Bringing fresh flowers on board – okay or not?

[SB007]

I later picked up a smaller inexpensive one from a bin in Office Depot of all places, so you might find one in a local store.

 

Have also found mine at Office Depot bins and the Dollar Tree.

 

Thanks for the tips about the flat (collapsible) vases; I picked some up yesterday at Office Depot!

 

 

 

Also if you want to make things a bit more convenient and not have to shop for flowers, carry them with your bags, etc you can order (at least a week in advance) nice roses or arrangements through NCL at quite reasonable prices. I looked up the link for you:

http://www2.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/bon-voyage-gifts

 

Thanks for the link. Everyone raves about the bouquets available at the Pike Place market, so I’ll try selecting one there. The flowers will make a nice, inexpensive souvenir of Seattle (and won’t collect dust when we get home).

[Linda the Book Lover]

Thanks for the suggestion about the collapsible vase. I am thinking of picking up a bouquet for our cabin after reading this thread.

[jdvmd]

Just to add to the thread, you can more than likely get a real base from your cabin steward. All those vases from flowers ordered through the cruise line have to go somewhere.

[Linda the Book Lover]

Just to add to the thread, you can more than likely get a real base from your cabin steward. All those vases from flowers ordered through the cruise line have to go somewhere.

 

Excellent point!

[Starry Eyes]

Just to add to the thread, you can more than likely get a real base from your cabin steward. All those vases from flowers ordered through the cruise line have to go somewhere.

 

I always assumed they washed them and reused the florist's vases.

 

Before I found the collapsible vase, I asked for a vase on Carnival. The steward stammered and said he'd try...he later came back later with a narrow pitcher, saying it was the best he could do...he was a very good steward and I believe it was indeed the closest thing available to him....it worked. The collapsible vase adds essentially no bulk or weight to my luggage, so I always have it. If a steward offered something prettier, I would happily accept, but having the collapsible means I can get the flowers into water without a fuss, whether in a hotel or stateroom.