Just like airlines have restrictions on what items can be taken aboard an airplane, cruise ships prohibit certain items for safety and security reasons. Of course, firearms, weapons and illegal drugs top cruise lines’ prohibited items lists,

The cruise line does not allow these even though they do not appear on any official banned item list, and Carnival appears to have the same policy.

Going on a cruise will get a lot easier in San Diego as Royal Caribbean announced a new homeport in America's Finest City.

Royal Caribbean will debut a new San Diego homeport in October 2026 to give passengers more opportunities to experience the Mexican Riviera.