Our cruise group is having discussion about this.
I am interpreting this as "Ham radios/amateur radio equipment" are exempt from the prohibition and are permitted. (The bold italics was added by me.)
Does anybody else interpret this differently and, if so, why?
Carnival Cruise Line Prohibited Items, Exemptions and Other Considerations
Carnival Cruise Line prohibits weapons, illegal drugs and certain items that could interfere with the safe operation of its ships or compromise the safety and secure environment of its guests and crew. Carnival conducts security scanning of all luggage and reserves the right to confiscate any item, which in Carnival’s sole discretion, is deemed dangerous or can pose a risk to the vessel or its guests. Items will be removed and disposed of and no compensation will be provided.
We suggest all luggage be unlocked before turning it over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience or delay in delivering the luggage to your stateroom. For additional information, please refer to the terms and conditions of the Cruise Ticket Contract.
Before you pack, please take the time to review the following.
Prohibited Items
Exemptions and other considerations
Items for Port Use Only
The following items may be brought on board, but can be used off the ship, while in port only. All items must be stored in the guest’s stateroom.
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the guest to check the local laws of each port as Carnival will not be responsible for confiscated items by foreign governments.
Items that cannot be taken off the ship in the United States
The following items cannot be taken off the ship in the U.S. during the cruise or on debarkation day. U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) performs agricultural inspections to protect the U.S from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to America's crops, livestock, pets and the environment.
I am interpreting this as "Ham radios/amateur radio equipment" are exempt from the prohibition and are permitted. (The bold italics was added by me.)
Does anybody else interpret this differently and, if so, why?
Carnival Cruise Line Prohibited Items, Exemptions and Other Considerations
Carnival Cruise Line prohibits weapons, illegal drugs and certain items that could interfere with the safe operation of its ships or compromise the safety and secure environment of its guests and crew. Carnival conducts security scanning of all luggage and reserves the right to confiscate any item, which in Carnival’s sole discretion, is deemed dangerous or can pose a risk to the vessel or its guests. Items will be removed and disposed of and no compensation will be provided.
We suggest all luggage be unlocked before turning it over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience or delay in delivering the luggage to your stateroom. For additional information, please refer to the terms and conditions of the Cruise Ticket Contract.
Before you pack, please take the time to review the following.
Prohibited Items
- Any illegal narcotics/drugs including synthetic, designer drugs, marijuana, cannabis and cannabis derivatives such as Cannabidiol (CBD) items which may be labeled as medical marijuana. While certain CBD products used for medicinal purposes may be legal in the U.S. based on state and local laws, they are not legal under U.S. federal law and in all the ports we visit and therefore are also considered prohibited items.
- All weapons and any item made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon: firearms (including replicas, imitations and their components), spears or spear guns, crossbows, crossbow bolts and long bow arrows; blunt weapons, including knuckle dusters, brass knuckles, clubs, coshes, batons, flails or Nunchaku; sharp pointed weapons, including throwing stars; air, BB, pellet pistols or rifles, stun devices and tasers, any projectile-weapon, including paintball guns, etc.
- All items containing incapacitating substances, such as gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable
- All ammunition
- All explosives, including imitation explosives and devices
- Fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics
- Flammable substances and hazardous chemicals (e.g., petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners)
- Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders including dive tanks, propane tanks and aerosol cans (Refer to Exemptions)
- Alcohol (hard liquor) and beer
- Wine or champagne beyond the allowable limit of one 750 ml bottle per adult (21 years of age or older). Port, Vermouth, Sherry and other fortified wines, over 15% alcohol by volume (ABV), cannot be brought on board even in the allowable limit.
- Non-alcoholic beverages in containers other than a can or carton; excessive quantities per person (over 12 cans/cartons per person); excessive size per can/carton (over 12 ounces each)
- Electrical and household appliances containing any kind of heating element, such as irons, clothes steamers, immersion heaters, heating blankets, water heaters, coffee machines, hot plates, toasters, humidifier, etc. (All Carnival ships offer valet laundry service for a nominal fee, and most ships (excluding Carnival Firenze, Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Venezia) also provide facilities with ironing boards and irons.)
- For safety reasons, electric heating pads are not allowed to be used onboard. We recommend a refillable heating pouch that can be filled with hot water or a disposable heat therapy/hot compress that can be purchased in many pharmacies.
- Knives, scissors and open razors. (Recreational dive knives are allowed but must be held in the custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise. Large scissors used by scrapbook and quilting enthusiasts are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department but are held on board in the same manner as dive knives.)
- Handcuffs or other restraining devices
- Self-balancing hover boards and air wheels
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), communication scanners, wideband receivers, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers.
- Satellite dish, routers and other internet related equipment
- Curtains, drapes or hanging room dividers
- Boom boxes, radios and all types of speakers (including Bluetooth, portable and wireless)
- Candles and incense
- Helium filled balloons
- Inflatable kiddie pool
- Hookahs
- Any footwear with wheels, such as, Heely’s type shoes
- Kava
- Surfboards, boats and canoes
- Fish of any kind; if fish are caught during an excursion, they must be shipped home
Exemptions and other considerations
- Aerosol cans containing personal grooming products are allowed
- Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons, shavers, and other electrical devices, such as fans (no larger than 12" in diameter), power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords (without surge protectors) are allowed when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned on debarkation morning. Handheld clack (or clap) fans are not permitted in the nightclub or on any indoor dance floor.
- Guest must use earphones when listening to music or watching shows/movies on personal devices in public spaces.
- Medical gas bottles/oxygen cylinders are allowed in connection with a certified medical condition, but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to Guest Services and stored in a designated safe area
- CPAP machine will need to be packed in carry-on luggage. Carnival carries distilled water, which can be purchased either pre-cruise (Carnival’s Fun Shops at 1-800-522-7648) or on board by contacting Room Service. Guests bringing their own distilled water, must hand carry along with their CPAP machine
- Small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing, small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage
- Pets/live animals: Only qualified service dogs trained to perform a specific task for a guest with a disability are allowed
- Flowers and plants: Only permitted if ordered through Carnival. Flowers/plants cannot be taken off the ship at any port
- Musical instruments: Are allowed, however, if a noise complaint is received, the instrument will be confiscated and returned to the guest on debarkation morning
- Ham radios/amateur radio equipment
- Google-type glasses are permitted on board in public areas, but cannot be worn at any gangway operation
- Digital Cameras/Camcorders, DVDs/VCRs, USB sticks, iPods, Nintendo/X-Box Play Units cannot be used with the TV in the guest stateroom or suite as the connection ports are disabled
- Due to concerns for food safety and contamination prevention, any food items brought on board must be pre-packaged and unopened. Homemade items or pre-cooked foods are not allowed. We are unable to provide food preparation, refrigeration or storage for personal food or beverage items
- Seashells may be brought on board if they appear to be clean and sanitized and do not have the odor of a living organism
Items for Port Use Only
The following items may be brought on board, but can be used off the ship, while in port only. All items must be stored in the guest’s stateroom.
- Drone(s) are allowed, but must be held in the custody of the Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for PORT USE ONLY.
- Snorkel gear
- Segways
- Skateboards
- Golf clubs
- Fishing rods
- Tennis rackets
- Kites
- Roller blades or skates
- Metal detectors
- Beach chair
- Umbrella
- Beach Tent
- Boogie Boards (maximum 42 inches in length)
- Portable Folding Bicycles (maximum 20 inch tires)
- Floatation devices: For the comfort of all our guests, rafts, tubes and floatation devices other than those used as life preservers (water wings) cannot be used in the swimming pools on board
- Collapsible wagons - For the safety of our guests, the wagon cannot be rolled onto/off the ship during embarkation and debarkation and cannot be rolled off/onto the ship while in port
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the guest to check the local laws of each port as Carnival will not be responsible for confiscated items by foreign governments.
Items that cannot be taken off the ship in the United States
The following items cannot be taken off the ship in the U.S. during the cruise or on debarkation day. U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) performs agricultural inspections to protect the U.S from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to America's crops, livestock, pets and the environment.
- Animal products
- Unsealed food items
- Fruits and vegetables
- Agriculture and horticulture products
- Plants/cut flowers
- Ship property
