Sodas on board?

[millerboy88]

I have read somewhere that Carnival now has a new policy in place, where you can no longer bring any types of "drinks" on board. It has been 2 years since I have been on a cruise, but have been many times before. I have always packed 12 packs of sodas and water to bring with me on board, as Carnival does not have the soda that I like, and have had no problems with them taking it. I do not drink alcohol, so I am not interested smuggling, just wanted to bring my own sodas? Is this the new policy now?

 

Thanks:confused:

[NavarreCruiser]

No, you can still bring on 12 sodas per person in your carryon.

[Thirsty Cruiser]

I have read somewhere that Carnival now has a new policy in place, where you can no longer bring any types of "drinks" on board...

Just curious where you read this.

[millerboy88]

I saw this posted on one of the threads here on CC. I have always packed the sodas in a suitcase and sent it with checked luggage and never had a problem. So now, it has to be carried on? Just want to make sure I get it correct

[Justsyd]

As previously stated, each person can carry-on 12 sodas, and yes, it has to be carried on.

[firefly333]

I saw this posted on one of the threads here on CC. I have always packed the sodas in a suitcase and sent it with checked luggage and never had a problem. So now, it has to be carried on? Just want to make sure I get it correct

 

Yes, you got it correct.. they really dont care and the policy states 12 nonalchoholic drinks, doesnt even specify what size drinks .. and if you are over they arent going to care .. as long as you carry them on yourself.

[millerboy88]

Ok, thanks for the info. Can they still be in a suitcase, or do they have to be out where they are visable, thanks again

[*Mach*]

Ok, thanks for the info. Can they still be in a suitcase, or do they have to be out where they are visable, thanks again

 

You're free to put them in a suitcase as long as it's not one of your checked bags.

:)

[klmorg]

I saw this posted on one of the threads here on CC. I have always packed the sodas in a suitcase and sent it with checked luggage and never had a problem. So now, it has to be carried on? Just want to make sure I get it correct

 

Usually, the best place to get this sort of info is from Carnival (unless you have to call them, then you'll get several different answers, LOL). This is from their website:

 

"On embarkation day, guests may bring a small quantity (package of 12 per person) of non-alcoholic beverages onboard, only in their carry-on luggage."

[mcwebber]

No, you can still bring on 12 sodas per person in your carryon.

 

I had liquor confiscated from my checked luggage and they left the 12 pack of soda. Weird.

[slybear]

Ok, thanks for the info. Can they still be in a suitcase, or do they have to be out where they are visable, thanks again

They can be in the suitcase but you MUST carry on this suitcase.

[klmorg]

I had liquor confiscated from my checked luggage and they left the 12 pack of soda. Weird.

 

Yeah, I did both last cruise... put some in carry-on & some in checked luggage. I never lock my luggage (I know, different thread), but they called me down to open it because they thought it was locked & wanted to check on possible prohibited items. They opened it and right on top were water bottles & sodas in big Ziploc. They said, "Oh OK, that's fine, no problem. Thanks!" And sent me on my way.

 

So they apparently don't enforce their own rule. Many have reported they have had no problems with it in checked luggage. Not sure why they have that rule if they aren't going to enforce it.

[miked998]

We had soda in our checked bags this past November and it all made it to the room.

[millerboy88]

I will prob try to go the checked luggage way then, if they confiscate my sodas, then I won't be out much $$. Better than having to carry it around:D

[mcwebber]

They can be in the suitcase but you MUST carry on this suitcase.

And you can bring alcohol on board, but you must carry it in your stomach.

[millerboy88]

Thanks again for the replies. Hopefully my soda will make it:eek:

[Megan_Strick]

I brought a 12 pack of Dr. P last week

[kyrisong1]

You're free to put them in a suitcase as long as it's not one of your checked bags.

 

:)

Oh shoot I hate lugging it around and I gotta have my case of water!!! We never bring more than that though, hubby gets a soda card and I have my water. Guess we'll lug now :-(

Thanks for the info

[miked998]

Oh shoot I hate lugging it around and I gotta have my case of water!!! We never bring more than that though, hubby gets a soda card and I have my water. Guess we'll lug now :-(

Thanks for the info

 

I would still try. If the porter takes it, it will get delivered to your room

[kyrisong1]

I would still try. If the porter takes it, it will get delivered to your room

Oh cool, I think I'll try it, the worse that can happen is I won't get it and then I can buy bottled water, I just like a certain brand <rolls eyes> I know it's dumb but I can't help it, I drink water for pleasure lol <==is a dork :-)

[richstowe]

Took about 20 non-alc drinks when we boarded. Will not do this again.

 

Next time will take less aboard and buy more when we get to first port. Too heavy when added to the 2 bottles of wine.

[millerboy88]

I can see them going a little nuts over alcohol, surely they won't mess with the sodas.......but who knows

[*Mach*]

I would still try. If the porter takes it, it will get delivered to your room

 

 

The porter won't take it but your luggage will be tagged as having some form of contraband in it. You'll have to go the naughty room, open your bag if it's locked, and your soda will be confiscated. It will be returned the last night of your cruise.

:)

[Haoie]

We had soda in a tote bag, and the folks asked if it was beer, haha. Didn't even bother looking inside.

[miked998]

The porter won't take it but your luggage will be tagged as having some form of contraband in it. You'll have to go the naughty room, open your bag if it's locked, and your soda will be confiscated. It will be returned the last night of your cruise.

 

:)

 

 

They do not confiscate soda as it is allowed.

 

My father had beer and soda in his checked bag and they took the beer and left the soda.