Smoking pot on a cruise?

[grumpyjr88]

Tell me about it. This is a no winning argument for anybody on the "pro pot" side of things. Yet cruise lines give passengers a green light to buy their overpriced alcohol packages which have been more than proven to be more harmful and more destructive than marijuana could ever be. Of course thats ok for everybody's small kids to watch adults make complete fools of themselves in a drunken state. God heaven forbid they watch somebody smoke a joint though . . . our children.

 

And then we get to compare marijuana to heroin . . . what a joke.

 

Eventually marijuana will be legal in all states because local governments will have found proper ways to profit off of it and we may one day see weed lounges on board just like we see Cigar rooms.

 

Until then, lets continue to throw a proven medical supplement like marijuana into the same group as crack, heroin, angel dust, acid, ecstacy and whatever else because it hasn't been legalized in every state . . . yet.

 

It astounds me when people compare marijuana to drugs like heroin. They clearly have no clue what they they are talking about. The medical benefits of marijuana far outweigh any drug addicts need to stay stoned 24/7.

 

To the OP, I don't know how people get it on board but I have smelled it on every cruise I've taken. I"m sure a bit of googling will get you some answers.

[Mist_ynight]

Tell me about it. This is a no winning argument for anybody on the "pro pot" side of things. Yet cruise lines give passengers a green light to buy their overpriced alcohol packages which have been more than proven to be more harmful and more destructive than marijuana could ever be. Of course thats ok for everybody's small kids to watch adults make complete fools of themselves in a drunken state. God heaven forbid they watch somebody smoke a joint though . . . our children.

 

And then we get to compare marijuana to heroin . . . what a joke.

 

Eventually marijuana will be legal in all states because local governments will have found proper ways to profit off of it and we may one day see weed lounges on board just like we see Cigar rooms.

 

Until then, lets continue to throw a proven medical supplement like marijuana into the same group as crack, heroin, angel dust, acid, ecstacy and whatever else because it hasn't been legalized in every state . . . yet.

 

 

I agree with you, comparing weed to harder drugs is ridiculous. I can't believe the attitude some people have over this drug. I guess since I grew up around it I'm more lenient. I'm not a smoker but my dad has been for many years for his chronic pain. I said previously I wouldn't report it, but that doesn't mean I condone bringing it on board. If dad can go without it for a week then others should be able to as well.

 

 

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[kellane]

On our last cruise, we were awakened by the sounds of a dog barking on the day we disembarked. Turns out, the people a few rooms down from us were caught with marijuana so their room and belongs had to be searched before they could get off the ship.

[TC1957]

Add me to the list of people who, if I see it or smell it, will absolutely call security. This is especially true if it is the cabin next to me. My cousin works for the DEA. The dogs they use are very good at picking up even the slighest hint of the smell. The last thing I want or need is to have the smell lingering on what I have on (or in my bag) because some idiot next door cannot do without for seven days. I don't want to spend my time dealing with the authorities (home or abroad) while they search everything I have on me and my cabin because a dog hit on my bag or clothing.

 

I know the odds of that happening are small...but I am not taking the chance. Do it around me and plan of dealing with security.

[Tommyg74]

If I smell it, yor are busted

 

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[Tommyg74]

Add me to the list of people who, if I see it or smell it, will absolutely call security. This is especially true if it is the cabin next to me. My cousin works for the DEA. The dogs they use are very good at picking up even the slighest hint of the smell. The last thing I want or need is to have the smell lingering on what I have on (or in my bag) because some idiot next door cannot do without for seven days. I don't want to spend my time dealing with the authorities (home or abroad) while they search everything I have on me and my cabin because a dog hit on my bag or clothing.

 

I know the odds of that happening are small...but I am not taking the chance. Do it around me and plan of dealing with security.

 

Why be rat???

[TC1957]

Why be rat???

 

Why break the law?

 

I don't follow every law to the letter. But if someone decides to turn me in for my transgressions I will not call them names. It is my choice to break the law...I should not complain when I am forced to suffer the consequences of my choice.

[Thrak]

I will complain about anybody smoking anything on the balcony where I have to deal with the smoke and the smell. I don't really care what it is they are smoking - it isn't allowed in the cabin or on the balcony.

 

If the person is in the designated smoking area I will think they are an idiot for smoking pot on the ship and taking the chance of being kicked off the cruise but I doubt I would go any farther than that.

[grumpyjr88]

You do know that smoking cigarettes is allowed on balconies? :)

[sparks1093]

You do know that smoking cigarettes is allowed on balconies? :)

 

That depends upon the cruise lines, some lines have a prohibition regarding smoking on a balcony.

[grumpyjr88]

That depends upon the cruise lines, some lines have a prohibition regarding smoking on a balcony.

 

Ah. I'm not a smoker so I just assumed balconies were fair game. :)

[Alpha84]

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.

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Here's a USAToday article from a few years ago regarding pot busts in Bermuda. Check the Royal Gazette or Bermuda Sun online for newer articles.

 

http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/08/bermuda-cruise-ship-marijuana-arrest-royal-caribbean-explorer-of-the-seas/105133/1

 

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/2013/05/articles/drugs/reefer-madness-1000-or-100-days-in-jail-bermuda-continues-to-shake-down-cruise-passengers-with-pot/

 

Bermuda has generated a lot of revenue in recent years from Americans who insist on bringing weed with them on cruises. When you are in port, you are in their country and are subject to their laws and customs searches, whether you leave the ship or not. They do indeed bring dogs on board and they can smell stuff in suitcases and room safes. If anything is found, the police will meet you when you return to the ship and haul you in front of the magistrate. If you choose to ignore the warnings, so be it. But check on the laws of those countries before you cruise. Some countries treat any drug possession a lot more harshly than back home. Good luck.

[kdawg954]

It astounds me when people compare marijuana to drugs like heroin. They clearly have no clue what they they are talking about. The medical benefits of marijuana far outweigh any drug addicts need to stay stoned 24/7.

 

It's illegal and I get that, but marijuana is far more tamer and safer than any other substance out there. Cough medicine can cause more of an inebriated state than weed. All of the cruisers, especially the older ones out there who drink and take prescription medicine are far more dangerous than a person who takes a few hits off of a joint. And for health reasons, alcohol and cigarettes are far more damaging.

 

Mary gets a raw deal, but the one gleaming hope is the internet and different polls across the country have shown to be well in favor of legalizing it in their states. National Gallup poll had it at 58% in favor of legalizing it. That is a hard number to ignore and its moving more and more into the right direction in getting it legalized.

 

Next big step is the numbers from Washington and Colorado in how the legalization of marijuana has positively effected their economy.

 

It's a shame we have to cut teachers from schools and officers from police and fire fighting forces to stretch tax dollars when there is a billion dollar industry out there waiting to be taken advantage of.

[smeyer418]

You do know that smoking cigarettes is allowed on balconies? :)

On Carnival Yes--on NCL Yes. On many others NO. i.e. celebrity oceania etc...

[kdawg954]

On Carnival Yes--on NCL Yes. On many others NO. i.e. celebrity oceania etc...

 

Yea I was on Celebrity in January and there was no smoking on balconies, night club or in the casino . . . I was surprised by that, but they had a whole side on the lido dedicated to smokers so it really wasn't too bad. Less incentive obviously for smokers to purchase a balcony cabin but at least they still have options for cigarette smokers.

[Tommyg74]

It's illegal and I get that, but marijuana is far more tamer and safer than any other substance out there. Cough medicine can cause more of an inebriated state than weed. All of the cruisers, especially the older ones out there who drink and take prescription medicine are far more dangerous than a person who takes a few hits off of a joint. And for health reasons, alcohol and cigarettes are far more damaging.

 

Mary gets a raw deal, but the one gleaming hope is the internet and different polls across the country have shown to be well in favor of legalizing it in their states. National Gallup poll had it at 58% in favor of legalizing it. That is a hard number to ignore and its moving more and more into the right direction in getting it legalized.

 

Next big step is the numbers from Washington and Colorado in how the legalization of marijuana has positively effected their economy.

 

It's a shame we have to cut teachers from schools and officers from police and fire fighting forces to stretch tax dollars when there is a billion dollar industry out there waiting to be taken advantage of.

 

I would much rather deal with people smoking pot on the ship than some of the morons that do not know how to have a few drinks without acting like complete idiots. It seems two drinks and they have to talk louder, laugh loudly at anything, and have to have the cerimonal WHOOO HOOO.

[TC1957]

It's illegal and I get that, but marijuana is far more tamer and safer than any other substance out there. Cough medicine can cause more of an inebriated state than weed. All of the cruisers, especially the older ones out there who drink and take prescription medicine are far more dangerous than a person who takes a few hits off of a joint. And for health reasons, alcohol and cigarettes are far more damaging.

 

Mary gets a raw deal, but the one gleaming hope is the internet and different polls across the country have shown to be well in favor of legalizing it in their states. National Gallup poll had it at 58% in favor of legalizing it. That is a hard number to ignore and its moving more and more into the right direction in getting it legalized.

 

Next big step is the numbers from Washington and Colorado in how the legalization of marijuana has positively effected their economy.

 

It's a shame we have to cut teachers from schools and officers from police and fire fighting forces to stretch tax dollars when there is a billion dollar industry out there waiting to be taken advantage of.

 

I know this is off topic a bit, but two things to keep in mind about that poll.

 

1) A state can have a law against something even if the Federal government does not. It that becomes true the security issues would only become more complicated.

2) Just because the majority (and that really is a slim majority) thinks one way does not mean a state will legalize it. Poll LIKELY voters and you will probably get a much different result. As a rule, young people do not vote...and the older voters in many states will never vote to legalize.

[Gunner22aa]

Add me to the "if I get wind it of so will security" gang

Edited February 24, 2014 by Gunner22aa

[Tommyg74]

Why break the law?

 

I don't follow every law to the letter. But if someone decides to turn me in for my transgressions I will not call them names. It is my choice to break the law...I should not complain when I am forced to suffer the consequences of my choice.

 

So if you decide to break some law or rule and someone turns you in, you will not have any comments about that person? I find that hard to believe!!

 

And this is what is worng with our society today, everyone wants to turn someone in or complain about someone. As long as a person is not putting anyone else in danger, or destroying property, why is it any of my business to go cry to someone of authority.

[Tommyg74]

Add me to the "if I get wind it of so will security" gang

 

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