
Most cruise lines - such as Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Holland America - ban scissors and knives with blades longer than 4 inches. Related: Everything you need to know about cruise ship laundry services Sharp objects It resulted in a call from the captain, as well as a visit from security to ensure I wasn’t smoking or burning a candle in my room. I can speak from experience about their sensitivity.ĭuring a recent cruise aboard Virgin Voyages‘ Scarlet Lady, the heat from my flat iron triggered the alarm. If you’re on a ship that does allow flat irons, steer clear of the fire sensors when using it. See privacy policy.Īs of this writing, MSC Cruises is the outlier on this one and includes “hair irons” on its list of prohibited items. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. Most lines - including Royal Caribbean, Disney, Celebrity, Cunard, Seabourn and Viking - do allow guests to bring flat irons or curling irons on board. Need a hot beverage in your room each morning? Order one from room service. If you absolutely must make your own coffee, pack a small French press and fill it with hot water from the buffet. Don’t worry: Your ship will provide plenty of places to satisfy your need for caffeine. You can add electrical appliances like coffeemakers, electric tea kettles and the like to this list, too. Also, washing, pressing and dry-cleaning services are usually available for a fee. Many do, and they include irons and boards for passengers to use.

Or, check to see if your ship includes a public laundry room. If wrinkled clothes stress you out, bring a small bottle of wrinkle-release spray. Irons and steamers are considered a fire hazard and banned from your cabin. That’s not to say you should bring your own - quite the opposite. However, unlike in a hotel room, you won’t find an iron in your cabin. Your cruise ship is much like a floating resort. MARCUS CHUNG/GETTY IMAGES Clothes irons and steamers
