy right?" and he said yes. Bottom line - he lied.

 

He said they do monitor cruise critic. He said the posters that said things have been confiscated are lying. I pointed out to him the vagueness of the policy "when used with proper caution" allows whomever to confiscate whatever they want and we know how well that works out. He said that 'when used with proper caution' means not left plugged in, not too many things plugged in etc. I told him the policy does not say that and it needs to be clear what 'proper caution' means and what violates it.

 

I asked him to put ALL of this in writing to me - continuing the email string. He refused. I said I wanted it in writing - as we have a contract and they expect me to live up to my end of it - it should be in writing- not verbal. He insisted he would not put anything in writing.

 

Luckily my cruise isn't til next March - hopefully enough people will complain about this nonsense that they'll go back to reasonable rules - if not I'll just cancel and go to Royal Caribbean.

 

So for all of you that don't like all your valuable electronics 'confiscated' - speak up!

 

 

I would be pissed if I had to deal with you as a supervisor, its a fan, has no place on the ship. I manage a team of customer service reps and I know your type, all I can say is enjoy RCI!

[arush5268d]

Did you ask him what will happen with the oil spill for my cruise in August?

[ce_cruise]

Ok I am not expert but one of the things I read here is something to do with fire hazards. Perhaps there is an electrician that could help out here.

 

I also agree with stellatj ... relax and enjoy the anticipation of a great time!!!

[arush5268d]

Mach, I really enjoy bringing a pair of my handcuffs on board. Any chance you could get those removed from the banned list....or help me think up some smuggling tips for them?

 

 

Yes, I'm serious.

[Raven Days]

So I had emailed Carnival about the banned items list, got a response, wasn't happy - asked them to bump to a supervisor. He just called.

 

Fans are banned - unless battery operated. Who wants to drag that much batteries on a ship - especially if you have to fly in. And why is a curling iron or cellphone ok plugged into an extension cord but a fan is not?

 

You can't take a power strip, but you can take an extension cord. He acknowleged that a power strip is actually safer than an extension cord, but said that is policy.

 

He said it was US law that power strips were banned. I asked if that was new law and he said he didn't know. I told him I wanted to know what the law was as I wasn't buyin that - he said he'd have to look it up - I told him to look it up - so then he told me it was Carnival policy - so I asked "it's not really a law, just Carnival policy right?" and he said yes. Bottom line - he lied.

 

He said they do monitor cruise critic. He said the posters that said things have been confiscated are lying. I pointed out to him the vagueness of the policy "when used with proper caution" allows whomever to confiscate whatever they want and we know how well that works out. He said that 'when used with proper caution' means not left plugged in, not too many things plugged in etc. I told him the policy does not say that and it needs to be clear what 'proper caution' means and what violates it.

 

I asked him to put ALL of this in writing to me - continuing the email string. He refused. I said I wanted it in writing - as we have a contract and they expect me to live up to my end of it - it should be in writing- not verbal. He insisted he would not put anything in writing.

 

Luckily my cruise isn't til next March - hopefully enough people will complain about this nonsense that they'll go back to reasonable rules - if not I'll just cancel and go to Royal Caribbean.

 

So for all of you that don't like all your valuable electronics 'confiscated' - speak up!

 

 

Not according to Carnival's website:

RESTRICTED ITEMS – SAFETY AND SECURITY POLICY

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival prohibits bringing certain items onboard. Additionally, we reserve the right to confiscate (and destroy) any articles that in our discretion are considered dangerous or pose a risk or inconvenience to the safety and security of the ship, or our guests, and no compensation will be provided.

Confiscated Items

• Alcohol (hard liquor)/sealed, unopened bottles

• Beer/sealed, unopened bottles/cans

• Wine or champagne/sealed, unopened bottles - beyond the allowable limit of one bottle per adult 21 years of age (brought on at embarkation time only)

• Clothing irons and steamers (all Carnival ships offer laundry facilities with irons and ironing boards. Fleet-wide valet laundry service is also available for a nominal fee.)

• Electrical and household appliances (i.e. coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, etc.)

• Candles

• Heating Pads

• Incense

Prohibited Items – will be disposed of prior to boarding

• Large coolers

• Alcohol in unsealed containers

• Firearms (i.e., non-firing weapons and starter pistols)

• Ammunition (i.e., bullets, shot or missile that can be fired using a propellant)

• Imitation or replica weapons (i.e., de-commissioned weapons or those not capable of being fired, toy weapons, or any other item made, intended or adapted to be used as a weapon)

• Explosives or explosive component parts, (i.e., detonators)

• Fireworks or pyrotechnics (except those previously approved in connection with a company stage production which have been properly manifested)

• Taser or electronic stun guns

• Pepper or mace sprays

• Telescopic or regular batons

• Martial arts equipment (i.e., flails, throwing stars, belt buckle knives, etc.)

• Handcuffs, brass knuckles

• Compressed gas bottles/cylinders

• Knives with blades longer than four (4) inches ( Recreational dive knives are allowed but must be held in the custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise.)

• Dive tanks (empty or full), diver spears/slings

• Household goods or tools of trade

• Volatile and highly flammable liquids such as cigarette lighter fluid

• Scissors with blades longer than four (4) inches (Large scissors of the type used by scrapbook and quilting enthusiasts are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department, but are held onboard in the same manner as dive knives.)

• Metal detectors

• Medical Marijuana

• Bicycles

• Surfboards

• Scooters (only permitted if used for mobility – must be stored in guest’s stateroom)

• Boats/canoes

• Segways

• Any footwear with wheels, i.e. Heely’s type shoes

Miscellaneous Concerns:

• Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers, flat and curling irons, shavers, etc., are allowed on board when used with proper caution. These devices should not be used when other electrical appliances are plugged in. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

• Electronics such as laptops, cameras, cellular phones, etc. are allowed on board when used with proper caution.

• Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords will be removed if determined to pose a hazard and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

• Medical gas bottles/oxygen cylinders: Allowed in connection with a certified medical condition but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to guest services and stored in a designated safe area.

• Coolers: Small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.

• Live Animals: Only qualified service animals once approved by Guest Access Services at time of booking.

• Flowers and Plants: May be brought on board in the port of embarkation but are not permitted to be taken off the ship in the United States, per the U.S Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Agricultural Division.

• Musical Instruments: Only if the guest is participating in a pre-approved ship performance.

• Radios/Boom Boxes: For the comfort of all our guests, radios and boom boxes can be used with headphones or earpieces when used in public areas.

• Floatation Devices: For the comfort of all our guests, rafts, tubes and floatation devices other than those used as life preservers (water wings) cannot be used in the swimming pools on board.

• Wrapped Gifts: Guests may bring wrapped gifts on board; however, due to heightened security, the gift may have to be unwrapped, upon request.

• DVDs/VCRs/Nintendo/Play Units: Due to compatibility issues with stateroom televisions, these items can only be utilized in suites and guests must provide their own RCA cables.

• Fish Caught on Fishing Expeditions: The fish cannot be brought on board; it must be shipped home.

• Items for In Port Use only: Snorkel gear, skateboards, golf clubs, fishing rods (packed), tennis rackets, kites (packed), roller blades/skates.

[BlondzRBest]

It is so damn cold on these ships especially at night why would anyone want a fan???

[tamirpr]

Power strips are NOT banned...

 

So what do you mean, I can't bring a power strip?

 

Hee hee. Sorry, couldn't resist.:D

[tootsiescurly]

So based on what Mach posted,my husband and I both bringing our laptops on board could pose a concern? The language can be interpreted many ways. The real problem is Carnival is allowing their employees to use their discretion in making decisions on how to handle items under miscellaneous concerns. Laptops are expensive pieces of electronics, as are mobile phones like a Blackberry. Why would these items be a "miscellaneous concern" to Carnival. Don't they make enough money off of internet charges?

[thekings23]

So based on what Mach posted,my husband and I both bringing our laptops on board could pose a concern? The language can be interpreted many ways. The real problem is Carnival is allowing their employees to use their discretion in making decisions on how to handle items under miscellaneous concerns. Laptops are expensive pieces of electronics, as are mobile phones like a Blackberry. Why would these items be a "miscellaneous concern" to Carnival. Don't they make enough money off of internet charges?

 

We both know they arent going to take away your laptop and blackberry, lets be reasonable, the language is there to protect the corporation and give them ultimate say as to who comes aboard, after all it is their boat. Laptop with torn cords or something strange might be taken, but until that happens to ANYONE lets not jump to some conclusion that the evil corporation is out to get ya

[onthehighseas606]

stop sweating the small **** and look forward to enjoying your cruise

why would you need a fan or power strip anyway.

And geez if you all cant afford a few drinks on your cruise stay home

 

That seems to be your pat answer for everything. This has nothing to do with booze, it has to do with the power strip/fan/curling iron policy. Maybe some of these things do matter to people. When Carnival starts to lose customers because of their trumped up "law" policies, maybe they will lighten up. Carnival reminds me of the heavy handedness of the federal government. I hope they do read this because "HEH CARNIVAL YOU TOOK THE FUN OUT OF THE FUN SHIPS."!

[ILUVCRUZEN]

stop sweating the small **** and look forward to enjoying your cruise

why would you need a fan or power strip anyway.

And geez if you all cant afford a few drinks on your cruise stay home

I see you have only cruised in September October and November. Well why don't you try cruising in the Spring or Summer and then you'll know why people need a fan on their cruise. The rooms are HOT. Yes they do cool down at night but during the day it can be miserable. I don't like getting dressed for dinner in a hot room.

[ILUVCRUZEN]

It is so damn cold on these ships especially at night why would anyone want a fan???

 

I don't know what ships you've been on but depending on the time of year you cruise....some cabins can be very hot during the day and into the afternoon.

[OldRockr1]

Embarkation is that most wonderful of words. Can't wait for the next one. As soon as is possible I will deposit the Blackberry in the safe, sans battery. No need to stow the laptop, it ain't gonna be there. It's vacation so just leave it all behind. I am pretty sure my little camera and iPod can be used safely. I need a DOD and I am ready to go...:D

[AZVoodoo]

Come on people just a little common sense.

 

You have 1500 cabins and each one may have a different kind of fan/power strip. Many could be from different countries. If Carnival sees that they may be a hazard they have the right to take them for the duration of the trip.

 

Also consider some idiot that brings an 220V to 110V prong adapter and plugs in a fan. The fan would overheat and could catch fire. (Most electronics with adapters are designed to work from a 220V source)

 

As far as I know cabins do NOT have GFI protection so a short could take out the electricity for multiple cabins.

 

My bet is Carnival will not take it away if you have a UL approved power strip with no frayed cord and a fuse.

[marshhawk]

I bought a battery operated fan, It takes two D cell batteries, the manufacturer is 2 Cool, and I got it at Walmart. Why? Because I have had a balcony prior to this next cruise(inside) and I like moving air. :) I smoke(bad bad person) :pand want the air around me moving and clearing out. The battery life in this fan is 72 hours. Now if I go to bed at 11, and I get out for coffee at 7, that 5 nights of cleaner air, right. That's why I like a fan. It's in lieu of opening that wonderful balcony door. That said, I never know why someone needed a blow dryer.. so there you are.:rolleyes:

[tootsiescurly]

Come on people just a little common sense.

 

You have 1500 cabins and each one may have a different kind of fan/power strip. Many could be from different countries. If Carnival sees that they may be a hazard they have the right to take them for the duration of the trip.

 

Also consider some idiot that brings an 220V to 110V prong adapter and plugs in a fan. The fan would overheat and could catch fire. (Most electronics with adapters are designed to work from a 220V source)

 

As far as I know cabins do NOT have GFI protection so a short could take out the electricity for multiple cabins.

 

My bet is Carnival will not take it away if you have a UL approved power strip with no frayed cord and a fuse.

 

A short could also fry my laptop which is precisely why people use certain types of powerstrips.

[deepnite10]

suddenly everyone is a electrical engineer :D

 

more likely this could be a insurance issue..CCL responding to

a onboard inspection by some insurance inspector..who has

no knowlege about how smart us cruiser are..:p