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The Weirdest Things Banned on Cruise Ships in 2025

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 4K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 15:32
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Melissa, a university professor who loves to cruise and who loves to talk ship.

Cruise ships are essentially floating cities, complete with stringent fire codes, limited storage space, and a diverse passenger mix.

I personally welcome the ban on Bluetooth speakers, but I know that a lot of cruisers are unhappy about that.

I love Royal Caribbean, but this ban that they have drives me crazy.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Don't bring candles, incense, or any type of weapons because they will be confiscated.
✓Use a flat iron or wrinkle release spray instead of clothes irons or steamers.
✓Don't bring extension cords on Royal Caribbean cruises; they are banned even if non-surge.
✓Don't bring a basic camping hammock to set up on your balcony; it's not allowed.
✓Only bring prepackaged, unopened snacks; opened food will be taken away.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what items are banned — Understand the rationale behind bans to pack smarter and avoid frustration.
Bringing prohibited items like candles or weapons — Avoid bringing candles, incense, or weapons; they will be confiscated without doubt.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the weirdest things banned on cruise ships in 2025?
QWhy do cruise lines ban certain items?
QHow can you avoid having items confiscated on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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Ever gotten your bag flagged at cruise embarkation and thought, “Wait, what did I even pack?” Let’s talk about the ever-growing list of banned cruise items, and some of them will absolutely surprise you. **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Why are cruise lines suddenly banning more items than ever? (1:16) What’s going on with Carnival’s new rules on music, fans, and marijuana? (3:02) How can you avoid wrinkled clothes without breaking cruise rules? (6:02) How strict are cruise lines really about marijuana and drug policies? (6:46) What’s the deal with floats, kiddie pools, upside-down pineapples and door decorations? (9:41) What happens when something gets confiscated? Is it gone forever? (12:35) Are outside snacks and small appliances allowed on cruises? (13:34) Can you fly a drone or play music on board or are there limits? (15:04) Why is hanging wet clothes on the balcony such a big no-no? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️