Port security

[Need-a-vacation]

Have the cruise ports started using the body scanners like at the airport, or just a walk through metal detector? Are the metal detectors hyper sensitive like at the airport where bra hooks can set them off? A couple years ago I still had my cruise card on a lanyard on my neck and even that little bit set off the metal detectors at LAX!

 

We're leaving from long beach later this week.

 

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[Putterdude]

I haven't seen a port that is using the full body scanner. It has also been my experience that generally the scanners that are used are not as sensitive as those in an airport.

[SadieN]

Long Beach uses standard metal detectors and wands. My bra hooks haven't set them off.

 

We sailed out of there as recent as two weeks ago.

[Need-a-vacation]

Long Beach uses standard metal detectors and wands. My bra hooks haven't set them off.

 

We sailed out of there as recent as two weeks ago.

 

Thanks!! I just hate getting groped because the machines aren't happy!! On our trip to Cancun last year, I deliberately avoided an underwire for our flight day, but then had to have "enhanced " screening because I had sparklies on my shirt that didn't work well with the body scanner. Not a big deal, but aggravating.

 

So just take keys and phones out of our pockets and walk through and hope for no beeps. :)

[Laurie S.]

I've only been wanded once, and I have an artificial hip. Typically, no problems with metals. When I come back from diving, I have had them tell me to put my hand over my wrist dive computer as I walk through the scanning doorway so it wouldn't set off the alarm. It cost $1,500, so it doesn't come off until I'm back in the cabin.

[garycarla]

The port scanners are more like what airports had years ago.

 

You leave shoes on, etc. Even if you set it off, they use a wand and do not "grope" you.

 

It is NOTHING like the airport. You can take liquids, etc.

[Need-a-vacation]

The port scanners are more like what airports had years ago.

 

You leave shoes on, etc. Even if you set it off, they use a wand and do not "grope" you.

 

It is NOTHING like the airport. You can take liquids, etc.

 

Thanks! I didn't remember it being any big deal in the past, but stuff changes all the time.

[Keith1010]

Good question but as others have said they are the same type of scanners that they have used for many years.

 

Keith

[SadieN]

Have the cruise ports started using the body scanners like at the airport, or just a walk through metal detector? Are the metal detectors hyper sensitive like at the airport where bra hooks can set them off? A couple years ago I still had my cruise card on a lanyard on my neck and even that little bit set off the metal detectors at LAX!

 

We're leaving from long beach later this week.

 

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Completely off topic---

 

Ride the Colossus at Magic Mountain as it is being closed down in August.

 

https://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/legendary-rollercoaster--colossus--closing-in-august-182643881.html

 

Good memories on that coaster. When the park was empty they would have it go forwards and then backwards!

[Rosefloater]

Completely off topic---

 

Ride the Colossus at Magic Mountain as it is being closed down in August.

 

https://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/legendary-rollercoaster--colossus--closing-in-august-182643881.html

 

Good memories on that coaster. When the park was empty they would have it go forwards and then backwards!

 

Heard they are now running the Colossus backwards also. What a great wooden roller coaster.

[Need-a-vacation]

We rode it and it was backwards. We weren't too wild about it backwards. We rode all the major rides at least once. But I guess I'm old because man I could feel my brain bouncing around in my head on some of the rides!

One pleasant surprise was that there is a trolley circuit that includes our hotel, so that made things a little easier.

We hit the road again tomorrow morning and head to long beach!!!

 

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[garycarla]

Completely off topic---

 

Ride the Colossus at Magic Mountain as it is being closed down in August.

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I am sure you were attempting to be helpful, but... off topic is still off topic. Folks here were talking about scanners at cruise ports.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=974207

[SadieN]

I am sure you were attempting to be helpful, but... off topic is still off topic. Folks here were talking about scanners at cruise ports.

 

 

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=974207

 

 

Yeah I know but there was a reason for this......

OP has been posting a lot about this trip to SoCal. Starting at Magic Mountain then onto Long a Beach for a cruise. This was the last place she posted and CC wouldn't let me start a new thread yesterday. ;)

[Rosefloater]

I am sure you were attempting to be helpful, but... off topic is still off topic. Folks here were talking about scanners at cruise ports.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=974207

 

If you read the OP's other threads, they are/were also going to Magic Mountain before the cruise.

 

SadieN - You beat me to it.

Edited June 5, 2014 by Rosefloater