lynnber Posted July 30, 2007 #26 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Just last week I was in the airport and had to get rid of my diet coke. I put it in a trash can with literally hundreds of almost full soda and water bottles. As soon as I got to the other side of the security checkpoint, I was able to buy another 20 oz diet coke for $2.75 :( Now, I'm sure there's a homeland security reason behind this, but I'm equally sure that the airport vendors aren't unhappy with the ban on liquids, because they're making quite a bit more money because of this. Same principal as Carnival, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted July 30, 2007 #27 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Just last week I was in the airport and had to get rid of my diet coke. I put it in a trash can with literally hundreds of almost full soda and water bottles. As soon as I got to the other side of the security checkpoint, I was able to buy another 20 oz diet coke for $2.75 :(Now, I'm sure there's a homeland security reason behind this, but I'm equally sure that the airport vendors aren't unhappy with the ban on liquids, because they're making quite a bit more money because of this. Same principal as Carnival, no? I don't see the 2 situations even remotely similar. Many people don't buy drinks at the airport... many don't take them to the airport either, so they aren't having to throw them away. Many wait until onboard to get water, or something to drink. And the ban has been in place long enough where people are much smarter these days when they head to the airport... TSA makes the rules, for safety reasons... on Carnival, they make the rules for revenue reasons... two completely different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted July 30, 2007 #28 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I don't see the 2 situations even remotely similar. Many people don't buy drinks at the airport... many don't take them to the airport either, so they aren't having to throw them away. Many wait until onboard to get water, or something to drink. And the ban has been in place long enough where people are much smarter these days when they head to the airport... TSA makes the rules, for safety reasons... on Carnival, they make the rules for revenue reasons... two completely different things.Exactly. If you are aware of the rules, you know what to expect and there is no need to waste any money on something you will have to toss out if you haven't finished it before you go through security. However, if I'm that thirsty, I'll buy it anyway once I'm on the other side. You are allowed to bring a reasonable amount of Coke on Carnival, but even if you don't the prices aren't that bad on the ship. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted July 30, 2007 #29 Share Posted July 30, 2007 ...if Carnival had a policy whereby you were prohibited to bring onboard: toothpaste sunscreen coolers disposable cameras extension cords bungee cords Imodium-AD Dramamine or mouthwash, I think you forgot to mention Condoms, now where can we hide those :D Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krystalkruzer Posted July 30, 2007 #30 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I also live in the Orlando area.The drink prices on my last cruise were really not that much more expensive than the restaurants and theme parks I go to.My mindset is that if I can not afford the drink then I can not afford the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephuney Posted July 30, 2007 #31 Share Posted July 30, 2007 ...if Carnival had a policy whereby you were prohibited to bring onboard: toothpaste sunscreen coolers disposable cameras extension cords bungee cords Imodium-AD Dramamine or mouthwash, but offered all of those items for sale, at ridiculous, major-league-ballpark prices... would you be tempted to smuggle any of those items onboard? Yes, absolutely ... necessity or not ... but I agree with op, the alcohol prices onboard are high, but not excessively high - comparable in fact to many bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcclfanatic Posted July 30, 2007 #32 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I also live in the Orlando area.The drink prices on my last cruise were really not that much more expensive than the restaurants and theme parks I go to.My mindset is that if I can not afford the drink then I can not afford the cruise. This reasoning drives me nuts. It's used for alcohol, excursions, supper clubs...anything that cost extra. It is very reasonable to see how someone can afford an inside cabin on a 4 night cruise for $300 a person. When you add up all the additional cost for extras they can be more than the cruise itself. So if someone saves up for a year top surprise their wife with a cruise I see no problem with them cutting as much cost as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALVINF Posted July 30, 2007 #33 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Extension cord - hairdryer, camera charger, curling iron, phone charger and any number of other things people like to plug in. The cabin only has one plug in - definitely not enough! I agree. Include in there MP3 player, speakers for the MP3 player, camcorder charger. To answer the op's question....YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted July 31, 2007 #34 Share Posted July 31, 2007 So are the cruise lines taking advantage of a "captive" audience or are they trying to keep them safe? Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted July 31, 2007 #35 Share Posted July 31, 2007 This reasoning drives me nuts. It's used for alcohol, excursions, supper clubs...anything that cost extra. It is very reasonable to see how someone can afford an inside cabin on a 4 night cruise for $300 a person. When you add up all the additional cost for extras they can be more than the cruise itself. So if someone saves up for a year top surprise their wife with a cruise I see no problem with them cutting as much cost as possible. You are right that kind of reasoning makes no sense whatsoever. Nothing wrong with cutting corners.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benicehavefun Posted July 31, 2007 #36 Share Posted July 31, 2007 but where you are is NOT a tourist area. Here where I live, a mixed drink cost upwards of 6.00 per drink. a beer is about 4 per bottle. if they give you the bottle otherwise, it is 250 a 5 oz glass. quote] We ARE a tourist area, see that I'm from New Mexico. Santa Fe 30 min., Taos 1 hr., Albuquerque 10 min. etc...Our state depends heavily on tourists and we welcome them! Maybe so many cuz cheap booze - LOL!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedQueen77 Posted July 31, 2007 #37 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Of course, alcohol is not a "necessity." However, many people smuggle it on board just as many would if such regulations of bringing those certain items on board were restrcited. So in jest, if they smuggle alcohol they'll smuggle tooth paste, bungee & extension cords, Imodium, etc., etc. too. And, personal hygiene is a necessity which probably why Carnival puts free razors, shampoo, body soap, hand lotion, Tylenol and a few other free-bees in your cabin bath room. Just a little joke that missed its mark I guess! ;) However I do hope that you'd consider toothpaste even more of a necessity after drinking all that smuggled alcohol! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benicehavefun Posted July 31, 2007 #38 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Haven't you ever taken a candy bar into the movie theater, taken the pen at the bank, they forgot to charge you for something at the grocery store, you were speeding and the cop let you go -it's the same thing -everyone's lookin to save a buck! Not at anyone's expense, just being enterprising!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted July 31, 2007 #39 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Haven't you ever taken a candy bar into the movie theater- No, but I typically don't need a candy bar at the movie theater :D Sitting on my bum for 2 hours is enough, I don't need to add chocolate into the equation! LOL!!!! taken the pen at the bank- No, I have enough cheap pens :p I always beg them to take mine, but they won't!! they forgot to charge you for something at the grocery store- now, this has happened to me a few times, but I have always caught it in time to make it right. I've never gotten home and realized I wasn't charged for something... now, I've made it home and realized they charged me for something they forgot to give me... grrr!!! you were speeding and the cop let you go wait? This happens? I've been pulled over for speeding twice, and the turds never let me go!!! LOL!!! But I don't think that has anything to do with "saving a buck", the cop is either going to ticket you or let you go, ain't nothing you can do about it!! LOL! This was definitely the one that didn't fit in!!! :D I do sensible things to save money... use less electricity, buy generic when I can, clip coupons, shop sales, drive an old paid for car, etc. I think everyone does things differently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted July 31, 2007 #40 Share Posted July 31, 2007 ...if Carnival had a policy whereby you were prohibited to bring onboard: toothpaste sunscreen coolers disposable cameras extension cords bungee cords Imodium-AD Dramamine or mouthwash, but offered all of those items for sale, at ridiculous, major-league-ballpark prices... would you be tempted to smuggle any of those items onboard? Look if you're going to smuggle alcohol aboard like a thief in the nite because you're too cheap to pay on board prices...............Go ahead and do it without cluttering up the board with ridiculous posts to justify it. Its wrong, you know it. But many do it, so smuggle without silly posts. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber1 Posted July 31, 2007 #41 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='kpatter']I've read pricing comparisons here before, and I don't agree that Carnival's drink prices are at or cheaper than bars. I wouldn't go to bars with those kind of high prices. In this part of America, a bucket of beer at a nice bar is about $12 to 18, depending on the time and brand. Mixed drinks / margaritas are certainly not anywhere near what Carnival's are priced at, unless you were to go to a hotel's bar, like a Hilton.[/quote] So if a bucket of beer at a nice bar is $18, plus a tip I hope, it would be more than Carnivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted July 31, 2007 #42 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='dan40']Look if you're going to smuggle alcohol aboard like a thief in the nite because you're too cheap to pay on board prices...............Go ahead and do it without cluttering up the board with ridiculous posts to justify it. Its wrong, you know it. But many do it, so smuggle without silly posts. Dan[/quote] That reminds me....note to self...purchase more Malibu rum for cruise in 12 days:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber1 Posted July 31, 2007 #43 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Kurbanfan']That reminds me....note to self...purchase more Malibu rum for cruise in 12 days:D[/quote] Yep, and check cooler for leaks.:eek: :D But mine is 33 days, more time to prepare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted July 31, 2007 #44 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Caliber1']Yep, and check cooler for leaks.:eek: :D But mine is 33 days, more time to prepare.[/quote] Good idea.........since we won't have a balcony to put it on this time:( Damn Fantasy class ships:mad: :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber1 Posted July 31, 2007 #45 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Kurbanfan']Good idea.........since we won't have a balcony to put it on this time:( Damn Fantasy class ships:mad: :p :D[/quote] Yep, we have a Cat 11 this time on The Sensation, not shaded. So we'll have to keep the cooler in the room.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted July 31, 2007 #46 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Caliber1']Yep, we have a Cat 11 this time on The Sensation, not shaded. So we'll have to keep the cooler in the room.:cool:[/quote] Bragger:cool: I can't justify the price of those.......they are smaller then a regular balcony on the other ships......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber1 Posted July 31, 2007 #47 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Kurbanfan']Bragger:cool: I can't justify the price of those.......they are smaller then a regular balcony on the other ships.........[/quote] Nope. DW just has to have a balcony. I was gonna do a guaranty, but told her we might get an obstructed view, so she picked a cabin. Last 2 times we ended up in a Cat 12. Oh well. Can't take it with ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted July 31, 2007 #48 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Kurbanfan']That reminds me....note to self...purchase more Malibu rum for cruise in 12 days:D[/quote] That's fine, your choice. The post really wasn't necessary, but neither is this one.:rolleyes: Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynrph Posted July 31, 2007 #49 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Wennfred']I think you forgot to mention Condoms, now where can we hide those :D Fred[/quote] Also forgotten........... Duct Tape! [SIZE=1](thinking about it........put the condoms on the inside of the duct tape hole! hmmm, won't work for the flat duct tape. back to the drawing board.....)[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted July 31, 2007 #50 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='dan40']That's fine, your choice. The post really wasn't necessary, but neither is this one.:rolleyes: Dan[/quote] Sure it was......if I would not have posted it......I would not have been reminded to check the ice chest for leaks:D Again thanks Jess:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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