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We chose the "Canadian $ at par" perk which amounted to approx a 37% savings in real $. Figured that it was the best deal for us as neither of us drink much and the other perks really did not appeal to us. Don't know if this is available on every cruise or for non-Canadians, but it does show on the NCL website for us and we then went to out TA to book.

You actually did state that your goal was to break the rules "I received 2 bottles 50 ml each of fine scotch as a gift. I was thinking that it would be nice to enjoy at a special time on our balcony." Wording your post "what experience do you have" as opposed "how can I do it" is semantics and nothing more. You wanted to know how to break the rules. Obviously you did not read your own post.

Excuse me? Where did I state that my goal was to break the rules?

"Has anyone had any experiences with bringing a small quantity of booze onto a ship without trying to smuggle in various containers?

I fully understand NCL's policy, having said that, I received 2 bottles 50 ml each of fine scotch as a gift. I was thinking that it would be nice to enjoy at a special time on our balcony. Has anyone had a small quantity "overlooked"? Confiscated?

Your arrogance is astounding to tell me what I was thinking. I did not ask what experience one has, as in tell me how to do it. It was a question regarding if anyone experienced this situation and how it was dealt with (by NCL) Is it a matter of discretion on their part?

If I was to ask whether anyone had any experience bringing a case of beer from the US to Canada after a day trip, would that mean that I am not a decent person? By law, I am not allowed to bring any alcohol unless I was away for 48 hours. I did ask on a forum and someone replied that they routinely bring back a case, providing they did not bring anything else. When I asked a customs official about this, I was told that it was not allowed (in the sense that I do not have the RIGHT to bring back a case), HOWEVER many officials do not make you pay unless it generates more than $25 in taxes. So I have many times brought back a case, declaring it every time, and most times have not have to pay. I guess according to you I am not a decent person...

Now we have to watch what advice we ask for, we may be attacked by the "rules police"!

I know fully well what a mini is. The rules do not state that you can bring on minis or that you can bring on alcohol as long as your intention is not to get hammered. There is no difference between "not following the rules" and "having any quantity of alcohol brought on board" which is AGAINST THE RULES. As long as you are OK with justifying your actions of breaking the rules with some excuse then by all means go for it.

I was not asking for ideas on how to get away with breaking the rules. Read the OP and note that I asked if anyone had any experience with this. You obviously have not.

Now go to the thread asking how strict the 2 hour embarkation time is before sailing, someone might be contemplating getting to the ship a little late which is AGAINST THE RULES. Here is a link for your convenience:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2495874

How about you just follow the rules like most decent folks do?

Thanks for the input, perhaps I should have made it clear that 50 ml bottles are (as another poster pointed out), the 1 1/2 oz size minis, like the ones they give you on the plane. This is not about smuggling booze on so that I can get hammered, but to enjoy a gift that was given to me, all 2 drams of whisky. It was not about not "following the rules" I simply wanted to see if anyone had experience with having a minute quantity overlooked or confiscated.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, pouring into another container is out of the question as I would not chance it altering the taste. Ultimately, I'll likely just put them into a shaving kit or with DW's toiletries.

Has anyone had any experiences with bringing a small quantity of booze onto a ship without trying to smuggle in various containers?

I fully understand NCL's policy, having said that, I received 2 bottles 50 ml each of fine scotch as a gift. I was thinking that it would be nice to enjoy at a special time on our balcony. Has anyone had a small quantity "overlooked"? Confiscated?

MW & I did not get the drink plan as we are not big drinkers, the occasional 1-2 in the evening will be more than enough for us. How much can we expect to pay for a glass of wine (house wine is fine) or a non-specialty beer?

TIA

Hi! New here :)

We are cruising this July on NCL Spirit and can use a bit of insight.

What is the earliest that ships usually allow you to embark? We are staying in Rome for 4 night prior to departure and want to know what time is best to arrive and not have to sit around with luggage in tow?

At the end, what is the latest you can disembark and can you have breakfast that morning? Our flight leaves at 3:00 PM so we are in no rush to get to the airport...

Any insight would be appreciated!