A few random questions

[silverpenguin]

1. I see where CCL allows boogie boards up to a certain length to be used in port only & stored in the stateroom. I can not find where inflatable rafts or the like are allowed (to be used in port only, we generally don't use the pool on the ship). I'm thinking mainly Half Moon Cay for this. Of course, we would deflate the rafts and store in our room. Just wondering if this has been done and what your experience is?

 

2. Should a corkscrew be carried in carryon or checked luggage? I know the steward can provide, but I like to be prepared. You know, in case everyone on the ship needed one at the same time :)

 

3. Along the same preparedness line, has anyone ever taken a small hole punch? And again...carry on or checked?

 

4.I'm considering carrying on my entire toiletry bag this time. Since I didn't do this last time, I can't remember if cruise ships have the same liquid carry on rules as airlines? It doesn't make a lot of sense that they would, because you're just carrying it to where you'll be staying for the week...but I know rules don't make sense sometimes, too.

 

These probably seem like silly questions for the seasoned cruiser, but Any help with all of this will be greatly appreciated.

[crusinpsychRN]

I carry my corkscrew and hole punch. As soon as I get my S&S card, I punch the hole and put it on the lanyard. Corkscrew is used for my carry on champagne to start the ruiseoff right!

[cherbear4000]

1. I see where CCL allows boogie boards up to a certain length to be used in port only & stored in the stateroom. I can not find where inflatable rafts or the like are allowed (to be used in port only, we generally don't use the pool on the ship). I'm thinking mainly Half Moon Cay for this. Of course, we would deflate the rafts and store in our room. Just wondering if this has been done and what your experience is? I have I don't see why you couldn't. I see kids with inflatable pool toys all the time. Some parents even bring inflatable pools to bathe their kids in or just for them to play in.

 

2. Should a corkscrew be carried in carryon or checked luggage? I know the steward can provide, but I like to be prepared. You know, in case everyone on the ship needed one at the same time :) I always bring a corkscrew onboard to open my wine. It doesn't matter if it is in the checked bag or carry-on

 

3. Along the same preparedness line, has anyone ever taken a small hole punch? And again...carry on or checked? I don't, but you can. I know you can get your S&S card punched at the casino if you do not have your own hole punch.

 

4.I'm considering carrying on my entire toiletry bag this time. Since I didn't do this last time, I can't remember if cruise ships have the same liquid carry on rules as airlines? It doesn't make a lot of sense that they would, because you're just carrying it to where you'll be staying for the week...but I know rules don't make sense sometimes, too. You can carry-on liquids on a cruise ship. They do not have the same rules as airlines.

 

These probably seem like silly questions for the seasoned cruiser, but Any help with all of this will be greatly appreciated.

 

Answers in red above

[Buffalofirsttimer4]

1. I see where CCL allows boogie boards up to a certain length to be used in port only & stored in the stateroom. I can not find where inflatable rafts or the like are allowed (to be used in port only, we generally don't use the pool on the ship). I'm thinking mainly Half Moon Cay for this. Of course, we would deflate the rafts and store in our room. Just wondering if this has been done and what your experience is?

No issue with using your own at HMC, we are bringing our own snorkel equipment.

 

2. Should a corkscrew be carried in carryon or checked luggage? I know the steward can provide, but I like to be prepared. You know, in case everyone on the ship needed one at the same time :)

I bring one each time in my carry on, I don't want to give Carnival a reason to look through my checked luggage.

 

3. Along the same preparedness line, has anyone ever taken a small hole punch? And again...carry on or checked?

I took one our very first cruise (on NCL) so I could attach the kids cards to their lanyards, you can bring it or just go to Guest Services/Casino and ask them to punch the hole for you (again I backed it in my carry on-just to avoid them from opening my checked luggage)

 

4.I'm considering carrying on my entire toiletry bag this time. Since I didn't do this last time, I can't remember if cruise ships have the same liquid carry on rules as airlines? It doesn't make a lot of sense that they would, because you're just carrying it to where you'll be staying for the week...but I know rules don't make sense sometimes, too.

No issues with carrying them on. I actually fly with them in my checked bag and then transfer them to my carry-on (I do have my carry-on checked at port due to this) as I take all my toiletries in my carry on-including sunblock (we had an accidental leak on another line and it wasn't pretty, so to avoid this I remove everything).

 

These probably seem like silly questions for the seasoned cruiser, but Any help with all of this will be greatly appreciated.

 

Hope this helps, Happy Sailing!!

Edited March 7, 2014 by Buffalofirsttimer4

[silverpenguin]

Thanks for the answers!

[l2f]

I can not find where inflatable rafts or the like are allowed (to be used in port only, we generally don't use the pool on the ship). I'm thinking mainly Half Moon Cay for this. Of course, we would deflate the rafts and store in our room. Just wondering if this has been done and what your experience is?

 

I personally have done this but have read people buy blow up rafts etc at the Dollar Store. Use them at the beach. Them just throw them away so the don't have to lug back on the ship or back home.

[Terre]

2. Should a corkscrew be carried in carryon or checked luggage? I know the steward can provide, but I like to be prepared. You know, in case everyone on the ship needed one at the same time I always bring a corkscrew onboard to open my wine. It doesn't matter if it is in the checked bag or carry-on

Unless you are flying, then it should be put in your checked bag; otherwise, airport security may take it.

Edited March 7, 2014 by Terre