What items are prohibited onboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship?

Prohibited Items: What can’t you bring onboard?

• Illegal drugs and illegal substances
• Weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, incendiaries (including replicas and gun parts) (*)
• Explosives and fireworks
• Flammable items or items with open flames and steamers
• Knives, sharp objects, and scissors (exceptions are noted in the next section)
• Tools (hardware tools, including screwdrivers longer than 7 inches)
• Martial arts and self-defense items and sporting goods (exceptions are noted in the next section)
• Disabling chemicals and other dangerous items
• Electrical extension cords, power strips, and multi-plug outlets (exceptions are noted in the next section)
• HAM radios and other transmitting devices (baby monitors not allowed under this policy)
• Alcohol not allowed to bring onboard (exceptions are noted in the next section)
• Cybersecurity and deliberate electronic crime equipment
• Recreational vehicles (motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, etc.)
   

Accepted Items: What can you bring? (subject to conditions)

• Baby bottle cleaners, sanitizers, and warmers: handled case-by-case by the Access team (contact Special_needs@rccl.com if needed)
• Hair appliances: hair irons, straighteners, and hair dryers are allowed
• Small grooming items: nail files, cuticle tools, scissors for trimming facial hair with blades under 4 inches
• Recreational diving knives: allowed if held in the safe custody of the Chief Security Officer and may be checked in/out for dive trips
• Alaskan ulu knives legally purchased during Ports of Call: must be stored in cabin and not used in public areas
• Sporting goods: must be stored in cabin and not used in public areas
• USB chargers: if stamped with US/Europe recognized Conformance Marking
• Two-way radios / walkie-talkies: allowed for onboard personal use (up to 10 miles, up to 5 watts, internal voice, no external antenna) 
• Alcohol: allowed only per the Onboard Alcohol Guest Policy.
   

Additional Notes: What other things do you need to consider?

• (*) Our company policy does not permit guests to carry firearms onboard nor helps secure or storage weapons for anyone on a vessel or pier
• Wearing camouflage or military apparel is illegal in Barbados
• Items not listed may still be prohibited if deemed questionable by Staff Captain or Chief Security Officer
• Violations of this policy will result in confiscation of the item and may be a Guest Conduct Policy violation