Banned Items

Items you should leave behind

ALCOHOL There are already various shops and bars that sell alcoholic beverages, so it’s a waste of luggage space and will no doubt make your suitcase heavier to carry. If you do bring alcohol that isn’t permitted onboard, it will be confiscated and returned to you at the end of your cruise. To save the hassle, leave your alcohol at home and enjoy the wide selection of drinks available. KNIVES Knives should be left in your household kitchen when it comes to packing for your cruise. This is...

Items allowed onboard, but should be used with caution

There are some items that are allowed on a cruise ship but must be used with extra care, as without caution, they could prove a danger to you and other passengers. These items include electronic items such as laptops, cameras and mobile phones, electrical devices such as fans and extension cords and personal grooming devices including hair dryers, straighteners and curling irons. These grooming devices should not be used whilst other electrical items are plugged in.

Things you want to pack but shouldn't

Ok, so some of these aren’t necessarily ‘banned’ items, but they are items that we feel should perhaps be substituted for others to give you more space for essential items. PACK A KINDLE INSTEAD OF BOOKS Kindles are becoming the forefront of digital reading devices, and what better way to hold all your favourite books on one device that this? That way you won’t be carrying 20 books in your case to see you through your holiday. PACK YOUR TOILETRY KIT INSTEAD OF KNIVES As we’ve previousl...

List of banned or restricted items

Banned Items - Alcohol and other beverages - In some cases cruise lines have a limit of liquids each passenger is allowed to take onboard. We’d recommend checking this before packing any drinks in your suitcase - Illegal drugs - Weapons of any kind or any implements which could be considered as weapons - Imitation weapons e.g. Toy guns - Knives or scissors with blades longer than 4 inches - Fireworks - Compressed gas bottle/cylinders – unless required for medical purposes and th...