Ellencruise Posted November 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2022 It’s been a while since cruising. Embarking this Saturday. Can I bring snacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MISTER 67 Posted November 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2022 We bring our own nuts on board to have with cocktails before dinner, sometimes the bars and lounges are out of nuts and other snacks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2022 41 minutes ago, Ellencruise said: It’s been a while since cruising. Embarking this Saturday. Can I bring snacks? Sure - lots of people do. Beverages are a problem though - so review HAL's policy closely on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstrong Posted November 11, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I bring a box of crackers since none available on the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted November 11, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Not a snack, but I have brought on my favorite creamer & cappuccino powder. I think if those were allowed, so would non alcoholic snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted November 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Don't know why you would have to bring your own snacks, there are lots in the Lido. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 11, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, ski ww said: Don't know why you would have to bring your own snacks, there are lots in the Lido. I wondered how long it was going to take for someone to feel the need to say this. I bring things like pretzels and granola bars. Where can I get those? I don’t want fries, ice cream, big buns filled with whipped cream. I can’t eat like that. Besides I don’t like the lido. If people want to bring snacks what is the issue? Saves hal money. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted November 11, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, ski ww said: Don't know why you would have to bring your own snacks, there are lots in the Lido. I don't think I would for a 7 or 14 day trip but on our longer vacations I do start to miss my go to treats from home and pick something up along the way. Unfortunately, Mountain Dew can be a challenge to find outside the US😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted November 11, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, ski ww said: Don't know why you would have to bring your own snacks, there are lots in the Lido. We bring a few "granola" bars to take on shore excursions - just in case there's a delay. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted November 11, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, ski ww said: Don't know why you would have to bring your own snacks, there are lots in the Lido. People with dietary issues. I have celiac disease (no gluten). Very little if any choices for me in the Lido. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted November 11, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2022 BYO snacks are fine but we consider the lido deck our personal snack bar......LOL...Lots of stuff....just got me thinking..... potato chips nachos cheese celery tomatoes carrots salad bread ice cream french fries pizza wings sandwiches cold cuts pies custards BREAD PUDDING! burgers hot dogs nuts popcorn And if Dutch Cafe, lots of stuff including PEA SOUP (afternoon snack...LOL) Oh my....lots more for certain.....Enjoy that granola bar and bring it on board!.....We board snack-less and snack-onboard! Fun times! Love it! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted November 11, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Before a cruise I always make sure that I buy two of Mrs. XBGuy's favorites-a big package of Peanut Butter M&Ms and a bottle of her favorite ranch dressing. No, we don't take the ranch dressing with us to dinner. One of our favorite afternoon noshes on the balcony with wine is raw vegetables. She usually does not like the dressings for dipping that come from room service or the buffet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 11, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, FlaMariner said: BYO snacks are fine but we consider the lido deck our personal snack bar......LOL...Lots of stuff....just got me thinking..... potato chips nachos cheese celery tomatoes carrots salad bread ice cream french fries pizza wings sandwiches cold cuts pies custards BREAD PUDDING! burgers hot dogs nuts popcorn And if Dutch Cafe, lots of stuff including PEA SOUP (afternoon snack...LOL) Oh my....lots more for certain.....Enjoy that granola bar and bring it on board!.....We board snack-less and snack-onboard! Fun times! Love it! Which of those items can be taken ashore? I don’t know why this bothers people so much. Just another reason for a put down clearly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted November 11, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I also get weary of the "plenty of food on the ship" comment. I used to mention also this way back when Rum Runners and booze smuggling used to be a hot topic. It's not always about saving $$, or the availability of food, it's about convenience. I may be just back from a shore excursion, relaxing on my balcony in casual clothes, getting dressed for dinner, getting ready for a shower... There are many reasons I may not want to venture out to the Lido (or a bar) at any given time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted November 11, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Sea42 said: I don't think I would for a 7 or 14 day trip but on our longer vacations I do start to miss my go to treats from home and pick something up along the way. Unfortunately, Mountain Dew can be a challenge to find outside the US😔 I have the same issue with my Dr Pepper. Carnival switched to Pepsi products, no longer carry a suitable alternative. HAL does have Coke products & I can sometimes get the inferior Mr Pibb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted November 11, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Banditswife said: I have the same issue with my Dr Pepper. Carnival switched to Pepsi products, no longer carry a suitable alternative. HAL does have Coke products & I can sometimes get the inferior Mr Pibb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted November 11, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Sea42 said: Yes when I am addicted to a certain thing that is unavailable on the ship. The struggle is real. LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted November 11, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Banditswife said: Yes when I am addicted to a certain thing that is unavailable on the ship. The struggle is real. LOL I'm right there with you. I compare it to a coffee drinker being told there will be no coffee available onboard the ship but you can have tea. It's just not the same! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL4NOW Posted November 11, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Sea42 said: Unfortunately, Mountain Dew can be a challenge to find outside the US😔 I even had a tough time finding Mountain Dew in Hawaii. It wasn't until our last island that I was able to purchase a couple of cans. Of course, I had to consume them immediately because bringing them back on the ship wasn't allowed. I used to bring a good supply of Mountain Dew on the ship each cruise; now I have to suffer with Coke. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted November 11, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, HAL4NOW said: I even had a tough time finding Mountain Dew in Hawaii. It wasn't until our last island that I was able to purchase a couple of cans. Of course, I had to consume them immediately because bringing them back on the ship wasn't allowed. I used to bring a good supply of Mountain Dew on the ship each cruise; now I have to suffer with Coke. 😞 Coming back onto ship last fall at San Juan I had 2 cans in my purse and the gentleman manning the scanner just looked at me, smiled and waved me thru. It was a good day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted November 11, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2022 59 minutes ago, Banditswife said: Yes when I am addicted to a certain thing that is unavailable on the ship. The struggle is real. LOL Yeah, I once saw a girl with cheese curls and I think I was jealous. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrr Posted November 11, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, EatonDoolittle said: I also get weary of the "plenty of food on the ship" comment. I used to mention also this way back when Rum Runners and booze smuggling used to be a hot topic. It's not always about saving $$, or the availability of food, it's about convenience. Sometimes it is WAY more than just convenience or personal preference. Consider a person with diabetes suffering from an unexpected low blood sugar situation. Grabbing a bite is life-essential in that case. As a diabetic, I ALWAYS carry a chewy bar. The wrapping is pretty solid, and it fits in my pocket at all times. I have never found a chewy bar on board, though it bothers me as a cheapskate to bring my own food to a place brimming over with great food. Still, my pocket chewy bar has sometimes saved my life. Snacks can be essential. Please, fellow diabetics, no lectures about carrying glucose tablets... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted November 11, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Sea42 - I agree with you about the coffee!!! Tea is nice, but I have to have coffee when I get up in the morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted November 11, 2022 #24 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Thanks for reminding us to bring small snacks for shore excursions. I remember a few times wishing we had something. Sometimes when we get hungry we head up to the Lido and it is not open. If we are lucky we are in a NS or have the Grand Dutch option but that doesn't always happen. I guess there is room service cookies but by the time they come it may be dinner time. I too am a Pepsi product fan. I miss my Diet Pepsi and Mtn. Dew. First long HA cruise I took we stopped at Puerta Vallarta first. I traipsed across the road to Walmart and brought back 4 8 packs of DP. Sadly we can't do that. I am now on no caffeine but I am planning to bring on a bunch of Starbucks Via Decaf packs so I can get the strong coffee I crave. Great topic! Edited November 11, 2022 by ottahand7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted November 11, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I am so confused about the issue of bringing soda on board. I have read the Holland FAQs that say absolutely no alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (soda, energy drinks, etc) may be brought onboard. The confusion rests with DH and I seeing passengers already on board at embarkation with cases and six-packs of soda with them. Most recently on the Nieuw Amsterdam in Oct., but also on the Rotterdam last Feb. and March. DH asked at embarkation in Oct. if we could bring soda on board with us and and he said yes. So, which is it??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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