debinaz

Pour it out?!??!  I think you meant finish it.  I think making someone pour out a drink violates some clause in the Geneva Convention.   :)

Welcome Deb! So glad you found us and have joined in the fun.
 
Really glad to hear you have found the blog helpful, Cal!

Welcome to you both !

Welcome to the nut house... It appears someone has a greater purpose for you, maybe even on the cruise.  Enjoy the ride.

Here's a look at the tickets you will get with a shore excursion you buy
 

You can also ask to see menus for the days in advance from the head waiter.

debinaz, in a word no.  They will have you pour it out before you get back on board.  You can bring on all the sealed liquor you want but nothing you are drinking.

In 2008 in Cozemel, we brought back 3 bottles of liquor and handed the bags to the security, who scanned them thru, and said "Have a nice day".  Im sure he was supposed to place them on hold for us to retrieve on the last day, but maybe he was tired of that.  They sell liquor at most stores on the pier, so I think they were just overwhelmed with a lot of people returning.  So, its a gamble you can take if you buy some adult beverages, just come back in when there is a large crowd.

They usually have an electronic menu outside of the MDR and various places around the ship (most by the elevators).  But they only show that days menu.

Early is good, I'm always early too.  But be prepared to stand and maybe even in the sun.  oh, you might even have to fill out a waver once you get there.  My advice is answer it like you want to go.  Once my wife was filling out one (I think it was for snuba) and it asked about heart problems in her family.  Her father had a heart attack a while back and she mentioned it, they told her she can't participate.  They did let her fill it out again.

Don't be late! Delaying an excursion will not win you any friends. 

You will receive tickets that will be waiting in your stateroom. The tickets will indicate where and when to meet.  In most cases, you disembark the ship and there will be an area near the gangway where tours are meeting. Look for a crew member holding a sign with the name of your excursion.