bringing small amounts of food onboard from excursions?

[SewCruise]

Hi all,

 

First cruise coming up in June, 12 nt. Mediterranean, and I'm super excited! One of the things I'm really looking forward to is sampling the local food when we're in the different ports.

 

I understand the rules about not bringing alcohol and cases of soda/water onboard, and I plan to adhere to them, but I'm wondering about bringing back other "souvenir" type foods. I'm sure we'll enjoy quick, local lunches in each port but I would probably be interested in bringing snack items back on the ship with me. Are passengers allowed to bring on small amounts of food from port? For instance, a piece of fresh fruit, a little tub of olives, or a couple of pastries?

[Creeks]

I brought a wonderful small bread back on-board and brought it to dinner - all enjoyed it. Our waiter was amused.

[Krazy Kruizers]

we have brought food back onto the ship -- especially when we did a new england cruise -- some wonderful lobster sandwiches

 

so you won't have a problem

 

if your cabin doesn't have a refrigerator -- just be careful what types of food you bring back if you are not going to eat it right away

[Arwenmark]

Depending on what it is you should not have a problem bringing it onboard but DO NOT bring any food [that is not commercially sealed such as potatochips unopened] off the ship, there can be serious consequences if you do.

[operafan]

We do it all the time; Especially in France and Italy. :D

[SewCruise]

Great advice, thanks everyone!

[paul929207]

Bringing food on is no problem. If it is not sealed, you must either consume it on the ship or discard it. Things like fresh fruit and vegatables may not be carried off the ship.

[SadieN]

The only port I've been to that prohibits food being brought back onboard was Astoria, Oregon. Probably because California, Washington and BC do not want imported pests.

[Keith1010]

The cruise line will let you know if there are any items at any ports that they ask guest not to bring back. Otherwise, bring back whatever you would like to eat.

 

Keith