lynyrd Posted February 27, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Yes, another lame question from a newbie!!! I have read all the posts on how to bring your own beer and such on board, but it is my understanding that the beer you purchase on board is in bottles. If you brought cans of beer with you do the people who clean your room question why there are cans instead of bottles in your trash? Thanks lynyrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluexMoon Posted February 27, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Beer, wine, champagne, sodas and water are allowed to be brought aboard, in moderation. It's only hard liquor you have to smuggle. Even if you brought excess amounts of beer, smuggled, it wouldn't matter if the cabin steward saw cans instead of bottles, since you are allowed to bring your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukecruiser Posted February 27, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Does Carnival have beer specials, such as buying a pail of beer, i.e. Coronas, for a special price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmp1127 Posted February 28, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2005 JUst give your room stweward a little extra and they will even keep you smuggled beer on ice for you :D :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted February 28, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on Carnival’s vessels for on board consumption from http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_...t_contract.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted February 28, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Carnival sells beer in the can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted February 28, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2005 LOL Derf.... Now you tell me with all the cruises you have taken, you haven't brough a bottle or two on board with you...LOL Yes... They do sell beer by the bucket. Usually 4 cans ...Saves you about 3 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaze Posted February 28, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Nope! They don't care. Trust me- they overlook a lot of stuff. They spend the cruise working towards their tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaze Posted February 28, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Nope! They don't care. Trust me- they overlook a lot of stuff. They spend the cruise working towards their tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htkodiak Posted February 28, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2005 The only time I had to give up the booze I was carrying onboard was when my DW pointed out to me in a loud voice,after I had passed thru security, that I had forgotten to turn in the bottles to the young lady tagging them with cabin #'s for delivery at the end of the cruise.We still laugh about that one.Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkie103 Posted February 28, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Smuggling is such an ugly word! How about "creative packing" or some other politically correct little phrase I'm sure someone on this board can provide. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Bee Posted February 28, 2005 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2005 In my experience, 8 cruises, it all depends on how they have the area were you board the ship set up. In Martinque, security was tight. My husband had trouble getting himself back on the ship. He had a small piece of foil from cigarettes in his pocket and he kept setting off the detectors. They also had a xray belt set up that you could not bypass. However on other cruise they had the xray belt off in the corner and if there were quite a few people getting back on board you could stroll right up the steps. We have already purchased 12 packs of soda and beer in port and carried it on ship without even trying to hide it. We were told that it was ok as long as we drank it in our cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted February 28, 2005 #13 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynyrd Posted March 1, 2005 Author #14 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thanks for your responses. How about if I smuggle by creatively packing!!!!! :D lynyrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Jean Posted March 1, 2005 #15 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Has anyone brought in boxed wine?? I heard that it is easier to bring it on since they don't catch it as easily... I know they let you bring in bottle or two.. but we four can finish two bottles at one dinner easy... any ideas?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnask8pro Posted March 1, 2005 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2005 First, they do sell beer in cans and plastic bottles. You are not supposed to bring beer onboard, BUT everyone does. We packed a softsided cooler on wheels w/ beer and smirnoff coolers. Bubble wrapped the glass ones. Checked it through. They do not xray the checked luggage. I guess they figure the airport does that. Anyway, I tipped the cabin steward 20 bucks the first day and he kept it filled w/ ice all week. Just remember wrap it then check it. Dont carry it on, they'll take it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted March 1, 2005 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2005 The only time I had to give up the booze I was carrying onboard was when my DW pointed out to me in a loud voice,after I had passed thru security, that I had forgotten to turn in the bottles to the young lady tagging them with cabin #'s for delivery at the end of the cruise.We still laugh about that one.Enjoy your cruise. Mr. Man is still laughing about the time I nearly caused him to lose his precious Cubans when I got flustered at customs. When asked to see inside a bag I was carrying, I stuttered "I don't have the cigars in here!"...customs agents were laughing so hard that they just waved us on through. It must be a "wife" thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgreg113 Posted March 31, 2005 #18 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Ok, I know there are 500 posts on here about taking Beer and Wine on board. I think I got getting on the ship down. Now here is my stupid question. I will be flying into Tampa and going straight from the Airport to the Pier. I read on some posts about bringing a case of beer in a suitcase. My question is if I do that on the airline, won't it get flat due to the pressure and being shaken? Is there somewhere near the Pier in Tampa to stop and buy a case of Beer. I know I can throw my wine in my carryon with no problem carrying it though the airport but I didn't quite get how that works with beer. We are taking a litttle later flight the I hoped and won't have a lot of time to stop and repack all my suitcases. It just seems throwing Beer and even pop in a suitcase and checking it on a plane, makes it seem like it might not be so good once we get on the ship. Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyMiracle Posted March 31, 2005 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2005 There is a 7-11 on Channelside Drive (The same road the cruise terminal is on). It is NOT walking distance from the pier. I would ask the cab driver to stop there on the way from the airport to the cruise terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRavenFan Posted March 31, 2005 #20 Share Posted March 31, 2005 We were wondering the same thing about the plane. I'm thinking I'm going to bring 20 oz. btls of diet pepsi...but the beer thing, we weren't sure of. Does it matter if it's bottles or cans on the plane? Can you pack that sort of thing on the plane? If not, is there a place on the way from the airport to the pier in Jacksonville, FL? We're leaving in 9 days and still not quite sure about how we're packing the beer/alcohol thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Jean Posted April 1, 2005 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I have flown before with well wrapped bottles of wine in my check in and they were fine. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjunea Posted April 1, 2005 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2005 There is also a Publix Supermarket that is on the way to the pier from the airport (or so the Tampa Bay/Channelside tourism office tells me.) Just remember, you are coming on a Sunday and they might not sell beer or wine until after a certain hour, if at all! June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victrola Posted April 1, 2005 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2005 There are several minit market type places along airport road after you leave the airport and before you reach I 95. I am sure your driver either car or van will stop for you. Be sure to tell him as soon as you leave the terminal as there are two routes to the port and one has no markets along the way. If you get close to the port there is a gas station at the exit from 9A to Hecksher Dr. No places within walking distance to the port. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonesuch Posted April 2, 2005 #24 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I can get cans of beer for under fifty cents a can in the Chicago suburbs (30 pack of Michelob or Bud), or pay nearly a buck a can at a liquor store in New Orleans, or four bucks a can on the ship. I read on some posts about bringing a case of beer in a suitcase. My question is if I do that on the airline, won't it get flat due to the pressure and being shaken? It'll be fine; Beer and/or soda are perfectly okay for transport by airplane in checked baggage or carry on, they will not be harmed by the vibration or pressure change -- the pressure differential on a can changes much more when you shake it up than it ever could on an airplane. There is one catch -- If you're flying in the heat of summer, your luggage might sit on the tarmac for a few hours; the heat can adversely impact the flavor -- it probably won't explode, but will likely taste nasty.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocruzagain Posted April 2, 2005 #25 Share Posted April 2, 2005 We were on the Celebration last October and the beer was actually in cans. However, their cans also are specially made with the Carnival logo on the back on the can. I don't think that people look at your can that closely to know the difference though...just take a coozie with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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