I've packed rum in my suitcase and never had a problem with it. Heck, when I sailed out of San Juan, there is a duty free shop in the terminal. I bought 4 bottles of Bacardi because it was a GREAT deal. I asked the person at the cash register if i was allowed to bring it on the ship, she said "sure"... and she was right. I just carried it on. I wonder, though... With the bad economy affecting every business... I wonder if they will start enforcing thier rules more. We'll see. I'll let you know in July...