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

[CruzVinnieCruz]

I agree that you should have been allowed to bring an extension cord - probably luck of the draw with whoever was 'screening' your luggage - and no I wouldn't hide it!

 

But I disagree with the playing of the music on the balcony - would you ask everyone each and every time? (maybe one day they don't mind but the next day they are napping or something?). And what if they are not around to ask - but then show up and wonder where that music is coming from? And as mentioned do you also ask those above and below?

 

I do bring my ipod portable speakers with me (and an octopus plug thing) so I can listen to music while blow drying my hair and getting ready for dinner - but I don't think I would do that outside - and would wear earphones instead.

 

P.S. and just for the record I do not LIKE johnny cash - so do you tell people what you are gong to be playing when you ask their permission? :D:D

 

Using a blow dryer is probably more noticeable to the cabins immediately near you. I am sure no one ensures other passengers in the cabins around them are taking a nap before using them.

[scchasgal]

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!

 

I know you said you have never done the buck mate but you have to be joking. That smell would be in the cabin and in the hallway. Do you really think this would be fair to the next people occupying the cabin? How would you feel if someone takes your advise and your next cruise is a stinky one?

[Kurbanfan]

But I disagree with the playing of the music on the balcony -

 

Good thing you have not been our neighbors:D Infact we use one with a battery...no extension cord......

Never ever had a problem.....infact this is a great ice breaking way to meet the neighbors:D

[joepeka]

put them in our suitcase.

It's been a couple of years since our last cruise so I don't really remember: is your carry-on stuff xray'd when you first board the ship? I know it's always xray'd when you board in one of the port stops but I don't remember if it is when you first board. If so, then packing contraband in a carry-on is just as likely to be busted as packing in a suitcase that's handled by the porters. Right? :confused:

[moonandsun]

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...

 

I gotta tell ya...Out of this entire list, I am most upset about the handcuffs. lol jk of course :rolleyes:

 

We pack all kinds of items, rum runners, power strip, extension cords, night lights, flat iron and on and on and on. When we sailed out of Miami we watched the screening process and I must say it was a bit "random" IMO. Items were going through, YES, was anyone looking at the screen, NOT SO MUCH. We always go betting nothing makes it so when it does all arrive it makes us real happy :D So we are good to go from the get go. :p

[GlendaleCruiser]

That was my experience. Everything went through the scanner, but they weren't always paying attention. I thought they paid more attention when we came back after visiting a port. But, that might have just been me or the that particular time.......

[gjsmth]

I thought I read if the item did not pose a hazard such as in dis-repair your ok. It clearly states this if determined to pose a hazard instead of in the prohibited area. Me if I was bringing one of those 3-6ft cords I'd have it new still in the wrapper from the store so there is no question as to "determined to pose a hazard"

[cruizngranny]

next time buy DH a bon voyage beer pack and it will be delivered to the room for you...