The Weirdest Things Banned on Cruise Ships in 2025

Ever gotten your bag flagged at cruise embarkation and thought, “Wait, what did I even pack?” Let’s talk about the ever-growing list of banned cruise items, and some of them will absolutely surprise you.

*CHAPTERS*
(0:00) Why are cruise lines suddenly banning more items than ever?
(1:16) What’s going on with Carnival’s new rules on music, fans, and marijuana?
(3:02) How can you avoid wrinkled clothes without breaking cruise rules?
(6:02) How strict are cruise lines really about marijuana and drug policies?
(6:46) What’s the deal with floats, kiddie pools, upside-down pineapples and door decorations?
(9:41) What happens when something gets confiscated? Is it gone forever?
(12:35) Are outside snacks and small appliances allowed on cruises?
(13:34) Can you fly a drone or play music on board or are there limits?
(15:04) Why is hanging wet clothes on the balcony such a big no-no?

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