Anyone been caught due to new wine/champagne policy

[zebster15]

Does anyone on this board truely believe that between say 11:00am, the earliest check in, and aprox 9pm, the time most all lugguge is delivered to staterooms, that any cruise line will have enough crew to check all the 2 or 3 peices per passenger, for all 2500 passengers on board??? I think smuggling on a "few" bottles of wine/champange or even "water" bottles of rum, vodka, etc couldn't be too diffucults and never has been before for us.

 

Luggage is Xrayed, same as if it was on an airplane. I certainly HOPE they are doing their job. We watched them screen luggage in NY from our balcony. We did see them put SEVERAL pieces to the side...don't know why...couldn't see where they went with it....but it didn't go back in the cage with the rest of the pieces.

 

Every pallet of food, wine, uniforms etc that goes on a ship is checked, sniffed, and THEN put on the ship. Why would luggage be exempt?:confused:

[boco5]

I am going on the 12/19 sailing of the Legend. I am carrying 6 bottles (3 red, 3 white) of wine on board. I have never had a problem before and I don't expect to have one now.

[Cruise Monkey]

True - I am not a big wine fan, but my wife loves one or two specifc types that CCL does carry. At our local store, it is under $10. On the ship it is closer to $30. I think that is a little bit "too much" of a mark-up... how about just DOUBLING your investment here CCL...:rolleyes: ...besides, you will get all that back in the CASINO, ten fold!

 

Oh well... either way, we are still CRUISERS !!!

 

Tom

 

 

Actually, most restaurants charge triple the price for a bottle of wine compared to purchasing the same bottle at a store or Costco (which, by the way, actually has good prices and depending on the location, some have better selections than others).

 

Still, I do enjoy having a bottle with dinner when out. On our last cruise we brought 2 bottles with us on the boat, then we got off of the boat and purchased 2 more bottles and re-boarded again (we were skippers club so we got on fast). Didn't really plan it that way, just happened.

[yogimax]

I am going on the 12/19 sailing of the Legend. I am carrying 6 bottles (3 red, 3 white) of wine on board. I have never had a problem before and I don't expect to have one now.

 

Just curious... it is clear you are aware that you are violating your cruise contract. If Carnival decided to violate their responsibility by, for example, saying that they would not be stopping at any ports, my guess is that you would be up in arms. How do you justify your violation of the contract? It seems to be that your answer would be, "because I can get away with it!"

[wpd805]

Just curious... it is clear you are aware that you are violating your cruise contract. If Carnival decided to violate their responsibility by, for example, saying that they would not be stopping at any ports, my guess is that you would be up in arms. How do you justify your violation of the contract? It seems to be that your answer would be, "because I can get away with it!"

I think somebody is trying to pick a fight...:rolleyes:

[yogimax]

I think somebody is trying to pick a fight...:rolleyes:

 

Nope, it's an honest question and deserves an honest answer!

[Richard Parker]

Just curious... it is clear you are aware that you are violating your cruise contract. If Carnival decided to violate their responsibility by, for example, saying that they would not be stopping at any ports, my guess is that you would be up in arms. How do you justify your violation of the contract? It seems to be that your answer would be, "because I can get away with it!"

 

The actual cruise documnets that constitute the contract between the passenger and Carnival state "Guests who are celebrating a special occasion are permitted to bring fine wine or champagne (no other alcohol is permitted) at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only." FAQ responses on a website do not create a contract.

 

Worry about abiding by your own cruise contract and let others decide how to deal with theirs.

[big_duck]

The actual cruise documnets that constitute the contract between the passenger and Carnival state "Guests who are celebrating a special occasion are permitted to bring fine wine or champagne (no other alcohol is permitted) at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only." FAQ responses on a website do not create a contract.

 

Worry about abiding by your own cruise contract and let others decide how to deal with theirs.

 

For that matter there is nothing in the cruise contract that says the ship has to stop anywhere.

[yogimax]

The actual cruise documnets that constitute the contract between the passenger and Carnival state "Guests who are celebrating a special occasion are permitted to bring fine wine or champagne (no other alcohol is permitted) at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only." FAQ responses on a website do not create a contract.

 

Worry about abiding by your own cruise contract and let others decide how to deal with theirs.

 

As a shareholder (owner) of Carnival, I have every right to question how "others" are violating their cruise contract. If I accept your position, it is clear that anything other than wine or champagne is clearly forbidden. Yet, innumerable posts on this website encourage people to fill Listerine or soda bottles with liquor. How do you justify a clear violation of the contract?

[GoinCruisin]

Yogi, weren't you just chastizing others for "getting off topic" in another thread? Yet this thread is clearly about wine and champagne, which is not in violation of the cruise contract, yet you have turned it around into "other threads talk about yadda yadda yadda"... You have steered this in another direction. It does not violate the contract to bring wine and champagne... period. Who cares what is said in other threads? If you are going to preach about staying on topic, you can't pick and choose which threads that applies to ;)

[Richard Parker]

As a shareholder (owner) of Carnival, I have every right to question how "others" are violating their cruise contract. If I accept your position, it is clear that anything other than wine or champagne is clearly forbidden. Yet, innumerable posts on this website encourage people to fill Listerine or soda bottles with liquor. How do you justify a clear violation of the contract?

 

Because I can get away with it.

 

You win. You are a better person than anyone who brings anything other than "fine wine or champagne" on to the ship. You are correct. "Because I can get away with it" is the only justification that holds any water. Luckily, that's a good enough justification for most people.

[yogimax]

Because I can get away with it.

 

You win. You are a better person than anyone who brings anything other than "fine wine or champagne" on to the ship. You are correct. "Because I can get away with it" is the only justification that holds any water. Luckily, that's a good enough justification for most people.

 

Thank you for your honesty!!!

[Richard Parker]

Thank you for your honesty!!!

 

You're quite welcome.

Sometimes you just have to recognize your position for what it is and move on. Not like an internet message board is going to change anyone's opinion on this either way. :)

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Actually, most restaurants charge triple the price for a bottle of wine compared to purchasing the same bottle at a store or Costco (which, by the way, actually has good prices and depending on the location, some have better selections than others).

 

Still, I do enjoy having a bottle with dinner when out. On our last cruise we brought 2 bottles with us on the boat, then we got off of the boat and purchased 2 more bottles and re-boarded again (we were skippers club so we got on fast). Didn't really plan it that way, just happened.

 

I suppose I have just not (yet) come to grips with that (triple issue). I understand that the steak they bring me (talking NON-SHIP here!) has a heavy mark-up, as they did cook it for me (though for me, they do not cook it very much!). I suppose that I, not being a wine lover, also have a built in side issue. I will come around eventually:D. Everyone deserves to make a fair profit. Sort of like the concession stand at movie theaters selling a soda, popcorn, and candy for $12... gee, you would think you were at DISNEY:eek: ;)

 

Tom

[Sharon2U]

Its "fine" for me.

[BoxerGal]

Just off the Glory this past weekend (still having withdrawals). :(

 

I brought a large bottle of wine and two bottles of champagne in my carry on. No problems whatsoever (and I don't consider them to be classified as "fine" - Cooks Champagne and Woodbridge Chardonay). We intended to bring the wine to dinner (and yes, our waiter told us there would be a $10 corkage fee), but we were too tired from shore excursions and ended up drinking it in our room and ordered room service.

 

I also packed a duffle bag with a 12 pack of Diet Coke and 12 bottles of water and checked it. I ran out of Diet Coke by day 4 or 5 and ended up having to pay $1.75 for a can or $2.95 for a 20 oz. bottle - pretty steep!

 

Bring your wine and have a great cruise! :cool:

 

I'm off to start planning next year's cruise to help with my withdrawal symptoms!

[BoxerGal]

I ran out of Diet Coke by day 4 or 5 and ended up having to pay $1.75 for a can or $2.95 for a 20 oz. bottle - pretty steep!

 

Actually, I forgot about the 15% gratuity they tack on. Make that $3.39 for the 20 oz. and $2.01 for a can! Gotta pack more next time! They do say you are allowed a "reasonable" amount, so technically, I'm not breaking any rules. :D

[GE Mom]

I guess I'm offended by Carnival's policy on bringing liquor onboard because, at any other hotel or resort, there is no effort to forbid me from bringing whatever I want to bring. I simply don't think it's their business if I want to bring aboard a bottle of whatever legal substance I choose. In my case, I do not drink wine at all because it causes migraines, so I drink only (good quality) vodka. Why should Carnival care whether I drink wine, which they'll permit, or vodka, which they won't? Now, if they forbade all alcoholic beverages, I'd understand (though I might still smuggle.) This inconsistency is very hard to comprehend.

[GoinCruisin]

I guess I'm offended by Carnival's policy on bringing liquor onboard because, at any other hotel or resort, there is no effort to forbid me from bringing whatever I want to bring. I simply don't think it's their business if I want to bring aboard a bottle of whatever legal substance I choose. In my case, I do not drink wine at all because it causes migraines, so I drink only (good quality) vodka. Why should Carnival care whether I drink wine, which they'll permit, or vodka, which they won't? Now, if they forbade all alcoholic beverages, I'd understand (though I might still smuggle.) This inconsistency is very hard to comprehend.

 

Because they don't make as much money on wine perhaps ;)

[Gregor4500]

I guess I'm offended by Carnival's policy on bringing liquor onboard because, at any other hotel or resort, there is no effort to forbid me from bringing whatever I want to bring. I simply don't think it's their business if I want to bring aboard a bottle of whatever legal substance I choose. In my case, I do not drink wine at all because it causes migraines, so I drink only (good quality) vodka. Why should Carnival care whether I drink wine, which they'll permit, or vodka, which they won't? Now, if they forbade all alcoholic beverages, I'd understand (though I might still smuggle.) This inconsistency is very hard to comprehend.

 

I do plan on bringing wine on board, However I understand completely why they would rather you didn't. When I go to a restaurant that serves wine around here (PA) there is no way I could or would bring my own. If they don't serve it than it's ok to BYOB. Same concept on the ship.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Hey Chris, how's it going?

 

They made a ton off of me with wine lol. Even though I brought my own for a before dinner glass, I was paying 11 to 12 bucks a glass while in the casino....but hey, Tom was paying the dealer more than that for just two or three cards:rolleyes:

 

Cheryl

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Hey Chris, how's it going?

 

They made a ton off of me with wine lol. Even though I brought my own for a before dinner glass, I was paying 11 to 12 bucks a glass while in the casino....but hey, Tom was paying the dealer more than that for just two or three cards:rolleyes:

 

Cheryl

 

OK - OK - I admit it... I am SELECTIVELY CHEAP...:D

 

Tom

[Nonesuch]

Carnival decided to violate their responsibility by, for example, saying that they would not be stopping at any ports, my guess is that you would be up in arms.

 

And if Carnival thought they could get away with it, they would skip ports more often. :p

 

 

As a shareholder (owner) of Carnival, I have every right to question how "others" are violating their cruise contract. If I accept your position, it is clear that anything other than wine or champagne is clearly forbidden. Yet, innumerable posts on this website encourage people to fill Listerine or soda bottles with liquor. How do you justify a clear violation of the contract?

 

Technically, Carnival has a fiscal duty to "maximize shareholder value", by any means necessary -- this includes cutting corners and creatively interpreting their contract with their customers. And yes, this does mean that CCL can be taken to task by their shareholders (meaning Micky Arison & family) for not taking profits anywhere "they can get away with it", contractually permitted or not, legal or not.

 

If Carnival can call the piece of overcooked flesh they serve at dinner a "steak", then I can call the bacardi limon in my toiletry kit "mouthwash". And just for the record, the 190 proof grain alcohol in my first aid kit is, according to the CDC, an effective norovirus prophylaxis. :rolleyes:

[Sean3667]

I guess I'm offended by Carnival's policy on bringing liquor onboard because, at any other hotel or resort, there is no effort to forbid me from bringing whatever I want to bring. I simply don't think it's their business if I want to bring aboard a bottle of whatever legal substance I choose. In my case, I do not drink wine at all because it causes migraines, so I drink only (good quality) vodka. Why should Carnival care whether I drink wine, which they'll permit, or vodka, which they won't? Now, if they forbade all alcoholic beverages, I'd understand (though I might still smuggle.) This inconsistency is very hard to comprehend.

 

Land based resorts are equally as selective. For example, if a guest were to bring a bottle of outside liquor into a guest room at the Palms hotel in Vegas, nobody would really care. If, however, you tried to sneak that same bottle of vodka into the VIP area of Ghostbar, or their nightclub Rain (both also at Palms), in order to avoid their $200 bottle charge (per bottle, minimum of one or more required with VIP entry), you'd probably be politely escorted out the door. Same property, with two different enforcement levels.

 

Quite frankly, I go on vacation to relax ... not to worry about the status of any "forbidden" beverages one might be tempted to bring aboard. Maybe a lot of that has to do with living in an area, and soliciting establishments during travel, where $8 and $9 mixed drinks (not including gratuity) are pretty common. So, to me, sneaking liquor onboard makes little sense because their prices seem reasonable overall, and I budget accordingly to avoid the hassles of BYOB. People who live in other areas may view the costs of imbibing differently ... but that still doesn't make Carnival's policy and less fair than what you'll find in other vacation sectors.

[Snow Bunnies]

Hi,

 

Just off Carnival Miracle Tampa 12/04/05 sailing. We put 2 bottles of $10 "fine" wine in our *checked* baggage. Also had a $13 bottle of Captain Morgan, and two hip flasks of Captain Morgan and Myers Dark Rum also in the checked baggage. All made it to the cabin without inspection or confiscation. We also pre-purchased drink coupons good for 2 Carnival drinks/day per person. Cost for total 28 drinks from the online gift shop pre-purchase was about $130. Coupons were good for any drink including wine up to about $4.75 and included tip. The coupons were delivered to our table at the sail away dinner by the wait staff. The only drink that I paid two coupons for was an after dinner Courvosier that I had after 1st formal dinner. At the end of the cruise we had not touched any of the rum, drank only one bottle of our wine, and had a great deal of difficulty finishing off the last of the coupons. Therefore, we took all of the rum we packed and one bottle of wine back home with us. Moral of the story: If you're a two drink a day type of person, the coupons are probably an okay way to go. I did not consider a $130 bar tab at the end of the cruise to be too excessive.

 

Happy Cruising:)