Can you buy rum runners in stores?

[rphgf]

I am leaving for the cruise tomorrow. One member of our party just now asked me about getting a rum runner. Can these collapsible flasks only be bought online or is there any store that sells them? Thanks

[paul929207]

Try Google to see if there are any stores near you to sell them.

[rphgf]

Thanks but I tried Google and nothing but internet sites came up. Any suggesti?ns on a more detailed search?

[6rugrats]

You may want to try posting in what area you live so people might be able to suggest a store.

[paul929207]

Or check the site for some of the big stores around you. Walmart, Target, etc.

[paul929207]

Also try a big liquor store if you have any.

[gerif]

Also try a big liquor store if you have any.

 

While I don't think the "branded" product is available in stores, large liquor stores do carry plastic flasks that are similar and serve the same purpose.

[cruiseco]

Platypus, the large maker of hydration systems for hikers/bikers/runners, has a similar product for wine lovers so it you have a large sporting goods store nearby give them a shot.

 

http://www.rei.com/product/781835/platypus-platypreserve-wine-preservation-system-27-fl-oz

[TravlGrl]

Yes! Start calling liquor stores. We've purchased them in local liquor stores, though their selection of sizes is more limited than what you can get online in advance. Call around first though so you don't waste time driving all over town. They're not a "staple" at all liquor stores, unfortunately.

[rphgf]

Thanks everyone. I never thought of a liquor store, lol!

[micknjen]

I bought collapsing water bottles from Office Depot for .99 each. They were in clearance section and work perfectily!

[jdvmd]

I bought collapsing water bottles from Office Depot for .99 each. They were in clearance section and work perfectily!

I bought those a few weeks ago too!

[FlaGrl4Evr]

We bought a set of 3 Rum-runners from Spencer Gifts in our local shopping Mall. Most major malls usually have a Spencers. It is one of those gag-gift type stores that sell really unique things. We paid about $13 for the set.

 

:)

[Oshawapilot]

http://www.rei.com/product/781835/platypus-platypreserve-wine-preservation-system-27-fl-oz

 

Those are available in the dollar stores around here - my wife brought 4 of them (empty) on our Allure cruise and we filled them up with water/juice before heading into town at our ports of call - I was reluctant to drink any of the local water ashore, so we just drank what we brought off the ship instead.

[jdvmd]

Those are available in the dollar stores around here - my wife brought 4 of them (empty) on our Allure cruise and we filled them up with water/juice before heading into town at our ports of call - I was reluctant to drink any of the local water ashore, so we just drank what we brought off the ship instead.

You actually found this brand at the dollar store??? If so, you should buy them up and resell them. We paid full price for this actual brand.

[Oshawapilot]

You actually found this brand at the dollar store??? If so, you should buy them up and resell them. We paid full price for this actual brand.

 

They're not the identical "brand", but they are identical. I'll see if I can dig up the ones we brought back from our trip and post some pics.

[Leeroy-Jenkins]

is there any store that sells them?

 

No.

[sjcruiser]

I purchased a set from the website, and didn't use it on my last cruise, so I gave them away to a first time cruiser who had no problem getting them onboard. I received an "identical" type of bottle through a promotion, but for our cruise in the summer, I'll order another set from the Rum Runner website.

[jmsnyc]

Those are available in the dollar stores around here - my wife brought 4 of them (empty) on our Allure cruise and we filled them up with water/juice before heading into town at our ports of call - I was reluctant to drink any of the local water ashore, so we just drank what we brought off the ship instead.

 

This is what I thought. I have a couple of months and I should have waited. I spent $17 ordering them online for 1 32oz, 1 16 oz and 2 8oz. If I end up seeing them at the dollar store I am going to feel ripped off.

[jdvmd]

You actually found this brand at the dollar store??? If so, you should buy them up and resell them. We paid full price for this actual brand.

Did you have any luck finding? I would love to see a picture.

[Gordie Howe]

I was reluctant to drink any of the local water ashore, so we just drank what we brought off the ship instead.

 

You know where they get the - potable - water for the ship, right? ;)

[Oshawapilot]

You know where they get the - potable - water for the ship, right? ;)

 

Distilled ocean water.

 

I'd much rather drink that, actually, versus water from a water system of unknown quality with all the risks associated with it.

[Gordie Howe]

Distilled ocean water.

 

I'd much rather drink that, actually, versus water from a water system of unknown quality with all the risks associated with it.

 

Really?

 

What are those (dirty) rubber hoses that lead from the docks to the ship that say "Potable Water" carrying?

 

Don't tell me it's distilled on-board.

 

:eek:

[Fydlstyx]

Really?

 

What are those (dirty) rubber hoses that lead from the docks to the ship that say "Potable Water" carrying?

 

Don't tell me it's distilled on-board.

 

:eek:

 

There are desalination (sp) machines aboard most ships, I believe. I wonder..how do you see the inside of those rubber hoses? :rolleyes:

[kayhold]

Why not just pour it into an empty cork-able wine bottle, if you can take wine onboard?