Is a picnic possible?

[mcroadman]

We are on the Equinox in a week!  🥰🛳🥰🛳

and wondered if one of our island visits could include a picnic of some fashion. Can I get sandwiches to go some how?

 

Thanks 🛳🛳🛳🥰

[Treasure Hunter]

Go up to the buffet and make a bunch with what’s available ( croissants, bread, cheese, ham, tomato etc. ) take fruit and danish. Don’t ask. Just put in a carry bag. It is frowned on to take food off the ship. Consume or discard all before returning.

[1Virgo]

most ports will not allow food from the ship to come ashore. 

[Treasure Hunter]

You are only checked when re boarding.

[1Virgo]

the reason for no food going ashore is to prevent the risk of foreign bacteria, insects, etc being brought onto an island

please obey the rules.  Ask 

[Treasure Hunter]

Except if you bring fruit into the US. Then the dogs will catch you.

[Treasure Hunter]

If you ask, the answer will be no for the reasons stated above. That’s why if you bring cooked products and consume all you take , it should be ok.

[CruisersTimesThree]

No fresh food taken off a ship was ever permitted at any of the Caribbean Islands I have visited. I have seen dogs with some security at some ports that are there for that reason, so I would never chance it. If you ask onboard they will tell you no, they will not pack you lunch to go and I would not risk sneaking food off the ship. Only prepackaged things such as granola bars etc are allowed. I’m sure like most of us you’ll find somewhere on the island to have lunch. 

[CruisersTimesThree]

24 minutes ago, Treasure Hunter said:

Go up to the buffet and make a bunch with what’s available ( croissants, bread, cheese, ham, tomato etc. ) take fruit and danish. Don’t ask. Just put in a carry bag. It is frowned on to take food off the ship. Consume or discard all before returning.

Very poor advice, there are sometimes dogs at the port exits for this particular reason. It’s not frowned upon, it is not allowed. You are a visitor to a country (island)  that has rules in place for their own health reasons and they should be respected. 

[zitsky]

We were given a picnic lunch  by the Retreat concierge for a Greek excursion while on the Beyond.  Apparently the staff does not know the rules.

[CruisersTimesThree]

10 minutes ago, zitsky said:

We were given a picnic lunch  by the Retreat concierge for a Greek excursion while on the Beyond.  Apparently the staff does not know the rules.

There may be different rules for different countries. Caribbean Islands do not allow food to be taken off the ship.

[CruisersTimesThree]

https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/can-you-take-food-off-a-cruise-ship/

[cruisestitch]

3 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

Go up to the buffet and make a bunch with what’s available ( croissants, bread, cheese, ham, tomato etc. ) take fruit and danish. Don’t ask. Just put in a carry bag. It is frowned on to take food off the ship. Consume or discard all before returning.

Not just frowned upon, usually illegal.

 

since you are a guest in a foreign country, don’t break their agriculture laws

[cruisestitch]

3 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

You are only checked when re boarding.

No so.  You are giving bad advice - many countries check you as you are entering them.

[WestLakeGirl]

From the daily planner

 

 

[crazyank]

5 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

You are only checked when re boarding.

absolutely NOT true

[ElmaLee]

Stick to their rules, as you would expect them to do if they visited your country.

Whjy not buy locally when off the ship?

[hcat]

7 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

Except if you bring fruit into the US. Then the dogs will catch you.

We have seen folks pulled off the line for this coming into US in Florida. Can cause you long delay plus a fine. Carefully check and follow the rules.

 

There are places in the islands where u can buy food to take to a beach  or outdoor beach restaurants  with picnic tables.  Enjoy!

[runner15km]

Book a nice AI beach club, find a nice palm tree and lounger and relax with a cocktail. 

[keesar]

9 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

Go up to the buffet and make a bunch with what’s available ( croissants, bread, cheese, ham, tomato etc. ) take fruit and danish. Don’t ask. Just put in a carry bag. It is frowned on to take food off the ship. Consume or discard all before returning.

 

Not sound advice- unless you are willing to pay the fine. 

 

Best bet is to grab some local food for your picnic.

[1025cruise]

11 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

Go up to the buffet and make a bunch with what’s available ( croissants, bread, cheese, ham, tomato etc. ) take fruit and danish. Don’t ask. Just put in a carry bag. It is frowned on to take food off the ship. Consume or discard all before returning.

It's not frowned upon. It's illegal. Don't do this.

[DaKahuna]

11 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

You are only checked when re boarding.

 

 Not 100% true.  It depends on the port of call.  

 

[mcroadman]

Wow! 
thanks for the advice and counsel. We will look for a nice tiki hut under a palm tree, and find something local on the islands. I appreciate those interested in supporting regulations, and supporting a good time, without delay, for all.

Happy cruising! 

[PelicanLvr]

Yes, have some fun buying stuff in a local store.  You don't need food from the ship to have a picnic!

 

Enjoy!!

[Torfamm]

12 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

You are only checked when re boarding.

This is definitely not true for all ports.