Carry on food questio

[SchoolNurseMom]

I’ve had some themed cookies made that I’d like to carry on the ship to surprise members of our group. Is this allowed in carry on? Or do I need to come up with a way to safely put them in my suitcase? Any ideas? 

[Merion_Mom]

25 minutes ago, SchoolNurseMom said:

I’ve had some themed cookies made that I’d like to carry on the ship to surprise members of our group. Is this allowed in carry on? Or do I need to come up with a way to safely put them in my suitcase? Any ideas? 

 

Pack them in your checked bag, in the middle, surrounded by clothing.

[Ashland]

Your choice....you can put them in your carryon.

[SchoolNurseMom]

They won't trigger any issues? Are you allowed to bring on food items that are not factory sealed? 

 

[crewsweeper]

46 minutes ago, SchoolNurseMom said:

They won't trigger any issues? Are you allowed to bring on food items that are not factory sealed? 

 

Technically, I believe the answer is no non-factory sealed foods, but that may just be for getting off in foreign ports and returning to US.  Customs regs.  So  as long as you can get them on board at embarkation via one or both methods mentioned, and they are consumed on the ship, you should be fine.

[BlackForest]

There is no problem with bringing food on board in a carry on. I have brought my homemade Xmas cookies on past Xmas sailings without a problem. I also have brought on canned mixed nuts and potato chips which drives my husband crazy. His thinking is that there is always free food we can access on the ship at anytime. My thinking is I like what I like and potato chips aren't found on ships (wink). Enjoy your cruise!

[chengkp75]

While it is done all the time, and rarely discovered, technically for a cruise involving a US port, USPH does not allow non-sealed food items to be brought onboard.  This is because all food items are to be from documented sources, which your kitchen is not.

[Ashland]

1 hour ago, chengkp75 said:

While it is done all the time, and rarely discovered, technically for a cruise involving a US port, USPH does not allow non-sealed food items to be brought onboard.  This is because all food items are to be from documented sources, which your kitchen is not.

We've never had a problem bringing on some "Holy Donuts" or bakery items 😋

[c-leg5]

Granted not Royal but still US port - We didn’t have trouble bringing on extra, fresh wedding cake in Hawaii. We declared it and were told it was OK.

[HappyTexan44]

Considering the reports of desserts on Royal being mostly pretty crappy, it might be worthwhile bring on some good cookies just in general.  

[mitz18]

18 hours ago, SchoolNurseMom said:

I’ve had some themed cookies made that I’d like to carry on the ship to surprise members of our group. Is this allowed in carry on? Or do I need to come up with a way to safely put them in my suitcase? Any ideas? 

From RCL FAQ: (does not say homemade or store)

Guests are not allowed to bring on board any food items other than dry, non-perishable snack items (cookies, crackers, chips, energy bars, etc). 

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[Tree_skier]

I always bring my home baked snickerdoodle from home to give in lieu of tips...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J/k... 🤪

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[ATC cruiser]

So it’s ok to smuggle cookies but not booze😇

[HappyTexan44]

3 minutes ago, ATC cruiser said:

So it’s ok to smuggle cookies but not booze😇

 

Well, cookies they give away free.  Booze they sell for $$$.   

[cruise wizard]

On 9/13/2023 at 2:04 PM, Ashland said:

We've never had a problem bringing on some "Holy Donuts" or bakery items 😋

 

We will be in Portland on 9/20 (on the Summit) - I sure do hope that I can bring on a dozen of Holy Heavenly Donuts!!!!!

[Mum2Mercury]

I'm pretty sure the cruise contract forbids homemade goods, but I suspect that's not really enforceable -- as someone else suggested, pack your goodies snugly in the middle of your bag and no one will see it.  

 

[ShillyShally]

I'll report back on what I get on next month as we'll definitely be packing snacks, and while most will be sealed, some may be extra food from meals pre-ship.  I haven't had any issue in the past bringing on items, but I know every sailing can bring a change!

[shellunderwater]

23 minutes ago, cruise wizard said:

 

We will be in Portland on 9/20 (on the Summit) - I sure do hope that I can bring on a dozen of Holy Heavenly Donuts!!!!!

Oh my gawd...yes.

 

A dozen...wow.  Holey Donuts are pretty heavy, that would be rough on my stomach.  But good.

[cruise wizard]

19 minutes ago, shellunderwater said:

Oh my gawd...yes.

 

A dozen...wow.  Holey Donuts are pretty heavy, that would be rough on my stomach.  But good.

 

We share with the crew too!!!!! It is a good thing that I don't live in Portland because I'd be 500 pounds!!!!

[shellunderwater]

Just now, cruise wizard said:

 

We share with the crew too!!!!! It is a good thing that I don't live in Portland because I'd be 500 pounds!!!!

On Saturday, the farmers market in the park by Holey is off the charts.

[Ashland]

8 hours ago, cruise wizard said:

 

We will be in Portland on 9/20 (on the Summit) - I sure do hope that I can bring on a dozen of Holy Heavenly Donuts!!!!!

We'll be there 10/8 (on Liberty) and so looking forward to our donuts !!!

[BirdTravels]

Although not quite legal, you will be fine.... unless they are "special" cookies that one of the sniffer dogs will flag. 

[smarterman64]

well, that's how i got to try holy donuts... some ladies had bought some to bring back to the ship. they were stopped. i happened to be boarding at the time and they offered me one which i happily accepted.

[Ashland]

4 hours ago, smarterman64 said:

well, that's how i got to try holy donuts... some ladies had bought some to bring back to the ship. they were stopped. i happened to be boarding at the time and they offered me one which i happily accepted.

Not good to hear about the staff not allowing them to be brought on. 

Which ship was this and when?

[cruise wizard]

6 hours ago, Ashland said:

Not good to hear about the staff not allowing them to be brought on. 

Which ship was this and when?

 

I bet that the security folks would eat them.............it is a SIN to throw away Holy Donuts!!!!