Anyone use Rum Rummers to get alcohol on board?

I need to be upfront with you here - Rum Runners (the collapsible flasks designed to sneak alcohol onto cruise ships) are a risky gamble that I can't officially recommend. While they're widely sold online and many people claim success with them, cruise lines have significantly upgraded their security screening over the past few years. X-ray machines can often detect these flasks regardless of their marketing claims about being "undetectable," and getting caught means immediate confiscation and potentially being denied boarding or kicked off the ship entirely.

From a bachelor party planning perspective, I've seen too many groups have their celebration derailed by trying to save money on drinks this way. Modern cruise ships use advanced scanners similar to airports, and security staff are specifically trained to look for alcohol smuggling devices. Even if you make it through initial screening, cabin stewards during cleaning or random spot checks can discover contraband, leading to hefty fines or worse.

Instead, I recommend budgeting for legitimate drink packages or exploring ship-specific policies. Many cruise lines allow you to bring a bottle of wine or champagne per stateroom, and some permit a limited amount of beer or liquor when boarding at certain ports. Princess Cruises, for example, allows guests to bring bottles purchased at port stops back onboard. Research your specific cruise line's alcohol policy and factor drink costs into your bachelor party budget upfront.

Here's my practical tip: Contact the cruise line directly about group drink packages or special event pricing for bachelor parties. Many offer discounted beverage packages for groups booking multiple cabins, and the peace of mind is worth far more than the money you might save by smuggling alcohol aboard.