Ilovepj Posted September 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hi All, I was asking my sons (37) and (39) what they would like me to bring back for them from our cruise. My younger Son said a coffee cup from St. Thomas. My older son, has a strange request, and I am not sure if I can do this. He wants me to bring back a rock from each port, and write on the rock where it came from for his garden at his house. So my question: Can I bring rocks on the ship, :confused: As you know your bags go thru the xray returning to the ship, Thanks for any info. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffymom Posted September 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2013 What a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted September 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I've brought rocks home on trains planes and automobiles. Oh yeah, and from Nova Scotia on a ship. There are places like National Parks or private property where you don't take rocks from, but otherwise we are always looking for good ones. Don't think there would be any problem at all. I hope I don't get jumped on for this, after all, rock souvenirs go back to the mists of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiessa Posted September 21, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hi All, I was asking my sons (37) and (39) what they would like me to bring back for them from our cruise. My younger Son said a coffee cup from St. Thomas. My older son, has a strange request, and I am not sure if I can do this. He wants me to bring back a rock from each port, and write on the rock where it came from for his garden at his house. So my question: Can I bring rocks on the ship, :confused: As you know your bags go thru the xray returning to the ship, Thanks for any info. Helen I bring a rock from each port also and have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc1111 Posted September 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I think this is a great idea and see no reason why you should not be able to do this. While I haven't exactly brought rocks back, I have picked up some pieces of coral found on the beach (no, not coral from an active reef). Happy rock hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted September 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2013 That's a great idea that I made have to us for my Jewel cruise this week! I brought back seashells for a friend during my first cruise and had no problems - they were in my purse the whole time. Sent from my iPhone using the Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathysmom Posted September 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Make sure you pack a sharper marker to write on each one where it came from... Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovepj Posted September 21, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Oh thanks all, I am glad I can do this for him. I just did not want to get in trouble getting back on the ship. Again, Thanks:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted September 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I would not do this if you are going to the Bahamas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2013 One should be able to find decorated rocks at a souvenir stands and stores. It's a nice idea but consider what would happen if most cruise visitors took a rock, a few shells, a piece of dead coral from each island visited. One rock isn't much, 100,000 or even a 1,000,000 has a visible impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted September 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I brought on rocks onto the ship from my excursion in Fort Lauderdale, and have collected a few shells from Labadee. Also bought a couple of shells in Cozumel (Gave one to my room attendant, in addition to a tip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted September 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I would not do this if you are going to the Bahamas. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted September 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I know for sure, but do not remember which Caribbean island, they will not let you take shells back on board. It was either the Bahamas or Cozumel. I have seen them take them away from passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amagamma Posted September 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Last time we were in Coca Cay, they were confiscating all shells, coral and sand that were being brought back to the ship. That is the only island we have ever experienced that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted September 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2013 :confused:The Bahamas has very strict laws about taking any part of their islands home. I think thats what you are asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted September 21, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Funny story kind of related to the rocks. Several years ago the kid decided they wanted to get a hermit crab when we were in Florida. We were driving so it would not be an issue. Living in Canada I checked with customs to see weather it was even allowed and found out that yes you can bring back a hermit crab as long as its not for human consumption but there could not be any sand in his habitat. Apparently you are not allowed to bring back beach sand over the border, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Longtail Posted September 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2013 They confiscated my husband's rock in Labadee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted September 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2013 One should be able to find decorated rocks at a souvenir stands and stores. It's a nice idea but consider what would happen if most cruise visitors took a rock, a few shells, a piece of dead coral from each island visited. One rock isn't much, 100,000 or even a 1,000,000 has a visible impact. I knew it wouldn't take long for one of these people to get out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted September 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2013 If you decide to get rocks, be sure to take a picture to have something to see that will bring back the memories other than just what you write on the rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted September 21, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2013 If you do, carry them in a pocket. They were x-raying bags in Labadee and confiscating rocks, shells, and coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy19305 Posted September 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2013 On our last cruise, a fellow cruiser had picked up several rocks in New Brunswick. They were confiscated as she entered the ship. She was told they were considered weapons. If she had thought quicker she could have had them hold them for her to be returned at the end of the cruise, or so she was later told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted September 21, 2013 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I brought my wife back a heart shape rock from Haiti back in 2008. I bought it at one of the stores it was cute. They never said anything when I went back to board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy toes Posted September 21, 2013 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Ilovepj while that is a nice thought and one that works well if driving across country, there are often issues when trying to get rocks, sand, shells, dried leaves from other countries back into the US. You may not get caught bringing it onto the ship but then you do have to go through US customs. Last month on a cruise into Baltimore there were dogs that sniffed the luggage and some luggage was pulled for shells...one belonged to a friend, she purchased her shells NOT picked them up, they were taken and she was told she could have been fined. Also, she was told in Nassau, the local government can fine you for attempting to remove their property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingoncruiser Posted September 21, 2013 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I have never been stopped. Should not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted September 21, 2013 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2013 My husband always brings rocks back to a friend of his that collects them in his garden. Brought a whole small bag full from Santorini onto the ship and through customs (in our checked baggage of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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