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What can’t you bring on a cruise ship?
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Before packing your suitcase, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the list of items that may be confiscated already at the boarding stage. This way, you can avoid unnecessary delays and start your journey without extra stress.
Appliances
Due to the risk of fire on board, you cannot bring extension cords, irons, steamers, kettles, and any other appliances with heating elements.
Alcohol
In most cruise companies, there are restrictions: you’re only allowed to bring a certain amount of wine or champagne. The rest of the alcoholic drinks may be taken for storage until the end of the trip.
Weapons and dangerous items
Knives, ammunition, pepper spray, fireworks, and other similar dangerous items are not allowed to be brought onboard.
Equipment
Дrones, e-scooters, hoverboards and some types of sports equipment are either not allowed on board on many cruise ships at all, or are accepted for storage until the end of the cruise.
IMPORTANT
Rules may differ for each cruise company and on each route, so before your trip, be sure to check the requirements specifically for your ship.
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Frequently asked questions
What is prohibited from bringing on a cruise ship?
On board, it is not allowed to bring electrical appliances with heating elements (extension cords, irons, steamers, kettles) - due to the risk of fire, as well as weapons and dangerous items: knives, ammunition, pepper spray canisters, and fireworks. Such items may be confiscated even during boarding.
Can I bring alcohol on a cruise?
Most cruise companies allow you to bring only a limited amount of wine or champagne. Other alcoholic beverages may be confiscated for storage until the end of the cruise.
Can I bring a drone, an electric scooter, or sports equipment onboard?
On many liners, drones, electric scooters, hoverboards and some sports equipment may not be allowed on board or may not be handed over for storage until the end of the cruise.
Are the rules the same on all liners?
No, the rules may vary depending on the cruise company and the itinerary, so before traveling be sure to check the requirements for your specific ship. This will help you avoid unnecessary delays during boarding and make the start of your journey comfortable.