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Cruise Security Dogs Flagged My Bags - My Crazy Experience & Tips

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Caribbean · Winter · 11 nightsFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

He said, 'What's in this bag?' And I said, 'I don't know. My mom packed it.'

Every pocket is unturned and every bag is searched and they're very very thorough.

We had a casualty on this trip. We did. Yeah. Our level eight, God rest its soul.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Keep medications in original bottles or with prescriptions
Don't wrap gifts before boarding
Don't argue with security or try to rush them
Keep medical documentation and digital copies of important documents
Pack bags neatly and don't overstuff them

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being separated from family during screeningIt's standard procedure; family is usually allowed to proceed to the ship
Not knowing why you were selectedDogs alert on many things including medications, spices, and oils; it doesn't mean you did anything wrong
Screening taking too long and missing early boardingThe process takes about 20 minutes; arrive early but understand delays can happen

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when security dogs flag your bags?
QWhy do dogs flag bags at cruise terminals?
QHow should you behave during additional screening?
QWhat items trigger security dogs?

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Have you ever wondered what happens when those cute security dogs at the cruise terminal suddenly take an interest in your bags? Well, grab your favorite beverage because I'm about to share everything you need to know about getting selected for additional screening at cruise port security. And yes, this comes from personal experience (talk about research for the blog, right?) Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com