Royal Caribbean has become aggressive with its list of prohibited items as it seeks to keep its passengers and crew safe.
Many of its prohibited items are expected and obvious, while others may surprise passengers. For example, you cannot bring any marijuana or CBD products on board, even if they are legally prescribed.
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This is because cruise lines follow federal law, at least in that case. Royal Caribbean also recently added some new items to its list of flammable items that cannot be brought on board.
“Electrical extension cords, including surge-protected power strips/strips and power strips. We allow USB chargers from consumer-type power conversion devices (power strip blocks where the outlets are for USB cables),” he shared.
That's a change, since devices with multiple plugs were previously allowed.
The cruise line also has very strict rules when it comes to carrying weapons on board, even for people who are allowed to carry them on land.
“We do not allow any guests (including law enforcement officers on vacation) to carry weapons aboard our ship. Law enforcement officers must understand that they will be boarding a foreign-flagged ship bound for foreign countries. All weapons must be left at home. locked in a vehicle if heading to the port, or handed over to a local Customs office, police, FBI, etc. for safekeeping during the trip,” he shared on his website.
Now, Royal Caribbean has banned another item that used to be allowed.
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Royal Caribbean bans baby monitors
Technically, you probably shouldn't leave a bay unattended in the cabin of a cruise ship. However, some parents use baby monitors to keep an eye on older children or so they can see what's going on in the room if the child is left with an older sibling, grandparent, or other caregiver.
However, baby monitors are not permitted.
“Baby monitors are not permitted to be used on board our ships as their radio signal could interfere with the ship's communication and/or navigation systems,” according to Royal Caribbean.
Other popular communication device is allowed.
“Guests may have two-way radios, more commonly known as walkie-talkies, for personal communications on board. Basic specifications are as follows: coverage range up to 10 miles, up to 5 watts of power, internal voice, transmission operated , No externally mounted antenna,” he posted.
However, in reality, walkie-talkies don't work that well on board and you can text for free through the Royal Caribbean app without an internet plan.
Walkie-talkies are generally considered rude by other passengers as they are loud and annoying.
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Many passengers are surprised that irons and small appliances (such as a coffee maker) are also prohibited.
“All items with open flames or heating elements are strictly prohibited; with the exception of hair curlers, straightening irons (straighteners), and hair dryers, which are permitted on board,” the cruise line shared.
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