MikeDMess Posted November 23, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2004 We are taking a cruise on the Diamond with some friends and want to take some alcohol on board. I know we are not supposed to bring it onboard, however, I am looking for anyone's recommendation on how they did it. Also read that you can buy bottles at the bar. Has anyone done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted November 23, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Just as easy and usually cheaper if you just pick up the phone and call room service. Only a few things are not available and it will run around $20 liter depending on what you are wanting to order. Delivered right to your cabin, no having to chance breakage in your luggage. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahracer Posted November 23, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I'll second Toto. There are three ways you can purchase a bottle from Princess at very reasonable prices. 1. Order it in advance from the Princess using the form from their website. 2. Call room service 3. Go down to the lobby bar and pick it up. The prices for all three a better than what I pay at home. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDMess Posted November 23, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I went onto Princess' website and could not find where I can pre order alcohol. Can you direct me. Does anyone know the selections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahracer Posted November 23, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 23, 2004 http://www.princess.com/onboard/sendagift/liquor.html Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINEVIEW01 Posted November 23, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Wow, I haven't bought alcohol in awhile. Are those prices really less than at home? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted November 23, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2004 For most of us, yes they are lower on the ship. Plus, you don't have to carry a bunch of extra weight in your bags. Even a few extra pounds gets very heavy if you have to carry your bags any distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANCOIS Posted November 23, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2004 forget it! I will take it on the Princess! Thank for all your advices FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmon Posted November 23, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I personaly drink 18 year old scotch. i always bring one bottle with me in case the ship does not have it for sale. i have never had a problem in 20 past cruises bringing my own onboard. good luck and have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruizer Posted November 23, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2004 $37 for a Ltr. bottle of Jack Daniels? $20 if not on sale here in California!!:rolleyes: When on "sale" it is around $17 or $18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted November 23, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2004 $37 for a Ltr. bottle of Jack Daniels? $20 if not on sale here in California!!:rolleyes: When on "sale" it is around $17 or $18. And free at my house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claud925 Posted November 23, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I also drink expensive Scotch, so here's what I do: I purchased a back-pack type bag, with wheels and a handle you just pull along (it also has the shoulder straps if you want to wear it on your back). I wrap my bottles in bubble-wrap. I can fit 1 liter of Scotch and 2 bottles of champagne, along with a six-pack of soda. I just wheel that sucker right onboard! The bag is terrific for souvenir shopping, too, as I acquire the room to put my purchases as my alcohol supply is consumed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted November 23, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 23, 2004 $37/litre for Jack Daniels is highway robbery, IMHO, but $32 for a litre of Grey Goose is comparable to what I pay at Trader Joe's in LA ($25.99 for 750 ml). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted November 23, 2004 #14 Share Posted November 23, 2004 $37/litre for Jack Daniels is highway robbery, IMHO, but $32 for a litre of Grey Goose is comparable to what I pay at Trader Joe's in LA ($25.99 for 750 ml). I think it is cheaper at Costco. I will have to check out the prices.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted November 23, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I also drink expensive Scotch, so here's what I do: I purchased a back-pack type bag, with wheels and a handle you just pull along (it also has the shoulder straps if you want to wear it on your back). I wrap my bottles in bubble-wrap. I can fit 1 liter of Scotch and 2 bottles of champagne, along with a six-pack of soda. I just wheel that sucker right onboard! The bag is terrific for souvenir shopping, too, as I acquire the room to put my purchases as my alcohol supply is consumed! Where did you purchase the bag? Can it be bought online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted November 23, 2004 #16 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I have never been able to understand why they charge so much for Jack Daniels, it was the one item that we actually did gasp over. Just doesn't make any sense with the price of other liquor being comparable to our prices. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezjack1825 Posted November 23, 2004 #17 Share Posted November 23, 2004 $37 for a Ltr. bottle of Jack Daniels? $20 if not on sale here in California!!:rolleyes: When on "sale" it is around $17 or $18. Same price here. I'm not sure if I'd be nice enough to just call it highway robbery like some others, but I guess we have to keep it clean here. Are they NUTS? And they wonder why people want to bring their own. My 2 best friends are Jack n Charlie. Daniels that is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruizer Posted November 23, 2004 #18 Share Posted November 23, 2004 $37/litre for Jack Daniels is highway robbery, IMHO, but $32 for a litre of Grey Goose is comparable to what I pay at Trader Joe's in LA ($25.99 for 750 ml).I'm all over "the Goose", the on board price will work for me. My SO will have to smuggle "the Jack" on board! ;) Perhaps if LARGIN buys that wheely thingy he will let me borrow it!! Kruizer :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPLE55 Posted November 23, 2004 #19 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I would love to bring a couple of my own bottles on board. I read in another post that maybe the best way to do this is to put it in your checked luggage. Does anyone agree or disagree with this? Any other creative ways to get it onboard without a lot of trouble? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted November 23, 2004 #20 Share Posted November 23, 2004 We always carry on wine, and no comments were made. Coming back from Puerto Vallarta my husband had a 6-pack of local beer and there were no comments from the staff. If they care, you will get it back at the end of the voyage anyway. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted November 23, 2004 #21 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I have never had a problem transporting liquor in my checked luggage, by first transferring it to a sturdy plastic water bottle such as Propel, Daisani, etc. That way if it gets knocked around a little it will not shatter like glass and you don't have to use wads of bubble wrap either. cheers Mike ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPLE55 Posted November 23, 2004 #22 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I am planning on packing it in my carry-on for the plane, but it has to be in its original container. Will get to FLL by 2:00 and have to rush to the port and change the liquor to the checked luggage. Is this possible? I know I will probably need to wrap it in something so it doesn't break. Any other thoughts? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickdeni Posted November 23, 2004 #23 Share Posted November 23, 2004 My husband carried a 24 pack onto the Diamond in October. No one said anything to him. He was glad he did as no one had his Old Style. He did drink Miller Lite on the ship. He had a hard time finding American beer in Mexico to bring back onto the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GE Mom Posted November 23, 2004 #24 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Since wine gives me migraines, I'm pretty much limited to Vodka. My thought is that I'll put the vodka into a couple of smaller plastic wine bottles, then pack it in my checked luggage. I pack bottles of shampoo, perfume etc. all the time and it never gets broken in my luggage. Any potential problem with this strategy? I agree, $22.00 for a bottle of vodka is steep. I was going to purchase it in San Juan the day before, thinking it would be less than here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie4Paws Posted November 23, 2004 #25 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I've brought liquor on in both my carry-on and checked baggage. I've bought plastic flasks at the liquor store. They come in sizes up to one liter (possibly larger, but I'm not sure). Never had a problem with them leaking, breaking, or being confiscated either. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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