fireofficer5 Posted January 13, 2010 #151 Share Posted January 13, 2010 You can use the .5 liter plastic soda bottles as well. Put them in your backpack and walk right on. Use the old style water bottles, they are thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogquackers Posted January 13, 2010 #152 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Just curious how you do this b/c hard liquor doesn't show up online, just wine. Do you have to call them in order to get it? And how extensive is the mark up? Just curious :) I would just smuggle but the transporting via airplane is where I worry... I know it is not there but if you call you can ask if your fav is available and order. I think the 1 L bottle of Jim I bought was $35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted January 13, 2010 #153 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Just curious how you do this b/c hard liquor doesn't show up online, just wine. Do you have to call them in order to get it? And how extensive is the mark up? Just curious :) I would just smuggle but the transporting via airplane is where I worry... You can order from the bon voyage dept.. 1-800-522-7648 ext. 70039.. mark up is what I have read here $40 or more for 1 litre..depends what you get.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted January 13, 2010 #154 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Can anyone recommend a liqour store in Miami that caters to cruisers? Thanks in advance! Depends where you are staying and if you are driving or walking... if you are in close vicintiy to Total Wine that place rocks.. they have everything.. if not find a local gas station or store that sells liquor;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elstephanito Posted January 13, 2010 #155 Share Posted January 13, 2010 You can order from the bon voyage dept.. 1-800-522-7648 ext. 70039.. mark up is what I have read here $40 or more for 1 litre..depends what you get.. Yoowch. $40 for a litre? I guess that makes sense but ow ow ow. That's a lot of extra money. Especially since I was looking for a bottle of Bombay. That'd probably be close to $60. I guess I'll just have to go the smuggling route! O.o What's the general opinion of which is better? Smuggling via checked luggage or your carry on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali1005 Posted January 13, 2010 #156 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We are staying at Embassy Suites Airport South...we will just hop a cab wherever we need to go but it will be around 9:30pm on Friday or early Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted January 13, 2010 #157 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yoowch. $40 for a litre? I guess that makes sense but ow ow ow. That's a lot of extra money. Especially since I was looking for a bottle of Bombay. That'd probably be close to $60. I guess I'll just have to go the smuggling route! O.o What's the general opinion of which is better? Smuggling via checked luggage or your carry on? Never carry anything besides wine in your carry on:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted January 13, 2010 #158 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We are staying at Embassy Suites Airport South...we will just hop a cab wherever we need to go but it will be around 9:30pm on Friday or early Sat. Dunno the area at all.. I usually stay downtown Miami.. but I am sure the hotel staff will be able to direct you to the closest liquor store.. or the cabbie would know as well;) You could always use google maps to see if there is a total wine near by:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bahamamama1 Posted January 13, 2010 #159 Share Posted January 13, 2010 The folks at Carnival monitor these boards :) Well in that case, lets change the name of this thread to "CARNIVAL EMPLOYEES, DO NOT READ THIS THREAD" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchbum641 Posted January 13, 2010 #160 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Well in that case, lets change the name of this thread to "CARNIVAL EMPLOYEES, DO NOT READ THIS THREAD" Carnival has read these boards-- they know full well this happens. Personally, if they started checking your checked luggage we'd opt for an all inclusive in cancun or something. We just couldn't afford to cruise becuase our bar bill would be outrageous. Even with smuggleing I believe we spend more on DOD's and such than many passengers do that don't smuggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted January 13, 2010 #161 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Carnival has read these boards-- they know full well this happens. Personally, if they started checking your checked luggage we'd opt for an all inclusive in cancun or something. We just couldn't afford to cruise becuase our bar bill would be outrageous. Even with smuggleing I believe we spend more on DOD's and such than many passengers do that don't smuggle. They do read the boards.. because I think in late 2006 after our 1st cruise where I found out here that we could order liquor from a company to deliver to the ship.. which we did for our 1st cruise.. that is no longer available.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc80 Posted January 13, 2010 #162 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I think the prices of drinks on board are fair. However, I know I drink a lot more on a 7 day cruise than I do in an entire month at home (easily!)...so it gets expensive. I smuggle stuff on and buy on board as well...generally drink the smuggled stuff in the room while getting ready or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted January 13, 2010 #163 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I think the prices of drinks on board are fair. However, I know I drink a lot more on a 7 day cruise than I do in an entire month at home (easily!)...so it gets expensive. I smuggle stuff on and buy on board as well...generally drink the smuggled stuff in the room while getting ready or whatever. Ditto!!! Carnival does not go broke from me or anyone having a few dranks in their room.. my bar bills are around $600 for one person per ... besides my last cruise which sucked.. it was 1/3 of that:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted January 13, 2010 #164 Share Posted January 13, 2010 The cabin steward just cleaned around them:p I don't care who you are~~THAT's FUNNY!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txscruiseman Posted January 13, 2010 #165 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Has anyone ever had problems with the beer packed in their suitcases? I worry that they will explode with excessive baggage handling. What is the most beer anyone has ever packed in their suitcases?????? i heard a rumor that on the conquest crazies last year somebody did like 5 cases andf liquer to boot:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakdaddy42 Posted January 16, 2010 #166 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just ordered my rum runners today it took 11 minuets from the time I placed the order to it being shipped. I used the order code (repeat) to receive a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyleduck Posted January 16, 2010 #167 Share Posted January 16, 2010 LOL I left them in a drawer when I was out... I think if they saw them they would leave them alone... I take care of my cabin steward so I dont think they would bother...... :D Catch me if u can carnival!!!! And there it is! People who would never think of "stiffiing" the waiters and stewards, have no problem with "stiffing" the company that makes their cruise possible. I asked all of the high and mighty tipping cheerleaders about the subject of smuggling booze on board, and nobody was interested in discussing the subject. My conclusion: It would appear that it is okay to break a cruise line "rule," but heaven forbid that anyone should not adhere to "recommended guidelines." Happy cruising to all! Bob P.S. It's all about money, but the high and mighty think one is okay, while the other isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stimescardy Posted January 16, 2010 #168 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Ok so here is my plan... I am going to buy a fifth or so in San Juan and put it in my carry on to get on the ship. (we embark on a sunday). No worries... here is my question. How do I purchace rum on an island and get it back home with me. Wrap it up and put it in my checked luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlarge Posted January 17, 2010 #169 Share Posted January 17, 2010 OMG:eek::D.....nice.....i bet you had a happy cruise And I bet he doesn't remember that cruise :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlarge Posted January 17, 2010 #170 Share Posted January 17, 2010 How would one bring wine on a 1 night cruise? In your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlarge Posted January 17, 2010 #171 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Just wanted to add my thoughts here. First off, i haven't cruised yet, next year will be my first time. WOO HOO and i will be bringing some alcohol with me. I understand people think it is wrong to smuggle....but the prices on board are rediculous. The cruise lines could cut there alcohol prices in half and still make a killing. There is no way i could afford to spend 8.00 on a drink and 5.00 on a beer. I hear a bucket of beer is 19.00, i can buy a case for that amount. I work with someone who went on a 7 night cruise and she told me there bar bill was 400.00....I almost fainted... I know for a fact that we will buy some drinks from the bar, there will probably be times we don't wanna go to the room. But for the most part, I will be carrying it. 400 for 7 days , what is she a tea totaler . ours usually runs about 1200.00 for 7 days and we bring rum runners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlarge Posted January 17, 2010 #172 Share Posted January 17, 2010 hey,could you also buy bottles at each port and bring the back to your room? absolutely , but it's another smuggle . try putting some liquor in a bag fro liquor and some in another bag . when you xray in they will send you to the table to get the booze collected . Give them what's in one bag but not the other. It works.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlarge Posted January 17, 2010 #173 Share Posted January 17, 2010 IT really depends on the cruise line. I have been on 3 cruises, 2 with princess and 1 with HCL (going on a Carnival in April) and have never had a problem smuggling on booze. On our princess cruise, we walked on with a case of beer in our carry one and ciders and a bottle of rum. We picked up rum in every port in the carribean and had none confiscated when we reboarded. If they are the small airline size bottles or even medium sized, the secuity say nothing. Just don't put them in something obvious like a liqour store bag. A backpack worked for us.. I got a question though for all you previous Carnival sailers, Did the cabin stewart let you use the cabin fridge or did most of you keep things cool in ice buckets and coolers? We put all of their crap in a cabinet and use the fridge , i pay for the room , they need to find another place to store their booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlarge Posted January 17, 2010 #174 Share Posted January 17, 2010 "I understand people think it is wrong to smuggle....but the prices on board are rediculous. The cruise lines could cut there alcohol prices in half and still make a killing. There is no way i could afford to spend 8.00 on a drink and 5.00 on a beer. I hear a bucket of beer is 19.00, i can buy a case for that amount. I work with someone who went on a 7 night cruise and she told me there bar bill was 400.00....I almost fainted..." $400? I would have welcomed that. My boyfriend and I went on a 7 day and our bar bill was over $1000, and we brought drinks with us! AND, I can't say we were loaded each night either. I like it , another professional :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakdaddy42 Posted January 17, 2010 #175 Share Posted January 17, 2010 And there it is! People who would never think of "stiffiing" the waiters and stewards, have no problem with "stiffing" the company that makes their cruise possible. I asked all of the high and mighty tipping cheerleaders about the subject of smuggling booze on board, and nobody was interested in discussing the subject. My conclusion: It would appear that it is okay to break a cruise line "rule," but heaven forbid that anyone should not adhere to "recommended guidelines." Happy cruising to all! Bob P.S. It's all about money, but the high and mighty think one is okay, while the other isn't. THE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES are just that RECOMMENDED not REQUIRED OR MANANDTORY. Besides the subject of tipping has no fun value to it like, getting one over on the man (cruise ship company) does. look at many of the posts, most smugglers have a hefty bar tab too. if the smuggler has his hooch confiscated, o well. we are not out anything, we get it back at the end of the cruise. Its a game that might cost the cruise company some profit, but it is not going to put them out of business. I'm willing to bet you don't give back to the ship any money you won in the casino. How wrong is that, they need that money to run the ship, How dare you take that profit from the corporation. Try a land base vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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