Royal Caribbean Updates Its Prohibited Items List
What You Can (and Can’t) Bring On Board
If you’re sailing with Royal Caribbean soon, take a minute to review the cruise line’s newly updated list of prohibited items. The changes focus on clarifying common “Can I bring this?” questions—especially around drinks, small appliances, baby gear, pets, and even smart glasses.
Here’s a quick, traveler-friendly breakdown.
Drinks: What’s Allowed
Royal Caribbean continues to limit what guests can bring onboard:
Up to 12 non-alcoholic beverages per stateroom (standard size)
One sealed bottle of wine per adult (standard size)
Not allowed: beer and hard liquor brought onboard by guests
Tip: Rules can vary by itinerary and port enforcement, so double-check before you pack.
Small Appliances: Steam = No
A key clarification is that steam-producing appliances are not permitted, including:
Irons
Steamers
Kettles
Rice cookers
Allowed: small personal fans
Pets: Service Animals Only
Pets are not allowed
Service animals are permitted, following Royal Caribbean’s accessibility guidelines
Baby Items: Mostly Yes—With Storage Rules
Traveling with little ones? Good news: many essentials are allowed, with a few caveats:
Allowed: strollers and baby bathtubs/basins
Must be stored inside your stateroom (not in hallways)
Allowed: portable cribs/playards (or you can request one onboard)
Case-by-case: bottle sanitizers/sterilizers/warmers and similar devices
Not allowed: baby monitors
Smart Glasses: Restricted Zones
Royal Caribbean also outlines where smart glasses are not permitted, including:
Casino
Spa service areas
Bathrooms and changing rooms
Medical facilities
Security checkpoints
Youth areas
Behind-the-scenes (“back-of-house”) tours
Crew-only areas
Destination-Specific Rules to Know
Some restrictions are tied to local laws and port rules, such as:
Mexico: vapes are prohibited (you may not be allowed to bring them ashore)
Barbados: camouflage clothing is prohibited
