Are dab pens allowed on cruise ships?

The FAA/TSA don't restrict having a wax pen or other vape device in carry-on baggage. They cannot be in checked baggage that is stowed below, but they can be on your person or in your carry on item.



No, dab pens and all cannabis products (including CBD gummies and medical marijuana) are strictly prohibited on almost all major cruise lines in 2026. This policy remains firm because cruise ships operate under federal and international maritime laws, regardless of whether the ship departs from a "legal" state like California or New York. If caught during terminal security screenings (which now frequently use advanced AI and K-9 units for narcotics), the items will be confiscated, and you may be denied boarding without a refund. If found in your cabin, you face heavy fines (often $500+), immediate disembarkation at the next port at your own expense, and a lifetime ban from the cruise line. Even if you have a valid medical prescription, cruise lines do not make exceptions, as the ship must comply with the laws of every international port it visits.

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To sum up, you can bring a vape on a cruise. However, there are strict guidelines on where to smoke once on the ship. Vapes are treated identically to cigarettes on a cruise ship, so it's essential to follow the rules to avoid getting your vape confiscated or facing fines.

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It's essential to check with your specific cruise line to understand their rules and regulations. However, as a general guideline: Carry-on vs. checked luggage: It is generally recommended to pack your vape device and related accessories in your carry-on luggage rather than in checked baggage.

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When you go through security you will set your carry-on bags on the x-ray machine like you'd find at an airport. Checked luggage is also X-rayed behind the scenes. Usually further inspection isn't required unless the security staff finds something dangerous or prohibited.

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Bottom line Cruise documents provide the verification you'll need to board your vessel on embarkation day. They include identification, boarding passes, health forms and any required visas, which you should always keep handy in your carry-on bag or personal item.

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Drug dogs are used at some cruise ports, but not all. They are most commonly seen at ports in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australia, but in Europe and Asia, they don't tend to be used very often.

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SMOKE triggers smoke detectors. Your vaping will trigger nothing, unless you are blowing your vapor into the detector. No worries.

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You can also buy cigarettes in port or by the carton, duty free, in many ships' onboard shops. However, if you want to smoke while you are sailing, you should bring your own, as some vessels hold duty-free items purchased onboard until disembarkation.

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The rules call for the allowance for enough goods for “personal use.” So if you're trying to lug home cases of booze, then you likely won't get past customs (they'll think you're trying to import it for sale). For tobacco, the limit (except in a few special cases) is 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars.

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Well, in most cases the first time you get caught you will get away with a warning. But any further offences could mean that you get kicked off the ship. This is a pretty serious repercussion.

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Is it allowed to bring a vape on a cruise? Yes, however you're only allowed to use it in the designated smoking area's, which is on most ships: The casino. You're not allowed to use it anywhere else, not even your stateroom. How do I sneak alcohol on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

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No, it is not allowed to bring a vape on a cruise ship. It is against the policies of most major cruise lines. Even if the ship you are sailing on allows vaping on board, the onboard rules will likely require you to only use the device in private cabins or designated vaping areas.

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3% or less is perfectly legal in the U.S., marijuana-derived products can contain much higher levels. Marijuana possesses THC levels upward of 20% which keeps it and associated products firmly on the federally banned list. As a result, all CBD is kept off cruise ships as well for the moment.

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Smoking/vaping is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. If a guest is in violation of this stateroom policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to their SeaPass® account and may be subject to further actions*.

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Yes, vaping can potentially set off the scanner and alarm at the airport, depending on the specific circumstances. Vaping devices, such as e-cigarettes, typically contain a battery and a heating element to vaporize the liquid.

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Dan Hayter, a former chief of the military drug-detection dog trainer and founder of K9 Global Training Academy strong believes that edibles aren't impossible to trace. He has even stated most dogs can be trained to recognize marijuana and THC substances that are mixed into flour without too much difficulty.

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You'll have to go through a security screening, and then it's time to present your travel documents, passport, and credit card (to cover onboard charges) for check-in. Your best bet is to streamline your check-in process with the Celebrity Cruises app, which is available on most Celebrity ships.

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