Getting ready for a cruise vacation is always exciting but packing the wrong things can cause a huge headache at the port. Cruise ship security actually confiscates a lot of common household items every single day. Here is a helpful list of eight everyday things you should definitely leave at home before your next big sailing.
Multi Plug Adapters
Lots of people pack these to charge all their phones and tablets at once because older cruise cabins do not have enough wall outlets. Most major cruise lines have banned them because they are a fire hazard so security will put them straight into the naughty room until your vacation is over.
Travel Coffee Makers And Electric Tea Kettles
I totally get that the free coffee on the ship is not for everyone and some folks think it tastes a bit watered down while others actually really enjoy it. But you can not bring your own small coffee maker or kettle to make a better cup because the heating elements are banned for safety reasons.
Bluetooth Speakers On Carnival
Playing your favorite songs on a balcony sounds really fun but people playing music way too loud ruined it for everyone else. Carnival recently decided to ban all portable speakers to keep the peace so you just have to stick to using your normal headphones now.
Clothing Irons Or Steamers
Nobody wants to walk around a fancy dining room wearing a shirt full of wrinkles from sitting in a suitcase all day. Unfortunately you have to use the ship laundry service or try a wrinkle spray because regular irons and hot steamers get confiscated the second they scan your bags.
Baby Monitors
Parents sometimes try to bring these along to keep an ear on sleeping kids while they step out into the hallway or balcony. You might be surprised to learn that many ships ban them completely because the radio signals interfere with the really important communication equipment the crew uses.
Walkie Talkies
These used to be the best way for families to stay in touch on big ships without paying for the expensive internet packages. Now some lines like Norwegian will not let you bring them aboard because they can be super annoying to other guests and the metal walls block the signals anyway.
Candles And Incense
Bringing a nice smelling candle to make your room feel romantic is a very common mistake new cruisers make all the time. Open flames are the biggest danger on any ship so you are much better off just buying some cheap battery powered lights to get that exact same cozy vibe.
Skateboards Skates And Heelys
Cruising is all about relaxing but some kids and adults want to zoom around the top decks on their roller skates or skateboards. The security team will take these away immediately to stop people from bumping into other passengers and causing a totally avoidable accident on their vacation.
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