I wasn't going to make a stink about them taking our 12 beers but when they took...

[cruisenwithchris1]

our extension cord, now that really ticked me off! All we wanted to use it for was the balcony to listen to our IPOD (small stereo). Give me a break and tell me how this is for our "security"?

I probably could have used it to "STRANGLE" the passengers across the hall from us about 3:30am in the morning last night. We had booked 4 rooms in the same area (2 suites, 1 interior and 1 outside).

The entire weekend we were woke up by noise and loud music. Last night was the worst. Fighting going on, something about 2 guys in a room and one wanting to bring in a girl....you know how that goes. Anyway had to hear MF this and MF that for way too long in the hallway, besides the fact there was beating and kicking on the door going on non stop. We called security, but then it started up again at 4am, this time I walked out in my pajama's (I was going to deal with it myself this time, luckily there was a security guard just walking up to the door. I have no idea what I was going to do, but the MOM MODE in me kicked in). I think they were eventually escorted off the ship.

I enjoy a party as much as anyone, but come on, you gotta sleep sometime and the fighting was absolutey stupid!

Hopefully there weren't any children in nearby rooms having to hear this.

I have been on 17 Carnival cruises (probably 10 of them on the Paradise where this occured) and this was the worst I have ever seen fellow travelers behave.

I am writing a letter to Carnival not to be compensated for the disruptions we had, but to hopefully have these passengers banned for a period from cruising with Carnival. Carnival doesn't know what kind of passengers they are dealing with until they are on board...

Of course, this by no means will deter me from future cruise, just think it is going a little over the top to by extension cords...unless you need it for a CPAP they said.

Happy Cruisen everyone

Chris

p.s. Although my husband's beer didn't make it, my BOX-O-WINE did :)

Trust me, we spend plenty on the ship for alcohol, it is nice to just have a drink on the balcony sometimes.

[CWcruisers]

Funny, I already knew you were on the Paradise before you said it. You've been lucky not to run into this before. Especially if you do the three day booze cruise!:eek:

 

Sorry they took your DH's beer, but glad you got your wine. Extension cords? Oh well, you win some you loose some.

[johnjen]

our extension cord, now that really ticked me off! All we wanted to use it for was the balcony to listen to our IPOD (small stereo). Give me a break and tell me how this is for our "security"?

I probably could have used it to "STRANGLE" the passengers across the hall from us about 3:30am in the morning last night. We had booked 4 rooms in the same area (2 suites, 1 interior and 1 outside).

The entire weekend we were woke up by noise and loud music. Last night was the worst. Fighting going on, something about 2 guys in a room and one wanting to bring in a girl....you know how that goes. Anyway had to hear MF this and MF that for way too long in the hallway, besides the fact there was beating and kicking on the door going on non stop. We called security, but then it started up again at 4am, this time I walked out in my pajama's (I was going to deal with it myself this time, luckily there was a security guard just walking up to the door. I have no idea what I was going to do, but the MOM MODE in me kicked in). I think they were eventually escorted off the ship.

I enjoy a party as much as anyone, but come on, you gotta sleep sometime and the fighting was absolutey stupid!

Hopefully there weren't any children in nearby rooms having to hear this.

I have been on 17 Carnival cruises (probably 10 of them on the Paradise where this occured) and this was the worst I have ever seen fellow travelers behave.

I am writing a letter to Carnival not to be compensated for the disruptions we had, but to hopefully have these passengers banned for a period from cruising with Carnival. Carnival doesn't know what kind of passengers they are dealing with until they are on board...

Of course, this by no means will deter me from future cruise, just think it is going a little over the top to by extension cords...unless you need it for a CPAP they said.

Happy Cruisen everyone

Chris

p.s. Although my husband's beer didn't make it, my BOX-O-WINE did :)

Trust me, we spend plenty on the ship for alcohol, it is nice to just have a drink on the balcony sometimes.

 

I believe that one of the more effective methods of getting rid of undesireables (I have never done this before) but bring along a precautionary bottle of BUCK MATE along and spray it around the edges of their door. Eventually the odor will waft in and it is very difficult to get rid of that smell.

 

Put it this way? Eventually they would have to be relocated. NOTHING can get rid of that smell; only time does it, and BUCK MATE is the worst smelling stuff anyone would ever want to smell!

[shof515]

where you able to get the extension cord back like at the end of the cruise?

[Froufie]

Here is a list of 'prohibited items' posted by Host Mach - a while back - you will note a reference to extension cords (see Miscellaneous Concerns)- but sounds like it might be hit or miss? or depends on who is doing the 'confiscating/searching'?

 

In an effort to minimize the misinformation regarding what is and what is not prohibited on Carnival ships I'm posting this recently released list. PLEASE read it carefully. Thank you.

 

 

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

__________________

Host Mach

I cruise, therefore I am...

[Ivanova]

Guess you haven't seen this on Carnival's website (extension cord mention is bolded):

 

Are there restrictions on what we can bring aboard? 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.

[viaggi_per_mare]

our extension cord, now that really ticked me off! All we wanted to use it for was the balcony to listen to our IPOD (small stereo). Give me a break and tell me how this is for our "security"?

I probably could have used it to "STRANGLE" the passengers across the hall from us about 3:30am in the morning last night. We had booked 4 rooms in the same area (2 suites, 1 interior and 1 outside).

The entire weekend we were woke up by noise and loud music. Last night was the worst. Fighting going on, something about 2 guys in a room and one wanting to bring in a girl....you know how that goes. Anyway had to hear MF this and MF that for way too long in the hallway, besides the fact there was beating and kicking on the door going on non stop. We called security, but then it started up again at 4am, this time I walked out in my pajama's (I was going to deal with it myself this time, luckily there was a security guard just walking up to the door. I have no idea what I was going to do, but the MOM MODE in me kicked in). I think they were eventually escorted off the ship.

I enjoy a party as much as anyone, but come on, you gotta sleep sometime and the fighting was absolutey stupid!

Hopefully there weren't any children in nearby rooms having to hear this.

I have been on 17 Carnival cruises (probably 10 of them on the Paradise where this occured) and this was the worst I have ever seen fellow travelers behave.

I am writing a letter to Carnival not to be compensated for the disruptions we had, but to hopefully have these passengers banned for a period from cruising with Carnival. Carnival doesn't know what kind of passengers they are dealing with until they are on board...

Of course, this by no means will deter me from future cruise, just think it is going a little over the top to by extension cords...unless you need it for a CPAP they said.

Happy Cruisen everyone

Chris

p.s. Although my husband's beer didn't make it, my BOX-O-WINE did :)

Trust me, we spend plenty on the ship for alcohol, it is nice to just have a drink on the balcony sometimes.

 

We lost our extension cord in Oct on the Victory out of San Juan. No matter how many times I post it, the consensus is I am mistaken or lying??

At that time there was no "we'll give it back" Throw it away but you are not getting on the ship with it. I went back to the Sheraton where we stayed and the bellman kept it for us and we picked it up a week later.

 

You can look all you want at Carnival's website and you can show them where you are allowed to have these things and it is useless. I got called to the naughty room and had no choice. I actually had to leave the ship if I wanted to keep this item. My husband had no idea where I disappeared to as I ran back to the Sheraton to "mail it home" which security told me was my only option if I didn't want it thrown out (It was a very good and expensive cord for our laptop) I basically was told if I did not throw it away, I was on my own to find solutions and if the cord was in my hand I was not allowed to go back on the ship to my cabin.

 

We are platinum cruisers and have brought the exact extension cord on every cruise with no problem. You are powerless when a screener disallow it, I even asked for a supervisor and they treat me like I had brought a bomb aboard. Yes we still cruise Carnival and will continue to do so...it can happen to you and everything you do to show them it is allowed will fall on deaf ears, it is a weekend and you are at the mercy of inconsistency, and you will have no choices....the last cruise we went on, the extension cord went right through no questions...go figure??

[parrotthead]

Thanks for sharing.

lol

:)

you have the right attuitude.

[TMWTim]

MORE importantly, what is the story behind the 12 pack being taken? How was it packed? I throw a 12 pack in my checked suitcase to have on the balcony as well and never had a problem...so far.

 

More details please!

[Cruiser1547228475]

MORE importantly, what is the story behind the 12 pack being taken? How was it packed? I throw a 12 pack in my checked suitcase to have on the balcony as well and never had a problem...so far.

 

More details please!

 

 

Really doesn't matter how it was packed. Carnival randomly checks .

Just a matter of who's turn it is.

[mcb7099]

So can I take an extension cord on my cruise in July??

[parrotthead]

So can I take an extension cord on my cruise in July??

Well, seems like you can *take it* but they may *take it*....

[TMWTim]

Really doesn't matter how it was packed. Carnival randomly checks .

Just a matter of who's turn it is.

 

 

Thanks for the info. I'd still like to know it that's Ok.:rolleyes:

[cruisenwithchris1]

I believe that one of the more effective methods of getting rid of undesireables (I have never done this before) but bring along a precautionary bottle of BUCK MATE along and spray it around the edges of their door. Eventually the odor will waft in and it is very difficult to get rid of that smell.

 

Put it this way? Eventually they would have to be relocated. NOTHING can get rid of that smell; only time does it, and BUCK MATE is the worst smelling stuff anyone would ever want to smell!

 

Hmmmm, I will keep this in mind! ;)

 

I totally understand that the 3 day Paradise is a party cruise, that is why we like it. BUT if you can't be a Happy Drunk, don't DRINK!

[cruisenwithchris1]

where you able to get the extension cord back like at the end of the cruise?

 

Yes, it was taped inside the 18 pack of beer (I guess my husband only took a partial box).

 

Not that there was anything wrong with the cord, or we planned on using it in a manner not intended for (or maybe they did know about our unruly neighbors ahead of time?? :eek:) , I think if I take another one, I will just buy a new one and keep it in it's original packaging (maybe even tape the receipt to it)??? until we are in the room. I think you would have a better chance then.

 

• 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.

 

How could they consider a brand new one to be a hazard?

[cruisenwithchris1]

MORE importantly, what is the story behind the 12 pack being taken? How was it packed? I throw a 12 pack in my checked suitcase to have on the balcony as well and never had a problem...so far.

 

More details please!

 

And last but not least....

 

My husband just threw the case of beer in his luggage. Even though they say not to lock the luggage, we always zip tie so we know immediately if our luggage has been opened (a few years ago, at our own dumb choice to pack them, we had a laptop and Ipod stolen in locked luggage and didn't realize until we got to the hotel). We gave the luggage to the porter at check in along with about 6 other suitcases between all 4 cabins. My mom and I both took on boxes of wine and were not opened, and the rest didn't take alcohol. All were zip tied and his was the only one opened. I think it is more then random these days, I think they go through xray and saw the cans. Having been on 10 previous Paradise cruises, this was a first to be confiscated. Oh well, their policy is working, we just spend more on the ship! No worries, as I said before just would have been nice to have one in the room before going upstairs.

Funny thing was I gave our room steward an extra $20 dollars to keep a lot of ice in the room (assuming the beer was going to make it). Well, we had a plethora of ice all weekend!:D

[conchead]

Thanks for the info. I'd still like to know it that's Ok.:rolleyes:

 

I guess if you read Carnival's rules you will see it is not ok.:rolleyes:

but people take it anyway..some get lucky ,some don't

[MrPete]

I had to laugh at Segways, but handcuffs?

[chickie_mite]

On our cruise on the Dream last month, we asked our cabin steward for an extension cord; she brought one to our cabin within the hour. It was an industrial cord, and probably could have stretched down the entire hallway!

[*Mach*]

Here is a list of 'prohibited items' posted by Host Mach - a while back - you will note a reference to extension cords (see Miscellaneous Concerns)- but sounds like it might be hit or miss? or depends on who is doing the 'confiscating/searching'?

 

In an effort to minimize the misinformation regarding what is and what is not prohibited on Carnival ships I'm posting this recently released list. PLEASE read it carefully. Thank you.

 

 

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

__________________

Host Mach

I cruise, therefore I am...

 

 

That is, indeed, the correct and most recent last. I've been assured before and once again this morning that all appropriate staff have been briefed on this list.

Of course, that's quite a sweeping statement and some people never get the word. It's exactly for that reason that I've suggested that folks print the list and bring it along.

:)

[spacewoman]

Just wanted to at 2 cents regarding the extension cord---- although they may be stamped UL a lot of these things are made in China with no regards to meeting fire safety standards.

 

A lady in our town found out that the hard way when an extension cord (bought at the dollar store with the UL stamp on it )in her kitchen set fire to the house while she was at work. Luckily someone noticed smoke and the fire dept was able to contain it to the kitchen so she at least didn't lose the whole house. So imagine this scenario on a cruise ship!!

[elcuchio24]

Loud music late at night? Probably had an ipod hooked up with an extention cord. They should really ban those.....

[steveaaaaa]

our extension cord, now that really ticked me off! All we wanted to use it for was the balcony to listen to our IPOD (small stereo). Give me a break and tell me how this is for our "security"?

I probably could have used it to "STRANGLE" the passengers across the hall from us about 3:30am in the morning last night. We had booked 4 rooms in the same area (2 suites, 1 interior and 1 outside).

The entire weekend we were woke up by noise and loud music. Last night was the worst. Fighting going on, something about 2 guys in a room and one wanting to bring in a girl....you know how that goes. Anyway had to hear MF this and MF that for way too long in the hallway, besides the fact there was beating and kicking on the door going on non stop. We called security, but then it started up again at 4am, this time I walked out in my pajama's (I was going to deal with it myself this time, luckily there was a security guard just walking up to the door. I have no idea what I was going to do, but the MOM MODE in me kicked in). I think they were eventually escorted off the ship.

I enjoy a party as much as anyone, but come on, you gotta sleep sometime and the fighting was absolutey stupid!

Hopefully there weren't any children in nearby rooms having to hear this.

I have been on 17 Carnival cruises (probably 10 of them on the Paradise where this occured) and this was the worst I have ever seen fellow travelers behave.

I am writing a letter to Carnival not to be compensated for the disruptions we had, but to hopefully have these passengers banned for a period from cruising with Carnival. Carnival doesn't know what kind of passengers they are dealing with until they are on board...

Of course, this by no means will deter me from future cruise, just think it is going a little over the top to by extension cords...unless you need it for a CPAP they said.

Happy Cruisen everyone

Chris

p.s. Although my husband's beer didn't make it, my BOX-O-WINE did :)

Trust me, we spend plenty on the ship for alcohol, it is nice to just have a drink on the balcony sometimes.

 

Unless you were going to use head phones with it,it would be a non allowed item unless it was going to be used inside your cabin where the public could not hear it.

 

Steve

[usacujimmy]

And last but not least....

 

My mom and I both took on boxes of wine and were not opened, and the rest didn't take alcohol.:D

 

Did you put these in your case or carry-one?

[bplazo]

Just wanted to at 2 cents regarding the extension cord---- although they may be stamped UL a lot of these things are made in China with no regards to meeting fire safety standards.

 

A lady in our town found out that the hard way when an extension cord (bought at the dollar store with the UL stamp on it )in her kitchen set fire to the house while she was at work. Luckily someone noticed smoke and the fire dept was able to contain it to the kitchen so she at least didn't lose the whole house. So imagine this scenario on a cruise ship!!

 

You really do have to watch what you buy at the dollar store. I have heard stories about not buying toothpaste or medicine and some of the food.

 

I am glad they do not allow those heelies. I have seen children skating around them in stores and it is just an accident waiting to happen.