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we have always smuggled booze on Carnival as well in many ways. I bubble wrap my wine and alcohol and put it in plastic bags in my suitcase, I have one of the magic bullets so I bring that along to make my own blended drinks with fresh fruit from the lido deck buffett, we have put vodka in water bottles etc. We have never had a problem, we have even bought liquor in port and put it in the bottom of our stroller (who want to wake a sleeping baby to see what is in the bottom of your stroller, and they say you shouldn't bring kids on cruises!! lol) A good tip is to pack a collapsable cooler to keep in your cabin and your cabin steward will keep it stocked with ice for you no problem!
