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This is probably the unpopular stance on this subject, but it's soley my opinion so here it goes.

 

Even if a person does smell the herbal scent. What's the big deal on just walking by and letting it be ? To each his own. I seriously doubt that anyone bringing a little herbal-essance onto the ship is going to be trying to deal it. I'm quite sure the amount would be minimal and they are not going to want to sell or share. Their stash is golden.

 

I may be flamed by this, but like the songs says, Just walk on by and Let it be. MYOB. It may be illegal, but how is it directly affecting you ?

If your standing close enough to smell it, the worst that could happen would be and extra trip or two to the buffet. There are better things to do on the ship then try to directly police others.

 

BTW: my above opinion is for on the ship, that is, if one is successful in getting their herbs on. I would never buy or try to bring any herb products on or off the ship in a port of call.

 

 

Cari H.

 

 

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grow up and act responsible. I still think the Colorado legislature was foolish to pass this. Send all of the hippie wanna be's to California! The really screwed up thing is that while, yes, it is legal to possess and smoke up to an ounce, your employer can still fire you on a random drug test, workers comp insurance can deny claims if you show hot for THC. Great - so what was the point of legalizing it to begin with? So the folks on unemployment can legally get high and STILL collect welfare and food stamps! Foolish move on the state - should have thought this out better, but still not sure how they could defy the US federal government and do what they did.

 

 

And don't think about caring it through an airport in Colorado. It still remains illegal in Denver international and the other airports as they are under the control of the federal government (FAA, TSA, FBI etc).

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grow up and act responsible. I still think the Colorado legislature was foolish to pass this. Send all of the hippie wanna be's to California! The really screwed up thing is that while, yes, it is legal to possess and smoke up to an ounce, your employer can still fire you on a random drug test, workers comp insurance can deny claims if you show hot for THC. Great - so what was the point of legalizing it to begin with? So the folks on unemployment can legally get high and STILL collect welfare and food stamps! Foolish move on the state - should have thought this out better, but still not sure how they could defy the US federal government and do what they did.

 

Legalization of marijuana was on the 2012 ballot, Amendment 64. The registered voters of Colorado voted it in and then the Governor ratified it. The Legislature was left with the chore to regulate it. It was the foolish vote of all the hippie wanna be's already here from California that did this.

 

I have yet to go on a cruise where I have not seen the dogs at least at one of the foreign ports - and always when returning to Florida - doing "the sniff job".

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I searched the forums here and didn't find anything, so asking here.

 

Anyone have experience (or opinions) on carrying marijuana on a cruise (and then smoking it on a cruise.) This article claims it can be done, though I guess the question is: What happens if you get caught?

 

I imagine it's a low risk of getting caught, and ship personel have better things to do, but wonder if anyone has any personal experience?

 

So…I read the linked article and the guy/girl who wrote the article never actually smoked pot on the ship. They stated they did some "research" and they believed it could be done. They also stated they didn't smoke any because they realize that it's illegal and they had kids with them.

 

People here have written what can happen to you if caught. Fines, jail time, additional air fare to get home, etc… If you can accept all that and still want to attempt smuggling pot onboard, you know what "could" happen. If I smelled it, I would certainly ignore it, none of my business, but you can't depend on every single person around to feel that way.

 

It's been several years, but I did witness a guy arrested the morning of disembarkation. We were asked to exit the elevator when they escorted him off. We were standing next to the Hotel Director and asked if it was for pot, he didn't answer yes "privacy/confidentiality", but his eyebrows lifted and he smiled when we asked. This was on Monarch of the Sea while it was still doing the 3/4 night cruises out of LA.

 

Another time while disembarking (same ship, different cruise), the girls in front of us were approached and asked to participate in a dog training exercise. The authorities placed the pot in their luggage and others brought the dog around a few minutes later. Everyone in the area knew what was going on, so the girls wouldn't be embarrassed. The dog zeroed in on that suitcase so fast it was incredible…he got a treat and we all cheered for him.

 

So, perhaps there are stories of people getting away with it, but there are also stories of people being arrested. Although people have differing opinions whether or not it should be legalized, the fact remains you can be arrested for pot possession. So, it's up to you whether you want to take that chance.

 

Why not learn to enjoy a nice glass of legal wine instead? No need to drink so much you have a hangover the next day and can be very pleasurable.

 

My last thought is that this person came here just to ask a provocative question and will never be back again. Which is fine, perhaps there is another person reading who would consider the question without realizing the consequences.

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Some Caribbean islands have courts dedicated to fleecing foreign tourists foolish enough to bring contraband into their country. If you want to donate to their economy, buy a t-shirt or some bric-a-brac. :)

 

 

Good point. It really doesn't bother me. If you're dumb enough to try and do this, ye shall get what ye deserves.

 

 

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This is probably the unpopular stance on this subject, but it's soley my opinion so here it goes.

 

Even if a person does smell the herbal scent. What's the big deal on just walking by and letting it be ? To each his own. I seriously doubt that anyone bringing a little herbal-essance onto the ship is going to be trying to deal it. I'm quite sure the amount would be minimal and they are not going to want to sell or share. Their stash is golden.

 

I may be flamed by this, but like the songs says, Just walk on by and Let it be. MYOB. It may be illegal, but how is it directly affecting you ?

If your standing close enough to smell it, the worst that could happen would be and extra trip or two to the buffet. There are better things to do on the ship then try to directly police others.

 

BTW: my above opinion is for on the ship, that is, if one is successful in getting their herbs on. I would never buy or try to bring any herb products on or off the ship in a port of call.

 

 

Cari H.

 

 

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Most laws that are broken don't affect me directly but I am still going to report them if I see them being broken. Of course that's just my opinion;).

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This is probably the unpopular stance on this subject, but it's soley my opinion so here it goes.

 

 

 

Even if a person does smell the herbal scent. What's the big deal on just walking by and letting it be ? To each his own. I seriously doubt that anyone bringing a little herbal-essance onto the ship is going to be trying to deal it. I'm quite sure the amount would be minimal and they are not going to want to sell or share. Their stash is golden.

 

 

 

I may be flamed by this, but like the songs says, Just walk on by and Let it be. MYOB. It may be illegal, but how is it directly affecting you ?

 

If your standing close enough to smell it, the worst that could happen would be and extra trip or two to the buffet. There are better things to do on the ship then try to directly police others.

 

 

 

BTW: my above opinion is for on the ship, that is, if one is successful in getting their herbs on. I would never buy or try to bring any herb products on or off the ship in a port of call.

 

 

 

 

 

Cari H.

 

 

 

 

 

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I agree with you. It's not hurting me, I never reported it when I smelled it.

 

 

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The NCL ship was the Majesty. The Celebrity ship was the Zenith. The dog was walking the halls in Bermuda. No I didn't walk behind the dog but saw the customs officials handling it. Customs may board any ship in their country and if they want ransack the rooms. They don't need any cause. They can do it because they want to. The same in the US if they want. The ship was in the harbor docked. It wasn't moving through the water in transit. Why on earth would I ask them anything. Good way to get my room ransacked and not the way I would want to spend my day.................................

Very possible that it was when we were both on the same sailing of the Majesty. Saw it also on the Zenith, which we did a number of times to Bermuda. Almost every trip on the Zenith, we went home with a couple less passengers than we arrived with. They had a few extra days in Bermuda and had to fly home on their own dime.

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Some Caribbean islands have courts dedicated to fleecing foreign tourists foolish enough to bring contraband into their country. If you want to donate to their economy, buy a t-shirt or some bric-a-brac. :)

 

Why is it "fleecing" if it is contraband.

 

No different than getting a traffic ticket in Texas as people with TX plates speed by you. I couldn't argue with the old unshaven justice of the peace with palsy holding court in the back room of a gas station. I was speeding. Just going more slowly than the Texas cars.

 

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They brought a dog onto the ship to inspect a ship that was in transit? Just to clarify, you're saying the ship was docked for a day stop, and the Bermudans and the Costa Ricans brought a dog on board for an inspection while the ship was docked for the day? That seems extraordinary to me. I'd like to know more about when this was, the name of the ships, and so on.

 

When you say the dog was brought through the ship twice, what do you mean through? The dog was walked all over the ship, into people's cabins when they were off the ship, and so on? How did you manage to see where the dog went? Did they let you follow along behind it? Did you have the opportunity to ask what they were looking for?

 

Because sniffer dogs are trained very precisely - they can't smell out the whole repertoire. You train the dog to find one scent, and reward it every time it finds that scent. If you ask it to sniff out marijuana for a reward, it won't look for cocaine, etc. Marijuana = cookie. Any other smell = not interested.

 

We really need to know more.

If you want to know more, why don't you research it? http://www.cruisejunkie.com/events.html This site highlights a few cases.

 

I personally sailed on "Jewel of the Seas" Boston/Canada cruise. Last port in Canada US customs did come onto the ship and sailed that last night back. They checked our passports and did have a couple drug sniffing dogs with the handlers going up and down hallways. Did anyone get found with drugs? I have no idea because it did not concern me.

 

Last two cruises to Bermuda the drug sniffing dogs were brought on board. One RCCL cruise and one NCL cruise.

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Why is it so many folks won't complain if they smell MJ but will complain incestantly if they smell cigarette or cigar smoke?

 

I don't care if it's legal or not. If I smell it where I shouldn't be smelling it, I won't like it. And may lodge a complaint.

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Even with a card for medical marijuana the smoker will be put off the ship at next port and probably arrested.

 

Actually, I doubt the weed would get past the dogs at embarkation port.

 

My last two cruises there were signs at check in stating that Medical Marijuana was not permitted on board and that you would be kicked off the ship and subject to arrest. NJ and FLL

 

Poster should also remember that foreign countries do not treat these things the same as the US. ie: due process, etc.

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since it doesn't impact me one way or the other.. I could care less if I smell it on the ship. although I bring on a couple of rum runners every trip I would not chance bringing on MJ and if you do get some on I would never try to take the leftover off the ship or into ports just to many variables.

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Because sniffer dogs are trained very precisely - they can't smell out the whole repertoire. You train the dog to find one scent, and reward it every time it finds that scent. If you ask it to sniff out marijuana for a reward, it won't look for cocaine, etc. Marijuana = cookie. Any other smell = not interested.

 

 

Absolutely not true. Sniffer dogs are trained to detect more than one scent. A drug dog can be trained for cocaine, heroin, marijuana, meth, etc. An agriculture dog can be trained to detect multiple types of fruit and vegetables. A live-find dog will train to find live humans. A cadaver dog will alert on human remains as opposed to the remains of other animals.

 

What is generally NOT done is to cross-train a dog to be both a drug dog and an ag dog, or a live-find dog and a cadaver dog. In the former case, the cops don't want the dog to alert more to food items than to illegal drugs, and in the latter, the handlers don't want the dog to alert to a cadaver when they are trying to find survivors (in a mass casualty incident, e.g.).

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Nobody here knows what they are talking about.

 

It is perfectly fine.

 

 

 

As long as your cruise is a closed loop

 

 

out of Denver. :D

 

 

 

Quote: out of Denver

 

Too funny. :p

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I've smelled pot on at least one cruise. I'm pretty sure I've smelled it on all 3 cruises I've been on actually. The cabin next to us was smoking it on their balcony. I'm not a smoker but I wouldn't report them. What they do on their own time is up to them. To me I don't know why you'd risk it. My father is a smoker, he has chronic pain and even he wouldn't risk taking any on vacation with him. Its just not worth the possible consequences.

 

 

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I disagree with your statement....What people do on their balcony is their business until it affects me, then it becomes my business and yes I would report it without hesitation.

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