9 SHOCKING Things That Are BANNED on Cruises in 2026
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Watch Next - https://youtu.be/qLqP8i6ool8 Cruise banned items and cruise rules for 2026 are changing! Here are 9 SHOCKING things banned on cruises, cruise prohibited items, and what NOT to pack for a cruise in 2026. We reviewed the current cruise rules and prohibited items policies for Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises — and some of the things that are banned or restricted seriously surprised us. From smart luggage and handcuffs to baby monitors, walkie-talkies, drones, USB hubs, smart glasses and cruise ducks, cruise line prohibited-item policies can be VERY different depending on who you sail with. And #9 is the craziest one on our list — because it isn't something you're packing in your suitcase at all! 👶 🐒 FREE PRE-CRUISE PLANNING GUIDE https://www.monkeylovetravel.com/precruise-planningguide 🧳 OUR CRUISE & TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Looking for cruise gear we actually use and recommend? Check out our Travel Essentials page. https://www.monkeylovetravel.com/travel-essentials ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Cruise line policies can change, and prohibited items vary by cruise line, ship and itinerary. Always check your cruise line's current policies before packing or traveling. IN THIS VIDEO: We look at cruise rules involving smart luggage with non-removable lithium batteries, handcuffs and restraints, baby monitors, walkie-talkies and handheld radios, personal drones, USB charging hubs, smart glasses, cruise ducks and an MSC Cruises age restriction that could affect families traveling with babies on longer cruises. 🚢 9 BANNED OR RESTRICTED CRUISE ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - #1 Smart Luggage 01:20 - #2 Handcuffs & Restraints 02:01 - #3 Baby Monitors 02:38 - #4 Walkie-Talkies 04:05 - #5 Drones 05:14 - #6 USB Hubs 06:25 - #7 Smart Glasses 07:46 - #8 Cruise Ducks 08:27 - #9 Babies 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which of these cruise bans or restrictions surprised you the most? Have you ever had something confiscated by cruise security that you didn't know was prohibited? Tell us about it in the comments! If you're planning a Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Princess or Celebrity cruise, subscribe to Monkey Love Travel for cruise tips, cruise news, ship tours, cabin tours, cruise planning advice and more ways to help you cruise smarter. #CruiseTips #CruiseRules #CruiseNews #Cruise2026 #CruiseTravel #CarnivalCruise #RoyalCaribbean #NorwegianCruiseLine #MSCCruises #PrincessCruises #CelebrityCruises