pal2pluto
Has a hidden stash of Trentino Moscato!
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2002
Just wanted to give you all a heads up: When we cruised in January, the metal detector was located just inside the hallway before you board the ship and there was a dog sniffing carry on bags.
However, last week when we went, there are lines formed outside of the building, and you must walk through the metal detector just as you enter the building.....looks and feels a lot like the airport......quite a number of security officials there.
Also, we usually secure our checked bags w/ zip ties, you know, those plastic ties the tighten and must be cut off in order to open your bag. Then in the front pocket of a checked bag, we keep a leatherman in a pouch. This system was recommended in the Ultimate packing list that is noted here often. It's a great system, and we've never had problems w/airlines. However, this last trip, the leatherman was confiscated by the cruise line and kept at the terminal until we returned. We were lucky enough to keep a pair of nail clippers in our carry on bag to use to cut open our bags. It's no biggie, but just wanted to make everyone aware. The cruise line is really taking security seriously.
However, last week when we went, there are lines formed outside of the building, and you must walk through the metal detector just as you enter the building.....looks and feels a lot like the airport......quite a number of security officials there.
Also, we usually secure our checked bags w/ zip ties, you know, those plastic ties the tighten and must be cut off in order to open your bag. Then in the front pocket of a checked bag, we keep a leatherman in a pouch. This system was recommended in the Ultimate packing list that is noted here often. It's a great system, and we've never had problems w/airlines. However, this last trip, the leatherman was confiscated by the cruise line and kept at the terminal until we returned. We were lucky enough to keep a pair of nail clippers in our carry on bag to use to cut open our bags. It's no biggie, but just wanted to make everyone aware. The cruise line is really taking security seriously.