blueyes1961 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 hello all....19 days and we are sailing away.....so damn excited....first cruise ever.....not sure what exactly to expect....but we did get us a pretty nice room...JS....I know it's at the bottom of the suites, but we decided to go all out....and that was the highest we could afford to go....in talking with everyone, I was told that if I could afford it to get a room with a balcony....so that is what we did...I have so ENJOYED this forum....so many extremely nice people here....thanks to all that have answered all my questions.... My question this time is what is the deal with bringing liquor back from Mexico....everybody is asking me to bring them back some liquor...is it cheaper to by liquor there and if so how much are you allowed to bring back.....not sure I understand at all what the deal is....any help would greatly be appericated..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Welcome! Compared to the US and Canada alcohol is quite a bit cheaper in MX. There are endless stores which sell liquor right near the port in Cozumel and other destinations. That in mind, those are still tourist prices. If you head to a grocery store (if you are talking about Cozumel, there are 2 within a mile or so of where you'll dock) then it's even cheaper. For example, a bottle that might run $35 in the US could be $25 by the port, but may only be $10 or $15 at the grocery store. Also note that often you're looking at 1L bottles at the port instead of 750ml bottles at home. As far as what you can bring back, assuming you're from the US, they say you can bring back a liter per person over 21. What they don't explain is that you can bring back more - but you may be taxed. I've brought back quite a bit more than this easily a dozen times though and haven't had an issue. I think they're just trying to prevent reselling, so a couple brining back 4 bottles isn't a concern. In the unlikely event they did want to take the time to do paperwork and collect the duties however, my guess is you'd still come out ahead - but I've not run into this. Again, I can't promise your results will be like mine, but it's not been an issue after many trips - in fact they often don't even ask if you're brining liquor back. Please let me know if I can offer any clarification. blueyes1961 and Boston Babe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes1961 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 thanks for the reply sir....makes perfect sense to me....this response is exactly what I was talking about how nice the people were here...just a prime example of what I was talking about.... Boston Babe and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Concur with @monorailmedic. I have frequently exceeded my duty free allowances but I declare everything and have never had an issue. If you are cruising from Galveston, TX be aware that the state of TX has their own duty laws that apply to all liquor coming into the state. Right after clearing US customs you will be directed to the state duty collectors who will charge for every bottle, but its nominal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig403 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Ask in the liquor store on the ship if they will match the price you find in town. You will need to take a picture of the bottle with the posted price showing. I have done this on two occasions. Must be the same item of course. Also you should know your local prices for 1L bottles. It may not be enough of a difference to lug all those bottles home. Especially if your flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 When I buy liquor in a port, I look for things I can't get on the boat or at home. I've found some good and some bad. But the most I've ever bought back was 6 bottles of Bones rum, went straight through customs no problem. bcarney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 And just keep in mind they will take and hold it for you when you get back on the ship and then on the last morning before disembarking you can go and pick it up. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 11 hours ago, blueyes1961 said: not sure what exactly to expect Hangovers, expanding waistline, sore leg muscles (from all the dancing), severe reduction in cash position, and of course, being overwhelmed. JLMoran, mworkman, Floski and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 I definitely agree with checking some prices before you go. I was a little disappointed when I found out that a lot of what I brought home last year wasn't quite as great a deal as I thought, although Craig is spot on when he points out that most of what you find will be the larger 1liter bottles, so better ounce to ounce. I brought this home last year, and was never questioned when we went through customs (using a porter is the way to go). Still have plenty if any of y'all wanna come over for a drinkie. ellcee and RestingBird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 My god, I would be in heaven if I could bring that back. Strict limit for Canadians is about 38oz....now because a lot of bottles out there are 26 oz, they will usually allow 52oz to come back but over that, chances are you are paying. And at $1 per ounce duty being charged on anything over that, its just not worth it....Always some stupid rule being Canadian... WAAAYTOOO, Floski and RestingBird 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cez Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 14 hours ago, blueyes1961 said: we did get us a pretty nice room...JS....I know it's at the bottom of the suites, but we decided to go all out....and that was the highest we could afford to go....in talking with everyone, I was told that if I could afford it to get a room with a balcony.... While on the ship try to check balcony staterooms and compare with your JS. You can decide what to do for your next cruise. Yes it will be next cruise and next... Try to book one onboard (NEXTCRUISE) to get extra OBC :) in my books balcony is a must but JS in not worth extra $$ unless you are collecting double points for next level of C&A Enjoy your cruise ! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 11/2/2017 at 1:54 AM, twangster said: Concur with @monorailmedic. I have frequently exceeded my duty free allowances but I declare everything and have never had an issue. If you are cruising from Galveston, TX be aware that the state of TX has their own duty laws that apply to all liquor coming into the state. Right after clearing US customs you will be directed to the state duty collectors who will charge for every bottle, but its nominal. Good point -thanks. I've never cruised out of TX so while I've heard this I kinda forgot about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 For those sailing with stops in the US Virgin Islands, if you buy 1 liter of liquor produced in an insular US Territory (like the USVI), you are allowed to bring 5 liters back in total duty free, from anywhere - as long as 1 of the 5 is from the USVI. I'd recommend what @arebee purchased - Bone's Rum from St. Thomas IIRC. I had it last year at the Miami Rum Renaisannce festival and quite enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 11/2/2017 at 11:04 AM, monctonguy said: My god, I would be in heaven if I could bring that back. Strict limit for Canadians is about 38oz....now because a lot of bottles out there are 26 oz, they will usually allow 52oz to come back but over that, chances are you are paying. And at $1 per ounce duty being charged on anything over that, its just not worth it....Always some stupid rule being Canadian... LOL, I have a buddy from Spain that brought back three (3!) suitcases full of rum from a cruise we were on together (we toured a bunch of distilleries in the southern Caribbean on Adventure OTS last year). Since each bottle was different, the just let him through since they figured he wasn't reselling/serving them at a bar. If you're ever going to Madrid let me know as I know of a bar with a large rum section. :) monctonguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, bcarney said: If you're ever going to Madrid let me know as I know of a bar with a large rum section. :) Snitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 11/2/2017 at 10:04 AM, monctonguy said: And at $1 per ounce duty being charged on anything over that, its just not worth it....Always some stupid rule being Canadian... True, but your beer is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 haha...I am not sure about that.....I am not a big beer drinker, but sure our beer is somewhat different but not sure better. Then again, I only drink Miller Lite and Coors...and at $15 for a 6pack or $26 for a dozen, I don't think the price is worth it, even if it was slightly better????! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, monctonguy said: Miller Lite and Coors. Is that really beer? Floski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I though the question would be....is that really the price??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 18 minutes ago, monctonguy said: I though the question would be....is that really the price??! There's probably an 18% gratuity fee worked in. mworkman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 11/3/2017 at 1:33 PM, monctonguy said: haha..I only drink Miller Lite and Coors... My Canuck sense o' meter just nudged downward... If I wanted water, I would have asked for water! RestingBird, rjac and mworkman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 11/3/2017 at 3:41 PM, rjac said: Is that really beer? True...Great question! Answer is no ? @monctonguy, Molson Golden is from up your way, and it's my 2nd favorite beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 11/3/2017 at 2:30 PM, Spiegeje said: True, but your beer is better Not true anymore. DunkelBierJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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