dtownjbrown Posted October 29, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Okay, Ive been searching and searching for the ever elusive "acceptable" cooler that can be carried onboard but havent been able to find one. Everything Ive found has either been too little capacity...(I found an Igloo "Pink Ribbon" Ice Cube Cooler that measures 12.25" x 12.25" x 11.75" but it only holds 14cans)....or just a tad bit off on the dimensions (The Igloo Playmate Armour holds 26cans and but the dimensions are 14.5" x 11.0" x 13.75"). Can anyone suggest a specific brand, style or model that they've used before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiznWithHubby Posted October 29, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I found mine at Walmart,,, but it's kinda past cooler season, so you may not have the choice I had in June,,,,, Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Cruiser Posted October 29, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Buy a collapsible cooler any size you want and pack it in your checked luggage. Just buy one of those new huge zip locks and set it on your bathroom floor. In both cases, ask your room steward to keep them topped off with ice ( a tip is appropriate ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted October 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Probably your best bet would be a sporting goods store. As the other posted mentioned they are seasonal at other stores........ But I would still recommend a collapsible one to pack in your luggage....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyforce6 Posted October 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Buy a collapsible cooler any size you want and pack it in your checked luggage. Just buy one of those new huge zip locks and set it on your bathroom floor. In both cases, ask your room steward to keep them topped off with ice ( a tip is appropriate ) What is an appropiate tip for a 5 day cruise would you say???:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtownjbrown Posted October 29, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Buy a collapsible cooler any size you want and pack it in your checked luggage. Just buy one of those new huge zip locks and set it on your bathroom floor. In both cases, ask your room steward to keep them topped off with ice ( a tip is appropriate ) Im trying to find one I can carry-on so that I wont have to pack my beverages. Im a "Water-Hog" and the friend thats going with me is a "Soda-Freak" so Im figuring....for the four day trip.....I need to carry on 12 bottles (or cans in her case) of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefisher Posted October 30, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Pack light, forget the cooler, empty the mini-fridge, put your whatevers in that. Can you really drink more whatevers in one day than the fridge can cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintercruiser1 Posted October 30, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Here is a site you might try...... http://www.keepyourcooler.com/mupuco.html They have many listed but it doesn't need to be the exact dimensions if you pack it in your suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted October 30, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Pack light, forget the cooler, empty the mini-fridge, put your whatevers in that. Can you really drink more whatevers in one day than the fridge can cool? That would be great if the fridge kept items cold. Ours on the freedom did not - made for great smelling milk the next day. :eek: We found ours at Walmart - with a great OSU logo on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclaireb Posted October 30, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Ebay..Its abut 12x12x12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipFlop Girl Posted October 30, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Check dollar stores, like Dollar General and Family Dollar. I found one at DG for 8 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise crazy64 Posted October 30, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I also drink a lot of water but have decided to bring with me a couple 1 qt bottles of water and then refill them at the buffet. I haven't seen where anyone has said this can't be done. So I'll try it and if it's not allowed, I'm sure I'll hear it! :p Karen, FL :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffyn Posted October 30, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Okay, Ive been searching and searching for the ever elusive "acceptable" cooler that can be carried onboard but havent been able to find one. Everything Ive found has either been too little capacity...(I found an Igloo "Pink Ribbon" Ice Cube Cooler that measures 12.25" x 12.25" x 11.75" but it only holds 14cans)....or just a tad bit off on the dimensions (The Igloo Playmate Armour holds 26cans and but the dimensions are 14.5" x 11.0" x 13.75"). Can anyone suggest a specific brand, style or model that they've used before? acceptable? they won't let you take on anything , unless its a certain size? I have a hard plastic one, I used to take. they changed policy? what if you packed the roller soft sided coolers with clothes like a suitcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fargodakota Posted October 30, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2008 The one we are taking is under there 12x12x12 rule and we can get about a dozen bottle of water in it. That should be fine for our cruise. If all the rooms had a mini-fridge it would be great, then I would pack more in our luggage and drop the cooler. Or how about the old college style cooler, the trash can with ice?? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Cruiser Posted October 30, 2008 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Im trying to find one I can carry-on so that I wont have to pack my beverages. Im a "Water-Hog" and the friend thats going with me is a "Soda-Freak" so Im figuring....for the four day trip.....I need to carry on 12 bottles (or cans in her case) of each. You can still carry the water/soda on, (or better yet, pack them), then once you get your luggage set up your collapsible cooler and have the steward add ice. You will have super cold water in an hour. I would strongly advise against carrying around a cooler of water/soda and ice. If you must have cold water/soda on boarding, you may want to just buy them on board. All the trouble of carrying, packing ice, etc is just not worth it, IMO. As far as tipping, if the steward is not around, I call him/her the first day and usually tip $10-20 cash. At that point, I make any special requests like keeping my cooler topped off with ice. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEWayfarer Posted October 30, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I just got a great collapsible cooler on Sears.com http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00610524000P That should be big enough to keep enough stuff cooled at one time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtownjbrown Posted October 30, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted October 30, 2008 You can still carry the water/soda on, (or better yet, pack them), then once you get your luggage set up your collapsible cooler and have the steward add ice. You will have super cold water in an hour. I would strongly advise against carrying around a cooler of water/soda and ice. If you must have cold water/soda on boarding, you may want to just buy them on board. All the trouble of carrying, packing ice, etc is just not worth it, IMO. I guess what Im "really" trying to avoid is having to travel with bottled water in my checked luggage. I will be flying into Orlando the morning before my flight so I wont have time to re-pack any drinks I might buy before boarding the ship....and Ive had one too many baggage handling catastrophes. Im no so much concerned with keeping the water cold as I am with having a place to store it (other than my checked luggage). I appreciate for all the suggestions (I hadnt even thought about Ebay) and I'll keep looking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtownjbrown Posted October 30, 2008 Author #18 Share Posted October 30, 2008 After many many internet searches I finally found one with the "right" dimensions....and it's cute too http://www.thermos.com/Product_detail.aspx?CatCode=COOL&SubcategoryID=54&ProductID=452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainmir Posted October 30, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I wonder if each of us traveling could have our own 12x12x12 cooler? Ive emailed Carnivals customer service to inquire about NON alcoholic beer on board...they told me to CALL Carnival, so I did, the guy wasnt sure but said a 6 pack should be ok. I'm putting one checked bag that will have water in it, when the water is gone I'll use it to pack our goodies we buy in it. But I was thinking of the kiddos, they do NOT like flat soda or I'd buy the soda card for them, so I guess if they can have their own cooler full of soda and once its gone , its gone or I could refill in port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise crazy64 Posted November 2, 2008 #20 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I wonder if each of us traveling could have our own 12x12x12 cooler? Ive emailed Carnivals customer service to inquire about NON alcoholic beer on board...they told me to CALL Carnival, so I did, the guy wasnt sure but said a 6 pack should be ok. I'm putting one checked bag that will have water in it, when the water is gone I'll use it to pack our goodies we buy in it. But I was thinking of the kiddos, they do NOT like flat soda or I'd buy the soda card for them, so I guess if they can have their own cooler full of soda and once its gone , its gone or I could refill in port? I wonder why you say you won't get the soda card because the kids don't like flat soda? You get fresh soda everytime you ask for it. Also you can buy soda in port and bring it on board, my friend at work does it all the time when she cruises. She even buys snacks that cost less than getting a candy bar in the shops on board. Karen, FL:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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