Carmenere Posted July 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 27, 2012 We are sailing on 1-6-2013 and I thought about having the Captain's Choice Cigars waiting for my husband when we board (although it is only a token, that has to be redeemed) but at over $10 a stick I want to make sure they are good ones! All they can tell me is what the wrapper is which really does not tell me much. I know Rocky Patel has just released a cigar for the DCL has anyone had those yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 27, 2012 he'd be better off bringing one or two of his own and then buying some Cubanos at your first port and enjoying them before you get back to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Mick Posted July 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2012 he'd be better off bringing one or two of his own and then buying some Cubanos at your first port and enjoying them before you get back to the US. It's illegal for US Citizens to purchase Cuban cigars anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2012 It's illegal for US Citizens to purchase Cuban cigars anywhere. I've never heard of anyone ever having a problem with buying and smoking a Cubano off US soil. Heck you can still buy pre-embargo Cubano's in the US, perfectly legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Mick Posted July 30, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I've never heard of anyone ever having a problem with buying and smoking a Cubano off US soil. Heck you can still buy pre-embargo Cubano's in the US, perfectly legal. 31 CFR 515.204 specifically prohibits US citizens from buying Cuban merchandise outside of the U.S. Just because you haven't heard of anyone having a problem doesn't mean it's legal. I wouldn't be bragging about those Cubans that you smoked within earshot of a customs agent. § 515.204 Importation of and dealings in certain merchandise. (a) Except as specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury (orany person, agency, or instrumentalitydesignated by him) by means of regulations,rulings, instructions, licenses, orotherwise, no person subject to the jurisdictionof the United States maypurchase, transport, import, or otherwisedeal in or engage in any transactionwith respect to any merchandiseoutside the United States if such merchandise:(1) Is of Cuban origin; or(2) Is or has been located in or transportedfrom or through Cuba; or(3) Is made or derived in whole or inpart of any article which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannonFodder Posted July 31, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2012 We are sailing on 1-6-2013 and I thought about having the Captain's Choice Cigars waiting for my husband when we board (although it is only a token, that has to be redeemed) but at over $10 a stick I want to make sure they are good ones! All they can tell me is what the wrapper is which really does not tell me much. I know Rocky Patel has just released a cigar for the DCL has anyone had those yet? Looking at your itinerary - Nassau, Castaway Cay - even if I were to suggest that a US citizen buy a Cuban cigar (which I would never, ever do :rolleyes:), they aren't available on Castaway Cay or the ship, and I wouldn't suggest buying one in Nassau as the vast majority are fake. Nassau is infamous for being overrun with fake Cuban cigars. Not a La Casa del Habano in the entire nation. And if someone tries to sell you a glass top box full of Cohibas - just. say. no. They are absolutely, positively, fake. If cigars are of interest, you might want to stop by the Graycliff Hotel. They have a rolling room and they make some rather well regarded cigars. You won't get a discount there, though. It's actually cheaper to purchase them in the US. I know that they have a cigar bar on the Disney Dream (it's an outdoor area just outside the Meridian Bar). I'm pretty sure they'll have a selection of cigars available for purchase inside at the bar. My suggestion, though, would be to stop by a good cigar shop prior to your trip and pick up a few good ones to take with you for your husband. You'll have a wider selection and save some money. Enjoy your trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmenere Posted August 9, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted August 9, 2012 We own a small wine and cigar store so we wanted something a little different. Planning on getting some onboard Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 9, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2012 We own a small wine and cigar store so we wanted something a little different. Planning on getting some onboard Thanks! Which explains your user name. Not many are familiar with that varietal. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmenere Posted August 16, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Which explains your user name. Not many are familiar with that varietal. :) lol It is my favorite varietal thanks for noticing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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