Things you cannot bring on a cruise ship - things not to do on a cruise ship
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The creator addresses common misconceptions regarding travel agent responsibilities and provides a detailed guide on prohibited items and behaviors on cruise ships. She clarifies that travel agents are responsible for documentation like passports and visas rather than personal packing advice or specific cruise line regulations. The video outlines several categories of banned items, including weapons such as guns, knives, and machetes, as well as anything with an open flame like candles or hot plates. The creator also notes that illegal drugs are strictly prohibited regardless of local state laws. Regarding alcohol, she explains that while some lines allow limited wine, sneaking large quantities of alcohol or beer onto a ship can result in confiscation. Other prohibited items mentioned include fireworks and motorized boards like skateboards. Finally, the creator discusses safety protocols, emphasizing the mandatory nature of muster drills and the importance of respecting cordoned-off areas during medical emergencies to avoid interfering with life-saving operations like helicopter airlifts.
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guns are not permitted period and this goes even if you have a carry permit because you're going to international waters
no alcohol is allowed on board now a lot of cruise lines will allow you to bring one or two bottles of wine on your carry-on luggage but that's it
mandatory means it means you have to attend and it's a law it's not the cruise ships just wanting to do it for fun
don't get on the railing in your balcony don't lean way over the edge this is how people fall overboard accidentally
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