Taking a metal detector???

[happylady]

Since we live a few miles from the beach here in South Florida, my DH has wanted a metal detector for some time. Our 16 DS wants to give him one for Father's Day. My DH and I will be going on the 4n Sensation June 25 to Freeport and Nassau. Any thoughts on him taking it to one of the local public beaches? Would this even be allowed? Would he be able to carry it on board?

 

I guess my two main questions are:

 

Would he be allowed to bring this on board?

 

Does the Bahamian Government have a regs or rules about this?

 

Thanks for any input...

[salty dingo]

My thoughts are that it would be far too much hassle - I would not consider it.

[zqvol]

I think if you check Carnival's list of prohibited items it is on there so that may answer your question.

[happylady]

Thanks for your input. I read the list of items on the Carnival web site and it stated:

 

Metal Detectors: Guests are not permitted to use metal detectors on board because anything found on board would "belong" to Carnival Cruise Lines. We would then try to return the item to the guest.

 

My thought was that it would be something fun for him to do at the public beaches...more for the fun than anything else.

[zydecocruiser]

I think it could be fun to scan the security people scanning you. :)

 

It appears to be quite legal... Even treasure hunting.

 

 

http://www.bahamasb2b.com/discus/messages/18/520.html?1144891265

[Wennfred]

Thanks for your input. I read the list of items on the Carnival web site and it stated:

 

Metal Detectors: Guests are not permitted to use metal detectors on board because anything found on board would "belong" to Carnival Cruise Lines. We would then try to return the item to the guest.

 

My thought was that it would be something fun for him to do at the public beaches...more for the fun than anything else.

 

There just isnt enough time for that anyways.

[Elaine515]

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you can absolutely bring a Metal Detector... the reason I know this is because we travelled in March and someone that we know, who also happens to live in S Florida and has a 16 year old son, took one along on their trip.

 

 

the only problem they encountered... when they were on a private beach, the security can and did ask them to leave... when they were on the public beaches, they had no problem...

 

sooooooooo, if you want to bring it, go ahead and happy findings!!!

 

 

elaine :)

 

 

 

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[happylady]

:eek: Wow!! You guys are great! Thanks for all the info. When we give it to him next Sunday, I'll tell my DH all this info and let him decide. We are docked in Nassau for 24 hrs, so he'll have time in the morning or afternoon to "play".:D

 

Elaine - Where in Boynton are you? I have a scrapbook store at the corner of Hypoluxo and Congress.

 

Thanks again!

[Earthworm Jim]

Thanks for your input. I read the list of items on the Carnival web site and it stated:

 

Metal Detectors: Guests are not permitted to use metal detectors on board because anything found on board would "belong" to Carnival Cruise Lines. We would then try to return the item to the guest.

 

Why the heck would anyone use it on the ship? To detect that the ship is indeed made of metal?

[salty dingo]

Why the heck would anyone use it on the ship? To detect that the ship is indeed made of metal?

 

... or to prove that it is not?

[AppleValleyCruisers]

Why the heck would anyone use it on the ship? To detect that the ship is indeed made of metal?

 

Exactly what I thought... "where, and why in the hell would you use one on a ship???":confused:

 

Just a thought, but let's say for sake of argument you did find something of value. Would any one with any kind of local etc authority let you keep it? Don't know, just thinking out loud.

[suzy1212]

Just a thought, but let's say for sake of argument you did find something of value. Would any one with any kind of local etc authority let you keep it? Don't know, just thinking out loud.

Apparently you can in the Bahamas.

 

From the post by zydecocruiser:

 

Q: Is metal detecting lawful on the Bahama Islands? If so do you get to keep what you find, or turn it in to the local government?

A: Yes, metal detecting and even treasure hunting is legal here. You pretty much get to keep what you find unless it is an antique artifact of some kind, or actual pirate's booty. In that case the government gets involved with both a historical and financial interest.

 

You can keep lost items such as coins, jewelry etc... Items from ship wrecks and such would be a problem.

[happylady]

ROTHFL -- I can just see my DH with the metal detector and, of course, head phones on...walking around the ship trying to find "treasure". "No honey, that's the casino..." beep, beep, beep beep....

 

What's funny , is that my DH and I are the type of people that give back when given extra change...like when the kid at Burger King gives us too much change.

 

I found a high school class ring in a parking lot years ago & tracked down the school up north. Luckily it was a small school and they were very willing to help find owner by the initials engraved in the ring. Talk about a "feel good" ending!

 

Thanks again,

[AppleValleyCruisers]

Apparently you can in the Bahamas.

 

From the post by zydecocruiser:

 

Q: Is metal detecting lawful on the Bahama Islands? If so do you get to keep what you find, or turn it in to the local government?

A: Yes, metal detecting and even treasure hunting is legal here. You pretty much get to keep what you find unless it is an antique artifact of some kind, or actual pirate's booty. In that case the government gets involved with both a historical and financial interest.

 

You can keep lost items such as coins, jewelry etc... Items from ship wrecks and such would be a problem.

 

Oops, must learn to read all posts, and click on links that are specifically related to the subject matter, sorry Zy, and thanks Suzy...:o