Kohara Posted July 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Doing a long whale watching excursion in Juneau, but afterward I'm going on a couple hikes and won't have time to return to ship or stop anywhere for lunch without skipping a trail. Can you take off food with you? Does it have to be sealed? Or is it a complete no go? I was thinking of loading up on apples and bananas if possible to eat on the go..non NCL Jewel were can I find snacks your allowed to take off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomf Posted July 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 4, 2015 As far as I know you cannot take fruit off the ship in Alaska. If you need to stock up take some pre packaged cereal bars, chocolate bars etc There are plenty of prepackaged foods that are acceptable for taking ashore without risking their environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted July 4, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Or stop none of the local stores either before or after your excursion for some snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomf Posted July 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Or stop none of the local stores either before or after your excursion for some snacks. Best idea! Need a like button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Pre-packaged, sealed foods only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppstateofmind Posted July 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) it's not like they control this, as you only go through an x-ray/whatever machine when boarding... Edited July 4, 2015 by ppstateofmind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianmom Posted July 4, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 4, 2015 it's not like they control this, as you only go through an x-ray/whatever machine when boarding... I have been to quite a few ports with hand inspections and/or agriculture dogs ( Cozumel and Port Canaveral come to mind) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppstateofmind Posted July 4, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I have been to quite a few ports with hand inspections and/or agriculture dogs ( Cozumel and Port Canaveral come to mind) Aw ok, that never happened to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 4, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Agriculture is not allowed. Pre packaged cheerios or muffins without raisins or cookies always get me by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomf Posted July 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 9, 2015 it's not like they control this, as you only go through an x-ray/whatever machine when boarding... The reason for the food ban is that products ( meat, dairy fruit etc) from different countries can cause serious damage to the local environment. We had a very bad case of foot & mouth in England possibly caused by something brought in from abroad. It helps if people keep to the rules even if the sniffer dogs or X-rays aren't being used. They don't have the rule to stop you having fun just to keep their country safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser64093 Posted July 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I've done that whale watching tour, from Juneau. They provided a nice lunch for us, and when they heard that I had celiac, they provided a special lunch for me, at no additional cost. The vendor really went the extra mile for us, and I reciprocated the gesture, with a very nice tip and thank you card. It never hurts to ask, I'd call and talk to a cruise consultant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now