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Does Carnival cruise have sniffer dogs?

Carnival's drug-detection dogs have become integral to the cruise line's security detail. The K-9 unit, featuring an Italian drug-sniffing dog named Cucciolo, is being deployed across Carnival's fleet and home ports to inspect passengers and their luggage.



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Drug dogs are used at some cruise ports, but not all. They are most commonly seen at ports in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australia, but in Europe and Asia, they don't tend to be used very often. Typically sniffer dogs don't tend to go near passengers though, they are more used for luggage.

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Carnival's drug-detection dogs have become integral to the cruise line's security detail. The K-9 unit, featuring an Italian drug-sniffing dog named Cucciolo, is being deployed across Carnival's fleet and home ports to inspect passengers and their luggage.

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Does the Carnival Cruise at the New Orleans Port X-ray passengers when boarding? You will not be x-rayed, but your bags will go through a scanner right after you drop them off with a porter or when you hand-carry them into the terminal.

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Smoking in any other areas of the ships -- including cabin balconies -- is prohibited. This includes all tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes. Marijuana and CBD products are not permitted on any Carnival cruise.

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To sum up, you can bring a vape on a cruise. However, there are strict guidelines on where to smoke once on the ship. Vapes are treated identically to cigarettes on a cruise ship, so it's essential to follow the rules to avoid getting your vape confiscated or facing fines. Find out more about us here.

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Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom.

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A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12-ounces/354-ml each or less, per person.

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Do you take drug test before you get there? Drug testing is required by the Coast Guard.

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Drug dogs are used at some cruise ports, but not all. They are most commonly seen at ports in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australia, but in Europe and Asia, they don't tend to be used very often. Typically sniffer dogs don't tend to go near passengers though, they are more used for luggage.

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Do they search for drugs on cruise ships? Cruise lines use a variety of methods to search for illegal drugs including x-rays, metal detectors, scanners and sniffer dogs. That said, the security team's main priority isn't to look for drugs, as they have other things to be concerned with.

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Yes, Carnival drug tests. Carnival uses a pre-employment urine test done at a local third-party lab, as well as a moth-swap while on board. Employees, especially those working on the cruise ship, and warehouse personnel, are subject to random drug testing.

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There won't be any drug-sniffing dogs when you're checking in, so your real issue could be the cruise line's policies. However…. either consume or dispose of all of your edibles before coming back into the country. They DO have drug-sniffing dogs checking all the luggage and passengers as they get off the ship.

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Sodas priced individually on the ship are between $2-$4. If you buy more than two, you have spent way more than you would have with the soda package. Plus if you buy the soda outright there is no refills.

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In many cases, no. Several of the biggest cruise lines, including Carnival, Holland America and MSC Cruises, have a rule that if one adult in a cabin orders a drinks package, all adults in the cabin must order the package. This is to prevent two or more people in a cabin from sharing a single drinks package.

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Do they search for drugs on cruise ships? Cruise lines use a variety of methods to search for illegal drugs including x-rays, metal detectors, scanners and sniffer dogs. That said, the security team's main priority isn't to look for drugs, as they have other things to be concerned with.

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Personal Items: We suggest that guests transport all their medications in their carry-on luggage to minimize the potential for diversion or loss of medications and advise that all medications remain in their original, labeled prescription containers.

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Most public areas on board, as well as guest suites, are smoke-free. Guests must refrain from smoking anywhere inside the ship, including in guest suites, on verandas and balconies. Smoking of electronic cigarettes is permitted in guest suites, as well as other designated smoking areas.

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If you're bringing refillable cartridges and e-juice onboard (which is also allowed), be prepared to have them inspected. Port Authority Security may want to test your vape pen and e-juice for THC. Drug-sniffing dogs are usually around during boarding as well, so don't try to sneak weed onboard.

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All guests are expected to adhere to the following safety guidelines: All staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies, are NON-SMOKING.

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As for your person, you will go through a metal detector. We have yet to go through a port that has the body scanners that have caused so much controversy at airports. This means you can keep things in your pockets, as long as is isn't metal. You also do not have to remove belts or shoes.

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