Duty Free

[Petrochelli]

Hi,

We are on the Arcadia in April /May Canaries, Spain and Portugal.

 

Has anyone any experienced the customs in Southampton when you return are we allowed E.U. allowances because we visited Portugal & Spain---- or are we restricted with our allowance as we visited the Canaries.

 

Would appreciate any advice on this matter.

 

Cheers Petrochelli.:):):)

[southwinds]

Never seen anyone on duty at customs... they are often there if you sail back from the Caribbean.. I also heard of them being there but for one person only !! hummmm:confused:

We have never seen them I think if you can carry it ashore then I guess its ok.

[kevinyork]

We have never seen them either.

 

Your allowances are dependant on where you purchase the goods. If you buy them in an EU country then the relaxed EU limits apply to those purchases. If you buy them in the Canaries then your noe EU limits apply to those purchases, eg 200 Cigarettes, 1 Litre of Spirits etc. You should keep the receipts to prove where you bought the goods in case Customs do stop you.

[daiB]

Hi,

We are on the Arcadia in April /May Canaries, Spain and Portugal.

 

Has anyone any experienced the customs in Southampton when you return are we allowed E.U. allowances because we visited Portugal & Spain---- or are we restricted with our allowance as we visited the Canaries.

 

Would appreciate any advice on this matter.

 

Cheers Petrochelli.:):):)

 

There have been staff on duty a number of times as we have come home. Duty free is now on board and will be cheaper than on shore. But you are restricted to the normal limits. You you would have to prove it was duty paid if you bought in the EU Nd of course you cannot mix and match.

 

 

Gan Canny

 

Dai

[Janey]

Does anyone know what happens to the Duty Free shops on board ships when only cruising in the EU? Do they close or do they sell at higher prices?

[Travelling Shopper]

Does anyone know what happens to the Duty Free shops on board ships when only cruising in the EU? Do they close or do they sell at higher prices?

 

Yes all the answers to your questions can be found here..

http://www.dutyfreeonarrival.com/en/search/cruise

[Petrochelli]

Thanks cruisers for your helpful replies.

 

 

Cheers Petrochelli:):)