Royals Carol Posted March 19, 2013 #201 Share Posted March 19, 2013 On a recent cruise with RCI one of our bags did not show up to our cabin by 7pm so I went to inquire and was told the bag had been "confiscated" because it had alcohol it in. I was then led to a little room by a very unpleasnt employee and instructed to open the bag so they could see what was in it. While several employees stood staring at me I got down on the floor and opened the bag and showed them two bottles of wine. Their published policy allows two bottles of wine per cabin. I was then told ok you can take your bag now (with the wine inside) and I was left to schlep the bag all the way to my cabin. Throughout this episode I was never offered any apology or kind word by any of them. We are vetern cruisers on many different lines. I'm not at all happy about this encounter and it will be my last RCI cruise. Thankfully, your two bottles of wine packed in your checked luggage didn't break and damage your clothes along with someone else's luggage clothes. You should laugh at yourself and learn from your lesson. It's all good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted March 19, 2013 #202 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I predict this thread will go.... 7 pages. Anyone? :p:D Sorry but you lose :p. It is now up to 11 pages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 19, 2013 #203 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sorry but you lose :p. It is now up to 11 pages! Well, I didn't really lose... it is past 7 pages, which is what I meant for a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted March 19, 2013 #204 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I can't remember the way this goes - I remember the beer before liquor, but can't remember the second line... "wine before ???" or something like that. ;) 11 pages - lol liquor then beer never fear. beer then liquor never sicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgnorton Posted March 19, 2013 #205 Share Posted March 19, 2013 liquor then beer never fear. beer then liquor never sicker. :D Thanks! I was trying to remember this the other day (St. Pats...hehehe) and my husband had not heard it! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstever Posted March 19, 2013 #206 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've been to the "Naughty" roomfor Diet Coke. (Very well could of been Beer) Cruise lines are Not allowed to search bags as TSA's do, that's why you must be present to open your bags. I chalked it up to experiences and learned from it. I will say this, the Cookies NCL had in that room were Delicious. :) Tapatalk via iPhone5 Isn't the baggage inspection done by the TSA? I had just assumed that the safety screening would be similar to an airport inspection, and was going to pack accordingly... So what happens if the cruise staff detect dangerous/contraband items? Do they inform the TSA who then take over? Or is there a separate TSA screening in addition to the cruise screening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted March 19, 2013 #207 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm thinking the OP was already disatisfied with RC about whatever and this "incident" just gave him a reason to say he'll no longer cruise on RC. Common sense and experience teaches MOST cruise passengers what not to do concerning packing, boarding, etc. If I had packed two big bottles of ANYTHING in my checked baggage, I would almost EXPECT to be called to the "naughty room." :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted March 19, 2013 #208 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I was called to the naughty room once to prove that I was over 21. I was so busy laughing I didn't notice the attitude of the staff. I was also so glad to see my missing suitcase I was glad to take it back to the room myself. To the OP I am truly sorry that that one event started your cruise on a sorry note. I hope you were able to move on and enjoy your cruise. I am a Loyal Royal but believe everyone should be where they are happiest. Good luck in your search for the perfect cruise line. We were called to the naughty room once for mouthwash, too. We went with a good attitude and all the crew had a good attitude, too. I think the OP went in with a bad attitude that carried over to the crew. We were happy to wheel our luggage back up to deck nine (from deck two--yes, there are elevators!). Just glad to know what happened to that piece. BTW, we also vowed to never cruise a line again, either--HAL. It just wasn't a good fit for us. However, we would re-consider if we had friends on board and an itinerary we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghadler Posted March 19, 2013 #209 Share Posted March 19, 2013 We are also veteran cruisers. I am shocked that you are allowed to take wine on board in your carry-on's. Which cruise lines allow this? We have sailed on most lines and have had our wine taken away when we put in our carry-on bags. We now put it in our checked luggage and have not had a problem. How do we find out what the rules are per ship? I am really confused??? We are in our seventies with seventeen cruises under our belt and just finding out how dumb we are? Thought we finally had the "wine situation" figured out!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted March 19, 2013 #210 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Carry on, not checked baggage...New policy, only months old.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dog Posted March 19, 2013 #211 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Isn't the baggage inspection done by the TSA? I had just assumed that the safety screening would be similar to an airport inspection, and was going to pack accordingly... Not at the port, this is primarily ship and/or port security. So what happens if the cruise staff detect dangerous/contraband items? Do they inform the TSA who then take over? Or is there a separate TSA screening in addition to the cruise screening? No additional TSA screening, but if anything illegal is found, it is handed to the Port Police that may or may not bring in additional law enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted March 19, 2013 #212 Share Posted March 19, 2013 We are also veteran cruisers. I am shocked that you are allowed to take wine on board in your carry-on's. Which cruise lines allow this? We have sailed on most lines and have had our wine taken away when we put in our carry-on bags. We now put it in our checked luggage and have not had a problem. How do we find out what the rules are per ship? I am really confused??? We are in our seventies with seventeen cruises under our belt and just finding out how dumb we are? Thought we finally had the "wine situation" figured out!!!! The OP stated they usually sail Princess. According to Princess website Q&A, guests may take on one bottle each. A few months ago Royal Caribbean changed their "no alcohol" policy to two bottles per stateroom per cruise. IF it is a B2B then 4, if a B2B2B then 6, etc. I called C&A D+ desk and was told that it should be carried on and not put in checked bags. I have taken 4 cruises since the change in policy and have had no problem carrying wine onboard; one was a B2B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 19, 2013 #213 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Read the surge protector thread on this forum . RCL staff wasn't out line then Why would they be with two bottles of within policy wine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dog Posted March 19, 2013 #214 Share Posted March 19, 2013 We are also veteran cruisers. I am shocked that you are allowed to take wine on board in your carry-on's. Which cruise lines allow this? We have sailed on most lines and have had our wine taken away when we put in our carry-on bags. We now put it in our checked luggage and have not had a problem. How do we find out what the rules are per ship? I am really confused??? We are in our seventies with seventeen cruises under our belt and just finding out how dumb we are? Thought we finally had the "wine situation" figured out!!!! Some lines insist it is only in carry on. RCI just instituted a policy about bringing on two bottles of wine, but doesn't specify if it must be in carry-on or "checked" luggage, so it can go in either. However, if this thread suggests one thing, there will be less hassle if in the carry on, as you can respond right there. However, you will have to carry it around the ship till the rooms open. But if you do check it, you should not only expect to go get it from "holding", you should plan on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghadler Posted March 19, 2013 #215 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Just sailed last month and no problem with wine in checked luggage! What is OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted March 19, 2013 #216 Share Posted March 19, 2013 OP= original poster. The person who started the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigggypup Posted March 19, 2013 #217 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Wow, 217 replies and the original poster hasn't said a word since his original posting. Guess he threw out the line with some really tasty bait on it.......................you all got hooked..............lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted March 19, 2013 #218 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Wow, 217 replies and the original poster hasn't said a word since his original posting. Guess he threw out the line with some really tasty bait on it.......................you all got hooked..............lol. ...and your status??????.......lol....lol...lol.....:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted March 19, 2013 #219 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I did both - 2 bottles in carry on and 2 bottles in checked luggage. I was on a B2B. I wrapped the bottles in bubble wrap and was able to get 2 in a giant zip lock bag. The novelty of carrying on wine has worn off for me. They weren't serving the "La Terrible" wine in the diamond lounge, so I used the unconsumed bottles as extra tips to my room stewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigggypup Posted March 19, 2013 #220 Share Posted March 19, 2013 ...and your status??????.......lol....lol...lol.....:D:D:D Status.......unhooked and swimming freely......lol......lol......lol......maybe get hooked tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonvt Posted March 19, 2013 #221 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sorry OP but there are plenty more of us to take your place. Sent from my LePanII using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 19, 2013 #222 Share Posted March 19, 2013 RCL staff wasn't out line then... Why would they be with two bottles of within policy wine . It's not about the wine, it's about the alleged rude attitude of the staff involved. Wow, 217 replies and the original poster hasn't said a word since his original posting. Guess he threw out the line with some really tasty bait on it.......................you all got hooked..............lol. No one got hooked. I fully believe OP now realizes he was hasty in his wording/judgement/reaction to the situation. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat1542 Posted March 20, 2013 #223 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I agree that it is the rudeness the OP was addressing. And, if he flew to his embarkation point, absolutely NO liquids over 3 oz are permitted in carry-on luggage. So he had to put his wine in his checked luggage in order to get on his flight. Does RCI expect him to rummage through his checked luggage when he arrives in the airport, find the 2 wine bottles, try to close his luggage again and then carry the wine separately? RCI should just ask him if he has any wine to declare, so when they scan his checked luggage and find 2 bottles, they can confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted March 20, 2013 #224 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I agree that it is the rudeness the OP was addressing. And, if he flew to his embarkation point, absolutely NO liquids over 3 oz are permitted in carry-on luggage. So he had to put his wine in his checked luggage in order to get on his flight. Does RCI expect him to rummage through his checked luggage when he arrives in the airport, find the 2 wine bottles, try to close his luggage again and then carry the wine separately? RCI should just ask him if he has any wine to declare, so when they scan his checked luggage and find 2 bottles, they can confirm. yeah pretty much. that's what we're doing. is that a big deal? doesn't take much rummaging to find a bottle of wine. not like a wine opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 20, 2013 #225 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Does RCI expect him to rummage through his checked luggage when he arrives in the airport, find the 2 wine bottles, try to close his luggage again and then carry the wine separately? In order to avoid the exact situation OP described, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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