Security on Caribbean Princess

[jessegirl88]

Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering how the security is on the Caribbean Princess as far as checking people like they do at the airports? I am concerned as all these crazy nuts are looking to hurt innocent people. Do they check bags and travelers just as good if not better then the airports?

[paul929207]

Bags must go thru a scanner on the way onto the ship. People go thru the metal detector like at the airport. When you first board, your picture is taken and is digitally connected to your cruise card. Every time you get on or off the ship, you must put your card in the reader. This displays your photo for the security personnel

[philv]

I think there security at the gangway is pretty foolproof. I presume all the baggage is screened for weapons and explosives at boarding. Good thing about a boat is it's got a moat around it. ;) I wouldn't worry any more than flying.

[snrlnd]

All of the ships supplies are screened by dogs as well. All of the food, alcohol, etc. have dogs go around each pallet before they are allowed to load it.

[jessegirl88]

Good I am glad they have good security. I feel better now. Thanks

[bhopal21]

Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering how the security is on the Caribbean Princess as far as checking people like they do at the airports? I am concerned as all these crazy nuts are looking to hurt innocent people. Do they check bags and travelers just as good if not better then the airports?

 

Your concern is one of the reasons I would never consider cruising on "Behemoth of The Seas". A target carrying over 8,000 souls.:eek:

 

Mike

[Colo Cruiser]

Security onboard is very good.

[C&F]

All of the ships supplies are screened by dogs as well. All of the food, alcohol, etc. have dogs go around each pallet before they are allowed to load it.

 

I was recently at the Brooklyn cruiseport when the CB came in. As I sat and watched, a dog was escorted around a small pickup truck and sniffed inside, under, around, etc. Then I saw a big tractor trailer pulling in to the supply loading area, and sure enough, here came the dog and they started the sniffing process before they even started unloading the truck. It was very interesting to watch.

[RickEk]

They are also diligent about security at each port. There is usually at least two ID checkpoints that you have to pass through before boarding where you'll get "bonged" and they'll verify your cruise card with the picture they took at embarkation.

 

And, while the ship is docked, they'll establish a security perimeter around the ship. Any small boat straying into this area will be quickly challenged by harbor police...

[Feelin' Nauti']

Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering how the security is on the Caribbean Princess as far as checking people like they do at the airports? I am concerned as all these crazy nuts are looking to hurt innocent people. Do they check bags and travelers just as good if not better then the airports?

Cruise line's primary concern is protecting its reputation and passengers.

They have a protocol in place for dealing just in case the unoreseen happens.

Don't think you have to worry at all.

[dutchess43]

It's amazing to watch the dogs at work. I watched the dogs work while we were docked in Seattle they are unbelievable one jumped on top of the pallet to sniff.

On a cruise several years ago heading back to manhattan a boat came to close to us. They were warned by the loud speakers to keep their distance, & when they didn't the coast guard came out of nowhere & was right next to them. They backed off in a hurry.

[snowman]

The security staff are Gurkhas from Nepal. They are known for their loyalty and are fearless. I sure would not want to tangle with them. I think it is the same with other cruise lines

[Pam in CA]

In some ports, not only is a security perimeter established, but military boats are positioned around the ship. I've seen this several places.

 

No matter how careful they are, someone determined could always get through security. There have been a couple of cases recently (not on Princess) where smugglers boarded the ship as passengers with drugs in their suitcases. They were caught.

[PescadoAmarillo]

In Fort Lauderdale, we've been on the ship sailing out of Port Everglades and not only had the military escort (which is common), but seen someone on the boats manning the mounted automatic weapons. THAT we don't see every time. Don't know if there was a heightened security threat or not, but I would guess there was.

 

I agree with the comments about the ship's security staff. They may appear innocuous, and even bored, but something tells me that if anything happened, they would be all over it.

[DrivesLikeMario]

They are also diligent about security at each port. There is usually at least two ID checkpoints that you have to pass through before boarding where you'll get "bonged" and they'll verify your cruise card with the picture they took at embarkation.

 

And, while the ship is docked, they'll establish a security perimeter around the ship. Any small boat straying into this area will be quickly challenged by harbor police...

 

The degree of port protection varies by location. In Zihuatenajo, the "protection" surrounding the ship consisted of 3 guys in a small metal boat with a small outboard motor and 3 AK47s. One guy would be on watch while the other two took their siesta. This is one time I didn't feel quite so safe. :cool:

[bubbadog]

I Think they do an excellent job,only people that get on are pax,crew,entertainment,Your safer on that ship,than you are on land, or in airport,;):p

[C&F]

I remember our sailing of the Crown right after the listing incident. There were helicopters buzzing around the ship almost kind of putting on a show for the passengers, but the hellicopter did escort us out of the bay from a distance. There were also news vans in the lot filming the ship's departure.

[Maraprince]

In Fort Lauderdale, we've been on the ship sailing out of Port Everglades and not only had the military escort (which is common), but seen someone on the boats manning the mounted automatic weapons. THAT we don't see every time. Don't know if there was a heightened security threat or not, but I would guess there was.

 

I agree with the comments about the ship's security staff. They may appear innocuous, and even bored, but something tells me that if anything happened, they would be all over it.

 

 

Same procedure is in place leaving out of NY (Manhattan or Brooklyn) or Bayonne. Helicopters will be flying overhead while the ship is getting ready to leave and as well Coast Guard boats with armed personnel on board who will escourt the ship out to the open water. Standard procedure.

 

Dogs will be used to check out luggage and all cargo. People are screened as they board and go through metal dectors. All hand carries are screened as well. Any metal object in your pockets or on your person will set off the alarm. My friend has to cover her West Indian bangles or else it will set off the alarm.

 

 

MARAPRINCE

[donaldsc]

Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering how the security is on the Caribbean Princess as far as checking people like they do at the airports? I am concerned as all these crazy nuts are looking to hurt innocent people. Do they check bags and travelers just as good if not better then the airports?

 

Your belief that the security at the airport is worth anything but an effort to impress the law abiding people among us is touching. Inaccurate but touching.

 

Anyone with a minimal brain can think of lots of ways to get around their security.

 

DON

[kenexx]

Your belief that the security at the airport is worth anything but an effort to impress the law abiding people among us is touching. Inaccurate but touching.

 

Anyone with a minimal brain can think of lots of ways to get around their security.

 

DON

 

Poorly put, but accurate imho.

[caribill]

Your belief that the security at the airport is worth anything but an effort to impress the law abiding people among us is touching. Inaccurate but touching.

 

 

a) Back in the days I used film cameras, I would put the film in lead bags that were impervious to x-rays. At Airports, maybe one out of 10 times that they actually look into the lead bag. For cruise ship security, they never looked into the lead bag. Once or twice on the ship they asked what was that blob, and when I said film they waved me on without opening it up.

 

b) When the TSA confiscates something (liquids, for example), they put it in a box or basket next to the inspection area. If they truly believed it was a dangerous item they confiscated, then a HAZMAT team would be called immediately to deal with it. Leaving these "dangerous" items next to the TSA workers for hours proves they know there is nothing dangerous being taken from passengers.

[Johnsy81]

We just got back from a Veendam cruise to Bermuda. We were able to drive to the pier and park but, before they would let us into the parking lot, we had to stop our car, open the trunk and back door so that the police dog could sniff the trunk and inside of the car. Security is good at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and I assume it is equally as good in Bayonne and Red Hook (Brooklyn).