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Smuggling Alcohol on a Cruise: 13 Methods and Materials

Last Updated: September 8, 2024 Fact Checked

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There’s nothing like a cold cocktail on a cruise, but $20+ drinks start to add up fast. Passengers have been bringing their own alcohol on board since the first ship sailed, and although it’s not recommended (and against the rules) it’s saved people some money. If your cruise doesn’t allow you to bring alcohol aboard, check out these 13 tricks to sneak on some contraband.

Double Bagging

• If you’re going with other people, have them try this trick too.
• Many cruises can deny boarding to anyone caught breaking their alcohol policies, but you’re more likely to get fined or have your drinks confiscated. Weigh the risks and rewards before trying anything一 finessing a drink package may be a better option.

Wine Swapping

Rum Runners

• Store your rum runner on its side, with the capped end next to your toiletries. This will make it more difficult to distinguish during the bag x-ray. If your bag gets manually searched, however, they’re likely to be found.
• The smaller sizes can be tucked away on your body, like in the pockets of cargo shorts. [3] X Research source

Mouthwash with a Kick

• A big bottle gets you more booze, of course, but it can be suspicious to bring a liter of mouthwash on a week-long cruise. A smaller size will be more likely to go undetected.
• This trick is a classic, but cruise ship security has gotten wise enough to this method that they’ll often open mouthwash bottles to smell the contents.

Tampon Shots

Spirits in Shampoo

• It’s near impossible to totally clean a shampoo bottle, so consider shelling out for a specialty flask.

Sunscreen Shooters

Umbrella Flask

Beer Goggles

Hair of the Dog

• Be extra careful when going through the metal detector. If you accidentally leave your phone in your pocket or a watch on your wrist, you may get a pat down.

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• ↑ https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-ship-bring-your-own-alcohol-rules/
• ↑ https://usarover.com/how-to-sneak-alcohol-on-a-cruise-ship/
• ↑ https://www.thrillist.com/how-to/how-to-sneak-alcohol-on-a-cruise
• ↑ https://cruiseoverload.com/how-to-sneak-alcohol-on-a-cruise/
• ↑ https://vickyflipfloptravels.com/awesome-ways-to-sneak-alcohol-into-festivals/

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