Metal detectors

[peug]

I’m trying to talk my brother into a cruise. 
he wants to know if you can bring along a metal detector to use on the beach. Have any of you ever done that?

[evandbob]

Under Carnival's FAQ's:

Items for Port Use Only



The following items may be brought on board, but can be used off the ship, while in port only. All items must be stored in the guest’s stateroom.  

• Drone 
• Snorkel gear
• Segways
• Skateboards
• Golf clubs
• Fishing rods
• Tennis rackets
• Kites
• Roller blades or skates
• Metal detectors
• Beach chair
• Umbrella
• Boogie Boards (maximum 42 inches in length)
• Portable Folding Bicycles (maximum 20 inch tires)
• Floatation devices:  For the comfort of all our guests, rafts, tubes and floatation devices other than those used as life preservers (water wings) cannot be used in the swimming pools on board
• Collapsible wagons - For the safety of our guests, the wagon cannot be rolled onto/off the ship during embarkation and debarkation and cannot be rolled off/onto the ship while in port  

[kdr69]

There are also permit fees for certain countries to be able to use a metal detector on the beaches that you would need to pay.  Best to have those prepaid prior to arriving so you dont have to waste time getting your permit. Mexico is one i know of for sure.  I am looking at bringing mine on my next cruise.

[peug]

Thanks so much. I checked the web site but totally missed that. 

[Purvis1231]

17 hours ago, peug said:

I’m trying to talk my brother into a cruise. 
he wants to know if you can bring along a metal detector to use on the beach. Have any of you ever done that?

Just remember if you find anything that could be classified as a historic relic, you cannot keep it,

[sanmarcosman]

Did you hear about the guy that paid for his whole cruise using his metal detector at the beach? Neither did I. Have fun 🙂 

[Pyrate13]

I've heard that in some countries they are prohibited as well. Never tried to take mine.

[keyguide]

On 2/15/2021 at 12:36 PM, peug said:

I’m trying to talk my brother into a cruise. 
he wants to know if you can bring along a metal detector to use on the beach. Have any of you ever done that?

I've used mine in the Caymans and key west

[Organized Chaos]

15 hours ago, sanmarcosman said:

Did you hear about the guy that paid for his whole cruise using his metal detector at the beach? Neither did I. Have fun 🙂 

 

No one's saying it needs to pay off a cruise to be worth it. For some, it's just a fun hobby and about the thrill of the hunt. Anything found of value is a bonus.

[sanmarcosman]

18 hours ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

No one's saying it needs to pay off a cruise to be worth it. For some, it's just a fun hobby and about the thrill of the hunt. Anything found of value is a bonus.

Which is why I said: " Have fun." 

[jetsfan58]

Too much like work to me. To each his own. Good luck scavenging.