Taking food off ship?

[Tucker24]

our only excursion is Kennedy space center. Can we take unpackaged food off the ship? Since it’s florida didn’t think they would check like customs. Was thinking of taking some snacks, cookies, maybe sandwiches but not crustables

 

[antlawn]

I would guess, NO !! Only pre-packaged items.

 

[antlawn]

This is based on, our past experiences. Gingerbread houses on Christmas cruises, cannot be taken off.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Still pre-pack only. Rules are consistent.

 

[cmwade77]

Nope, only SEALED prepackaged food can be taken off, if it is opened it cannot be taken off the ship, period. And most ports have dogs that sniff it out, every port has massive fines for violating this and most have jail time as well.

 

[Otimon]

Get some snacks at the Kennedy Space Center if you want them!

 

[dcassetta]

Nope, you can't take any fresh foods of the ship. And if anything, I would guess Florida is even more strict about this than some of the other ports you might visit.

 

[taggie4]

My kids each brought 2 of the boxes of prepackaged cereals from Cabanas the morning we departed.

 

[cmwade77]

My kids each brought 2 of the boxes of prepackaged cereals from Cabanas the morning we departed.

Yes, as long as it is prepackaged and still sealed it should be fine at most ports, although if you are headed up to Canada (I know doesn't apply to OP) there are some restrictions about country origin and ingredients.

 

[Kkb0517]

Nope, only SEALED prepackaged food can be taken off, if it is opened it cannot be taken off the ship, period. And most ports have dogs that sniff it out, every port has massive fines for violating this and most have jail time as well.

Personally I wouldn’t risk it but I wonder how a dog could smell the difference between packaged food like ceral and non packaged food. They must be able to smell right through the package.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Personally I wouldn’t risk it but I wonder how a dog could smell the difference between packaged food like ceral and non packaged food. They must be able to smell right through the package.

They would alert on any food product. After inspection the pre-packaged food would be allowed.

 

[cmwade77]

They would alert on any food product. After inspection the pre-packaged food would be allowed.

Yep, pretty much how it goes.

 

[mab2012]

And most ports have dogs that sniff it out, every port has massive fines for violating this and most have jail time as well.

Not disputing that the risk exists, but this feels a little overstated to me. Most likely if a tourist is found taking prohibited food off a ship, they'll just confiscate the food.

I have frequently taken food off ships at many ports, and have never been challenged in any way. Most of the ports I've been to don't even have any significant customs control, particularly in the Caribbean. If there were dogs around, I didn't notice them, and they didn't notice me.

I would guess control at a US port is probably tighter, but even there the most likely penalty is confiscation, unless you're foolish enough to lie to the customs officer.

 

[AWilliams]

Is this true for Castaway Cay too? I was going to bring some fruit and veggies to snack on at the beach.

Thanks

 

[AndreAggie]

Is this true for Castaway Cay too? I was going to bring some fruit and veggies to snack on at the beach.

They'll have fresh food on Castaway Cay. No need to bring food from the ship.

 

[MUN]

They'll have fresh food on Castaway Cay. No need to bring food from the ship.

Only during lunch.

 

[NZMUM]

Is this true for Castaway Cay too? I was going to bring some fruit and veggies to snack on at the beach.

Thanks

No need. They have a fruit stand on the island.

 

[Kkb0517]

No need. They have a fruit stand on the island.

Also the ship is flagged in the Bahamas and castaway in the Bahamas too so it might be different

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

You definitely won't need anything on CC, they provide plenty and as far as getting off the ship last time we got off and for some odd reason my husband and I were engaged in conversation while I was eating an apple and completely forgot about it, as we were about to step off the ship they told me to either wait there and finish it or just toss it. They said only pre-packaged food, I knew this but for some reason it slipped my mind as we were planning our WDW day! LOL

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Also the ship is flagged in the Bahamas and castaway in the Bahamas too so it might be different

"Different" than what?