I don't drink alcohol but have a favorite soda brand that cruise lines don't have on board. I really appreciated being able to bring my 12-pack on board my last RCL cruise and frustrated that people who don't follow the rules ruin things for the rest of us.
Back in 2001 and 2002 when we would do a group cruise of about 40+ of friends from a restaurant/bar would go on 7 day Carnival cruises. We would all put a bottle or two in our luggage and whoever made it through would share and the ones that got caught would get their bottles back and the end of the cruise. Both years I went, 99.9% of us got through. In 2001, we went 18 days after 9/11 and figured security would be tight. Our first port was in San Juan. I bought like 5/6 bottles of rum in port. When we were getting back on the ship, I placed my bag on the conveyor belt to get X-rayed and I walked through the checkpoint. You could hear, see, and feel the bottles in the plastic bags. The security just handed me the bags back. Again, that was our first port of a 7 day cruise 😂
@@Retro-2-now i returned from the UK to my home denmark and ever since brexit i always brought 6-800 cigs. Never got busted once, even when customs looked at me from a distance i knew how to look innocent... In 2019 i did the rhum thing, was only allowed 1 litre of 40%. Waltzed through de gaulle & schiphol on my way back from st maarten. Nothing for customs at billund haha.
it would not surprise me if she got arrested and had to serve jail time. cruise ships have jails called the brig and crimes committed aboard are turned over to federal law enforcement.
When we started cruising in the 90s, you could bring your own, buy from the shops on board, or pick up bottles in port and take it straight to your cabin The good old days!
I think if you're doing something that would result in you being banned from a cruise line if you get caught, it's not really a "cruise hack/secret" anymore.
@@Stillwatericemom This is the real answer. She can play the "how do you know it's the same case" the whole time, but honestly, they can ban you for any reason.
Most hacks I know for anything, I will not share on social media or even with some friends. Putting these hacks out there basically starts companies cracking down and adjusting policies 🤦🏿♀️
I just get the drink package but if I was to do the smuggling the last thing I would do is post it in on social media for everyone to see how it’s done.. Some ppl just need to be seen smh
I have always been able to smuggle alcohol on board and I cruise primarily on Carnival which is one of those lines that no longer allows you to bring water bottles and I still bring more than enough where I end up having to bring some back home with me LOL but I will never share what I do for that exact reason. I don't want everyone copying me if it gets out there, and then it ruins it for me.
@@elouise5593 I tend to have one to three drinks per day max while on a cruise which is why I usually end up bringing some of my own alcohol back home LOL that's why I would never get the drink package because I don't drink nearly enough to ever justify the cost.
@@procreation100 LOL the thing is some cruise lines have stopped allowing people to bring the large mouthwash bottles anymore because they've caught on to the fact that no one needs to bring a 32 oz bottle of mouthwash for a 7-Day Cruise LOL so they are in some cases only allowing people to bring the smaller bottle or they are checking the bigger bottles for what's actually inside
I smuggled a bottle on at least 8 cruises back in the early 2000's and I always got away with it. It got to be a fun game. Then all the Lines started using electronics to detect liquids. Once I had a bottle of gin in one side of my suitcase and cans of seltzer in the other. Upon boarding I found a note on my door to go to a location to claim my bag. The Crew Members were very nice but said the Scanner picked up "something " in my bag. I figured I was busted, but then they got my permission and opened it and saw the seltzer cans, they said "oh we thought it was beer" and closed the suitcase and apologized for the inconvenience. They were so sure it was beer that triggered their alarm, and that satisfied their curiosity, never looking any further under my rolled clothing, so they didn't find the gin. I never tried to smuggle after that because I knew they were refining their search skills, but I did enjoy a few Gin and Tonics on the "close call" cruise.
Just last June I had purchased a bottle of wine for another friend cruising with us, with the intention to give it to her once we met at the port. We were on Carnival and one bottle per person is allowed, but has to be carried on, not in checked. Well, I forgot the bottle and not only was it in my checked bag, but in an outer sleeve. Made it on no problem. I'm actually lucky it didn't break! I think sometimes it's just luck of the draw and how busy they are that day.
Years ago we used “rum runner” bags in our luggage and it went thru fine. Last cruise i didn’t want that stress so I bought a small bottle thru cruiseline & they put it in my room 2nd day
I just recently booked a cruise and it is VERY expensive to buy those drink packages. I'm probably a bit of a goody-two-shoes but I would rather budget in the extra cost of the drinks package and relax on my embarkment, instead of sweating that I'm going to be caught. At the same time, I understand that the cruise lines have had a hard time during the pandemic, but no one appreciates feeling like they're being hosed. It is frustrating to people to book a cruise and find out that all the "extras" end up doubling the price you are going to pay in the end. Drinks packages, WiFi, excursions, and gratuities all add up. The cruise lines have to make money to operate, but don't completely hose people!
Didn’t do this but I did find a tip to bring bottled pre mixed margaritas onboard. Has a high alcohol content, large bottle and counts as wine. Also, if you go to the steakhouse on the 1st or 2nd night you get a free bottle of wine table-side and whatever you don’t drink gets sent to your room.
Are you, somehow, under the misconception that the cruise ship security officers aren't aware of this trick -- or any tricks? These folks have seen it all, or they've been trained by people who've seen it all..
The cruise lines charge more than the cruise fair for the drinks package on a 7 days voyage. They also charge more for a glass of wine (or a beer) on the ship, then most bottles (or six packs) of the same wine or beer purchased on land. As my wife and I can't afford to pay three to six times the price for alcohol, we don't buy it on a cruise ship. That said, we still find ways to drink (all be it, very modestly.)
People have to realize that some of us that work at these piers see these videos. My husband does the security check and have confiscated cases of liquor filled water bottles from guest. At the end of the day, the guys split it up amongst themselves, so thanks for the drinks!😅
My (late RIP Kay) sister brought on a 12 pack of water, and the inner bottles were filled with vodka. Never got caught on a Carnival Cruise. She'd just started chemotherapy and pretty much stayed in her room because she was losing her hair.
@garyfrizzell6816 On Royal Caribbean: Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.
I understand that there are rules for a reason and I’m all for people having a good time. Now my problem is when people take way over board to the point that they can’t even stand up or completely black out. Why would someone drink to the point of not remembering their cruise/vacation?
My grandfather would pour vodka into water bottles and very carefully glue the cap “strings” back together so if they happen to try to open the bottle, it would make the crack sound and seem like a fresh bottle of water. We went on 4 cruises and he did it every time. Though this was 15-20 years ago.
@@elouise5593 exactly. I think ppl that “want to get away with[something] are basically lacking in social skills and are still kid brained in adult forms
there's no way the cruise ship security weren't already aware of this "hack". If someone is being chill about it, they'll often let is slide, but if someone is being blatantly stupid about it they're gonna get busted every time.
I just got off the ship a few hours ago and I saw people find their way around the rules. When they were on shore, in Mexico, they were buying tequila in pint bottles and putting them in their back pockets. Some were buying drinks from the ship owned towns in elaborate bottles, drinking them and refilling them with alcohol from a store, on shore.
Water is legitimately the only thing I drink. Unfortunately, when one primarily drinks water, one develops preferences amongst brands/types. I only like ultra-purified water, which is typically not what is offered onboard ships. I also drink a lot of water every day. It would be great to be able to bring my own water to drink but I'd also happily pay to have my preferred water available to purchase onboard.
This video isn't telling the cruise lines anything they didn't already know. Water bottles, liquor bags, listerine bottles - I'm sure they've seen it all already...
Exactly. There are so many ways. Listening/shampoo bottles are the worst way. I used to just wear cargo shorts on emanation and fill them mini bottles or in plastic flasks.
We tried this hack before the pandemic when water was still allowed. They could tell. They said it was because how the water and vodka had different bubbles inside the bottles?? They kept it…
Colgate makes a mouthwash in a white bottle. I always dump out the mouthwash and fill it with my favorite spirit and put it in my check in luggage. Works every single time.
People who know me, know I am no prude or tea toodler. With that said, knowingly sneaking booze on a ship is against cruiseline policies. It hits the industry in the wallet, and after the shut down, everly penny they can make, helps pay off debts, etc. So, I will just say, sneaking booze on a ship is a bit dishonest. Did I say a "bit". nuff said.
I didn't do the drink package on our last cruise on Royal Caribbean because we don't drink enough but after my wife and I ordered 2 drinks that totaled around $30 including a $4 gratuity, I almost wished I did! Couldn't believe I was charged an automatic $4 gratuity for two drinks and then asked for an additional tip on top of that! Nuts!
Hi Jay, this hack should go on and thrive! There are many hacks that everyone knows about over many industries and as you said it adds to the alure of the thing! Great vlog man!
I have done something similar before. It was a waste of time. I’m not going all the way back to my room to mix a drink. I maybe saved from buying 4 drinks at most.
Hey J. As someone else commented, back in the 90’s you could purchase on the ship or port and take to your room and we never opened them. Some of our friends did. I want to pack sealed bottles. Still purchased our drinks. Think 2012 our first time they took them and delivered the night before to pack. I don’t agree with folks trying to sneak alcohol on. I love the experience of the bartender or mixologist making my drinks 🍹
@@terrysplace2566 J asked our thoughts. I gave my answer. I said I love. Speaking of what I love. Not any one else. I can only speak for myself. To each his own. Ppl do what works for them.
We took a Disney cruise back in 2013 and at the time they allowed a case of beer taken on so we filled our carry on. The Stew put them in the fridge for us. Not even our travel agent knew about this. But we must have ruined it - they no longer allow it.
I did this a couple times when I was in my 20s as only a way to save money. I took a 24 pack of bottles and took the middle ones out and replaced them with vodka. I got away with it the first time but the second time the security took each bottle out and shook them. Water and vodka look differently when shaken and so they took just the vodka ones and gave me back the rest. I’ve done many other “hacks” for bringing alcohol onboard and the water bottles was the only time I have been caught. I’m 41 years old now and have maybe 2-3 drinks on a week long cruise so haven’t tried in many years.
I’ve been watching for video for the last couple days because I am going on my first cruise and I am nervous. But your videos have helped me so much. I’m going to subscribe your channel, also love your energy.
If I were the one "running a cruiseline"... I would NOT allow "plastic" water bottles onboard ANYWAY!... Being responsible for the sea environment... needs to start SOMEWHERE! NO MORE PLASTIC BOTTLES!
Wow, this wasn't what I expected. I thought this was going to be about a bottled water hack, i.e., a way to get around buying the water package since they don't want you refilling bottles at the drink machines. Because I do have a hack for that lol. I discovered on Wonder that there is a water fountain outside on deck 5 where the running track is and you can easily fill up a bottle there. Then I noticed that on some of the ships where the track is up above the pool deck there is often a fountain there, too. It's often not in plain sight but there's nothing to stop you from filling a bottle there (and no sign saying you can't). Just in case anyone else was wondering...
@@elouise5593 All the dispensers at the buffet, in the restaurants, etc. have signs saying "do not fill bottles." At least that's the case on NCL and Royal.
@@MerCruisesSolo 😂 I'm well aware of that. And it's one of the rudest, most inconsiderate things a person can do at those machines, especially when the place is crowded. Imagine everyone with a large refillable bottle standing there filling plastic cups to fill their bottle. I've seen people do it and they hold up everyone else. And it is still improper. Those machines are not intended for passengers' use as water bottle refilling stations no matter how you do it. I've been on 8 cruises in the last 9 months. I know how these things work.
I don’t understand sneaking on liquor. I buy the drinks package so I can try out various cocktails, not to get drunk. The best you’re going to get from bringing on your own liquor is mixing it with a soda you purchase or one of the free juices offered.
I went on an NCL cruise in December 2022 and I was allowed to bring a 6 pack of bottled water. That is crazy that these cheap people ruin for everyone! Buy the drink package people!
I think this rule is fair game. I wouldn't do it because I prefer to travel light. I can't imagine lugging that around when you first get on the ship. Bad enough I see people still with their carry on.
Jay I like all of your cost savings tips and other insider information. However I’m a bit older now. My wife and I want to splurge a little bit and would like to ask you to show some of the more upscale or upgraded suites that these ships offer. Do they allow you to see cabins that are unoccupied? Thanks in advance.
I don't know if you sail on Carnival, but their Ocean Suites are great. They are so spacious and comfortable. You can see what suites on all cruise lines look like by going to their websites. The pictures are accurate, in my opinion.
When I was on a cruise in the caribbean, I was pleasantly surprised to get a free gallon of distilled water to run my CPAP machine when I inquired with my cabin attendant.. This was around 6 years ago and I was in one of the cheapest rooms aboard.
I was just on Royal Caribbean in August and we were not allowed to bring water. I called them to be sure for our sailing and you were only allowed to purchase it from the cruiselines. I don't drink but I have relatives who do but they've never tried any of the hacks but find it amusing that people go thru such lengths for a drink. Maybe lowering some of the pricing for the beverage packages and drink limits might assist with this, maybe not all but some of it. You still will have those who say I'm on vacation and I'm going to get my drinky drink on no matter what.
They allowed us to bring 12 cans of soda but not water. I could have sworn that we were allowed before but didn't want to take a chance and then was not allowed. Going on another one and I'm going to try again.
My wife and I were searched on our cruise. I had 12 pack 9f Pepsi and maybe 3 with crown royal. Luckily I moved so slowly through the bag showing the bottles talking and distracting the attendant I squeaked through security check. Put alcohol straight into my safe. Thought I was a boss for that moment.
Saw one TikTok where a lady empties a wine bottle and fills it with liquor and reseals the bottle, pretty smart but if it gets a lot of views it could result in them taking away all drinks 😢
This is why we can't have nice things. Some idiot always take it too far. Then EVERYONE gets penalized. They should make an example of the idiots and leave the rest of us alone!
Got about a gallon of absolut onto the Norwegian Dawn in 2 large Poland Spring bottles about 18 or 19 years ago. Bought it cheap on one of the islands and had a wonderful inexpensive time on the cruise
I can’t believe I did this in my 20s but I took a couple of 12 packs of soda and opened them from one end and replaced the soda with beer cans. Glued the side back and brought them on without issue.
I just returned from the Celebration on Sunday and what I did see were people dragging “water” onboard. A particular individual was stopped from bringing a personal wine stash aboard (with corkscrew) at embarkation. Not too sure if his walker was only a prop because I later saw him working the buffet sans assistance. 🍔🍕🍷😂
Just to let you know, some people use mobility devices to help them get around with less fatigue. It doesn't always mean they can't walk at all without assistance. Try using a cane or a walker while holding a plate with one hand and dishing it out with the other. Like I use mobility carts in stores because I have hEDS and can literally walk my hips out of their sockets on bad days, so I use the scooter to make sure I can shop safely and still have the energy to go back home, put the groceries away, then cook and clean up from dinner. Otherwise I would only be able to complete the shopping part and not be able to cook or do anything else for the rest of the day.
@@colleenmcbride3656 Also to let you know, there are people like me with “hidden” disabilities one of which has no cure.Fighting health for the last 3 decades is no fun. Unless you’ve been in health situations that are not visible to the eye doesn’t make me a cynic. I’ve been at sea long enough to know the difference between reality and play-tality.
We just went on our first Royal Caribbean cruise and they let you bring on bottled water. Our friends cruise them all the time and told us this is allowed. They have also brought on Gatorade and soda. We had previously only sailed NCL and MSC and they do not allow any beverages brought on.
They sure do. They also allow you to bring on two bottles of wine per stateroom. You can also purchase a package that includes a large bottle of Rum and Coke, Vodka and sprite, or Gin and Tonic water for under $50 for your room.
We got caught doing this same thing on Carnival before and almost didn’t get let on board because of it LOL won’t be trying this jack anymore but there’s still plenty of work arounds 😉🍻
Carnival no longer allows bottled water brought on by cruisers. They haven't for a long time, I think. No bottled beverages allowed, including sodas. I think they still allow a couple of bottles of wine, but not sure, since I don't drink it.
People need to stop trying to get one over on the cruise companies in ways like this waterbottle stuff. If you can't afford to cruise in the way you want then don't. Save a little more money and do it right. You want to drink alcohol buy the correct package, you want to go on tour buy the tour package. Yall are already going on cruises purely based on how cheap it is.
I was on mardi gras during this cruise. We were docked next to you twice. I see freedom had her tail removed as a result of the fire. We left late Thursday from grand Turks due to someone having a medical emergency. I heard someone got kicked by one of the donkeys. We didn't depart until after 5pm.
I went on a Caribbean cruise with my good friend and his family in 2009 when we were 17, and our strategy was get hammered at the ports where they never check IDs and then that gave us the courage to buy pints of rum in stores that we simply put in our pockets and walked back onto the ship with. Security checked bags but no ones' pockets!
We tried bringing a case of bottled water with one filled with vodka years ago and it was a total fail as we were busted upon boarding. It was humiliating but we’re still allowed to board.
@@Monagl32 I had perhaps a couple of water bottles filled resealed the plastic that wrapped that was wrapped around the case of water with a lighter and looked untampered. The man at the check in point literally picked up the tire case turned up side and shook it. I think he could tell precisely each bottle that was filled with vodka by the air bubbles that appeared. He cut into the case with a knife pulled out those two bottles taped back up the case handed right back to us. We were surrounded by all the passengers behind us and it was quite embarrassing. We got the “ look” but he didn’t say a single thing to us.
@@cathy.peterson9756 This proves that they don't need to ban water bottles brought on by customers and that they only reason why they are doing it is for profit!
@@cathy.peterson9756 the exact same thing happened to me. Had 4 in the middle of a 24 pack with vodka. They turned it, shook it, removed the vodka and gave rest back.
We don't get the drink package because my husband doesn't drink at all. I just ordered liquor to the room, it was only 70 dollars for the week and of course I didn't finish it. Mind you the bottle would have been 35 dollars from the store but that's the cost of vacation.
I’d like to see her tracked down and banned across the entire Royal Caribbean Group and the policy changed to where they will no longer allow guests to bring cases of water.
@@hmcdude1027 yea but there’s ways to replace the wine with other liquids. If they start cracking down because people are sharing these tricks and stop allowing wine and water to be brought on then it ruins it for the rest of us
Jay, this reminds me of an experience going through security at Charleston SC Port a few years ago. I brought my water on board and a female clerk took one of my bottles and shook it and held the bottle up; she was looking, so I was looking too. I had no idea why she was doing this, then I found out watching TH-cam, ways people sneak alcohol on cruise ships! It was funny because I was thinking, that lady was waisting time on me, while the guilty cruisers was probably walking right pass security!!! I’m not a drinker, oh well. I do know on the video I watched, the people that go all out to sneak alcohol onboard, went beyond water bottles; they had a technique of using food coloring in mouth wash bottles to sneak alcohol onboard, crazy and is it worth all this 🤷🏽♀️ Oh and it’s a Yay for me, I rather order water, which I do, and have it in my room when I arrive! I’ve also ordered my soft drinks as well, less stuff to bring onboard! But I did invest in a 12 can cooler tote from Amazon because I rather bring some bubbly “can” vitamin water to replace drinking sodas 😊 Thanks for sharing 😎🛳🛳
I just got off a Royal Caribbean cruise and wanted some water and they delivered a 24 pack and it was around $35!! 😮 I think it was blessed by the pope himself.
She was definitely wrong for making that post. My husband and I just took our first cruise. I put water bottles inside of my suitcase for the trip. I have some food allergies, one major food allergy, and I can only drink two brands of water. I cannot drink alcohol due to my allergies so her hack would never have entered my mind. For our next cruise, I will definitely find out about the water bottle policy.
Sneaking liquor is akin to theft. The ships need to be financially supported to avoid the consequences of raising cruise rates. Whenever in doubt, just do the right thing.
Recently went to a cruise and just took my thermos bottles with me to the different countries and filled them with whiskey or rum (I’m from the Caribbean we don’t like vodka) & we got on the boat with no problems.
Ewww! When I used to drink (I quit for religious reasons, never had a problem with it.) I never liked either rum or whisky. I was always a white wine or brandy drinker, or did the mixed drinks where I couldn't taste the alcohol. My faves were a drink called a grasshopper, and Kahlua and cream.
I don't think you should sneak anything on the ship if your being sneaky about bring anything on a ship then your already proving you don't care about the rules & policy's in place & that by itself is a risk
How much do cruise ships charge for water. I'm not a big drinker, but I would like to stay hydrated. Also, if you drink allot you need to drink equal amounts of water.
Thank you. Fun & entertaining video. These idiots are just a bunch of Hyacinth Bucket's wanting everything to be perfect but messes up in the process ruining it for everybody.
As a decision maker, I's say, "If it adversely effects our bottom line, after 18 month of hemorrhaging money, we need to put an end to it if the cruise line is to survive."
Ridiculous, people can't control their alcohol intake for one week. This probably contributes to the time required to screen luggage, which delays the arrival of it to your room.
Interesting! I like to bring some water about 5-6 bottles to drink on board to sink my own bottled water and I am worried that with this revelation my water might be prohibited.
I’ve done this but it was literally only 1 water bottle of vodka. I don’t agree with filling up tons of water bottles. I don’t mind buying a drink package though either. I only filled a water bottle bc I like to make a drink while I get ready for dinner and things
I think it's silly to assume the RC family didn't know this has been going on; more than likely they turn a blind eye to it. People been doing this since plastic water bottles existed; in fact, many of your JR High, and HS aged children are doing RN. Some random tiktoker didn't expose anyone, they just put it out there.
Great video. Im going on my 1st NCL cruise March 6th. Any tips? I've got the drink pkg I know pizza is free at la cucina 12-3 I think nachos at buffett at 3pm Any tips would be appreciated.
Maybe the cruise lines should get her identity off her video, put a flag on her membership and then RECORD HER getting busted on future cruises and post it as her 8 mil view LOL.
Yes, Tim. If you are smuggling on alcohol I don't care. It doesn't bother me or affect me. I think the prices that is charged is exorbitant and that cruise lines are making a ton of money. It's not right. But filling your empty water bottles with alcohol is a sign there might be a problem.
I don't drink alcohol but have a favorite soda brand that cruise lines don't have on board. I really appreciated being able to bring my 12-pack on board my last RCL cruise and frustrated that people who don't follow the rules ruin things for the rest of us.
I think people try to smuggle alcohol on board just to see if they can get away with it…but this lady has definitely ruined that hack for everyone 🤣
Back in 2001 and 2002 when we would do a group cruise of about 40+ of friends from a restaurant/bar would go on 7 day Carnival cruises. We would all put a bottle or two in our luggage and whoever made it through would share and the ones that got caught would get their bottles back and the end of the cruise.
Both years I went, 99.9% of us got through.
In 2001, we went 18 days after 9/11 and figured security would be tight. Our first port was in San Juan. I bought like 5/6 bottles of rum in port. When we were getting back on the ship, I placed my bag on the conveyor belt to get X-rayed and I walked through the checkpoint. You could hear, see, and feel the bottles in the plastic bags. The security just handed me the bags back. Again, that was our first port of a 7 day cruise 😂
@@Retro-2-now i returned from the UK to my home denmark and ever since brexit i always brought 6-800 cigs.
Never got busted once, even when customs looked at me from a distance i knew how to look innocent...
In 2019 i did the rhum thing, was only allowed 1 litre of 40%.
Waltzed through de gaulle & schiphol on my way back from st maarten.
Nothing for customs at billund haha.
it would not surprise me if she got arrested and had to serve jail time. cruise ships have jails called the brig and crimes committed aboard are turned over to federal law enforcement.
@@kgrfirdjy policies aren’t laws. She could be banned, but I don’t believe she broke any actual laws
Typically they’re doing it not to see if they can get away with it, but to keep themselves from withdrawing.
When we started cruising in the 90s, you could bring your own, buy from the shops on board, or pick up bottles in port and take it straight to your cabin The good old days!
As much as you want? Nah right?
I think they always had a limit on how much you can bring on board.
Cunard doesn’t care. Bring what you want and as much as you want. No need to sneak.
Still can in European ports! Brought back several bottles from the Celebration Inaugural Transatlantic!
I remember in ‘95 a guy on carnival bought a blender in port and began making drinks in his room.
I think if you're doing something that would result in you being banned from a cruise line if you get caught, it's not really a "cruise hack/secret" anymore.
The only thing dumber than sneaking your own alcohol on board is filming yourself then posting yourself doing it
Everyone has known this trick for years, including the cruise lines. They know that maybe one person per sailing is actually going to do it
All white or solid-colored, non-clear Listerine bottle works best. No need for food coloring, and put it in your checked luggage. Works every time.
I've done something naughty like this before, BUT I would never advertise it like this lady did. Now, she will forever be checked.
She may even get banned for breaking cruise contract.
@@Stillwatericemom This is the real answer. She can play the "how do you know it's the same case" the whole time, but honestly, they can ban you for any reason.
Yeah, it is kind of like how you never talk about Fight Club, you never advertise your illegal smuggling alcohol techniques on social media.
Is there a passenger blacklist shared among cruise lines ?
@@donnamallory4526 Not sure but possibly. Especially if the offense was really bad or dangerous to others.
Most hacks I know for anything, I will not share on social media or even with some friends. Putting these hacks out there basically starts companies cracking down and adjusting policies 🤦🏿♀️
Hey, dm me tho, help a nigga out
Yo for real fr. Like I need to get this vape on the ship!
@@omarbhester Hell no, keep your smoke poison to yourself, no matter how it smells.
I just get the drink package but if I was to do the smuggling the last thing I would do is post it in on social media for everyone to see how it’s done.. Some ppl just need to be seen smh
I'm glad you've got an extra grand and a half to spend on alcohol for a cruise. Most of us poorer travelers don't.
@@CYCO1631 I’m not rich by any means not even close but my wife and I if we want something we just work harder and save money to do what we want
I think they do it to make money since a lot of followers means more income.
@@Willworld. That is right mentality. Congrats!!
I get the deluxe alcohol package every time I cruise. If people don't understand the value and think it's too much money then oh well.
I have always been able to smuggle alcohol on board and I cruise primarily on Carnival which is one of those lines that no longer allows you to bring water bottles and I still bring more than enough where I end up having to bring some back home with me LOL but I will never share what I do for that exact reason. I don't want everyone copying me if it gets out there, and then it ruins it for me.
As long as you aren't one of the ones who gets so blotto that you cause trouble, go ahead.
@@elouise5593 I tend to have one to three drinks per day max while on a cruise which is why I usually end up bringing some of my own alcohol back home LOL that's why I would never get the drink package because I don't drink nearly enough to ever justify the cost.
Ahh you snuggle it with your mouthwash bottle and food coloring
@@procreation100 LOL the thing is some cruise lines have stopped allowing people to bring the large mouthwash bottles anymore because they've caught on to the fact that no one needs to bring a 32 oz bottle of mouthwash for a 7-Day Cruise LOL so they are in some cases only allowing people to bring the smaller bottle or they are checking the bigger bottles for what's actually inside
I smuggled a bottle on at least 8 cruises back in the early 2000's and I always got away with it. It got to be a fun game. Then all the Lines started using electronics to detect liquids. Once I had a bottle of gin in one side of my suitcase and cans of seltzer in the other. Upon boarding I found a note on my door to go to a location to claim my bag. The Crew Members were very nice but said the Scanner picked up "something " in my bag. I figured I was busted, but then they got my permission and opened it and saw the seltzer cans, they said "oh we thought it was beer" and closed the suitcase and apologized for the inconvenience. They were so sure it was beer that triggered their alarm, and that satisfied their curiosity, never looking any further under my rolled clothing, so they didn't find the gin. I never tried to smuggle after that because I knew they were refining their search skills, but I did enjoy a few Gin and Tonics on the "close call" cruise.
Just last June I had purchased a bottle of wine for another friend cruising with us, with the intention to give it to her once we met at the port. We were on Carnival and one bottle per person is allowed, but has to be carried on, not in checked. Well, I forgot the bottle and not only was it in my checked bag, but in an outer sleeve. Made it on no problem. I'm actually lucky it didn't break! I think sometimes it's just luck of the draw and how busy they are that day.
Tell them well it was fine to drink until you put all your scanning radiation stuff through it
Years ago we used “rum runner” bags in our luggage and it went thru fine. Last cruise i didn’t want that stress so I bought a small bottle thru cruiseline & they put it in my room 2nd day
I just recently booked a cruise and it is VERY expensive to buy those drink packages. I'm probably a bit of a goody-two-shoes but I would rather budget in the extra cost of the drinks package and relax on my embarkment, instead of sweating that I'm going to be caught. At the same time, I understand that the cruise lines have had a hard time during the pandemic, but no one appreciates feeling like they're being hosed. It is frustrating to people to book a cruise and find out that all the "extras" end up doubling the price you are going to pay in the end. Drinks packages, WiFi, excursions, and gratuities all add up. The cruise lines have to make money to operate, but don't completely hose people!
You bring me so much happiness. Don't let anyone steal your sunshine!!
Didn’t do this but I did find a tip to bring bottled pre mixed margaritas onboard. Has a high alcohol content, large bottle and counts as wine. Also, if you go to the steakhouse on the 1st or 2nd night you get a free bottle of wine table-side and whatever you don’t drink gets sent to your room.
Are you, somehow, under the misconception that the cruise ship security officers aren't aware of this trick -- or any tricks?
These folks have seen it all, or they've been trained by people who've seen it all..
The cruise lines charge more than the cruise fair for the drinks package on a 7 days voyage. They also charge more for a glass of wine (or a beer) on the ship, then most bottles (or six packs) of the same wine or beer purchased on land. As my wife and I can't afford to pay three to six times the price for alcohol, we don't buy it on a cruise ship. That said, we still find ways to drink (all be it, very modestly.)
Go to the gift shop and by a bottle of booze there. It's $20... It only costs a lot at the bar.
@@djjohnneybbadd Won't work. They hold it for you until the end of the cruise.
People have to realize that some of us that work at these piers see these videos. My husband does the security check and have confiscated cases of liquor filled water bottles from guest. At the end of the day, the guys split it up amongst themselves, so thanks for the drinks!😅
It would be interesting if a guest brought tainted booze about, hoping it is confiscated and consumed. The laugh is on the staff.
My (late RIP Kay) sister brought on a 12 pack of water, and the inner bottles were filled with vodka. Never got caught on a Carnival Cruise. She'd just started chemotherapy and pretty much stayed in her room because she was losing her hair.
But now you can’t bring water on the ships so that won’t work anymore
@garyfrizzell6816 On Royal Caribbean: Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.
I don't blame her, in that instance. It probably helped her with her pain management.
My condolences on losing your sister!
Sounds like she was my kinda girl.
I understand that there are rules for a reason and I’m all for people having a good time. Now my problem is when people take way over board to the point that they can’t even stand up or completely black out. Why would someone drink to the point of not remembering their cruise/vacation?
I don't get it, either.
Because they haven’t been raised right
Alcoholism lol
My grandfather would pour vodka into water bottles and very carefully glue the cap “strings” back together so if they happen to try to open the bottle, it would make the crack sound and seem like a fresh bottle of water. We went on 4 cruises and he did it every time. Though this was 15-20 years ago.
If I was a decision maker. I'd say "if they pull james bond moves to get it past security, then they deserve it"
I wouldn't, because the headache caused by even one, really drunk passenger wouldn't be worth it
@@elouise5593 exactly. I think ppl that “want to get away with[something] are basically lacking in social skills and are still kid brained in adult forms
there's no way the cruise ship security weren't already aware of this "hack".
If someone is being chill about it, they'll often let is slide, but if someone is being blatantly stupid about it they're gonna get busted every time.
I just got off the ship a few hours ago and I saw people find their way around the rules. When they were on shore, in Mexico, they were buying tequila in pint bottles and putting them in their back pockets. Some were buying drinks from the ship owned towns in elaborate bottles, drinking them and refilling them with alcohol from a store, on shore.
Water is legitimately the only thing I drink. Unfortunately, when one primarily drinks water, one develops preferences amongst brands/types. I only like ultra-purified water, which is typically not what is offered onboard ships. I also drink a lot of water every day. It would be great to be able to bring my own water to drink but I'd also happily pay to have my preferred water available to purchase onboard.
This is me as well. Carnival only offers spring water and it's pretty disgusting.
This video isn't telling the cruise lines anything they didn't already know. Water bottles, liquor bags, listerine bottles - I'm sure they've seen it all already...
Exactly. There are so many ways. Listening/shampoo bottles are the worst way. I used to just wear cargo shorts on emanation and fill them mini bottles or in plastic flasks.
We tried this hack before the pandemic when water was still allowed. They could tell. They said it was because how the water and vodka had different bubbles inside the bottles?? They kept it…
This is gold lol
They thanked you, too?
yep thats why you just fill up a tinted nalgene bottle in every port. thats what people did on a cruise i went on
Colgate makes a mouthwash in a white bottle. I always dump out the mouthwash and fill it with my favorite spirit and put it in my check in luggage. Works every single time.
🎯 Same here
So why are you broadcasting it? Something else for security to scrutinize!
People who know me, know I am no prude or tea toodler. With that said, knowingly sneaking booze on a ship is against cruiseline policies. It hits the industry in the wallet, and after the shut down, everly penny they can make, helps pay off debts, etc. So, I will just say, sneaking booze on a ship is a bit dishonest. Did I say a "bit". nuff said.
I didn't do the drink package on our last cruise on Royal Caribbean because we don't drink enough but after my wife and I ordered 2 drinks that totaled around $30 including a $4 gratuity, I almost wished I did! Couldn't believe I was charged an automatic $4 gratuity for two drinks and then asked for an additional tip on top of that! Nuts!
Hi Jay, this hack should go on and thrive! There are many hacks that everyone knows about over many industries and as you said it adds to the alure of the thing! Great vlog man!
Why? I don't see why some people feel they need alcohol to have a good time.
Of course I'd get an ad for an industrial grade water bottle filling machine! Makes perfect sense!😂
I have done something similar before. It was a waste of time. I’m not going all the way back to my room to mix a drink. I maybe saved from buying 4 drinks at most.
Hey J. As someone else commented, back in the 90’s you could purchase on the ship or port and take to your room and we never opened them. Some of our friends did. I want to pack sealed bottles. Still purchased our drinks. Think 2012 our first time they took them and delivered the night before to pack. I don’t agree with folks trying to sneak alcohol on. I love the experience of the bartender or mixologist making my drinks 🍹
Just because you enjoy the experience of someone making your drinks does not mean everyone does.
@@terrysplace2566 J asked our thoughts. I gave my answer. I said I love. Speaking of what I love. Not any one else. I can only speak for myself. To each his own. Ppl do what works for them.
I know someone who works for RC and they said they would take a few of the water bottle and shake them and they can tell if there' alcohol in them.
We took a Disney cruise back in 2013 and at the time they allowed a case of beer taken on so we filled our carry on. The Stew put them in the fridge for us. Not even our travel agent knew about this. But we must have ruined it - they no longer allow it.
I think maybe too many passengers were getting too drunk and causing trouble.
I did this a couple times when I was in my 20s as only a way to save money. I took a 24 pack of bottles and took the middle ones out and replaced them with vodka. I got away with it the first time but the second time the security took each bottle out and shook them. Water and vodka look differently when shaken and so they took just the vodka ones and gave me back the rest. I’ve done many other “hacks” for bringing alcohol onboard and the water bottles was the only time I have been caught. I’m 41 years old now and have maybe 2-3 drinks on a week long cruise so haven’t tried in many years.
I’ve been watching for video for the last couple days because I am going on my first cruise and I am nervous. But your videos have helped me so much. I’m going to subscribe your channel, also love your energy.
If I were the one "running a cruiseline"... I would NOT allow "plastic" water bottles onboard ANYWAY!...
Being responsible for the sea environment... needs to start SOMEWHERE!
NO MORE PLASTIC BOTTLES!
I just do msc now, the mid tier alcohol is included in the package like titos and stuff. And you can just pay a few bucks to upgrade package.
Wow, this wasn't what I expected. I thought this was going to be about a bottled water hack, i.e., a way to get around buying the water package since they don't want you refilling bottles at the drink machines. Because I do have a hack for that lol. I discovered on Wonder that there is a water fountain outside on deck 5 where the running track is and you can easily fill up a bottle there. Then I noticed that on some of the ships where the track is up above the pool deck there is often a fountain there, too. It's often not in plain sight but there's nothing to stop you from filling a bottle there (and no sign saying you can't). Just in case anyone else was wondering...
You can bring your own non-disposable water bottles on board with you as long as they are empty, and fill them at those filling stations.
@@elouise5593 All the dispensers at the buffet, in the restaurants, etc. have signs saying "do not fill bottles." At least that's the case on NCL and Royal.
@@MerCruisesSolo 😂 I'm well aware of that. And it's one of the rudest, most inconsiderate things a person can do at those machines, especially when the place is crowded. Imagine everyone with a large refillable bottle standing there filling plastic cups to fill their bottle. I've seen people do it and they hold up everyone else. And it is still improper. Those machines are not intended for passengers' use as water bottle refilling stations no matter how you do it. I've been on 8 cruises in the last 9 months. I know how these things work.
I don’t understand sneaking on liquor. I buy the drinks package so I can try out various cocktails, not to get drunk. The best you’re going to get from bringing on your own liquor is mixing it with a soda you purchase or one of the free juices offered.
I like straight vodka and don't like paying 15 bucks a shot.
the drink package for a weeklong cruise on RC is $1200 if you have two adults in your room...that's why people try this.
I went on an NCL cruise in December 2022 and I was allowed to bring a 6 pack of bottled water. That is crazy that these cheap people ruin for everyone! Buy the drink package people!
I think this rule is fair game.
I wouldn't do it because I prefer to travel light. I can't imagine lugging that around when you first get on the ship. Bad enough I see people still with their carry on.
The easiest way for cruise lines to stop this would be to supply water in the stateroom! A 24pk only costs $5.
They raised the price on Carnival.
Jay I like all of your cost savings tips and other insider information. However I’m a bit older now. My wife and I want to splurge a little bit and would like to ask you to show some of the more upscale or upgraded suites that these ships offer. Do they allow you to see cabins that are unoccupied? Thanks in advance.
I don't know if you sail on Carnival, but their Ocean Suites are great. They are so spacious and comfortable. You can see what suites on all cruise lines look like by going to their websites. The pictures are accurate, in my opinion.
If you want more upscale, avoid all of these cruise lines. Go for Viking, regent, crystal, Oceania, or celebrity for something in between.
When I was on a cruise in the caribbean, I was pleasantly surprised to get a free gallon of distilled water to run my CPAP machine when I inquired with my cabin attendant.. This was around 6 years ago and I was in one of the cheapest rooms aboard.
We get one everytime.. had 2 cruises recently they didn't charge me
@@clittle1807 That's good. You guys that have to depend on CPAP should get it for free, imo. I think that is really nice of them to provide that.
what is your favorite port of call?
In the Caribbean? Cozumel
I brought legit water for my last cruise it was a life saver hopefully they don’t scorn the water bottle policy
we bring a case of water every time. 1.we don't like Evian 2. over priced money grab.
On the boat water is water, except the can flat water that was gross . 🥴
I don't like tick tock. I like TH-cam shorts to me. I think it's better you get paid better
I was just on Royal Caribbean in August and we were not allowed to bring water. I called them to be sure for our sailing and you were only allowed to purchase it from the cruiselines. I don't drink but I have relatives who do but they've never tried any of the hacks but find it amusing that people go thru such lengths for a drink. Maybe lowering some of the pricing for the beverage packages and drink limits might assist with this, maybe not all but some of it. You still will have those who say I'm on vacation and I'm going to get my drinky drink on no matter what.
No water? I read on their website, and it's allowed 12?
They allowed us to bring 12 cans of soda but not water. I could have sworn that we were allowed before but didn't want to take a chance and then was not allowed. Going on another one and I'm going to try again.
My wife and I were searched on our cruise. I had 12 pack 9f Pepsi and maybe 3 with crown royal. Luckily I moved so slowly through the bag showing the bottles talking and distracting the attendant I squeaked through security check. Put alcohol straight into my safe. Thought I was a boss for that moment.
Heck- I thought I was sneaky, bringing my own cold tumbler aboard, to get large cups of lemonade 👀😂👍🏾✌🏾
Saw one TikTok where a lady empties a wine bottle and fills it with liquor and reseals the bottle, pretty smart but if it gets a lot of views it could result in them taking away all drinks 😢
This is why we can't have nice things. Some idiot always take it too far. Then EVERYONE gets penalized. They should make an example of the idiots and leave the rest of us alone!
Got about a gallon of absolut onto the Norwegian Dawn in 2 large Poland Spring bottles about 18 or 19 years ago. Bought it cheap on one of the islands and had a wonderful inexpensive time on the cruise
I can’t believe I did this in my 20s but I took a couple of 12 packs of soda and opened them from one end and replaced the soda with beer cans. Glued the side back and brought them on without issue.
I just returned from the Celebration on Sunday and what I did see were people dragging “water” onboard. A particular individual was stopped from bringing a personal wine stash aboard (with corkscrew) at embarkation. Not too sure if his walker was only a prop because I later saw him working the buffet sans assistance. 🍔🍕🍷😂
Just to let you know, some people use mobility devices to help them get around with less fatigue. It doesn't always mean they can't walk at all without assistance. Try using a cane or a walker while holding a plate with one hand and dishing it out with the other. Like I use mobility carts in stores because I have hEDS and can literally walk my hips out of their sockets on bad days, so I use the scooter to make sure I can shop safely and still have the energy to go back home, put the groceries away, then cook and clean up from dinner. Otherwise I would only be able to complete the shopping part and not be able to cook or do anything else for the rest of the day.
@@colleenmcbride3656 Also to let you know, there are people like me with “hidden” disabilities one of which has no cure.Fighting health for the last 3 decades is no fun. Unless you’ve been in health situations that are not visible to the eye doesn’t make me a cynic. I’ve been at sea long enough to know the difference between reality and play-tality.
Not all humans lie, cheat, and steal.
These days they’re the minority I feel
We just went on our first Royal Caribbean cruise and they let you bring on bottled water. Our friends cruise them all the time and told us this is allowed. They have also brought on Gatorade and soda. We had previously only sailed NCL and MSC and they do not allow any beverages brought on.
They sure do. They also allow you to bring on two bottles of wine per stateroom. You can also purchase a package that includes a large bottle of Rum and Coke, Vodka and sprite, or Gin and Tonic water for under $50 for your room.
Its simple te weight of a liter of alcohol is not the same as water just use a scale or an alcohol meter and open th bottle cheers great vlog🍻🍻👍
We got caught doing this same thing on Carnival before and almost didn’t get let on board because of it LOL won’t be trying this jack anymore but there’s still plenty of work arounds 😉🍻
Carnival no longer allows bottled water brought on by cruisers. They haven't for a long time, I think. No bottled beverages allowed, including sodas. I think they still allow a couple of bottles of wine, but not sure, since I don't drink it.
People need to stop trying to get one over on the cruise companies in ways like this waterbottle stuff. If you can't afford to cruise in the way you want then don't. Save a little more money and do it right. You want to drink alcohol buy the correct package, you want to go on tour buy the tour package. Yall are already going on cruises purely based on how cheap it is.
I was on mardi gras during this cruise. We were docked next to you twice. I see freedom had her tail removed as a result of the fire.
We left late Thursday from grand Turks due to someone having a medical emergency. I heard someone got kicked by one of the donkeys. We didn't depart until after 5pm.
I went on a Caribbean cruise with my good friend and his family in 2009 when we were 17, and our strategy was get hammered at the ports where they never check IDs and then that gave us the courage to buy pints of rum in stores that we simply put in our pockets and walked back onto the ship with. Security checked bags but no ones' pockets!
We tried bringing a case of bottled water with one filled with vodka years ago and it was a total fail as we were busted upon boarding. It was humiliating but we’re still allowed to board.
How did you get caught?
@@Monagl32 I had perhaps a couple of water bottles filled resealed the plastic that wrapped that was wrapped around the case of water with a lighter and looked untampered. The man at the check in point literally picked up the tire case turned up side and shook it. I think he could tell precisely each bottle that was filled with vodka by the air bubbles that appeared. He cut into the case with a knife pulled out those two bottles taped back up the case handed right back to us. We were surrounded by all the passengers behind us and it was quite embarrassing. We got the “ look” but he didn’t say a single thing to us.
@@cathy.peterson9756 This proves that they don't need to ban water bottles brought on by customers and that they only reason why they are doing it is for profit!
@@cathy.peterson9756 the exact same thing happened to me. Had 4 in the middle of a 24 pack with vodka. They turned it, shook it, removed the vodka and gave rest back.
We don't get the drink package because my husband doesn't drink at all. I just ordered liquor to the room, it was only 70 dollars for the week and of course I didn't finish it. Mind you the bottle would have been 35 dollars from the store but that's the cost of vacation.
I’d like to see her tracked down and banned across the entire Royal Caribbean Group and the policy changed to where they will no longer allow guests to bring cases of water.
Thanks for the video Mate 👍
Same with wine bottles. Hopefully they don’t ruin that too
Celebrity allows 2 bottles of wine per passenger to be brought onboard.
Just got to know someone with a bottling kit who can recork a bottle after you've replaced the wine with rum.
@@hmcdude1027 yea but there’s ways to replace the wine with other liquids. If they start cracking down because people are sharing these tricks and stop allowing wine and water to be brought on then it ruins it for the rest of us
@@hmcdude1027 so do RC and Carnival.
Jay, this reminds me of an experience going through security at Charleston SC Port a few years ago. I brought my water on board and a female clerk took one of my bottles and shook it and held the bottle up; she was looking, so I was looking too. I had no idea why she was doing this, then I found out watching TH-cam, ways people sneak alcohol on cruise ships! It was funny because I was thinking, that lady was waisting time on me, while the guilty cruisers was probably walking right pass security!!! I’m not a drinker, oh well. I do know on the video I watched, the people that go all out to sneak alcohol onboard, went beyond water bottles; they had a technique of using food coloring in mouth wash bottles to sneak alcohol onboard, crazy and is it worth all this 🤷🏽♀️ Oh and it’s a Yay for me, I rather order water, which I do, and have it in my room when I arrive! I’ve also ordered my soft drinks as well, less stuff to bring onboard! But I did invest in a 12 can cooler tote from Amazon because I rather bring some bubbly “can” vitamin water to replace drinking sodas 😊
Thanks for sharing 😎🛳🛳
I just got off a Royal Caribbean cruise and wanted some water and they delivered a 24 pack and it was around $35!! 😮 I think it was blessed by the pope himself.
She was definitely wrong for making that post. My husband and I just took our first cruise. I put water bottles inside of my suitcase for the trip. I have some food allergies, one major food allergy, and I can only drink two brands of water. I cannot drink alcohol due to my allergies so her hack would never have entered my mind. For our next cruise, I will definitely find out about the water bottle policy.
LOL you can only drink two brands of water!!!! That is just not true..... Water is water period....
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 yes
@@derkong7114 no no its true .. some water have a taste to it. Some people are sensitive to types of water. 🤚🏿🤚🏿🤚🏿
@@derkong7114 all water ain’t the same 😂 some water is acidic and some are alkaline! Acidic is bad for you!
Check into zero water. It's a huge filter you can run coke through and it'll filter the water out. Try it.
Sneaking liquor is akin to theft. The ships need to be financially supported to avoid the consequences of raising cruise rates. Whenever in doubt, just do the right thing.
Recently went to a cruise and just took my thermos bottles with me to the different countries and filled them with whiskey or rum (I’m from the Caribbean we don’t like vodka) & we got on the boat with no problems.
Ewww! When I used to drink (I quit for religious reasons, never had a problem with it.) I never liked either rum or whisky. I was always a white wine or brandy drinker, or did the mixed drinks where I couldn't taste the alcohol. My faves were a drink called a grasshopper, and Kahlua and cream.
Give the Cruise companies another ability to sell water. Good job girl !!
It would be helpful to me if you could somehow put the date on your video, such as hang a calendar on the wall, Thanks, Tim
I don't think you should sneak anything on the ship if your being sneaky about bring anything on a ship then your already proving you don't care about the rules & policy's in place & that by itself is a risk
They. An cthe dif by shaking the bottle. Carnival allows incans or boxes
The way I see it , they pay for vacation let them have fun . Take what you want but no guns or drugs please .
Great report!
How much do cruise ships charge for water. I'm not a big drinker, but I would like to stay hydrated. Also, if you drink allot you need to drink equal amounts of water.
People are so funny. They'll try anything.
Thank you. Fun & entertaining video. These idiots are just a bunch of Hyacinth Bucket's wanting everything to be perfect but messes up in the process ruining it for everybody.
As a decision maker, I's say, "If it adversely effects our bottom line, after 18 month of hemorrhaging money, we need to put an end to it if the cruise line is to survive."
Honestly, I don't blame ppl for doing this. Cruise drink packages are out of control.
Ridiculous, people can't control their alcohol intake for one week. This probably contributes to the time required to screen luggage, which delays the arrival of it to your room.
Interesting! I like to bring some water about 5-6 bottles to drink on board to sink my own bottled water and I am worried that with this revelation my water might be prohibited.
I’ve done this but it was literally only 1 water bottle of vodka. I don’t agree with filling up tons of water bottles. I don’t mind buying a drink package though either. I only filled a water bottle bc I like to make a drink while I get ready for dinner and things
I think it's silly to assume the RC family didn't know this has been going on; more than likely they turn a blind eye to it. People been doing this since plastic water bottles existed; in fact, many of your JR High, and HS aged children are doing RN. Some random tiktoker didn't expose anyone, they just put it out there.
Great video. Im going on my 1st NCL cruise March 6th. Any tips?
I've got the drink pkg
I know pizza is free at la cucina 12-3
I think nachos at buffett at 3pm
Any tips would be appreciated.
Great Clip :)
Maybe the cruise lines should get her identity off her video, put a flag on her membership and then RECORD HER getting busted on future cruises and post it as her 8 mil view LOL.
The cruise line knows what people are doing. Doesn't matter if someone posted a video.
You can tell by looking if the seal on a bottle is broken.
Or giving it a good squeeze. That’s the counter-hack I learned working stadium security.
Alcohol consumption on cruise ships is so insanely out of control. Ruins the experience for everyone.
Yes, Tim. If you are smuggling on alcohol I don't care. It doesn't bother me or affect me. I think the prices that is charged is exorbitant and that cruise lines are making a ton of money. It's not right. But filling your empty water bottles with alcohol is a sign there might be a problem.
security should just spot check a bottle to see if it’s opened. you mainly will get that from younger people.
In the bad old days, guests were bringing in cases of "water" lol.
YAY! I Understand if many people do this it's quite the loss for the cruise line. 😜