SandyBShores Posted July 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Two part question. Years ago when I last cruised I remember there were rules about food from another country being brough back to the U.S. but never paid attention. Specific to this trip we are planning to bring home some local Bermuda rum cakes for relatives. Is this allowed? Will it be no problem w customs? Also, since we plan on doing some secluded beach day trips we were wondering if we can take buffet food or room service sandwiches off the ship and onto Bermuda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted July 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Yes, you can bring the Rum Cakes onboard because they are pre-packed and sealed. No, you are not supposed to bring sandwiches or any fresh foods ashore because of local agricultural rules/regulations. There will be a notice to this effect in the ship's daily newsletter. You can bring anything prepackaged and sealed, such as granola bars, or those small cereal boxes from the buffet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted July 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Bermuda is the only port I've ever seen them checking bags when getting off the ship and you'll see a table lined up with food they confiscated. As others indicated, anything that is packed and sealed would be fine to take off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlthng Posted July 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2014 So, if I wanted to bring something that I made onto the ship when we board in Fort Lauderdale would that be allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted July 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2014 So, if I wanted to bring something that I made onto the ship when we board in Fort Lauderdale would that be allowed? I don't think so....I think that it has to be factory packaged and sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilco33647 Posted July 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2014 So it's ok to bring packed sealed protein bars, correct? I know it's a stupid question considering how much food there is on the ship, but sometimes before breakfast I run and like to eat a protein bar to get me through the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted July 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Pre-packaged foods - nuts, granola bars, crackers and peanut butter - yes, these are all OK to take off the ship. We have been searched at many ports, both a physical search of our bags and the sniffer dogs who sit down at your feet if you are "smuggling". This is serious business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBShores Posted July 12, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thank you, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted July 12, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2014 This could have changed, but I was told by an inspector when getting off the ship in Bermuda, that they were looking for meats, fruits, and vegetables. I had a couple of cookies from the café and they said that was OK, and they didn't take them. This was 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted July 12, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Two part question. Years ago when I last cruised I remember there were rules about food from another country being brough back to the U.S. but never paid attention. Specific to this trip we are planning to bring home some local Bermuda rum cakes for relatives. Is this allowed? Will it be no problem w customs? Also, since we plan on doing some secluded beach day trips we were wondering if we can take buffet food or room service sandwiches off the ship and onto Bermuda? factory sealed rum cakes are allowed( I like the ginger myself) no you may NOT bring anything off the ship that is not factory sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted July 12, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2014 So, if I wanted to bring something that I made onto the ship when we board in Fort Lauderdale would that be allowed? maybe but it absolutely WILL NOT be allowed off the ship at any point, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted July 13, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Bermuda is the only port I've ever seen them checking bags when getting off the ship They have been checking bags at Cozumel this year. It is by Mexican authorities just before entering the International Pier Marketplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfvt Posted July 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I was in Cozumel in May 2014, my bags weren't checked by Mexican authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowgrlkirby Posted July 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 15, 2014 ALL bags were checked in Mexico when we got off the ship. They asked us if we had anything and then all bags that we had with us were checked out by dogs. I wouldn't chance it with anything that was not allowed as stated in the fun times. Not sure I would want my time waisted in a port having to deal with an apple I brought off the buffet :D HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!! Sent from my XT1080 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfvt Posted July 15, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Good point, don't risk it over an apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirl Posted July 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 16, 2014 On our last cruise we weren't allowed off the ship while eating an ice cream cone had to finish it or throw it away! Kind of thought that was crazy as it wasn't going to last long with temps in the 80's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted July 16, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 16, 2014 On our last cruise we weren't allowed off the ship while eating an ice cream cone had to finish it or throw it away! Kind of thought that was crazy as it wasn't going to last long with temps in the 80's! About as bad as when we tried leaving the ship with a cup of coffee. They did the same to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardface Posted July 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Judging from the Oasis cruise we just went on, you will be searched at every port. You can take whatever you want off the ship. You can't bring any produce back on the ship. There are security stations where they'll put every bag through a scanner to make sure you don't bring anything back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted July 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 16, 2014 So it's ok to bring packed sealed protein bars, correct? I know it's a stupid question considering how much food there is on the ship, but sometimes before breakfast I run and like to eat a protein bar to get me through the run. no problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted July 16, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 16, 2014 My DD's son will not eat a lot of different foods. So when we left the ship she would pack a pbj sandwich and nothing was said. She also brought snacks that he likes. This was in Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 16, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 16, 2014 This could have changed, but I was told by an inspector when getting off the ship in Bermuda, that they were looking for meats, fruits, and vegetables. I had a couple of cookies from the café and they said that was OK, and they didn't take them. This was 3 years ago. We always bring something on that order, a muffin or croissant and they never make us give it up. It's the fresh fruit and meat or cheese / agriculture they want to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted July 16, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 16, 2014 ...You can take whatever you want off the ship...Absolutely NOT true. Just because you have not encountered problems, does not mean this is legal. The ship may not search you, but most countries have laws against bringing many agricultural items into their country. Some countries are much stricter than others (Australia, NZ and Chile spring to mind), but agriculture dogs are common in Cozumel. Most countries will allow you to just throw the item, but Australia has been known to throw people in jail for not declaring items (including nuts and packaged goods). I have seen both drug and agriculture dogs working Oasis disembarkment in Port Everglades, and you really don't want to mess with those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted July 17, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 17, 2014 About as bad as when we tried leaving the ship with a cup of coffee. They did the same to us! I've been able to get off with hot tea in the Caribbean. Our bags were searched last Feb in Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted July 17, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 17, 2014 My DD's son will not eat a lot of different foods. So when we left the ship she would pack a pbj sandwich and nothing was said. She also brought snacks that he likes. This was in Bermuda. we docked at Melbourne Australia on one cruise and everybody that left the ship had to line up single file, place any bags on the floor and the sniffer dog would go along the line so if coming to Australia i wouldnt be taking any sandwiches ashore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted July 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) we docked at Melbourne Australia on one cruise and everybody that left the ship had to line up single file, place any bags on the floor and the sniffer dog would go along the line so if coming to Australia i wouldn't be taking any sandwiches ashore I agree or more hassle than it is worth.:eek::eek: Edited July 17, 2014 by Folk Singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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