Clothes irons, candles and CBD products are banned on Carnival, Norwegian and Disney cruises. Disney also bans power strips and surge protectors, while Carnival lists power strips and cords without surge protection as generally permitted.
| Item | Carnival | Norwegian | Disney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothes iron | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Garment steamer | Prohibited | Not named; heating elements are banned | Prohibited |
| Power strip | Generally permitted | Not named | Prohibited |
| Surge protector | Not named; cords without surge protection are permitted | Not named | Prohibited |
| Curling iron or flat iron | Generally permitted | Allowed, used with caution | Allowed |
| Hair dryer | Generally permitted | Allowed, used with caution | Allowed: 110V/1500 watts or 220V/2000 watts max |
| Candles and incense | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Fan | Up to 12 inches across | Small electric or battery fans only | Inspected first |
| Drone | Held by security | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| CBD products | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Knives | Prohibited | Blades over 4 inches prohibited | Prohibited, any blade length |
Each line can remove any item its security team decides is unsafe.
Power strips and surge protectors
Disney bans extension cords, power strips, multi-plugs and surge protectors. Carnival’s generally permitted list includes power strips, multi-outlet adapters and extension cords without surge protection, though they may be removed if deemed unsafe. Norwegian’s list doesn’t name them.
Irons and steamers
All three ban clothes irons. Carnival and Disney name garment steamers too, and Norwegian bans anything you bring that has a heating element. Disney’s ships have self-service laundry rooms with irons and ironing boards.
Alcohol
Carnival lets guests 21 or older bring one 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne each. Disney allows one unopened bottle of wine of up to 750 ml, or 6 beers of up to 12 ounces, in your carry-on, and removes alcohol packed in checked bags.
What happens to a banned item
Carnival removes and disposes of it without compensation. Norwegian confiscates it and won’t carry it. Disney confiscates it, and your luggage reaches your stateroom late in the evening of embarkation day.