Possible to have a list of "Forbidden Items"

[craftykitty]

Hi there,

 

I love this site, every day I relate the newest things I've read/learned to my DH for our upcoming first cruise. The list of tips for items to take with you is great, but now I have a request. Is it possible to have a list of things which are forbidden by Carnival, as well as a list of things people have dragged along just to find them utterly useless and taking up space?

 

Also a quick question about the blow dryers, I understand needing the thick elastic band to keep the on button pushed, but seeing we'll be travelling before and after our cruise, is there any reason that I couldn't just bring my travel blow dryer with me?

 

Thank you all for your input.

Kitty

[TheVegasMan]

From: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx

 

Are There Restrictions on What We Can Bring Aboard?

Ticket Contract: Page 44. (a) Each fully paid adult guest will be allowed an unlimited amount of baggage free of charge. Baggage means only trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers and bundles with their contents consisting of only such wearing apparel, toilet articles and similar personal effects as are necessary and appropriate for the purpose of the journey.

X-Ray Security Machines for security purposes, carnival limits the size of hand-carry luggage to 24"X 16", which is the dimension of the opening of the X-ray security machine (similarto those used at the airport); there is no measurement for length as the hand-carry luggage will lay flat on the conveyer belt. Luggage larger than 24"X 16" will not be permitted through the security machine and must be checked-in with a curbside porter.

Safety Precautions due to "Safety Precautions", the following items are not permitted onboard:

Irons

Heating Pads

Candles

 

No Weapons Policy: Due to our "No Weapons Policy" and heightened security, guests are not permitted to bring on board:

Firearms or weapons of any kind

Pepper spray and mace

To view a complete list of prohibited items Click Here.

 

Safety Concerns: Due to "Safety Concerns", the following items cannot be utilized on board nor are permitted on board:

Bicycles

Surfboards

Scooters (unless medically necessary)

Boats/Canoes

Scuba Tanks (empty or full)

 

Due to "Safety Concerns", the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port, only:

Roller Blades/Skates

Snorkel Gear

Skateboards

Golf Clubs

Fishing Rods (packed)

Tennis Rackets

Kites (packed)

 

Miscellaneous Concerns

Scuba Gear Diving Knives: Diving knives are permitted on board. Due to security reasons, the knife will be confiscated by Shoreside Security at embarkation and turned over to the ship's Chief Security Officer. The guest will sign for the knife for diving excursions and return it to the Chief Security Officer upon returning to the ship. At the end of the cruise, the knife is returned to the guest in the cruise ship terminal.

Household Goods or Tools of Trade - These items cannot be brought on board.

Ham Radios: Due to security reasons and the possible interference with the ship's communications, ham radios are not permitted on board.

Live Animals: No guest is permitted to bring on board live animals other than qualified service animals. Permission to bring a service animal must be approved by Guest Access Services at time of booking.

Musical Instruments:For the comfort of all our guests, musical instruments can only be brought on board if the guest is performing and this performance has been pre-approved by the Group Department.

Radios/Boom Boxes: For the comfort of all our guests, radios and boom boxes can be used with headphones or ear pieces when used in public areas.

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.

Metal Detectors: Guests are not permitted to use metal detectors on board because anything found on board would "belong" to Carnival Cruise Lines. We would then try to return the item to the guest.

Wrapped Gifts: Guests may bring wrapped gifts on board; however, due to heightened security, the gift may have to be unwrapped, upon request.

VCRs/Nintendo/Play Units: These items cannot be utilized on board because of the incompatibility of the units with the stateroom televisions.

Fish Caught on Fishing Expeditions: The fish cannot be brought on board; it must be shipped home.

[lostinohio]

I would bring my own blow dryer. All of the ships do not have blow dryers in the cabin. I do not think the Imagination does, but I could possibly be wrong.

[Maxax]

Man! That's a serious list of prohibited items!!! I can't say that I've ever even thought of some of those!!!

 

As for the blow dryer. Sure, bring it....we bring one every time. There's just something about your OWN blow dryer...that you get use to! HOWEVER, keep in mind that your room has a limited amount of electrical power...especially the older Carnival ships. A blow dryer takes a lot of juice! You won't be able to run two blow dryers at the same time....or even say...probably NOT a curling iron and a blow dryer at the same time either. On a newer Carnival ship...you can probably get by with the later. Anyhow...just be careful...one blow dryer...will be pushing the limits on your room. You don't want to be in a hurry...getting ready for formal dinner...when you blow the breaker in your room...and now you sit with wet hair...waiting on someone to reset it for you!

[travelntreats]

Hi there,

 

I love this site, every day I relate the newest things I've read/learned to my DH for our upcoming first cruise. The list of tips for items to take with you is great, but now I have a request. Is it possible to have a list of things which are forbidden by Carnival, as well as a list of things people have dragged along just to find them utterly useless and taking up space?

 

Also a quick question about the blow dryers, I understand needing the thick elastic band to keep the on button pushed, but seeing we'll be travelling before and after our cruise, is there any reason that I couldn't just bring my travel blow dryer with me?

 

Thank you all for your input.

Kitty

Well there is a huge list of things you should not bring, ie. illegal drugs, knives exceeding 4" in length, candles, irons, etc... and a list of those forbidden items can be found on CCL's website as well.

 

As for the blow dryers... we just bring our own...more powerful and no hassles holding a button !

 

As for things that are utterly useless... that just comes from each persons experience. What are some things you are unsure of bringing and perhaps others can tell you if they were really needed or useless ? But what is useless to one person could be essential to another !