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I have read many post on this subject and no one has ever said that it is NOT ALLOWED to put booze in your check in bags. I just keep reading that "you don't want it breaking and getting all over your or others clothes.
So my question is, IS it allowed to place booze in your check in bags? We only live about an hour away from the port and will be driving, so we won't have to worry about the airlines or anything like that. If booze is found in the check in bags, is it taken??
We brought booze back from Jamaica and had brought bubblewrap with us. No Worries Mon!!! The booze made it home safe and sound. I can't say that for our resort mugs though!!
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I just read in the DCL Passporter that you can bring booze in your carry-on. I don't think it said NOT to put it in checked bag though? Our son came to visit us in CO from WA and bought a bottle to take home so I know it is allowed with the airlines. We put it in his checked bag. You just need to wrap it very well and put it in something plastic just in case. Hope this helps.
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It is my understanding that booze is allowed onto the ship only in carry-ons (opposite of the airlines). However duty-free booze that you buy on the cruise can be taken off the ship in your checked luggage.
It is my understanding that booze is allowed onto the ship only in carry-ons (opposite of the airlines). However duty-free booze that you buy on the cruise can be taken off the ship in your checked luggage.
So, if I buy a bunch of mini-bottles of like Baileys (om nom nom) I can pack them in my checked luggage for the flight down and then bring them on-board in my carry-on bag? But anything I open and don't finish can't be taken with me back off the boat (hance, the tiny bottles).
And is the "you won't get it until your last day" rule only applicable to booze you buy onboard, or is it true about stuff you buy on the islands as well?
See that is my issue too!!! My FE gift for our Sept cruise will be personalized bottles of Kahula. I sure in the heck do not want to be carrying on 30+ bottles of Kahula. It IS allowed to pack it in your check in bags just make sure that you wrap them REALLY well!!!
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So, if I buy a bunch of mini-bottles of like Baileys (om nom nom) I can pack them in my checked luggage for the flight down and then bring them on-board in my carry-on bag? But anything I open and don't finish can't be taken with me back off the boat (hance, the tiny bottles).
And is the "you won't get it until your last day" rule only applicable to booze you buy onboard, or is it true about stuff you buy on the islands as well?
It is only what you purchase in the ships store that you will not get until the end of the cruise. Anything you purchase in port can be brought right back to your stateroom.
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I think they xray all the luggage including checked bags. They might remove it and make you pick it up somewhere. We got caught on a NCL cruise with a steam iron in our checked luggage. They removed it and set a note to our cabing stating they removed it and why and where to pick it up on disembarktion day.
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DCL has issued statements that beverages are not allowed in checked luggage when you check in. I think their main concern is that folks were packing cases of beer, etc., and creating extra-heavy baggage. As bagage is delivered by hand to the staterooms by the stateroom hosts/hostesses, I think they want to cut down on heavy baggage.
While some folks report receiving beverages packed in their checked luggage, you do run the risk of having them removed during baggage inspection and held at the port for your return.
If you're talking about 30 full-size bottles that will be gifts, then you're best off carrying them on yourself. If you're talking about 30 "nips," (somehow, I can't imagine large bottles in a fish extender) then maybe you'll get away with leaving them in checked luggage.
As far as "end of cruise" - on DCL that only applies to alcohol you buy in the on board duty-free shop. Unlike most other cruise lines, they allow you to bring on and consume alcohol purchased in your ports of call.
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Oh Thank you Wise one!!! No the bottles aren't fill size but they are about 5" tall. I was thinking about putting them all in a small suitcase that has wheels and using that as my carry-on. DH can carry OUR stuff!!!
Oh Thank you Wise one!!! No the bottles aren't fill size but they are about 5" tall. I was thinking about putting them all in a small suitcase that has wheels and using that as my carry-on. DH can carry OUR stuff!!!
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